Outside deck of a cottage on Mornington Peninsula
Living area with fireplace and tv
Blue Moon Cottages: kitchen area
Casual style bedroom with white linen
Outside deck of a cottage on Mornington Peninsula
Living area with fireplace and tv
Blue Moon Cottages: kitchen area
Casual style bedroom with white linen

Experience Australia’s laid-back coastal lifestyle

Enjoy a beautifully designed cottage just a few hundred metres from Rye's bayside beach on the Mornington Peninsula's southern tip. The swimming beach is perfect for children as the sand banks stretch for hundreds of metres and the water is calm.


Soak up coastal vibes during your stay. Located just 250 metres from Rye Beach on the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula. This seaside property offers all the elements to experience Australia’s laid-back coastal lifestyle. Spend your days taking long walks down the beach, visiting local cafes or trying your luck at surfing. Visit vineyards, local national parks or nearby quirky towns.

You will stay in Shell Croft, this character-filled cottage is decorated with an easy beach feel. It is suitable for up to four people with two bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen-size bed and the second room has a king-size bed that can be changed into twin singles. There is a bathroom with a corner spa. The cottage is pet-friendly with an outdoor courtyard. Fire up the barbecue or sit by the log fire with a glass of local wine. WiFi and shared laundry facilities are available.

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