The Clifftop Cottage Portsea – Panoramic Bay Views
Set in an incredible location with breathtaking panoramic bay views from its private clifftop landing, this iconic property offers a unique opportunity to experience a slice of Victorian history.
- Guests: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Pet friendly: Yes
- Fireplace: Yes
Set in an incredible location with breathtaking panoramic bay views from its private clifftop landing, this iconic property offers a unique opportunity to experience a slice of Victorian history. Built circa 1887, the cottage was originally the home of Fort Nepean’s Master Gunner, and went on to house military personnel who fortified the area during WWI & WWII. Surrounded by original bunkers and gun emplacements, the cottage has been lovingly restored and now offers a truly unique stay in Portsea.
All profits from stays at this property go to Portsea Camp, who support disadvantaged and special needs children and their families.
Important information
• Schoolies and groups under the age of 25 will not be accepted at this property under any circumstances.
• Strictly no parties or gatherings of any type – our properties are offered for private accommodation purposes only.
• Small adult house-trained non-shedding or outside only pets are welcome, with prior approval.
• The cottage is part of The Portsea Camp, located within a fenced confine adjacent to the Camp’s oval. The Portsea Camp may host events or weekend groups on the oval during your stay.
• While we offer the ability to book instantly, you will be asked to confirm in writing your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s via “View Agreement” (which can be found when placing your booking). We reserve the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable.
The space
• 2 bedrooms (sleeps 5 – maximum 3 adults)
• 1 bathroom with bathtub (toilet is separate)
• Completely private landing with deck chairs, where guests can sit and enjoy uninterrupted panoramic bay views
• Public beach paths on either side of the address where guests can directly access Portsea front beach or Shelley Beach
• Fully fenced private gardens with two outdoor settings
• Main living area with large comfortable modular couch, open fireplace, air-conditioning and smart TV
• Separate children’s living area with Xbox, couch, tee pee and smart TV
• Dining room with setting for 6
• Restored period kitchen with new freestanding stove/oven and 4-seater breakfast setting
• BBQ
• Heating/Cooling includes open fireplace and split system air-conditioning in the main living area, portable oil heaters in the bedrooms
• Laundry with washing machine and ironing facilities
• Onsite car parking for 2 cars
Bedding configuration
• Bedroom 1: 1 x queen
• Bedroom 2: 1 x tri-bunk with double on bottom, single on top
Please note
• Tariff includes hotel quality bed and bath linen (BYO beach towels), bathroom products, kitchen basics, and firewood from May-August.
• Free WIFI, with streaming services accessible via your own login.
• Access details will be provided late afternoon the day prior to your stay, after individual security codes are set.
General
Air-conditioning, BBQ, Child friendly, Fireplace - Wood, Iron, Iron board, Smart TV, Washer, Wi-Fi - Free
Dining & living areas
Dining indoors, Sofa
Kitchen items
Blender, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishes & utensils, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pantry basics, Refrigerator, Stove top, Toaster
‣ Nearest beach: 80m walk (Franklin Point/Shelley Beach)
‣ Portsea Village & Foreshore: 600m (8 min walk)
‣ Sorrento Village: 3.5km
‣ Sorrento Car Ferry: 3.6km
‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa: 17.5km
‣ Nearest winery: 2.8m (Portsea Estate)
‣ Nearest golf course: 2.7km (Portsea Golf Club)
Payment policy
A partial payment in the amount of 50% of the grand total is due upon booking.Remaining payment is due no later than 30 days prior to arrival. In addition, a security deposit in the amount of $1,000 will be held against your credit card from the morning prior to your day of arrival. This amount will be automatically released 5 days after check out, provided there are no damages or breaches of our Terms & Conditions.
Cancellation policy
• 100% refund (minus 1.8% card processing fee) if cancellation is more than 30 days before arrival date.
• 50% refund (minus 1.8% card processing fee) if cancelled 15-30 days before arrival date.
• No refund if cancelled within 14 days of arrival.
• If payment has not been made by the due date, your booking may be cancelled, and any payments already made forfeited.
• No refunds are provided for early departure.
• Bookings may be transferred to a future date provided the reschedule is requested at least 30 days before the arrival date.
• Any reschedule must be for the same property and is subject to availability and any revised tariff which may be applicable.
• We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected illness, accidents, inclement weather events, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, as exemptions to our cancellation and refund policy may not be made for these reasons.
• All reservations are made in good faith by us but may be subject to changes in circumstances beyond our control.
• Should such circumstances cause a property to become unavailable, we will endeavour to find alternative accommodation, or provide a refund of any monies paid.
• 50% refund (minus 1.8% card processing fee) if cancelled 15-30 days before arrival date.
• No refund if cancelled within 14 days of arrival.
• If payment has not been made by the due date, your booking may be cancelled, and any payments already made forfeited.
• No refunds are provided for early departure.
• Bookings may be transferred to a future date provided the reschedule is requested at least 30 days before the arrival date.
• Any reschedule must be for the same property and is subject to availability and any revised tariff which may be applicable.
• We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected illness, accidents, inclement weather events, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, as exemptions to our cancellation and refund policy may not be made for these reasons.
• All reservations are made in good faith by us but may be subject to changes in circumstances beyond our control.
• Should such circumstances cause a property to become unavailable, we will endeavour to find alternative accommodation, or provide a refund of any monies paid.
Booking terms & conditions
Please understand you are booking a privately owned holiday home. As your host, Bookabreak.com.au’s role is to ensure you have a great stay, whilst also safeguarding our client’s asset. We request that you respect the property and treat it as if it were your own.
By proceeding with your booking, you are bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Failure to comply may result in charges against your security deposit, forfeiture of any payment/s and/or your security deposit, and/or immediate eviction.
HOUSE RULES
• All guests (excluding children) must be over 25 years of age, unless otherwise agreed in writing. We reserve the right to request Photo ID before confirming a booking or allowing access to a property.
• We do not accept bookings made on behalf of a third party. The person booking must be staying and is responsible for monitoring the observance of our Terms & Conditions by other guests during the stay.
• Schoolies, weddings, parties, events or any other type of gathering are not permitted under any circumstance. The number of guests on the premises at any time must not exceed the number the property is advertised as sleeping. In the event that you are found to be in breach of this condition, you will be immediately evicted with full forfeiture of all payments including the security deposit.
• Pets are subject to approval, and if approved they are subject to conditions at our discretion. If you do not have approval in writing, your pet is not allowed on the property. Where an unauthorised pet is found, full forfeiture of the security deposit will apply.
• The premises must be left in a clean and tidy “as found” condition upon departure. All food must be removed from fridges/freezers, all crockery and cutlery washed and packed away, the BBQ must be cleaned, and rubbish put in the appropriate Council bins provided.
• Our properties are strictly non-smoking, inside and out. If evidence of smoking is found, the property will be fumigated at your expense.
• Guests will be held responsible for any security incident which occurs either during their stay or upon departure as a result of the premises being left unsecured. Please ensure all windows, doors, blinds and curtains are closed, the property is locked (and alarmed, if applicable) with the key is returned to the key safe upon departure.
LOCAL LAWS
The property is registered with Mornington Peninsula Shire as a short stay rental dwelling, pursuant to the local law. This means we are obliged to make you aware that you are obliged to comply with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Short Stay Rental Accommodation Code of Conduct, which states:
• Unacceptable behaviour is prohibited (including ‘loud aggressive behaviour, yelling, screaming, arguing, cheering, clapping and singing’).
• Guests are not permitted to bring additional accommodation (tents, caravans, campervans or similar).
• Guests must contain noise to a reasonable level and are not to use the outdoor areas (including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies) between the hours of 11pm and 7am.
• All guest vehicles must be parked on the property. Parking is not permitted on any nature strip, nearby or on the property.
We have a zero tolerance policy if the property is reported to the Shire or the Police due to a breach of any part of the above during your stay. If the Police attend, you will be immediately evicted with full forfeiture of all payments including the security deposit. Additionally you will be responsible for any fine/s issued by Mornington Peninsula Shire.
RUBBISH
• The Council bin collection occurs early every Monday morning (including public holidays). You are requested to put the bins out on Sunday night, and again upon your departure, so that we can have the bins emptied for the next guest.
• If you do not put the bins out, if you leave excess rubbish inside the property, beside the bins, or if the bins are overflowing, the Council will not empty them, and charges will apply to have the waste removed. Excess rubbish should be taken with you or deposited in a local hopper.
CHARGES WHICH MAY APPLY
• Cleaning of BBQ: $75
• Missing, damaged or stained linen and towels: at cost
• Removal of any animal waste at a pet friendly property: $50 (minimum)
• Cleaning/and or putting away of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans etc: $50 (minimum)
• Replacement keys: at cost
• Damages, breakages and/or theft: at cost
• Excess cleaning due to the property being left in unreasonable condition: $50 per hour (minimum)
• Any rubbish left on the property: $50 (minimum)
REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & DAMAGES
• All our properties are individually owned. Whilst each owner is required to complete regular maintenance checks as a condition of their ongoing partnership with us, from time-to-time maintenance issues and breakdowns may occur (just like in any house) which are outside of our control. Please advise us as soon as you become aware of any issue and we will endeavour to have it rectified as quickly as possible.
• Should any damage occur during your stay, please be proactive and report this to us. We understand that accidents happen and ask that you afford us the opportunity to ensure there is a solution in place to ensure minimal impact to both the next guest and the owner of the property.
CANCELLATION & MODIFICATION POLICY
• All payments include a card processing fee of 1.8% which is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation/refund.
• No refunds are provided for early departure.
• Bookings may be transferred to a future date provided the reschedule is requested at least 30 days before the arrival date. Any reschedule must be for the same property and is subject to availability and any revised tariff which may be applicable.
• We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected illness, accidents, inclement weather events, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, as exemptions to our cancellation and refund policy may not be made for these reasons.
• All reservations are made in good faith by us but may be subject to changes in circumstances beyond our control. Should such circumstances cause a property to become unavailable, we will endeavour to find alternative accommodation, or provide a refund of any monies paid.
WAIVER: Neither Bookabreak.com.au nor the owner of the premises take any responsibility for any injury, illness, accident or for the loss or damage of your belongings during your stay. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for this purpose.
LOST PROPERTY: if found, any belonging/s left on the premises are kept for a maximum of 14 days. Please make contact with us then post a self-addressed satchel to our office to facilitate the items’ return: 2815A Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie VIC 3942.
By proceeding with your booking, you are bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Failure to comply may result in charges against your security deposit, forfeiture of any payment/s and/or your security deposit, and/or immediate eviction.
HOUSE RULES
• All guests (excluding children) must be over 25 years of age, unless otherwise agreed in writing. We reserve the right to request Photo ID before confirming a booking or allowing access to a property.
• We do not accept bookings made on behalf of a third party. The person booking must be staying and is responsible for monitoring the observance of our Terms & Conditions by other guests during the stay.
• Schoolies, weddings, parties, events or any other type of gathering are not permitted under any circumstance. The number of guests on the premises at any time must not exceed the number the property is advertised as sleeping. In the event that you are found to be in breach of this condition, you will be immediately evicted with full forfeiture of all payments including the security deposit.
• Pets are subject to approval, and if approved they are subject to conditions at our discretion. If you do not have approval in writing, your pet is not allowed on the property. Where an unauthorised pet is found, full forfeiture of the security deposit will apply.
• The premises must be left in a clean and tidy “as found” condition upon departure. All food must be removed from fridges/freezers, all crockery and cutlery washed and packed away, the BBQ must be cleaned, and rubbish put in the appropriate Council bins provided.
• Our properties are strictly non-smoking, inside and out. If evidence of smoking is found, the property will be fumigated at your expense.
• Guests will be held responsible for any security incident which occurs either during their stay or upon departure as a result of the premises being left unsecured. Please ensure all windows, doors, blinds and curtains are closed, the property is locked (and alarmed, if applicable) with the key is returned to the key safe upon departure.
LOCAL LAWS
The property is registered with Mornington Peninsula Shire as a short stay rental dwelling, pursuant to the local law. This means we are obliged to make you aware that you are obliged to comply with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Short Stay Rental Accommodation Code of Conduct, which states:
• Unacceptable behaviour is prohibited (including ‘loud aggressive behaviour, yelling, screaming, arguing, cheering, clapping and singing’).
• Guests are not permitted to bring additional accommodation (tents, caravans, campervans or similar).
• Guests must contain noise to a reasonable level and are not to use the outdoor areas (including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies) between the hours of 11pm and 7am.
• All guest vehicles must be parked on the property. Parking is not permitted on any nature strip, nearby or on the property.
We have a zero tolerance policy if the property is reported to the Shire or the Police due to a breach of any part of the above during your stay. If the Police attend, you will be immediately evicted with full forfeiture of all payments including the security deposit. Additionally you will be responsible for any fine/s issued by Mornington Peninsula Shire.
RUBBISH
• The Council bin collection occurs early every Monday morning (including public holidays). You are requested to put the bins out on Sunday night, and again upon your departure, so that we can have the bins emptied for the next guest.
• If you do not put the bins out, if you leave excess rubbish inside the property, beside the bins, or if the bins are overflowing, the Council will not empty them, and charges will apply to have the waste removed. Excess rubbish should be taken with you or deposited in a local hopper.
CHARGES WHICH MAY APPLY
• Cleaning of BBQ: $75
• Missing, damaged or stained linen and towels: at cost
• Removal of any animal waste at a pet friendly property: $50 (minimum)
• Cleaning/and or putting away of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans etc: $50 (minimum)
• Replacement keys: at cost
• Damages, breakages and/or theft: at cost
• Excess cleaning due to the property being left in unreasonable condition: $50 per hour (minimum)
• Any rubbish left on the property: $50 (minimum)
REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & DAMAGES
• All our properties are individually owned. Whilst each owner is required to complete regular maintenance checks as a condition of their ongoing partnership with us, from time-to-time maintenance issues and breakdowns may occur (just like in any house) which are outside of our control. Please advise us as soon as you become aware of any issue and we will endeavour to have it rectified as quickly as possible.
• Should any damage occur during your stay, please be proactive and report this to us. We understand that accidents happen and ask that you afford us the opportunity to ensure there is a solution in place to ensure minimal impact to both the next guest and the owner of the property.
CANCELLATION & MODIFICATION POLICY
• All payments include a card processing fee of 1.8% which is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation/refund.
• No refunds are provided for early departure.
• Bookings may be transferred to a future date provided the reschedule is requested at least 30 days before the arrival date. Any reschedule must be for the same property and is subject to availability and any revised tariff which may be applicable.
• We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected illness, accidents, inclement weather events, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, as exemptions to our cancellation and refund policy may not be made for these reasons.
• All reservations are made in good faith by us but may be subject to changes in circumstances beyond our control. Should such circumstances cause a property to become unavailable, we will endeavour to find alternative accommodation, or provide a refund of any monies paid.
WAIVER: Neither Bookabreak.com.au nor the owner of the premises take any responsibility for any injury, illness, accident or for the loss or damage of your belongings during your stay. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for this purpose.
LOST PROPERTY: if found, any belonging/s left on the premises are kept for a maximum of 14 days. Please make contact with us then post a self-addressed satchel to our office to facilitate the items’ return: 2815A Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie VIC 3942.
What guests have said
Superb summer sojourn
Steeped in history, never missed a sunrise, watched a pod of dolphins frolic till sunset from the deck, unparalleled views, sun, salt and sea air, nothing comes close. All proceeds going to a beautiful cause.
Breath taking views day & night. Comfortable quaint cottage situated between 2 very private beaches with clear water and clean sands. 2 big TVs that we never used as the view was a better option! Great night’s sleep with total silence- no traffic noises! Proceeds go to those with a disability makes the holiday even better.