A beach house in Blairgowrie, near Rye and Portsea
Casa al Mare is in Blairgowrie, on the Mornington Peninsula: a 5-minute drive from Sorrento, with Rye and Portsea nearby.
Blairgowrie sits on the narrow strip of the southern Mornington Peninsula between Rye and Portsea, with calm Port Phillip Bay on one side and the Bass Strait ocean coast on the other. Casa al Mare is a new four-bedroom house here that sleeps 8, a 5-minute walk to the beach and a 5-minute walk to the shops. Rye is about 7 minutes’ drive one way, Portsea about 18 minutes the other.
The Rye side
- Rye village and foreshore: about 6 km, a 7-minute drive.
- Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal: about 11 km, a 15-minute drive. Book ahead in peak season.
- Golf and wineries: the courses around Rye and Fingal, and Mornington Peninsula wineries for a long lunch.
The Portsea side
- Portsea village and front beach: about 11 km, an 18-minute drive, with lifeguards on duty in summer.
- Point Nepean National Park: about 20 minutes’ drive. Walk or ride out to the old Quarantine Station and the fort at the tip of the peninsula.
- Sorrento on the way: a 5-minute drive from the house.
In between, at Casa al Mare
- Blairgowrie Front Beach and the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron marina, a 5-minute walk
- Clifftop walks to the back beaches of the Mornington Peninsula National Park, with rock pools at low tide (not patrolled; check Beachsafe)
- A private pool heated by an electric heat pump to about 25°C. Pool heating is included in spring, summer and autumn. In winter it’s available on request for an extra charge.
- Tennis court right next door, through a private gate, yours to use any time during your stay. Lit for night play until 10pm, rackets and balls provided.
Book direct
Choose your dates in the booking calendar to see availability and the full price.
Book direct and save: no platform service fees, plus direct-guest perks.
- Early check-in or late check-out when the calendar allows
- A local welcome pack on arrival
- First dibs on summer and holiday dates for past direct guests
Questions
Where is Casa al Mare compared with Rye and Portsea?
It’s at 30 Godfrey Street, Blairgowrie, between the two. Rye is about 6 km (7 minutes’ drive), Portsea about 11 km (18 minutes) and Sorrento a 5-minute drive.
How far is it to Peninsula Hot Springs?
About 11 km, roughly a 15-minute drive.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, by an electric heat pump to about 25°C. Pool heating is included in spring, summer and autumn. In winter it’s available on request for an extra charge.
How many guests can stay?
Up to 8, in four queen bedrooms (two of them master suites) with 3.5 bathrooms.
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Drive times are approximate.