The Best Mornington Peninsula Airbnbs For A Super Summer Trip
One of Victoria's finest treasures, the Mornington Peninsula tempts visitors across weekends, public holidays and the summer season, and it’s got some of the best Airbnbs from which you can level up your holiday game.
To help make sure you land somewhere worth your crust we've rounded up some of the top spots to lay your head for a night or two.
From romantic tiny homes to straw bale houses and beautiful beach shacks, here are Urban List’s picks of the best Airbnbs the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.
Urban List Editor's Picks
- Best Airbnb Overall: The Good Place, Balnarring
- Best For Couples: Oakstone Estate Guesthouse, Mornington
- Best For Large Groups: Santorini Blue, Sorrento
- Best Family-Friendly Stay: The Retreat, Red Hill South
- Best Farm Stay: Cottonwood Farm, Flinders
- Best Pet-Friendly Stay: Dimmicks Beach Shack, Blairgowrie
- Best Value Airbnb: Straw Bale House Blue Room, Dromana
- Best Luxury Getaway: Tussie Mussie, Merricks North
Blairgowrie | Sleeps 4
Dimmicks Beach Shack
If location, location, location is your thing, then Dimmicks Beach Shack should be on your getaway list. This two-bedroom stay is a mere five-minute meander from the beach and general store, and it’s got an outdoor space so fabulous that there should be no surprise that it’s booked up til 2027 already.
You’re minutes from Blairgowrie Village here, with wineries and coastal strolls on your doorstep, and your pad has a handy outdoor shower which is also accessible from the master bedroom in case an alfresco rinse-off calls.
Our fave bit? The indoor/outdoor living options. There are two dining zones to choose from, with one on a big outdoor deck that comes with a barbecue and drinks fridge so that topping up those holiday vinos won’t be a chore. Oh, and there’s an actual outdoor wood-fired hot tub for sunset soaks, plus a fire pit for gathering around at dusk.
Insider Intel
This Mornington Peninsula Airbnb gets even more bonus points for being pet-friendly.
St Andrews Beach | Sleeps 4
Coastal Bush Retreat
Vaulted ceilings, a mega wraparound deck and even a ping pong table on which you can challenge the crew to a match: say hello to a charming bush retreat within easy reach of everything the Mornington Peninsula has to offer.
If you’re two couples who feel right at home in nature, then this spot is worth a squiz. It’s a peaceful family stay where those in the master bedroom can step right on to the deck and into the gorgeous bushland outside. It also has big windows and doors that you can open up to let the outside in, and there’s a barbecue on the deck so alfresco summer dinners are in order.
Ten minutes’ walk will take you to one of any number of beaches and if you’re after more of an explore, you’ve got hot springs, golf, breweries, wineries, markets and art galleries within a short drive.
Insider Intel
Fancy slacking off cooking and eating out? You’ll find heaps of eateries in the neighbouring towns of Sorrento, Portsea, Cape Schanck, Flinders and Red Hill.
Flinders | Sleeps 2
Cottonwood Farm
Embrace serene country living, and say hello to a pet Jersey cow called Maisy at the same time at this beautiful Mornington Peninsula stay set on a 50-acre country estate (and, yes, you can help out your hosts at feed-time if you fancy).
Wake here and you can enjoy a good feed yourself, thanks to the gorgeous brekky of locally-sourced produce your hosts supply. Later, you can walk around the farm (with a detour through the veggie patch if you need some fresh stuff for that afternoon lunch).
Your Airbnb may be peaceful but you won’t be short of things to do, as Cottonwood Farm is within three minutes’ drive of Flinders village, the beaches, pier and cliff walks, and you’ve got the 18-hole golf course to play at and wineries to sip at too. Phew!
Insider Intel
Make use of the picnic rug and cutlery provided and take to the grounds for a cheeky arvo cheese plate.
Balnarring | Sleeps 4
The Good Place
Tucked up on a serene Mornington Peninsula road, with vibrant art on the walls, lush greenery in the rooms and a whole heap of happy vibes, The Good Place is good—very good—and it absolutely deserves a spot on your getaway wishlist.
This Airbnb has charm galore, and a location that just adds to its epic appeal, being just five minutes from Balnarring village where you can enjoy everything from great coffee and tasty cocktails to a spot of brewery fun and shopping.
Prefer to rest the credit card and enjoy a little beach-time instead? That’s no issue either as you’re just a three-minute drive from Balnarring Beach. Back at base after all the fun is done, you can just pop on the Sonos sound system while you start on dinner in the handcrafted kitchen.
Insider Intel
Well-behaved doggos are welcome here (and so are cats if you have one that travels!) Your hosts just flag that there’s an additional fee, plus there’s no fence so they need to be on a lead and happy in the house.
St Andrews Beach | Sleeps 2
Ida's Back Beach Studio
Couples, prepare yourselves for something rather spesh. Ida’s Back Beach Studio is a surprisingly spacious Mornington Peninsula stay that will have you right by the ocean within a 500m toddle.
Wake in your king-size bed and get ready to enjoy that first cuppa of the day with a view of the sand dunes. There’s an outdoor bath to laze in later, as well as a hot tub where you can hang with your fave one and a drop of something tasty.
Those who love a feeling of seclusion will be charmed by this place, and yet you’re close enough to Rye town centre to get everything you need, plus of course you have firm faves like St Andrews Brewery and Peninsula Hot Springs super close at hand.
Insider Intel
The outdoor zones at this pad make it a real winner. There’s two: one containing the barbecue and outdoor bath, and the other dedicated to that tempting hot tub.
Dromana | Sleeps 3
Straw Bale House Blue Room
The charming Straw Bale House farm stay is ideal for couples or solo travellers looking for a peaceful time away from the big smoke and don’t want to break the bank in the process.
The eco-friendly property is close to the beaches and wineries synonymous with the Mornington Peninsula, and on the right day, you might even spot a kangaroo or wallaby hopping past.
The Blue Room within the property features a private ensuite along with access to the lounge and barbeque area for a lazy weekend away from the city. And best of all? It comes in at around a modest cost per night.
Insider Intel
This Airbnb is in a peaceful spot, and yet you’re just five minutes’ drive from Dromana.
Mornington | Sleeps 2
Oakstone Estate Guesthouse
Fancy treating your other half to a luxury romantic stay on the Mornington Peninsula? Lock in Oakstone Estate Guesthouse and you’ll be in the good books for the foreseeable. Located on a rural three-acre property an hour’s drive from Melbourne, this charming spot has views of Balcombe Creek and is close to wineries, national parks and more.
Your accommodation is in a private and separate building to the main residence and is full of character, with polished concrete floors, a cathedral ceiling and a log fireplace. Step through your bifold doors on to the terrace and you’ll be in for a big surprise.
There’s an open fireplace and pool area out here, plus you have access to a whole lot more—think heated spa, tennis court with two racquets provided, basketball ring with ball, and an in-ground Olympic-sized trampoline no less. Told you this place was fancy.
Insider Intel
This Airbnb is quiet but handily located close to link roads and Mornington town so you’ll have no trouble getting around.
Sorrento | Sleeps 14
Santorini Blue
If you’re looking for a luxury Mornington Peninsula pad that will fit the whole family, then the super lavish Santorini Blue is worth a squiz.
This architecturally-designed home has four bedrooms and no less than 3.5 bathrooms, which is always a winner when you’re travelling with littlies. Your accommodation is close to beaches and the town centre of Sorrento and it’s got a lovely outdoor hot tub on the deck, framed by eye-catching portholes, if you prefer to chill out at home.
Whip up a family feast in the well-equipped kitchen. There’s plenty of space on the deck to eat while admiring the view too—plus a barbecue of course, in case a sizzling steak tempts the taste buds.
Insider Intel
Pop into the beloved Koonya General Store for some essentials during your stay.
Merricks North | Sleeps 16+
Tussie Mussie
Tussie Mussie brings French-inspired design to a property a short drive away from the centre of the Mornington Peninsula's wine region.
This sprawling estate covers three buildings that you can stay in, with sculpture and cottage gardens, a tennis court and even a seven-acre vineyard.
Ditch the main wineries and play host at your own pace with stunning outdoor space perfect for a long lunch. Smaller groups are able to reserve one or two of the buildings (choose between the lodge, cottage or laundry) if needed, or kick back in one of the best Airbnbs for large groups.
Insider Intel
The spacious lawn is perfect for a family cricket match
St Andrews Beach | Sleeps 6
The Bach
If you’re two couples with four kids looking for an Airbnb pool stay that’s also just a stone's throw away from the beach, look no further than The Bach. At this pointy-roofed pad, you can spend your days lazing around the heated swimming pool or pottering down to St Andrews or Rye beach for an ocean dive.
The home comes complete with a sun-soaked alfresco deck featuring poolside chairs, a hammock amongst the trees, a built-in barbecue and an outdoor fireplace, making it the ultimate summer getaway.
Insider Intel
You’re right by the beach but you’re also just minutes from the takeaways and cafes at Rye’s bustling foreshore.
Red Hill | Sleeps 2
Mornington Peninsula Tiny House
A tiny house and a tiny drive considering the bush surroundings. This quaint little stay is hidden amongst the bush with the farm-style surroundings of Red Hill set to help you feel like you're really getting off the grid.
With one of Victoria's premier food and wine regions at your doorstep, this Mornington Peninsula Airbnb is worth its weight in gold; a homely refuge after several wine tastings and sitting through a degustation at any of the premium cellar doors in the area.
Set on a sprawling property there are spectacular views of native bush and the stay is loaded with everything you could need including a hammock for that afternoon sun siesta.
Insider Intel
This place is in a great location for exploring as you can reach almost every spot in the peninsula with ease.
Red Hill South | Sleeps 10
The Retreat
Welcome to the heart of the Mornington Peninsula’s wine region! You are literal minutes away from some of Victoria’s most celebrated cellar doors and restaurants here (including the award-winning Ten Minutes By Tractor), and a stroll from the charming village of Red Hill itself so you are in the right spot.
Your luxury four-bedroom Airbnb is light and airy and has a whole load of features the whole family will enjoy. Kids young and old will appreciate the pool table, trampoline, swings and cinema zone that comes complete with projector for popcorn-fuelled movie nights. But there’s a separate living area too, with another TV, a striking black fireplace, plus mega sliding doors that open up to the outdoor dining space.
Sit there with a glass of the good stuff and admire the towering gum trees in your own backyard. Later, you might want to head to the circular seating set around the fire pit (firewood for one evening is supplied free of charge).
Insider Intel
The indoor/outdoor areas at this place lend themselves to large groups and families wanting to spread out.
Dromana | Sleeps 4
Dromana Beach Apartment
Views of the coast, tick. Under five minutes to restaurants, tick. This vista-filled apartment in the central hub of Dromana offers convenience in spades.
Located far away enough from the main drag near the bordering bushland but with beach access across the road, this Airbnb is a top choice for small families looking for a hassle-free Mornington Peninsula stay.
The shared rooftop pool, spacious fit-out, and overall chill beachy vibes inside just add to its appeal, and you're super close to the local IGA so getting essentials is a breeze.
Insider Intel
The coffee at the cafe downstairs comes recommended and you’re within toddling distance of more shops and eateries.
Balnarring Beach | Sleeps 2
Tulum
This pristinely curated Mornington Peninsula stay has been architecturally designed and is the very definition of beach-chic. Located in Ballnarring on the Western Port side of the peninsula, Tulum provides a romantic getaway like few others.
It’s nestled conveniently in one of Victoria’s best wine regions, so you’re only a short drive to award-winning wineries and cellar doors. The black-painted exterior opens up into a light-filled white-washed living space, where each feature has been cleverly considered; crafting a perfect contrast of balanced shades and colours to keep you at ease.
Insider Intel
The best bit about this pad is that you’re a literal two-minute stroll from the sandy stuff.
Image credit: The Bach House | Airbnb
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