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Darling Retreat is perfect for that quiet, relaxing holiday escape.

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Terrace/patio
TV, Netflix, DVD player, streaming services
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Sorrento, VIC
  • Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries
    10 min walk
  • Searoad Ferry Terminal
    13 min walk
  • Sorrento Front Beach
    14 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    115 min drive

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at this apartment in Melbourne (Sorrento), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peninsula Hot Springs and Manyung Gallery at Sorrento. .This apartment is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Mornington Peninsula National Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Sorrento Front Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Searoad Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sorrento Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Blairgowrie Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Point Nepean National Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 86 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blairgowrie Beach Box - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mubble - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪16 Beach General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blairgowrie Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Darling Retreat is perfect for that quiet, relaxing holiday escape.

Situated in picturesque Darling Road, Darling Retreat is the perfect haven for singles or couples to explore all that Sorrento and the Southern Peninsula has to offer...stay home and enjoy this delightful open-plan cottage apartment. Turn your stay into a health retreat...when available, Reflexology may be included...please ask for details.
Thoughtful appointments include: split system air-conditioning, allergy-free hydronic heating, two smart tvs, Netflix, internet, kitchen, luxury bathroom, private outdoor deck area with sun lounges and dining setting, fine cotton sheets, secure off-street car parking…and all just a two-minute stroll to the cafes, restaurants, shopping boutiques, historic buildings and galleries that Sorrento is famous for. Walk a few more minutes and you’re on the beach and maybe catching a glimpse of local Burrunan Dolphins.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Netflix and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment offers complimentary parking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free off-site parking
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Darling Retreat is Perfect That Quiet Relaxing Holiday Escape
Darling Retreat is Perfect That Quiet Relaxing Holiday Escape

Darling Retreat is perfect for that quiet, relaxing holiday escape. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and very comfortable.
My partner and I stayed for 3 nights and really enjoyed our stay. The unit has a casual, beach hut vibe. New bathroom with a great shower, galley kitchen, comfortable bed and comfy sofa. The unit feels larger and brighter than the photos with several sky lights. Private carport at the front of the unit behind a secure roller door. Unit is separated from the main house by a tall wall and feels nice and private. The location is fantastic - 3 minute walk to the centre of town and main shopping strip. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable and convenient stay in Sorrento
We had a very enjoyable stay in an excellent property, which is in a very convenient location in Sorrento. Daryl was a very friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
A very clean, secure & private place to stay for our long weekend getaway. Ideally located within walking distance to shops, restaurants & beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Handy getaway
The apartment was perfect for our stay in Sorrento. The location was ideal and meant we could leave the car and walk to beach, shops and restaurants. The unit itself was efficiently appointed and had a brilliant sense of space indoors and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to shopping strip
Clean and well presented
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Wasn’t at the property much was down for a hens weekend but perfect location to walk to our events
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

janeehayes@aapt.net.au H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet getaway in great location
A small, private but adequate place to stay for a couple of nights. It's best feature is that it is within walking distance to beach and main street of Sorrento It has had an upmarket large bathroom renovation and although very nice didn't quite fit in with the casual feel of the place A portable electric hot plate is provided and microwave for reheating purposes rather than cooking a meal Towels ( well washed ) and bed linen provided but no top sheet for the bed Probably better if guests bring their own The outdoor area would benefit from an umbrella in warm weather The host was friendly, easy to communicate with and kindly offered us a late check out
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great property, great host, fantastic location! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Perfect for two to relax. Location was a great convenience. Walked to shops and restaurants. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uplifting Happy Vibes!
My wife and I found this beautiful place to be perfect for her weekend birthday getaway. It had everything we needed and more. Relaxing spaces with good positive vibes throughout in a very private setting. It was a massive bonus to find how close in a short walk this place was to the Sorrento shopping district. Our host Daryl made everything so perfect with instructions, codes inc wifi and directions for check in/out so that all we had to do was arrive. Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean with a thoughtful approach in its design and supply of items to cater for all our needs during our stay. We have stayed in many places in recent times and although some have been 2-3 times the cost, this lovely place is our best pick so far and we will definitely be back. We love coming to gorgeous Sorrento and there is no better place for us than Darling retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property close to town
The property was clean and tidy and the owner contacted us in the morning to confirm he was leaving the heater on which was a great surprise. There was so much room and made the stay very comfortable and great peace of mind as well to be able to park the car within a secured car parking space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient comfort
Great location 5 to 10 minutes walk to shops, restaurants and beach. Secure, spotless and well equipped property. Excellent for a couple. One of the best we have stayed in. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Budget stay
Check in easy and off street parking under roller door. Odd layout inside. Bed very creaky and firm. TV reception not working due to Ariel being moved by contruction next door. Towels very poor, no hand towels. Short walk to shops and cafes make it very accessible. Definitely a budget stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wally B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice unit convenient to everything.
The property is perfect if you want to have walking access to town, back beach, bay swimming areas and ferry.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside cottage
Charming, clean and warm seaside cottage. Stroll to Sorrento central with accommodating and responsive host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M D., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Lovely and clean, excellent location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rehana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The place was lovely and cosy. It was very clean and there was a nice lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The outdoor section was nice too, even though we didn’t use it. It had a lovely feeling. Shower was awesome and the bed was comfy. Daryl was great at replying to messages and he allowed us to change our weekend without a charge. Thanks Daryl. Your place is awesome. Will definitely come back and tell everyone about how great it was.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Booking was a shamozzle, passwords to communicate with host, but accomodation was excellent. Dealing thru Wotif,stayz, Wdbo and Homesway was a nightmare, I’m sure I Booked with wot if . Airbb next time for me
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn D., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay for two people
Very clean and comfortable for two people.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Koroush R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Darling place
All was good small place just enough for two people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay in Sorrento for our daughter's wedding
We just loved our stay at Darling Retreat. Everything was just perfect....spotlessly clean, cosy, comfortable and an excellent location. Daryl was a wonderful host and just great to communicate with. We highly recommend this property in Sorrento.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Break In Sorrento
Very nicely situated. Clean and well maintained. Ideal for a couple of days away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christos D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Very cosy and clean accommodation located very close to main street. Great communication with owner. Perfect quiet getaway location for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nina Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
This comfortable accommodation was a short walk to the main street. Clean and cosy with a smart TV. Secure spot there to park your car. Recommended!

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
We enjoyed a great mini break at this lovely location. Very clean & comfortable. Great central location!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020