Beyond a gated driveway and signature date palm with resident alpacas beyond, the accommodation is brimming with charm with a soaring vaulted ceiling, polished timber flooring, padded bench seating, bay windows and a fireplace in a stacked-stone surround. Delivering picturesque views of the countryside and resident sheep and alpacas, the home offers 2 spacious living rooms with comfy sofas and flatscreen TVs, a 10-seater dining zone and a country kitchen with oven, dishwasher, fridges, gas cooktop, microwave, coffee-pod machine, kettle and toaster. Outside, a deluxe outdoor entertaining area with a comfy alfresco dining suite, braziers, ceiling fans and an expansive BBQ kitchen with multiple grills, a vast stone countertop and an outdoor sink is superbly set up for fabulous feasts as the kids explore the gorgeous gardens, before unwinding around the firepit for roasting marshmallow beneath the stars. A king bedroom, 2nd bedroom with queen bed, 3rd bedroom with double bed and 4th bedroom with triage bunk bed (1 x double + 1 x single bed) are comfortably serviced by a spa ensuite, full 2nd bathroom with bathtub, 2 powder rooms, hydronic heating and split-system air conditioning. Surrounded by wineries, surf breaks, yachting facilities, hiking trails and other beachside delights, the historic home offers a unique and indulgent coastal getaway for large groups just over an hour from Melbourne. The house is in a residential street with surrounding permanent tenants so we only rent to mature guests that will remain respectful to our neighbours. The house is to be used for relaxation-style holidaying, loud parties are prohibited.

Strictly no schoolies, parties or events. Mature guests only. The property is patrolled by security. If neighbours complain or the police are called, this could affect your bond, and we reserve the right to evict guests. Please read and accept our terms and conditions. Council Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct rules apply. There is a dam on the property, so that children will need supervision. There are also live animals (sheep and alpacas) fenced on the property. Pets are welcome but must remain outside and be cleaned up during the stay. There are animals on the farm, and these may roam around at times (sheep/cows). All guests must abide by the terms and conditions below: 1. ACCEPTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY Payment of the deposit constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. 2. CHECK-IN / OUT Check-in time is 3 pm, and check-out time is 10 am. Refer to the house manual when your booking is confirmed for the key location and your unique code. 3. SECURITY BOND A bond payment of $1,000 is allocated to the booking. Any damage, loss or expense incurred by management due to breaching these terms and conditions will be charged against the bond. Examples of this include but are not limited to any breakage, damage or excess cleaning requirements, extra guests beyond those declared, complaints against you, etc. 4. PARTIES AND FUNCTIONS Parties are not allowed, and noise and music must be kept to a minimum due to surrounding permanent residency. No loud music is to be played after 8 p.m. on weekdays, including Sunday, and after 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Disobeying these rules may result in losing your bond and being evicted from the property. 5. PETS Pets are allowed at the property, however, not inside the home. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pets. Any evidence of pets being inside may incur extra cleaning fees. 6. LINEN AND TOWELS All bedding linen and towels are provided for your convenience. Lost or damaged hired linen may incur costs. 7. PROBLEMS OR COMPLAINTS If a complaint is raised, guests will be contacted on the phone number provided on the booking request, please ensure this number is correct. Suppose we cannot contact you within 15 modules of the complaint being received or if that noise issues are not rectified after speaking. In that case, we will arrange for a security patrol car to attend to the home to investigate the complaint. If this were to occur, then guests will be charged $300 + GST. Any complaint, which cannot be resolved locally, must be notified in writing to management before departure from the property. We recommend all guests purchase travel insurance since management is not responsible for any injuries, illness or accidents that may occur while staying at our property. 8. YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES You must comply with all applicable house rules for the property concerning occupancy, property, health, safety and quiet enjoyment of the property and our neighbours. You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the property during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately. Only the guests who agreed to the booking may stay in the property overnight. If more guests stay than the agreed number, all guests may be terminated without a refund. Before departure, all food must be removed from fridges and all rubbish put in the rubbish bins provided. Bins are to be left out on the nature strip. Crockery and cutlery must be washed and packed away. The property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Extra cleaning charges may be incurred for the cleaning of dirty dishes, washing machine,standardasher, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish, cleaning the BBQ etc. Should the cleaning fee be more than the usual cost for cleaning the property, you will be charged the additional costs over and above the normal cleaning fee, which will be deducted from the security bond or charged to your credit card. All furniture and furnishings must be left in the position they were in when you arrived. The property should be vacated on time and secured. All windows and doors are to be locked. All keys must be returned to the safety box at the end of your stay. You are responsible for the safekeeping and replacement of accommodation keys. Duplicate keys in the event of losing the keys will be provided at an additional charge of $100. Smoking is not permitted in the house. Thank you for abiding by the terms and conditions. Enjoy your stay at Chatsworth House; it’s a great home.

Our favourite features of the home include: 4-minute drive (or 30-minute walk) to Balnarring Beach 5-minute walk to Balnarring village cafes, shops & restaurants Spectacular country views on 15 acres 2 living areas Wi-Fi TV 2 refrigerators Microwave Dishwasher Oven Nespresso coffee-pod machine (BYO pods) Washing machine and dryer Bathtub Open fireplace Enormous outdoor patio with full BBQ kitchen, braziers, fans & dining suite Firepit Full linen Porta Cot (BYO linen) High chair HEATING/COOLING Split system heating and cooling in the living room only Hydronic heating throughout Stand up fans The WIFI password is provided; however, please note that, according to the listing platform's description, this home's WIFI drops out regularly due to the area, so please hotspot if you have any issues.