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 Contact Information
Doolkoora: McCrae Ecogarden Beach House
Address - McCrae Bay Beach, McCrae, Vic 3938
General Information
CHILD-FRIENDLY!
"We all had a wonderful rest and enjoyed the beaches and the walks in the garden. The paper and pencils provided for young children were a great hit & we had to draw many lighthouses and ships. Thank you for making us so welcome - we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves."
SENIOR-FRIENDLY!
"Our holiday was a great success, very comfortable and warm. The house proved a terrific venue for the family to stay and/or visit with ample room for the kids and adults alike. The gardens were magnificent. My dad found the handrails and single-level access very suitable."
TIME WITH THE FAMILY (AND PET DOG)!
"We've had a great week holidaying at Doolkoora. The weather was just beautiful, we spent lovely evenings on the balcony. Our grandson and our bassett hound dogs spent hours and hours exploring the lovely bush garden and enjoying seeing all the trees and ferns, walking along the paths, watching the parrots and all the other birds. We went walking on the beach everyday. It's been a restful and beautiful holiday."
We offer attractive rates which are negotiable depending on:
* number of nights
* composition of your group
* your flexibility with timing
* pensioners, carers & health respite
"We have had some beautiful times at Doolkoora and can’t wait to visit again. It’s very special to us and we value our time when we visit. It’s a very serene, peaceful, beautiful place. We love it."
"We love Doolkoora & McCrae. It holds many special memories from over the last 6 years as well as from our own childhood vacations in McCrae. We love the gardens and the fact that we can share with two families."
"Doolkoora is so well set up with everything you need in the kitchen. We will be down again."
UNIQUE HOLIDAY FEATURES:
1. No neighbours side-by-side!
Mostly impossible these days, but Doolkoora is one such holiday house.
2. Not feeling like suburbia, yet close to town facilities!
McCrae is a tranquil seaside village nestled in the narrow coastal land between Rosebud & Dromana.
3. Central beach location on the Mornington Peninsula!
From McCrae, it is a 15 minutes drive across Arthurs Seat to Shoreham or down the esplanade to Sorrento.
4. A pristine beach!
McCrae beach is great for swimming, picnics or walking. Clean, sandy, with amenities & cafes nearby.
5. A natural bush setting yet right at the beach!
Doolkoora is a taste of both seachange & treechange. This is a relaxing, secluded, serene spot with great beauty.
6. Affordable & accessible for all family members!
Discuss your requirements with the ecogarden's plant scientist/rental manager. Many guests keep returning, treating Doolkoora as their relaxing seaside home & retreat from the city.
HOUSE:
Spacious 3-bedroom beach house with wide view of bay, lighthouse & passing ships from covered balcony, dining room, living room & bedrooms. Fully furnished with 2 bathrooms (3 toilets), sleeps 1 to 8 guests. Accessible, with safety handrails in showers. and with the bayview and balcony all on the single level with the bedrooms and living areas. Pillows, doonas and blankets provided. Central heating. Portacot.
GARDEN AND BEACH:
Nature enclave with paths and boardwalk leading to near the beach. Large play areas for children and for garden walks. A tranquil stretch of sandy bay beach with cafes and amenities. Swimmers at McCrae bay beach look back to a full view of Arthurs Seat without obstruction by high-density development.
DINING AND MUSIC
Bone china dining set for 12, wine and champagne glasses, and full cooking facility including microwave and toaster ovens and kitchenware. 2 television sets, Video VCR player, 2 DVD players, 2 CD players, BBQ on balcony. Dishwasher.
WELL-LOCATED HOLIDAY BEACH HOUSE SET IN NATURE:
The house is very peaceful, being buffered by over 300 species of trees, native grasses and ferns, and shielded from the neighbours within the green enclave. Explore the natural garden, with paths and a boardwalk leading to within 200 m of the water.
Vacation at this beautiful 50 years old ecological garden has been much appreciated by all ages from children to grandparents, with many guests returning. One family has seen their children grow into their teens over a series of annual holidays at Doolkoora and gives this feedback: "Our children remember their holidays at Doolkoora as the Adventure House because of the beautiful grounds".
Together with its other large neighbouring properties, Doolkoora is surrounded by a total of 7 acres of greenery, just a 5 minute walk to the bay.
Within 200m of the lapping waters of Port Philip Bay, Doolkoora is one of the few residences retaining over 2 - 3 acres.
Whilst on a beach holiday by the bay, one can just as easily feel in the midst of the Wilderness.
Amenities
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 Audio/Visual Service
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Kitchens
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BBQ areas
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Laundry
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Beaches
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Laundry & Ironing
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Child Friendly
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Radio
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Facilities for Disabled
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Shampoo, Soap etc.
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Fridge
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Smoke Detectors
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Handicapped Facilities
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Sun Terrace
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Hiking Trails
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Trekking
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In-Room Phones
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View
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Rates
Day rates starting from 115 (AUD)
Weekly rates starting from 800 (AUD)
Welcome tour of diverse habitats in gullies and ridges
Special Offer
Early bird discount or last-minute offer.
Location Description
McCrae is well-located on the Mornington Peninsula. The coastal garden is sited between Dromana and Rosebud and benefits from their town facilities while remaining a tranquil destination with beachside amenities and cafes. At McCrae, Arthurs Seat slopes closest to the sea leaving only a corridor of bayside land. Doolkoora is a beach house set in pre-urbanisation bayside acres with great views and a short walk to the water.
Doolkoora is situated 15 - 30 min drive to Mornington, Sorrento and Point Nepean, fine wineries and restaurants, other gardens such as the heritage Heronswood and the mature hedge mazes at Arthurs Seat and Shoreham, nature trails at the Arthurs Seat State Park, the vast Mornington Peninsula National Park, surf and swim beaches, regional art galleries, and other holiday attractions.
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