Martha Beach House

Located less than 100 metres from the Mount Martha shoreline on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, this beautiful, eight-person beach house feels a world away.

Inside, you’ll find a master bedroom and en suite worth fighting your friends or family for. The day spa-inspired en suite features floors paved haphazardly (but harmoniously) with chunks of stone, and a vanity made of mesmerising pink travertine.

Downstairs there are three other bedrooms, each with a queen-sized bed. You’ll also find a bathroom covered top to toe (including the bath) in pale-green tiles, and a spacious second living room with a pool table. Huge floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead outside to a grassy area and a heated circular pool with lounges and beanbags.

In the main living area, a roaring Cheminees Philippe fireplace takes pride of place. To the left is a dramatic marble-splashed kitchen (where you’ll actually want to cook) and a 12-person oak dining table. On the deck, you can look out over Red Hill, Arthurs Seat and the glimmering waters of Port Phillip Bay.

Stays start at $1000 per night for eight people, and there’s a two-night minimum.