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Case 02: Took the long way to dinner. Ask the locals, read the land, find her before sunset. Find her and go in the draw for $250 to dine at Doot Doot Doot, Jackalope.
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Pet-welcoming self-catering cottages near Rye bay beach. Sandpiper has a log fire and a fully fenced courtyard.
Known for Rye bay beach locationPet-welcoming cottagesSandpiper log fire and enclosed courtyard
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Illustrative imageThis image shows a calm bay beach with boats moored offshore. It does not depict Blue Moon Cottages.
Why we’d goA Rye cottage base near the bay with pet-welcoming rules and a log fire in Sandpiper.
Blue Moon Cottages offers named self-catering cottages near Rye bay beach. The Sandpiper has a log fire, a kitchen and a fully fenced courtyard; other cottages have different layouts. Select the exact cottage before comparing capacity and features.
The operator FAQ says all Blue Moon cottages accept pets and have secure outdoor areas. Choose the exact cottage and confirm that its layout and current pet terms suit your dog before booking.
This is a beach base that can work in cooler weather, particularly if the log fire matters to your trip. Check availability and minimum stays on the operator site.
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Choose the exact cottage first; all accept pets, but confirm the exact cottage layout and the current pet terms with the operator.
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Illustrative, not Mornington Peninsula Retro Caravans. Photo: Nicolas Görmer · Vintage orange and brown caravan parked outdoors · cropped and converted to WebP SourceLicence
1-9 Sinclair Ave, Rye VIC 3941
Vintage and retro caravans near Rye bay beach, with shared bathrooms and heating and cooling in every van.
33 Maori St, Rye VIC 3941
A Rye bed and breakfast with five named rooms and suites. Cooked breakfast is included; cooking facilities vary by room.
Dromana VIC
Two adjoining self-contained farm cottages, The Mavis for two and The June for four, with open fireplaces. The operator has a strict no-pets policy.
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Information last checked 3 Oct 2026
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