The Mount Martha modern beach house was a great choice for our study break. Our group consisted of 11 students which the spacious beach house catered for perfectly, though if future guests are planning on squishing three people into the king bed – note that it may be a bit of a squish, though the long, grey couch in the living room is very comfortable and long enough for a tall person, no airbed needed. The beds were also very clean, soft and comfortable, with extra blankets if needed.
The kitchen was already stocked with disposable cutlery and plates which was very helpful, along with some basic ingredients and an extensive array and number of utensils, (knives are a little blunt though – only a tad annoying if you’re planning on doing heaps and heaps of cooking.) Getting around wasn’t really an issue, even without a car, just be prepared to do a little bit of walking, as expected. The beaches and cliffs nearby were beautiful and picturesque. A couple of the door locks don’t work very well, though only a minor issue.
The pool is fantastic, one end is very deep which added to the fun. There were also floaty beds, balls and other inflatable toys which were greatly enjoyed. Wall-to-wall stocked bookshelves cater to bookworms, board games and movies found in the drawers also entertained us for a couple nights. The surrounding roads are hilly, so bring skateboards or bikes!
The neighbour’s dog makes some weird sounds at times, but never a disturbance at night.
Overall, our stay was incredibly enjoyable thanks to our beautiful temporary home, Zelman was also a great host, updating us with clear information and great recommendations. Lots of great memories were made here. And the house was described and depicted very accurately, if not understated. Thanks Zelman!