Magic of Merricks is a really great house for a weekend getaway. Arte is a fantastic, accommodating host and her instructions were clear and easy to follow.
We were two families with kids and all had a great time, from the kids hooning around in the large backyard, playing in the cubbyhouse, to the adults being able to BBQ, sit around a fire under the stars, and all fit around the large dining table.
The house is a classic beachhouse, not high on mod cons but very high on character, liveability, space and relaxation. It's a short drive to all the good things on the Peninsula too, whether ducking up to the shops at Balnarring or heading to Red Hill, Flinders, Cape Shanck or beyond. We really liked it.