u/Leading_Pair_9597

Hi,

We were hoping to buy a holiday home on the Mornington Peninsula for weekends and school breaks: beach, easy walks, cafés, that kind of thing.

Prices have gone past what we’re comfortable spending for something we won't live in full time.

We are comparing the Peninsula with other spots that still feel worth the drive. We have been looking at Phillip Island, especially around Cowes, and we are open to other Victorian coastal towns if the vibe fits.

If you have bought a weekender somewhere like that instead of the Peninsula, what swung it for you? summer crowds, maintenance from a distance, insurance, anything you would do differently?

Where would you look first for a holiday place today in Victoria, and what would you avoid?

Thanks.