Welcome to Kona Kahlua, the house by the bay. With a rich history of mid-century design, situated amidst the tea trees with the bay as the view and first moment of waking and last moment of the night, Kona Kahlua is nostalgic, reimagined into a luxury escape, a place to swim in the bay, walk by the sand and enjoy the luxury of having the beach as the backyard. A thoughtfully curated experience of home and luxury. Explore unique gourmet adventures, sea air and pristine nature, only to retire to the comfort of your stay at Kona Kahlua.

Luxury design with immaculately preserved mid-century features throughout, nostalgic design is a key factor when staying at Kona Kahlua. Drawing on art and design from eras past, Kona Kahlua invites you to stay in a secluded and private home, all the while having the Mornington Peninsula at the doorstep. Kona Kahlua sleeps 10, each bedroom overlooking the water, bringing the outdoors in, and a dining area to enjoy long lunches and restful dinners.

1970, Sorrento was a small beachside town, with She-Oak and Moonyah trees provided shelter from the blistering Australian sun. 1970, ‘The Oak’s Estate was a place of summer frivolity, of creativity, art and culture. Prior to 1970, The Oaks was home to The Leggett’s, of Leggett’s Ballroom. Leggett’s Ballroom was an era of dancing, the birth of dance competitions in Australia, the birthplace of Graham Kennedy’s illustrious career. The Oaks was also a place of swimming practice, Harold Holt stepping out in the bay while enjoying the Leggett’ hospitality. Leggett’s Ballroom was a venue where Melbourne icons danced the night away, the bohemian spirit infusing the area. Whiting and crayfish were catches of the day, fishing off the beach known as Oaks Point. The Continental was in its infancy and petrol bowsers were yet to be introduced.

Kona Kahlua came to be in the 70s,  a nod to the holiday island of Hawaii, mid-century design imbued throughout the property. Kona Kahlua has been revitalized with a nostalgic nod to the history and times of the area. Drawing inspiration from the area, working with local makers and creators, Kona Kahlua allows guests to experience mid-century modern at its best, all the while enjoying the best of local design.