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The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds

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A stylish dresser and chair are complemented by a beautiful vase, candle, and framed picture.
Relax in the serene outdoor patio, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence, with a table and chairs set amidst the natural beauty.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by a variety of plants and a shaded tree.
Traditional kitchen with a brick wall, stove, ovens, refrigerator, and wooden chair.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island and dining table.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds

A homely, period Victorian Cottage set in lush, expansive and safe grounds. Creating the ambience of yesteryear, the Bay Rose provides a wonderful base for exploring Forrest and its natural beauty. In a fantastic central position, it is minutes walk away to the Forrest General Store, Forrest Brewery and the mountain bike trails, yet tucked away from the busy main road. Steeped in local history and native flora and fauna, treat yourself to a peaceful step back in time.

The space
The cottage consists of three double bedrooms (5 beds) all with ceiling fans, heating and air conditioning , also, a living room (extra bed) with gas fire plus a 2nd large living/ family room with wood heater/ air con . The kitchen has been restored to its former glory, a country kitchen with a huge Falcon gas/electric oven with all modern conveniences, cooking utensils etc, The internal bathroom , laundry and large furnished deck overlook the rambling garden . Private vehicle access. Secure grounds.
Minutes walk to brewery and Forrest general store

Property manager

Leonie Hurry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Respect for furniture and home required all times

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Forrest, VIC

What's nearby

  • Forrest Brewing Company - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Otway National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 37 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Erskine Falls - 47 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 49 min drive - 29.7 miles

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 27 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forrest General Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Forrest Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platypi Chocolate - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bespoke Harvest - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Forrest Brewery - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds located?

Situated in Forrest, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Forrest Brewing Company and Great Otway National Park. Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve and Murroon Bushland Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds Reviews

Reviews

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6.0/10

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Reviews

6/10 Okay

anne d.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

Poor value for money. Many things did not work. Wood heater had no wood. Told not to use it .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025