Title: Rustic cottage by the sea Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=2261&destination=Melbourne%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&selected=89761620&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rustic cottage by the sea ## Photo gallery for Rustic cottage by the sea ![Dining - Rustic cottage by the sea (Safety Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89770000/89761700/89761620/w1125h1512x0y0-adbbeb5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Rustic cottage by the sea (Safety Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89770000/89761700/89761620/a7750f62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Rustic cottage by the sea (Safety Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89770000/89761700/89761620/2facd9a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, toaster - Rustic cottage by the sea (Safety Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89770000/89761700/89761620/67f29f57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Rustic cottage by the sea (Safety Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89770000/89761700/89761620/6365a912.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the vintage charm of this rustic beach cottage, a 2-minute walk from Safety Beach. With its huge outdoor area and Aussie retro feel, you'll love the relaxed atmosphere where pets are welcome to roam securely with you. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rustic cottage by the sea Come stay at our rustic beach cottage, just a 2 minute walk to Safety Beach. With room to sleep 6 guests, it boasts a huge outdoor area, where you have free range to store your boat, jetskis or allow your pets to roam securely with you. If you are looking for a modern home with all the bells-this one isn't for you, but with a vintage charm and an Aussie retro feel , you will love this beach escape. Located next to local shops, cafes, Martha Cove and The Safety Beach Yacht Club. Information about the place: \-this is a small cottage which although has been well preserved, has some wear and tear \-the main bedroom contains one double bed and one single bed, and can be closed off \-the other bedroom is set up as a studio-style, containing 3 single beds which open up into the main living area \-in keeping with the heritage of the home the toilet is accessible via a separate door adjacent to the front entrance door. Currently the deck is off limits to guests. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Pets - Pet friendly - 4 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625300/9625226/0cfa1fb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sanctuary Inn on Westernport Hastings - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very Good 394 reviews $169 nightly $187 total Apr 9 - 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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 Safety Beach, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mount Martha Nature Conservation Reserve, while Peninsula Studio Trail - Judy Reekie Studio and Manyung Gallery are cultural highlights. The Enchanted Adventure Garden and Redhill Recreation Reserve are also worth visiting. 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