Title: A charming european cottage close to the beach. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A charming european cottage close to the beach. Family-friendly cottage in Melbourne ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100443500/100443438/05f184ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100443500/100443438/a5a94211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100443500/100443438/85b75bee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100443500/100443438/4c6caee6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100450000/100443500/100443438/a4c0127c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Rosehaven, a unique 1950s European-style cottage, offers an idyllic getaway to unwind in its beautiful gardens and outdoor areas. Take a short stroll to the beach, shops, cafes or restaurants nearby and create lasting memories with friends and family. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91539 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A charming european cottage close to the beach. Rosehaven is a unique 1950s european style cottage with beautiful gardens and an outdoor areas to relax and unwind from your busy life. This house is certainly different and is very interesting. If you stay here, you will be a short walk to the beach, shops, cafes, restaurants & the NEW YAWA Aquatic Centre. Rosehaven is a perfect getaway for creating lasting memories with friends and family, no matter what the occasion. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,539 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72600000/72596300/72596232/fa788af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Avenues gorgeous home 4 🛏️ 2 🛁 King bed AC wifi games room pets 👍 BBQ. 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Please respect our neighbours. Noise to a minimum from 10pm to 9am. Thank you for respecting our neighbours ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There is a cot and high chair for the littlies. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.36533%2C144.89050&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=X-CgMtZ0knPzmor0q-SOd4-xVds=) Rosebud, VIC #### What's nearby - Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Rosebud Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Rye Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles - Peninsula Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles #### Getting around - Moorooduc Station - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪Blue Mini Café - ‬2 min drive - ‪Donut King - ‬7 min walk - ‪Rosebud Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A charming european cottage close to the beach. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A charming european cottage close to the beach. ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A charming european cottage close to the beach. ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A charming european cottage close to the beach. located? > Located in Rosebud, this family-friendly Melbourne cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service and Rosebud Beach. Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Tootgarook Wetlands are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A charming european cottage close to the beach. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke V. 15 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing House and Host Great house for families to stay, lots of accommodation for kids with toys, games and play space. Very close to shops and beach and host even baked a fresh loaf of bread for our arrival which was a great touch. Would love to come stay here again next visit. ##### Luke V. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelli S. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfy Cottage This home was perfect for our stay. It was very clean, comfortable, and well equipped with everything needed for our stay. We appreciated that the host left many recommendations for activities and food in the area, plenty of towels, and even coffee, chocolate, and some teddy bear biscuits to enjoy. The home is beautifully decorated and the furniture is cozy both inside and on the patio. ##### Kelli S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki B. 28 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Home away from Home An amazing host and home to celebrate our family reunion. Rosehaven is your home away from home. Karen the most accommodating host who was prompt in replying to my messages. Our week stay at Rosehaven was awesome and memorable. Thankyou Karen and Aswald. Karen and ##### Vicki B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra B. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous find in Rosebud Great communication with Karen, our very accommodating hostess. Large 5 bedroom house with 2 fridges, a lovely kitchen area and a very comfortable lounge room Beds very comfy. Pillows too Also room for at least 4 cars ##### Debra B. 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