Title: Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven 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 # Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven Holiday home in Melbourne with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/db968cba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/290c4a38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/13019f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/e8411f1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/78a8eec2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Mello's Shack, a mid-century retreat nestled in Tootgarook's quiet backstreets. Unwind with morning coffee on the oversized outdoor bench, cook up a BBQ or pizza oven delights while taking in the serene surroundings and northern sun. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven Mello’s Shack is a light and airy mid-century retreat situated in the quiet and leafy backstreets of Tootgarook, away from the summer traffic and an easy drive from the city. It’s our home: full of vintage furniture and things that we’ve collected on our travels, with a yard and living space set up for kids, dogs, or just yourselves to enjoy. It has everything you need to feel comfortable, like a full kitchen (um, hello Maldon sea salt), a mattress you won’t want to leave, dreamy bed linen, and hommey bath-towels. The yard is fully secure for dogs and our garden grows by the week. Enjoy your morning coffee and that northern sun on the oversized outdoor bench. After the days adventures, open up the many windows and breezy sliding doors to cook up a BBQ, jump in the outdoor 4-person infrared sauna or try your hand at the pizza oven. If you want to leave, we’re a: 3 minute drive to city-quality coffee 5 minute drive to Rye beach for a dip 5 minute drive to Woolies for… everything 6 minute drive to the Hot Springs 6 minute drive to Eagle Ridge Golf Course 8 minute drive to Hawkes Farm for produce & hot chippies ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87060000/87056300/87056290/w1360h912x0y0-9ee88f5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belini - a garden wonderland close to the ocean Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=87056290&PinnedHotelID=87056290&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121220000/121214300/121214262/8293b031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pristine Coastal Getaway: Hot Tub + Fire Pit! 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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 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¢er=-38.377773,144.8503&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7EweiFkabsZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBUBOBSBSBQDSBQDSDSBQDQDQFQDQFQFODQFQFSFMFQHOFQHOFMHOHOHQHMHMHMJOJMHMJMHKJOLKHKJKLKJKJMLKJGLKLILIJKLGLILGLINELILCLINELELENELENENGLANELCNANCNALCNAN%3FNCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLDN%40NFLDNDLDNDLDLDNHLBLHLDLHLFLHLFLJLHJHLJLFJJLLJJJJJJJJJJJNJJJLHLJLHNHLHLJLHNHPFNHLFNHPFNFPHLFRFPDPFNDPFPDPDPDPDPDRBRDPBRBPBRBRBNBTBP%40T%40P%40TBP%3FT%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPARAR%3FRCRARARARCRCRCRCNCTCPCPERCREPEREPEPEPGPEPGNEPGPGPINGPGNIPGNILGNIPINKLIJININKLIJKNKJKNKJKJKJKJKJMJKJMHMJKHMFMJMHMHMFMFMFMFMDOHMDMDODMDODMDODOBMDO%40OBO%40MBOBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMEOEMIMEMGOGMGMGMIMIKKMGMIMKKIMKKKKKMKKKIKMKKOIKKOIKKMKOIOIKIMISIMIOGMIOGQIOGQGOGQGQEQGOGQEQGQEQEQCSEQESCSEQCQCUCOCSCSASASCSASASASAS%3FSAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2f8Mqy8dSD_YO6nJ_B2lQC26G6Q=) Tootgarook, VIC #### What's nearby - Rye Beach - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile - Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - Peninsula Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles - Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles - The Dunes Golf Links - 13 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Moorooduc Station - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪A Good Little Thing - ‬17 min walk - ‪Indulge Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rye RSL - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hector's Seafoods - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### Where is Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven located? > Located in Tootgarook, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Rye Beach, Rosebud Beach and Tootgarook Wetlands. Alba Thermal Springs and Spa and The Dunes Golf Links are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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