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# The Anchorage Cottage

Family-friendly holiday home in Melbourne

## Photo gallery for The Anchorage Cottage

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Nestled in the quiet town of McCrae, The Anchorage Cottage offers a tranquil seaside retreat. Enjoy an open-plan design with a fully equipped kitchen and cosy gas log fire or step outside to the alfresco decking area overlooking a peaceful garden setting, complete with outdoor dining and BBQ facilities. You can also relax at home with entertainment options like TV, DVD, Nintendo 64 games and books.

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Outdoor space

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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 Anchorage Cottage

Nestled in the quiet and tranquil town of McCrae, this gorgeous seaside cottage directly across the road from stunning McCrae beach.  
  
Catering for families, The Anchorage Cottage makes the perfect base to explore everything the Mornington Peninsula has on offer.  
  
The open plan design is ideal for intimate gatherings including a fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher and Nespresso pod machine and living with a cosy gas log fire, air conditioning and flat screen TV. Furthermore, expanding out to the beautiful alfresco decking area and overlooking a peaceful garden setting, including outdoor dining, BBQ and fire pit available for guests to enjoy.  
  
Entertainment is generous with TV, DVD, Nintendo 64, Books, Board Games and Puzzles available in the teenager’s retreat (Bedroom 3)  
  
Bathroom facilities include master with ensuite and main bathroom with double vanity, separate bath, toilet and shower.  
Laundry facilities include washing machine, airer, clothes line, iron, iron board.  
Secure off street parking available for 4 cars, in addition side access parking ideal for boats or trailers.  
  
Bedding Configuration;  
  
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed with Ensuite plus large sun lounge room with double sofa bed  
Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed  
Bedroom 3: 2 x Tri-Bunks, 1 x Single Bunk  
  
\- Linen and Towels are provided, BYO beach towels   
\- Fully Fenced: Yes  
\- Pet Friendly: Yes upon application  
\- Wifi: Yes  
\- Child Friendly: Yes - Porta Cot available to guests  
\- Air Conditioning: Yes - Air Conditioning in living area and Bedroom 3, free standing fans available  
\- Heating: Yes – Gas Log Fire,   
  
\- Distance to Shops: 280m to McCrae Village  
\- Distance to Beach: 20m to McCrae Beach  
\- Distance to McCrae Yacht Club: 418m  
\- Distance to Peninsula Hot Springs: 16.7kms  
\- Distance to Wine Region: 6.3kms to Myrtaceae Winery  
\- Distance to Golf Course: 4.3kms to Bay Views Golf Course 7.3kms Metres

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Car recommended
- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Shower

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Cable/satellite channels
- Games

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Things to do

- Arcade/game room
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby

### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

### Property is also known as

84\_129

## 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-38.34730%2C144.93199&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=01MQMn2CnYeygX3iuU2hulJlCE8=)

McCrae, VIC

#### What's nearby

- Rosebud Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles
- Heronswood Garden \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Dromana Bushland Reserve \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Arthurs Seat State Park \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles
- Eagle Skylift Arthurs Seat \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles

#### Getting around

- Moorooduc Station - 18 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Rosebud Hotel - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Alatonero - ‬4 min walk
- ‪Noodle & Curry House - ‬3 min drive
- ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## The Anchorage Cottage Reviews

## Reviews

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