Title: Rustic Cottage by 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 # Rustic Cottage by the Beach Holiday home in Ocean Grove with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894700/109894631/fadfe9e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894700/109894631/898fcce7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894700/109894631/6e3f25e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894700/109894631/0a88f6f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109894700/109894631/f3584410.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Rustic Cottage by the Beach, a charming retreat surrounded by native plants and trees. Unwind in the cozy lounge with a book from the shelf or enjoy outdoor dining on warmer nights. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and plenty of activities including DVDs, games console and board games. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Rustic Cottage by the Beach Welcome to Rustic Cottage by the Beach. Family holiday or weekend getaway you could not ask for a better location, with the local shopping centre just 350m away and a 1-2 kilometer walk/drive to the beaches of Ocean Grove its a perfect place to relax. Relax and enjoy this charming cottage surrounded by native plants and trees. Rustic cottage by the beach is a three bedroom two bathroom property that sleeps a maximum of six guests. The master bedroom has a queen bed, full ensuite and walk-in robe. Bedroom two has a queen bed and also has sliding door access to the back deck and yard. Bedroom three offers a single bed with a pull out trundle. (Doona and pillow for the trundle can be found in the bedroom cupboard). All rooms have block out blinds for privacy. The well equipped kitchen offers stainless steel fridge/freezer, electric oven and stovetop, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, sandwich press as well as all your cooking and dining needs. The pantry is also stocked with the basics such as a variety of teas, instant coffee, coffee pods, coco & sugar. You will also find things such as salt, pepper, oil, cooking spray, paper towel, sauces etc. The dining table accommodates six people. There is also three stools at the bench as well as an outdoor setting for those warmer nights. (Outdoor dining table and chairs are located on the back deck along with the BBQ). The property offers a cozy lounge to sit and watch TV or maybe just relax in front of the fire and read one of the many books from the bookshelf, while the kids take advantage of the numerous children’s books & games available. Rustic cottage offers a range of activities such as dvd player and dvds, games and game console, board games, colouring books and pencils as well as a range of books for both the adults and kids to enjoy. The closest beach is less than 2 kilometers down the road as well as the local playground for the kids or take a leisurely stroll to the local shops just 350m away. With everything right at your doorstep you wont have to travel far for an enjoyable day out. Some of the local attractions include - Adventure park (water slides, go carts, flying fox etc) 15 min drive Markets Queenscliff to Sorento ferry Wineries & Vineyards Numerous cafes & restaurants Fishing A Maze'n'Games Golfing Surfing, paddleboarding -hire & lessons Mini golf And much much more!! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Avoid extra charges - ensure butts are disposed of ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33974900/33974831/6a743d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dare St Beach Apartment Ocean Grove - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 137 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=33974831&PinnedHotelID=33974831&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33545300/33545247/1eb455e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JayBees Near The Surf Beach In Ocean Grove Ocean Grove - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.6 Excellent 77 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=33545247&PinnedHotelID=33545247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115830000/115827200/115827156/a1e20e62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Nook - EARLY CHECK IN - Great location! 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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.261204,144.5488&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:l_ohF_egqZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBUDQBQDQDQBUDQDQFQDOFQFQDQFSFMFQFOHQFOHQFOHMHOHMHOHOHMJOJKHOJKHMJMLKHMJKLMJKJGLKJKLILKLILGJILILGLINGLELILENGLELENGLCNCNELENCLANCNENAL%3FNCNAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%3FN%40NDLBN%40LBNDNDLBNBLFNDLDLFNDLHLDLFNHJFLHLHLFLHJJLHLJJJLFJJJLJJJLJJJLJLJJHNJJHNHLHNJNHLHNFLHNFPHNFPFNHPFLFRDPFPDPFNDPDPDPDTDPBPDPBPDT%40PBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAR%3FRARAR%3FRARCRARARCRCNCTCPAPETCPEPCREPEREREPEPGLERGPEPGPGNIPGNGNINGPINGNILINKNILINILKLILKJKNKJKJKNKJKJKJMHKJMJMFKLMFMFMHMHKFOHMHMDMFODMHMDODMDODMBODODM%40OBM%40ODOBO%3FOBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOCM%3FOCOEOAMCOAMEOEOCMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMEOIMIMGMIKIMGMGMMMGKKMKKIKKMKKKIOMKKKIOKKIMKMKMIOIMIOIOIMIOGOIQGOIOGOGQGOGQEQGQGSEMGQEQESCSEQESCQEQCUCQCQCUCOASASCSASASASAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p9ICUba0kypLtxh7KyA2NqlrMTI=) Ocean Grove, VIC #### What's nearby - Ocean Grove Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Adventure Park Geelong - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles - Point Lonsdale Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 miles - Barwon Heads Golf Club - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles - 13th Beach Golf Links - 16 min drive - 7.1 miles #### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 13 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Mex - ‬19 min walk - ‪Nicko’s - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk - ‪Red Park - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rustic Cottage by the Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Rustic Cottage by the Beach located? > Situated in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Ocean Grove Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Ocean Grove Education Area and Lonsdale Lakes Wildlife Reserve. Oakdene Vineyard and Raffs Beach 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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