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9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Rye, VIC
- Place, Rye Beach19 min walk
- Place, Saint Johns Wood Road Beach4 min drive
- Place, Mornington Peninsula National Park4 min drive
- Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)138 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage on the terrace
Cottage on the terrace is a lovely presented two bedroom elevated beach house, midway between front and back beaches of Rye.
At the front of the property there is undercover parking with ten steps leading up to the Cottage's entrance. The front decking takes full advantage of the afternoon sunshine and overlooks a fully fenced treed front yard. This decking with it's Adirondack chairs is perfect for lazy afternoons, sunbathing or watching the kids play in the front yard.
Upon entrance to the Cottage there are polished floorboards throughout, with two good size bedrooms, a clean bathroom, a kitchen that overlooks the open plan living/dining areas and glass french doors that lead out to the back elevated entertaining deck.
The two sunny bedrooms comprising of a master bedroom with queensize bed, two side tables, digital clock radio with bluetooth and USB charger built in, lamps, electric blanket, full length mirror and a full size built in wardrobe. The second bedroom has two single beds, lamps, toy cupboard, and a full size built in wardrobe. All the beds are comfortable with mattress protectors and come with pillows and doonas, please note linen and towels are not supplied.
The bathroom is clean and bright and has a full size bathtub and a hairdryer for your convenience.
This cottage has a fully equipped modern kitchen with the convenience of a dishwasher (why wash dishes on your holiday!), a full size fridge/freezer, microwave, oven, cooktop, toaster, kettle and all pots, pans, cutlery and crockery needed. There is also a coffee espresso machine (BYO K-free Aldi Pods). The kitchen has an island bench with stools, large windows that look over the back entertainment deck to the trees beyond and glass french doors.
The private entertaining deck which looks across a valley of trees is set up with a large table, chairs and a BBQ. The decking stairs lead you down to the ground level where there are many rear garden terraces with trees and pathways to explore. There is also a laundry on this level with a washing machine available to those guest staying 5 days or more upon request (otherwise there is a good laundry mat in Rye). Also on this level is a large clothes line (a smaller one is on the top level undercover near the french doors).
The lounge/dining area provides plenty of comfortable seating with a two seater couch and a three seater couch. There is also a 42 inch plasma TV, DVD player, Stereo system with radio/CD/bluetooth, board games, magazines, books, CDs, DVDs and our welcome information book which has brochures, maps, etc on what to do on the Mornington Peninsula. Please note we do not have WiFi. For your comfort we have provided a reverse cycle airconditioner for heating and cooling and a ceiling fan. The lounge/dinning area has big windows that over look the front decking and yard to the trees and garden.
Some of our guest comments in our Guestbook are "comfy", "cosy", "clean", "well presented", "we will definitely be back", "had a great stay".
This great cottage is a short drive to many places such as 5 minutes to the Rye shops, 3 minutes to calm waters of the bay and 4 minutes to the excitement of the back beaches (No16 Beach). Take advantage of the convenient location to the many activities offered by the peninsula such as wineries, hot springs (8mins), golfing, Peninsula 3 drive in (20mins) or just a simple walk along the beach.
At the front of the property there is undercover parking with ten steps leading up to the Cottage's entrance. The front decking takes full advantage of the afternoon sunshine and overlooks a fully fenced treed front yard. This decking with it's Adirondack chairs is perfect for lazy afternoons, sunbathing or watching the kids play in the front yard.
Upon entrance to the Cottage there are polished floorboards throughout, with two good size bedrooms, a clean bathroom, a kitchen that overlooks the open plan living/dining areas and glass french doors that lead out to the back elevated entertaining deck.
The two sunny bedrooms comprising of a master bedroom with queensize bed, two side tables, digital clock radio with bluetooth and USB charger built in, lamps, electric blanket, full length mirror and a full size built in wardrobe. The second bedroom has two single beds, lamps, toy cupboard, and a full size built in wardrobe. All the beds are comfortable with mattress protectors and come with pillows and doonas, please note linen and towels are not supplied.
The bathroom is clean and bright and has a full size bathtub and a hairdryer for your convenience.
This cottage has a fully equipped modern kitchen with the convenience of a dishwasher (why wash dishes on your holiday!), a full size fridge/freezer, microwave, oven, cooktop, toaster, kettle and all pots, pans, cutlery and crockery needed. There is also a coffee espresso machine (BYO K-free Aldi Pods). The kitchen has an island bench with stools, large windows that look over the back entertainment deck to the trees beyond and glass french doors.
The private entertaining deck which looks across a valley of trees is set up with a large table, chairs and a BBQ. The decking stairs lead you down to the ground level where there are many rear garden terraces with trees and pathways to explore. There is also a laundry on this level with a washing machine available to those guest staying 5 days or more upon request (otherwise there is a good laundry mat in Rye). Also on this level is a large clothes line (a smaller one is on the top level undercover near the french doors).
The lounge/dining area provides plenty of comfortable seating with a two seater couch and a three seater couch. There is also a 42 inch plasma TV, DVD player, Stereo system with radio/CD/bluetooth, board games, magazines, books, CDs, DVDs and our welcome information book which has brochures, maps, etc on what to do on the Mornington Peninsula. Please note we do not have WiFi. For your comfort we have provided a reverse cycle airconditioner for heating and cooling and a ceiling fan. The lounge/dinning area has big windows that over look the front decking and yard to the trees and garden.
Some of our guest comments in our Guestbook are "comfy", "cosy", "clean", "well presented", "we will definitely be back", "had a great stay".
This great cottage is a short drive to many places such as 5 minutes to the Rye shops, 3 minutes to calm waters of the bay and 4 minutes to the excitement of the back beaches (No16 Beach). Take advantage of the convenient location to the many activities offered by the peninsula such as wineries, hot springs (8mins), golfing, Peninsula 3 drive in (20mins) or just a simple walk along the beach.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:30 PM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
We do not supply highchairs or portacots
Events
No events allowed
Number of Guests can not exceed the max adults
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
By arrangement
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
This is a non smoking property
Important information
You need to know
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
Note from host: Number of Guests can not exceed the max adults
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
About the area
Melbourne
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Hotel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rye, VIC
What's nearby
- Rye Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Saint Johns Wood Road Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
- Mornington Peninsula National Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
- Number 16 Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
- Dimmicks Beach - 9 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Peninsula Pantry - 16 min walk
- Blue Fin Sushi Bar - 4 min drive
- Sea Store Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
- Nora’s Pizza house - 4 min drive
- The Rye Hotel - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
27 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Brendan W.
23 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage for a weekend getaway
Brendan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren T.
13 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem!
Lauren T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol W.
11 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay
Carol W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Michael F.
5 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good, clean and cosy property
Michael F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matt C.
23 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful home away from home
Matt C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Louise J.
7 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage
Louise J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie J.
15 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Stephanie J.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Niall P.
18 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage, clean and everything provided for cooking.
Niall P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Miranda F.
26 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend
Miranda F.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ro M.
26 Jan, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage stay
Ro M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Grant M.
15 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rye cottage
Grant M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie J.
6 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach cottage
Stephanie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katherine R.
5 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in the tree tops
Katherine R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
22 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, great spot and great cottage
Andrew M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristine P.
23 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekender!
Kristine P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christiana S.
30 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Christiana S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carole M.
27 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and just as described!
Carole M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kristine M.
19 Jan, 2014
Love the cottage
Kristine M.
10/10 Excellent
Christine W.
25 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Christine W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
JEDA H.
21 Nov, 2016
Perfect Weekend Away!!
JEDA H.
10/10 Excellent
Liz R.
16 Apr, 2018
Clean, Cosy and welcoming
Liz R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
Tammy D.
1 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property extremely clean and organised
Tammy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Helen S.
2 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming dog friendly cottage
Helen S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Col
27 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home
Col
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Kristine Moore
We started Cottage on the terrace with Stayz back in 2008 and have loved welcoming many guest to our property.
Languages:
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