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Machiya Cottage Charm

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A house with a green exterior, a wooden fence, and various potted plants.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a TV, a sofa, a table, and a window.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A white car parked in front of a house with a sloped roof and a small front porch.
A hallway with a wooden table, a rug, a door leading outside, and a coat rack.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 2•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bonbeach, VIC
  • Place, Carrum Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chelsea Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Machiya Cottage Charm

Peaceful cottage located 300 meters walk to the stunning Bonbeach beach and 150 meters to the Patterson river walk/bike track loop. The Railway station, cafes and restaurant are only a 10 minute 450m walk.
The cottage is an original 1930's weatherboard, exuding its quaint high ceilings and calming reading/drawing room with a gorgeous cottage garden, salad greens and all your herbs to pick.

Featuring period furnishings with all the mod cons and kitchen, offering an enclosed private outdoor garden setting.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9402792
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Bonbeach, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands and Singing Bird Studios are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Aspendale Village Shopping Centre and Parkdale Plaza. Ready for a night out? Consider Frankston Library and Casey Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Bonbeach, VIC

What's nearby

  • Carrum Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chelsea Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Victory Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Seaford Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Carrum Station - 6 min walk
  • Leawarra Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Opera - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Longbeach Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Little French Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chelsea Kebab House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Settle Gretel - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Machiya Cottage Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Machiya Cottage Charm ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Machiya Cottage Charm ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Machiya Cottage Charm ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Machiya Cottage Charm located?

Located in Bonbeach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carrum Beach and Chelsea Beach. Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands and Seaford Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Carrum Station is 6 minutes by foot and Bonbeach Station is 14 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The cottage was homely and clean, comfortable and warm. Susan was friendly and easy to communicate with.Would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely property, one of the older buildings and appropriately decorated and maintained. It is well situated for the beach and other amenities in the area. The accommodation is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
charming property. cozy, comfortable and clean, with every comfort you could ask for and a beautiful garden area for morning coffee. very responsive and accommodating hosts. highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming host, great space. Had laundry and clothes line. Quick access to beach. Note about wifi: not very strong or reliable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MANDY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage in a great location which suited our needs. We had a very comfortable stay and would highly recommend Machiya Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

javier f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host Susan was wonderful, lovely little cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, very short walk to the Train Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful welcoming and well appointed place. Our host was great as well. We would return if we were in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan is absolutely charming. Nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicolene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Standout was the host, the historic setting and the garden, location and the general friendliness of the environment. Thank you Susan. I highly recommend your beautycottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Stay

Seamless entry. Cottage was super clean with all the amenities you could want for a home away from home stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hayden B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage right by the beach

Lovely location, cozy vibes - perfect for those wanting to just chill and explore the neighbourhood
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for two.

I rented this place for my parents from NZ. A comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The books, the decor, the kitchen made you feel at home. Close to the river and beach as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable property

We really enjoyed our stay at Susan’s cottage. It was a perfect location for visiting our family and very comfortable. Lovely quirky decor. Great host Highly recommend Thank you.
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The best cottage stay in Melbourne

This is a beautiful place to stay. We visit Melbourne quite often and it is just down the road from my son and his wife. It's comfortable, clean and so welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accomodation

Clean, cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely internal design and really beautiful gardening
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Machiya cottage. Thank you Susan, your place is just beautiful 😍
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cottage.

The cottage is cozy and the garden and outside areas are amazing. They were my favorite part!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem at Carrum Beach

A lovely older property with huge character and a beautiful garden to relax in and enjoy some peace and quiet. All mod cons and everything you would need to enjoy your stay and conveniently located for the beach, shops and beyond. Host Susan could not have made us more welcome. This is a fabulous little gem of a property.
Stayed 17 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage in a fine location

Nice to have the space. Well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect and peaceful

Felt very relaxed in the cottage. The area was wonderful. Great river walks and beach 5 minutes away. Susan was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage Stay

Great! Lots of towels and blankets!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Davina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Very welcoming ,comfy ,quaint lovely cottage feel with a super extremely helpful and friendly hostess .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by susan

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