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Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, this peaceful cottage is within walking distance to the beautiful Bonbeach and Patterson river walk. Relax in the calming reading/drawing room surrounded by high ceilings or pick fresh herbs from the gorgeous cottage garden.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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.

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

a l.

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

Alex

Couldn’t fault this cottage during our stay. Cozy, well appointed, and in a great spot near the beach or a walk along the canal
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Home from home

Delightful, very comfortable, a little quirky, Susan and Greg very friendly and helpful, would stay there again if were weren't moving house to live in the neighbourhood.
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

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

Cutest cottage stay.

Machiya Cottage was indeed charming. This home was filled with charming pieces from yesteryear like a singer sewing machine and beautiful paintings. The home was filled with character and comfort which made us feel totally at home. The private garden was so beautiful. I enjoyed picking herbs from the garden to garnish our dinner. So relaxing. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

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

Magnificent and relaxing

We had a wonderful time at the house. It was very homely and had everything we needed. It was really close to walk to the beach and shops as well. Susan also had left us some cheese, strawberries, biscuits and chocolate which was a lovely touch. We would happily stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Lovely eclectic cabin with great finishing touches

great coimmunication and wonderful host, lovely finishings and high quality towels and other touches like vase of fresh herbs. Bathroom not next to bedroom just to set expectations but great spot, lovely eneregy and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

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

Ian.

A fantastic cottage stile living close to every thing you want and need. Very helpful and friendly hostess
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Nice and cozy and terrific host

Very nice, quiet, clean, cozy, comfortable bed and fully equipped kitchen. Everything we were looking for and a convenient location for what we wanted. Susan was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. A welcome platter of cheese, crackers, fruit and nibbles was very much appreciated after a long day on the motorbikes. I would definitely recommend this place to any single or couple wanting a quite, comfortable place to stay for any length of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sue g.

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

just gorgeous

After having stayed at the Cottage ourselves, purchased a visit for my daughter and son in law. Upon entering they were immediately mesmerised by the gorgeous, fun, and comfortable furnishings. The cottage was beautifully appointed, clean and welcoming with the heater on and a cosy couch waiting. Thank you for all that you did.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Quiet and homely

Clean and comfortable. Well stocked with everything we needed. Communication with Susan was great. Off street parking space more suited to a small car. With a big car it was difficult to get in and out of. Enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

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

Bonbeach Beauty!

The Machiya was exactly what we needed! Old world eclectic charm with all the amenities necessary to make your stay pleasant! Aldi is just around the corner and we picked up some dinner kits that were delicious! We checked out the wineries in the Mornington Peninsula and of course enjoyed swimming and sunbathing at the beach which was close by! Susan surprised us with some happy hour goodies and a beautiful arrangement! The gardens here are stunning and the Jasmine was in full bloom and smelled wonderful! We had breakfast one morning out in the garden area! This place is a beauty! Great value, great hosts, great beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely and warm when we entered the cottage, friendly welcoming hostess who had taken the time to leave a cheese platter in the fridge and chocolates on the bench. Clean and tidy, with beautiful linen on the bed, and everything imaginable that you would need in the kitchen, we enjoyed our picnic , using your containers and picnic backpack. Thanks again Susan. Wifi was a little interrupted at times. Apart from that it was a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

w s.

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

Nice getaway

Very cute and well furnished cottage with lots of nice touches to make it feel nice and homely. PM was very friendly and always available to provide help. The little nibbles available in the fridge when I arrived were very appreciated and helped me feel at home. Lots of blankets and towels are provided as well. The private garden is beautiful, and the house was filled with nice plants and fresh flowers. The gas stove is an old model and needs manual lighting, but i figured it out using one of the lighters provided. The location was very good, within walking distance of shops, 2 beaches and next to a train line. Its located in a very quaint seaside town. Perfect place for a solo trip or with a partner. I hope to visit again sometime in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fiona L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property had charm with its amazing gardens and excellent location. Susan was good at providing the check in information which we really appreciated. We also thought the price for our 9-night stay during the holiday season was reasonable, however, there were downsides which were disappointing. The cottage was clean but felt very dated with old personal items everywhere and too many indoor plants to navigate around including the entrance to the cottage, plants need to be trimmed back. The fridge was too small and needs a larger one. The TV is outdated, needs a Smart TV. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. No washing machine; there is space for one. The bathroom taps, hard to turn off and dripped and when I informed the host, they looked at them on day 2 but did not fix the problem. The floors were very creaky and at times felt like we would go through them. I get that it is an old cottage but some areas of the floors need attention. The host lives at the back of the property and at times was doing work which was noisy on public holidays, grinding (New Years Day) and also water pressure cleaning (Boxing Day morning), a quick message to let us know they were doing some work would have been considerate, other than that it was quiet. If you are looking for a simple place with an old-fashioned vibe and don’t mind quirks this cottage could work for you for a short getaway for longer term stayers the points above should be addressed as the cottage has great potential.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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

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

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

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