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The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds

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Outdoor dining
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Forrest, VIC
  • Forrest Brewing Company
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Erskine Falls
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Forrest

With a stay at this cottage in Forrest, you'll be steps from Forrest Brewing Company and a 2-minute drive from Great Otway National Park. .This cottage is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Murroon Bushland Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Forrest Brewing Company - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Redwoods Otways - 45 min drive - 39.1 km
  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 46 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Erskine Falls - 46 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 27 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forrest General Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Forrest Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Platypi Chocolate - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bespoke Harvest - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Forrest Brewery - ‬2 min walk

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 Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds

A homely, period Victorian Cottage set in lush, expansive and safe grounds. Creating the ambience of yesteryear, the Bay Rose provides a wonderful base for exploring Forrest and its natural beauty. In a fantastic central position, it is minutes walk away to the Forrest General Store, Forrest Brewery and the mountain bike trails, yet tucked away from the busy main road. Steeped in local history and native flora and fauna, treat yourself to a peaceful step back in time.

The space
The cottage consists of three double bedrooms (5 beds) all with ceiling fans, heating and air conditioning , also, a living room (extra bed) with gas fire plus a 2nd large living/ family room with wood heater/ air con . The kitchen has been restored to its former glory, a country kitchen with a huge Falcon gas/electric oven with all modern conveniences, cooking utensils etc, The internal bathroom , laundry and large furnished deck overlook the rambling garden . Private vehicle access. Secure grounds.
Minutes walk to brewery and Forrest general store
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Leonie Hurry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Respect for furniture and home required all times

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 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

The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

anne d.

Disappointing

Poor value for money. Many things did not work. Wood heater had no wood. Told not to use it .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025