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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Tyabb, VIC
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mornington Racecourse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Dromana Estate Winery
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at this cottage in Melbourne (Tyabb), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Olivers Creek Bushland Reserve and Unthanks Reserve. .This cottage is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from B'Darra Estate Vinyard and 5 mi (8 km) from Bittern Bushland Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Hastings Foreshore Reserve - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mornington Racecourse - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Dromana Estate Winery - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Martha Cove - 20 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Tyabb Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Creek Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Calvino Coffee - ‬11 min drive

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 Cottage at Highfield Park

The Cottage at Highfield Park

Down a private driveway and nestled between the pine trees of one of the areas historic landmark properties, you will find,

The Cottage at Highfield Park.

This private and tastefully renovated, two-bedroom cottage provides the perfect home away from home for your carefree Mornington Peninsula getaway. The 3.5 acre property boasts 200 apple trees, pony paddocks and a couple of sheep set in beautiful, tranquil gardens.
Ideally located on the Mornington Peninsula’s Westernport Bay area, opposite French Island, it is an hour from the CBD using Eastlink/Peninsula Link. The property is close to swimming and surf beaches, local marinas, famous boutique wineries, award winning restaurants, farm-gate shops, antique stores, open-air markets, and so many more attractions that the region has to offer.

The Cottage sits in the grounds of a private property known as Highfield Park, where the owners reside in the main house.
With the advent of the COVID-19 virus, we have updated all of our cleaning and sanitation standards as set out by the Department of Health & Human Services, to ensure that your stay is as safe as possible.

Bring your partner, the children, or your friends, and bring the dog too. We would like to invite you to come and collect the pine cones, listen to the birds, relax and breathe the fresh air!

The Cottage –
Outside, The Cottage is set in its own private, fenced in garden. There is a seperate driveway with designated parking. We offer contactless access to adhere to social - distancing guidelines. There is a large deck with a gas bbq, as well as outdoor furniture. This is the perfect spot to enjoy dinner on a balmy night, sipping some local wine.
There is a soccer net and playhouse, as well as a lovely garden for the children and dogs to run around and explore.

Inside, The Cottage is fully self-contained. There are two bedrooms with queen size beds made up with quality linen. We can provide a fold up bed for a small child or porta-cot for a baby if required. All linen and towels etc are provided.

The kitchen comes fully equipped with all the modern conveniences you might need to whip up a meal, if you feel inclined. There is a Nespresso coffee machine, for which we will supply the pods, as well as a selection of teas. There will be fresh bread in the bread-box, homemade jam, milk and butter in the fridge. The biscuit jar will also have a supply of our famous shortbread for you to enjoy.

The comfortable lounge has a wall mounted TV. A three-seater sofa and two comfortable armchairs help to set a relaxing scene…just add a book and a glass of wine or a cup of tea, and relax. There is also a fire for the cooler months. Wood for the fire is supplied by the trees felled on the property. Books, DvDs and board games are also available.

The bathroom is bright and airy and newly renovated.

This is a dog friendly property. The Cottage is fully fenced. The owners have a West Highland terrier, called Harry. So, if you like to travel with your dog, it will be most welcome at The Cottage. There is a small charge of $20.00 per night, for 1-2 dogs, maximum. Dog bed can be supplied. Please note that we are not able to accomodate cats.





Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Fiona Ayres

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Evidence of smoking will result in loss of bond.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Not allowed on or in beds

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot available for babies.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STRA0428/23

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The At Highfield Park Tyabb
The Cottage at Highfield Park Tyabb
The Cottage at Highfield Park Cottage
The Cottage at Highfield Park Cottage Tyabb
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The Cottage at Highfield Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 192 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Takuya Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

D W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat

A friend and I stayed in this quaint little cottage it was relaxing and peaceful after a long day of travelling. The beds comfy, the best nights sleep I’ve had in a while.Well equiped, and updated, as well as kept.Beautiful little touches to make it feel like home.Hosts are very responsive and accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

We stayed overnight and it was awesome could have asked for a better night had everything we need even home made cookies and bread
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

The property was well maintained and had everything you needed and more! They went above and beyond to accommodate for our family and pets. We really enjoyed the treats they left- 4/4 loved the homemade jam!! And they left out a dog cover and bowls for the dogs too which was so thoughtful- it can be quite difficult travelling with pet but they made it super easy for us! Would recommend for anyone heading down to the Mornington peninsula.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage oasis

This property is immaculately clean and thoughtfully setup to be a little home away from home. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ewa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly how it looks

Such an amazing stay! The property is beautiful and the location is also great, looks exactly like it does in the pictures. Fully equipped with everything that one might need. I will be back :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place!

Beautiful cottage, spottless and perfect for our group. The communication with Fiona was smooth and all the indications were clear and easy. Complementary bread, jam, butter and beautifully home made biscuits were the perfect touch! Definitively would recommend this place 100% Thanks!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Cottage Retreat

The cottage is set in a quiet tree lined property, complete with fences and pretty garden. There was enough room for the kids and dog to run and play and an outdoor area with BBQ for warm summer nights. The cottage was beautifully presented and well equipped, ensuring we had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay!

We really enjoyed our stay here, it was such a beautiful area and cottage and all the details gone into the place. It was very pet friendly with a fenced in yard and the trees surrounding the cottage were so beautiful. We cannot wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA D L A F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Loved it beautiful sorounding! Great pet friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get away

Hosts communicated very well. All questions were answered promptly. Cute little private cottage. Very clean perfect for a get away!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage tucked away

Wonderfully quiet cottage hidden away from the main roads.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay

Clean, tidy and perfectly adequate for our overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ole J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mr

Just great. Will book again when in the area. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous Cottage

This property was really wonderful, very very clean. The location of the property and the overall charm was above our expectations. We had a really good time. Our kids loved watching the DVD movies and it created beautiful time together as a family. We also were greeted by a super delicious loaf of bread, raspberry jam and butter. That was awesome ! The garden and the property was really gorgeous. One of the more beautiful places we have stayed at. We will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gateway in morning peninsula

Amazing little cottage! Perfect for nice and cosy stay. Can nicely accommodate 2 couples or a family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

This is a lovely place to stay, very clean and welcoming. The fenced yard is fantastic when travelling with doggies. Hosts are very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiba A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great short getaway ❤️

We had a great time! Great place and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely

Stayed last Saturday night whilst attending an event in Mornington. Very easy to find and easy access. Extremely clean & today. Ample firewood for. Warm and cosy visit whilst raining. Bread & milk supplied plus even some cookings too. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful country getaway

The Cottage is set amongst the trees on a lovely property. All our needs were looked after from coffee machine to the extra blankets to the breakfast supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eccellent

Great Homely and restful stay Shower water pressure superb
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Very clean, friendly and great location. The Host really made us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen I.

Liked: Cleanliness

17 May 2024

This is my second stay at Highfield Park Cottage, this time with one dog. Again it did not disappoint! Cosy and well appointed there was everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful short break

Peaceful location and a great place for the dog to share the trip. The personal touches were appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024