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Machiya Cottage Charm

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Bonbeach

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bonbeach, VIC
  • Place, Carrum Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chelsea Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Bonbeach stay.With a stay at this Bonbeach vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Carrum Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Chelsea Beach. Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands and Seaford Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carrum Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chelsea Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Victory Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Seaford Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little French Deli - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Seaford Coffee Train - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Longbeach Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shavan's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Settle Gretel - ‬16 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.

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Machiya Cottage Charm to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.8 mi (58-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Machiya Cottage Charm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Machiya Cottage Charm to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Carrum Beach and 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Chelsea Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Machiya Cottage Charm offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Machiya Cottage Charm ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Machiya Cottage Charm ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Machiya Cottage Charm ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Machiya Cottage Charm have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Machiya Cottage Charm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Machiya Cottage Charm to downtown Melbourne?

This vacation home is 19.8 mi away from Melbourne.

Machiya Cottage Charm Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Susan is absolutely charming. Nothing is too much trouble.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicolene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Fiona L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

MANDY L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

javier f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host Susan was wonderful, lovely little cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Stella S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property, very short walk to the Train Station.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bonbeach

Simply outstanding. Don’t waste your time looking anywhere else.
Stayed 55 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek W., Kalamazoo

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely internal design and really beautiful gardening
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

sue g.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this property

We enjoyed everything about this property from the host to the lovely garden and cottage. It was all that we could have wished for. Would love to come back soon. Worth a trip all the way from western Canada. Highly recommend to everyone.
Stayed 17 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C., Calgary, AB

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent cottage in a fine location

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

a l.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayden B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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