Machiya Cottage Charm

Lovely internal design and really beautiful gardening

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.

A lovely quiet neighbourhood, comfortable living with everything you need in a home away from home. You are even allowed to use the herbs in the garden. Our 2 night stay was during quite wet and cold weather, so didn't get to enjoy the garden as much as I would.

The books, the decor, the kitchen made you feel at home. Close to the river and beach as well.

This was such a gorgeous little spot. It was so warm and cosy when I arrived. I had a great night sleep! There were so many little added comforts and it was well set up. I will be back! Thanks!!!

Comfortable, well located, clean, charming.

Wonderful cute cottage with great hosts

Lovely garden to look out on and fresh bunch in kitchen.

The property was located very close to the beach and only 150 metres from the river. It was a wonderful cottage and very tastefully decorated.

Quaint old cottage that has been tidied up and everything works well. Would happily stay again.

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

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 The TV is outdated, needs a Smart TV.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.

Charming cottage in a great location which suited our needs. We had a very comfortable stay and would highly recommend Machiya Cottage.

Host Susan was wonderful, lovely little cottage

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.

Beautiful property, very short walk to the Train Station.

Seamless entry. Cottage was super clean with all the amenities you could want for a home away from home 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.

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.

Simply outstanding. Don’t waste your time looking anywhere else.

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!

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.