Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Rye Beach
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•3 beds
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Rye, VIC
Rye Beach
Place, Rye Beach
19 min walk
Mornington Peninsula National Park
Place, Mornington Peninsula National Park
3 min drive
Peninsula Hot Springs
Place, Peninsula Hot Springs
7 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
112 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage on the terrace
Cottage on the terrace is a lovely presented two bedroom elevated beach house, midway between front and back beaches of Rye.
At the front of the property there is undercover parking with ten steps leading up to the Cottage's entrance. The front decking takes full advantage of the afternoon sunshine and overlooks a fully fenced treed front yard. This decking with it's Adirondack chairs is perfect for lazy afternoons, sunbathing or watching the kids play in the front yard.
Upon entrance to the Cottage there are polished floorboards throughout, with two good size bedrooms, a clean bathroom, a kitchen that overlooks the open plan living/dining areas and glass french doors that lead out to the back elevated entertaining deck.
The two sunny bedrooms comprising of a master bedroom with queensize bed, two side tables, digital clock radio with bluetooth and USB charger built in, lamps, electric blanket, full length mirror and a full size built in wardrobe. The second bedroom has two single beds, lamps, toy cupboard, and a full size built in wardrobe. All the beds are comfortable with mattress protectors and come with pillows and doonas, please note linen and towels are not supplied.
The bathroom is clean and bright and has a full size bathtub with a shower over the bath and a hairdryer for your convenience.
This cottage has a fully equipped modern kitchen with the convenience of a dishwasher (why wash dishes on your holiday!), a full size fridge/freezer, microwave, oven, cooktop, toaster, kettle and all pots, pans, cutlery and crockery needed. There is also a coffee espresso machine (BYO K-free Aldi Pods). The kitchen has an island bench with stools, large windows that look over the back entertainment deck to the trees beyond and glass french doors.
The private entertaining deck which looks across a valley of trees is set up with a large table, chairs and a BBQ. The decking stairs lead you down to the ground level where there are many rear garden terraces with trees and pathways to explore. There is also a laundry on this level with a washing machine available to those guest staying 5 days or more upon request (otherwise there is a good laundry mat in Rye). Also on this level is a large clothes line (a smaller one is on the top level undercover near the french doors).
The lounge/dining area provides plenty of comfortable seating with a two seater couch and a three seater couch. There is also a 42 inch plasma TV, DVD player, Stereo system with radio/CD/bluetooth, board games, magazines, books, CDs, DVDs and our welcome information book which has brochures, maps, etc on what to do on the Mornington Peninsula. Please note we do not have WiFi. For your comfort we have provided a reverse cycle airconditioner for heating and cooling and a ceiling fan. The lounge/dinning area has big windows that over look the front decking and yard to the trees and garden.
Some of our guest comments in our Guestbook are "comfy", "cosy", "clean", "well presented", "we will definitely be back", "had a great stay".
This great cottage is a short drive to many places such as 5 minutes to the Rye shops, 3 minutes to calm waters of the bay and 4 minutes to the excitement of the back beaches (No16 Beach). Take advantage of the convenient location to the many activities offered by the peninsula such as wineries, hot springs (8mins), golfing, Peninsula 3 drive in (20mins) or just a simple walk along the beach.
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The property should be left in a similar state to its condition on arrival.
The person making the booking and therefore responsible for the booking must be over the age of 21.
Important information
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Property # 9032544
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
Note from host: Number of Guests can not exceed the max adults
Host has indicated that 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Melbourne
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Hotel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Mornington Peninsula National Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Peninsula Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
Sorrento Front Beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
The Dunes Golf Links - 14 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 110 min drive
Restaurants
Noodle & Curry House - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Hotel Sorrento - 9 min drive
Waterfall Gully Cafe - 12 min drive
KFC - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage on the terrace pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on the terrace?
As of 23 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on the terrace on 15 February 2027 start from NZ$461, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cottage on the terrace?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cottage on the terrace?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Cottage on the terrace?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Cottage on the terrace located?
Located in Rye, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Rye Beach, Mornington Peninsula National Park and Number 16 Beach. Saint Johns Wood Road Beach and Lizard Head Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Kristine Moore
We started Cottage on the terrace with Stayz back in 2008 and have loved welcoming many guest to our property.