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Merricks Surf Cottage—Charming Beachfront Bliss

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Coastal and cosy, this cute-as-a-button cottage offers unique character details and a functional floor plan that opens directly to the back deck and yard.
Snuggle up in the living area in front of the fireplace, or switch on the split-system to cool down in the warmer months. A TV and plenty of games add to your evening entertainment.
The first bedroom is set with a comfortable queen bed.
The backyard is a grassy haven for kids and pets to play.
The original kitchen comes fully-equipped for your holiday catering—plus additional seating at the breakfast bar.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8800 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Merricks Beach, VIC
  • Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Penguin Parade
    ‪91 min drive‬
  • Moorabbin, VIC (MBW)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Merricks Surf Cottage—Charming Beachfront Bliss

Merricks Surf Cottage is a hop, skip and jump to the sandy shores of Merricks Beach. This rustic coastal cottage is surrounded by established trees and lots of greenery, offering a picturesque, absolute beachfront location. Steeped in treasured family memories, the cottage is adorned in original details and timber accents. It offers a cosy open flow that extends to the back deck and yard where you can soak up the sun, or head back inside to snuggle up by the fire for family game night.
With direct access to Merricks Beach, this cosy cottage offers an unbeatable location to enjoy a day at the beach with the family and then come home for dinner on the BBQ and laughs around the picnic table together.

What you see is what you get, and Merricks Surf Cottage is the original beach cottage and remains deliberately so. Relaxing and tranquil without all the fuss, a functional open floor plan invites you to lounge, dine and cook inside. Cane furniture and old world charm enrich the space while a wood-burning fireplace, split-system cooling to living and ceiling fans keep the cottage cosy in winter and breezy come summer. Enjoy the great range of books and board games to keep the whole group entertained.

The kitchen is basic, but comes with all the necessities for easy meal prep, including an Aldi coffee machine and plenty of cooking gear. The pantry is even stocked with some basic cooking ingredients such as seasonings and oil. Dine inside at the timber table and slide open the full-width timber doors to let the sea breezes roll in. The timber deck is a peaceful haven for balmy summer nights, offering ample seating, a BBQ and plenty of space for the kids to run around and kick the footy.

Three bedrooms sleep eight guests, with the first offering a queen bed and a relaxing, leafy outlook. Bedroom two offers a single set of bunk beds and sofa to lounge on while reading the kids to sleep. A further two sets of bunk beds can be found in bedroom three. The compact bathroom offers a shower and floating vanity, plus separate toilet. There is also an outdoor shower with hot and cold water, perfect for de-sanding kids.

Parking is provided in the driveway, with one spot under the carport and additional street parking available.
Due to local regulations, we can happily host you for up to 90 nights. Any bookings that exceed this duration will be cancelled by Vrbo.

We are pet-friendly - please add the number of pets you're travelling with and let us know about your furry friend at the time of booking. We’ll reach out to charge a standard pet fee of $110.

Property manager

Hometime
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Melbourne

Merricks Beach, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this cottage. Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve and Balnarring G96 Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens and Redhill Recreation Reserve. Red Hill Cheese and Mornington Peninsula Chocolates are also worth visiting.
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Merricks Beach, VIC

What's nearby

  • Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Port Phillip Estate - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Penguin Parade - 91 min drive - 120.2 km
  • Cowes Beach - 99 min drive - 120.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Morroadoo Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Merricks General Wine Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Hill Bakery Balnarring - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rare Hare - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Bouchon French Cuisine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Merricks Surf Cottage—Charming Beachfront Bliss pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Merricks Surf Cottage—Charming Beachfront Bliss?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Merricks Surf Cottage—Charming Beachfront Bliss?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Merricks Surf Cottage—Charming Beachfront Bliss located?

Located in Merricks Beach, this cottage is steps from Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of Balnarring G96 Bushland Reserve and Stonier Winery. Paradigm Hill is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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We loved our stay. Our host was fabulous, very easy to liaise with. The property was perfect, lots of room, clean and quiet. The location was excellent - just across the road from the beach. We didn’t want to leave, and will be back another time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Hometime

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