Title: The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds Cottage in Forrest with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/f22e1868.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/33edb835_edited_9010.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/fb679ede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/032951a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/d58cf1dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds A homely, period Victorian Cottage set in lush, expansive and safe grounds. Creating the ambience of yesteryear, the Bay Rose provides a wonderful base for exploring Forrest and its natural beauty. In a fantastic central position, it is minutes walk away to the Forrest General Store, Forrest Brewery and the mountain bike trails, yet tucked away from the busy main road. Steeped in local history and native flora and fauna, treat yourself to a peaceful step back in time. The space The cottage consists of three double bedrooms (5 beds) all with ceiling fans, heating and air conditioning , also, a living room (extra bed) with gas fire plus a 2nd large living/ family room with wood heater/ air con . The kitchen has been restored to its former glory, a country kitchen with a huge Falcon gas/electric oven with all modern conveniences, cooking utensils etc, The internal bathroom , laundry and large furnished deck overlook the rambling garden . Private vehicle access. Secure grounds. Minutes walk to brewery and Forrest general store ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33564100/33564028/bd8f032e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coral Fern Retreat - bush paradise (free wifi) Forrest - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 94 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=33564028&PinnedHotelID=33564028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67312800/67312728/da669695.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Top of the Otways the Nature Lodge Barramunga - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 9.8 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=67312728&PinnedHotelID=67312728&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65364200/65364162/90ecda96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Top of the Otways the Country Cottage Barramunga - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 75 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=65364162&PinnedHotelID=65364162&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34652800/34652777/29f192ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### LUXURY ECO ACCOMMODATION WITHIN THE OTWAY NATIONAL PARK, GREAT OCEAN ROAD LORNE Lorne - Hot tub - Air conditioning - Gym - Game room 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=34652777&PinnedHotelID=34652777&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61210000/61202900/61202892/4a8c730d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### cosy, fireplace, outdoor bath Forrest - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=61202892&PinnedHotelID=61202892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113320000/113318800/113318781/fe95eacb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish 2-bedroom house with AC, WiFi in Wye River Wye River - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=113318781&PinnedHotelID=113318781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Homestead with Private Waterfalls and Rainforest | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33320000/33317200/33317188/0440b205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Source Otways Tanybryn - Kitchen - Parking included - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 6.0 2 reviews CA $223 CA $355 total includes taxes & fees Nov 27 - Nov 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=33317188&PinnedHotelID=33317188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39675300/39675239/227bf31b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Cottage with Valley Views & Cozy Fireplace. 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Each additional guest is $60 per head per night, including children except babies under 6 months old. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Respect for furniture and home required all times ### 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 indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.520287,143.71582&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:trajF%7BndlZ%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%3FS%40QBU%40Q%40UBQBUBQ%40QBSDSBQDUBQDQDQDQDQDSFQDQFQDQFOFQHQFOFQFOHOHOFOHOHMHOHOJMHOJKHOJKJOJIJKJOJKJKJKLIJKLKLIJKLILGLILGJINGLILILENGLELENELENELENCNELCNELANCNANCN%3FLANCN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NBL%40NDNBLDNBNDLDLDNDLDNDLFLDLHNHLFLDLJJHLFLHLJLHJJJJLHJJJJLJHNJJJHJNJJHNJJHNJLHNHNHLHNHNFNHNFNFPHNFPFPFNDPFPFPDPDRFPDPBPDPDPBTDPBRBRBPBP%40TBP%40TBP%40T%40P%40R%3FR%40R%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FRARAR%3FPATAPATCPATCPATCPCPCTCPEPCTEPEPCPEPGPEPERGPGPEPGNGPGPINGPGNILGPININILINILKNINKJILKLKLKJKJINMJKJKJMHKJKJMHMJMFMHKHMHMFMFOHMFMDMHODMDODMDMDODOBMDOBODM%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FO%3FOCMAO%3FOCOAOCMAOEMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMIOGKIMGMIMIMGKKMIMKKKMIKKKKKKKOKKKKKMKMIMKKIOKOIMIOIMIOGOIQIMGOGQGOIQGQGOEQGQEQGSEQEQEQEQEQCQEUCQEQCUAQCQCUCQAUAQCUAQ%3FUAQAS%3FSAS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XtLgXqIFsunUS54O1WL1igqyAa4=) Forrest, VIC #### What's nearby - Forrest Brewing Company - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Great Otway National Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 35 min drive - 38.7 km - Apollo Bay Harbour - 37 min drive - 40.2 km - Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 49 min drive - 47.7 km #### Getting around - Birregurra Station - 27 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wonkey Donkey - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Corner Store - ‬1 min walk - ‪Forrest General Store - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Terminus Hotel - ‬6 min walk - ‪Bespoke Harvest - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds ? > As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds on Nov 28, 2025 start from CA $345.33, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Forrest-Hotels-The-Bay-RoseCharming-Otways-Holiday-CottageIdyllic-And-Peaceful-Surrounds.h111222313.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds located? > Situated in Forrest, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Forrest Brewing Company and Great Otway National Park. Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve and Murroon Bushland Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### anne d. Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Disappointing Poor value for money. Many things did not work. Wood heater had no wood. Told not to use it . ##### anne d. 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