Title: The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111222313&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 ## Photo gallery for The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds ![Outdoor dining - The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds (Forrest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/d58cf1dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds (Forrest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/9cbbaa1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds (Forrest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/f22e1868.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds (Forrest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/52945bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils - The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds (Forrest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111230000/111222400/111222313/032951a5.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. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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 ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120010000/120008100/120008088/632f60d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alkina Lodge Mira, architectural luxury Wattle Hill - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Parking available CA $876 CA $876 total includes taxes & fees Jan 27 - Jan 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=120008088&PinnedHotelID=120008088&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118180000/118178400/118178324/639a8ce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saltwinds I Frontline to beach & inlet Aireys Inlet - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=118178324&PinnedHotelID=118178324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102493000/102492941/e6c31216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### David’s at Hillcrest Anglesea - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews CA $398 CA $490 total includes taxes & fees Feb 2 - Feb 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=102492941&PinnedHotelID=102492941&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100030000/100023300/100023206/c63974f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tree Frog Cottage on the Great Ocean Road. 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Please ensure all fans, lights and airconditioner/heater turned off If key is lost, a $75 key charge will be incurred Booking rates are set for 2 people only. 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 Forrest is home to this cottage. Forrest Brewing Company and Gosling Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Otway National Park and Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve. [Visit our Forrest travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Forrest.dx6353809) [View more Cottages in Forrest](https://www.expedia.ca/Forrest-Cottages.d6353809-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Cafe’s historic cottage for overnight stays, looks like a place from storybook.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353809/42a88fa3-0b9d-4de8-854e-e3f761a990ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Forrest Brewing Company 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Great Otway National Park which includes forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141907/7221cc7b-3ce1-4f6e-a791-5344e3004b62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Otway National Park 2 min drive \- 1.9 km - ![Great Ocean Road which includes rugged coastline and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6135588/6df2aab4-cb92-4b65-8763-d93618a11a4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Ocean Road Waterfront 28 min drive \- 40.6 km - ![coastline and town of apollo bay ,australia, Shutterstock ID 232164973, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141909/a927fc1e-1a98-49b6-bb24-46136ef5b07b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Apollo Bay Harbour 31 min drive \- 42.1 km - Otway Fly Treetop Adventures 40 min drive \- 48.1 km ### Getting around - Birregurra Station 27 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) 88 min drive ### Restaurants - Forrest Brewing Company 2 min walk - Dar Teta 4 min walk - Platypi Chocolate 8 min walk - Forrest General Store 2 min walk - Wonkey Donkey 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds ? ### How much is parking? ### Where is The Bay Rose: Charming Otways Holiday Cottage: Idyllic and Peaceful Surrounds located? ## 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 ## Reviews 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 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 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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