Title: Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=2261&destination=Melbourne%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&selected=109903869&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven ## Photo gallery for Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/b8a9b16f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/13019f59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/53618612.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/78a8eec2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109903900/109903869/e8411f1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Mello's Shack, a mid-century retreat nestled in Tootgarook's quiet backstreets. Unwind with morning coffee on the oversized outdoor bench, cook up a BBQ or pizza oven delights while taking in the serene surroundings and northern sun. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven Mello’s Shack is a light and airy mid-century retreat situated in the quiet and leafy backstreets of Tootgarook, away from the summer traffic and an easy drive from the city. It’s our home: full of vintage furniture and things that we’ve collected on our travels, with a yard and living space set up for kids, dogs, or just yourselves to enjoy. It has everything you need to feel comfortable, like a full kitchen (um, hello Maldon sea salt), a mattress you won’t want to leave, dreamy bed linen, and hommey bath-towels. The yard is fully secure for dogs and our garden grows by the week. Enjoy your morning coffee and that northern sun on the oversized outdoor bench. After the days adventures, open up the many windows and breezy sliding doors to cook up a BBQ, jump in the outdoor 4-person infrared sauna or try your hand at the pizza oven. If you want to leave, we’re a: 3 minute drive to city-quality coffee 5 minute drive to Rye beach for a dip 5 minute drive to Woolies for… everything 6 minute drive to the Hot Springs 6 minute drive to Eagle Ridge Golf Course 8 minute drive to Hawkes Farm for produce & hot chippies ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 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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 Tootgarook, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this vacation home. Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tootgarook Wetlands and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. 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Melbourne, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562247865/93cf88e2-2430-4ce0-8e6e-a7732c07fe92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rye Beach 4 min drive \- 1.6 km - ![Welcome to hot Peninsula springs.Victoria.Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6325038/5df1af1b-4170-4eca-b541-92358da293ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Peninsula Hot Springs 6 min drive \- 5.0 km - Tootgarook Wetlands 4 min drive \- 1.6 km - Rosebud Beach 5 min drive \- 2.3 km - The Dunes Golf Links 15 min drive \- 6.5 km ### Getting around - Moorooduc Station 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Hot Springs Cafe 7 min drive - Amphitheatre Cafe 9 min drive - Spa Dreaming Centre Dining Room 7 min drive - The Kitchen 4 min drive - Sea Store Beach Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Stylish Mid-Century Escape | Sauna + Kid & Dog Heaven Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline Jan 26, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The backyard was fantastic for the dogs, the sauna was great to use and the house had everything you needed. 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