Title: A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees - 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 # A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68693800/68693791/fa3ed108.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68693800/68693791/608e49f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68693800/68693791/9e30f61a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68693800/68693791/bdaf74e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68700000/68693800/68693791/1fb3c739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Rosedale Hideaway, a secluded cottage surrounded by nature. From the deck, enjoy the garden's birdlife and nearby surf sounds. This romantic retreat features two bedrooms, an open-plan kitchen/lounge area with gas BBQ on the deck and outdoor shower perfect for post-beach relaxation. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi ## 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. ### A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees Rosedale Hideaway is a secluded well maintained holiday cottage. Leave home and work behind as we have provided everything you need to relax and enjoy the simplicity and peace of a little cottage surrounded by nature. Looking from the deck a profusion of tall eucalypts and casuarinas provide a backdrop to a garden which is home to many birds whom love to make your acquaintance. At the back of the property through the little gate at the side of the fenced garden you can access the saltwater creek that flows down to the beach, an alternative route to the short stroll down the road. The sound of the nearby surf will lull you to sleep at the end of the day. Perfect for a romantic holiday for a couple or for a family of 2 adults and up to 2 children. Please note that the property includes steps down onto the deck and also down onto the grass from the verandah that may cause issues for less mobile guests. There are handrails onto the grass to assist but there are none onto the deck. These however are very shallow. Facilities Two bedrooms Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen facilities including microwave, electric stove and fridge. Gas BBQ on the deck. Internal bathroom (includes shower) with a second outdoor shower with hot and cold water for after the beach. Heater and fan provided. All bed linen is supplied including doonas and extra blankets, winter and summer. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS FOR BEACH AND SHOWER. DOG FRIENDLY - a 400 sqm grassed area enclosed by a 900mm fence. No more than 2 dogs are permitted and small dogs are allowed inside on their own dog beds. Rosedale Beach is also dog friendly. Unleashed dogs are allowed on the northern end of the beach from 5pm to 9am in summer (1 November to 30 April) and for 24 hours 1 May to 31 October). Rosedale is a secluded and very quiet location with various walking tracks through natural forests and great seascape views. Rosedale Beach is a beautiful and perfect walking beach and rock fishing, diving, snorkeling and surfing. Local places to visit include Mogo Zoo, Mogo Village, Eurobodalla Botanic Gardens, local saturday markets at Moruya for fresh produce and handmade treasures, the bowling club at Tomakin and Malua Bay, golf at Catalina, Tomakin or Moruya, whale watching at Narooma in season, seal and penguin watching at Montague Island. Learn to surf at Broulee Surf School. It is only a short 15 minute drive from the shopping centre at Batemans Bay. The nearest small group of shops are at Malua Bay or Tomakin 4 km away. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a zoo - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Flat-screen TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33567300/33567267/c3bd6ef2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute Beach Front, Long Beach Long Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 186 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=33567267&PinnedHotelID=33567267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109880000/109870800/109870732/07da270e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-Friendly 2-Bed Beach House with Garden & BBQ Surf Beach - 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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 Property Registration Number 2536, PID-STRA-10239 ### Property is also known as A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees Rosedale ## About the area Located in Rosedale, this vacation home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tollgate Islands Nature Reserve and Illawong Nature Reserve, while Batemans Bay Old Courthouse Museum and Moruya District Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Batemans Marine Park Broulee Island Sancuary Zone and Corrigans Beach Inclusive Playground are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Rosedale travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Rosedale.dx553248634374344385) [View more Vacation homes in Rosedale](https://www.expedia.ca/Rosedale-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248634374344385-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.81444%2C150.22177&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jr5X4uhTUhJ5R90VjmTT73ea3F0=) Rosedale, NSW ### What's nearby - Rosedale Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Malua Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 3.5 km - Garden Bay Beach Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km - Mossy Point - 9 min drive - 10.0 km - Mogo Wildlife Park - 10 min drive - 11.9 km ### Getting around - Moruya, NSW (MYA) - 13 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Rivermouth - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tomakin Sport & Social Club - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jenny's Lollies - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Courtyard Café - ‬9 min drive - ‪Grumpy & Sweetheart's - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Rosedale Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Malua Bay Beach. Garden Bay Beach Park and Tollgate Islands Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A home away from home amongst the birds and the trees Reviews 9.6 ### 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 48 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Peaceful, clean and cozy. A gem in the area for simple honest accomodations. 10/10 will stay again. ##### John Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Holiday Location Exactly as described, nice, quiet location, close to the beach. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### catherine t. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Baltos first beach holiday! Lovely location, quiet, great for our dog, the place everything you would ever need. ##### catherine t. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne K. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rosedale Hideaway Great location, excellent communication with host ##### Suzanne K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lianna T. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous days! Excellent property and looked after very well. Lots of provisions and close to beautiful Rosedale Beach! ##### Lianna T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie L. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing time Great location; easy walk to beach. The kids loved the warm outdoor shower ##### Sophie L. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel H. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Getaway This little property is perfect for a weekend away. Well priced, comfortable, well equipped and in an idyllic location, it provided everything we needed to enjoy our three day stay. Would definitely come back. ##### Rachel H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HILARY H. Mar 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway Quiet location; property pleasant, clean, well equipped; check-in process straightforward. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. ##### HILARY H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne G. Feb 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great as always! Our fourth time at Rosedale Hideaway-great as always! Thanks Hamish. ##### Yvonne G. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bronwen M. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful quiet spot close to the beach My son and I really enjoyed our stay at Rosedale Hidaway. The property is clean and comformtable and only a short walk to the beach. I highly recommend this property and this host! ##### Bronwen M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sian H. Oct 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Holiday Spot This was a lovely little house, with all the amenities you need for a self-contained holiday. Perfect location, walking distance to a great dog-friendly beach. The house itself had an excellent outdoor set up with a large deck and nice yard. ##### Sian H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire D., Melbourne, Australia Apr 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful A pleasant, relaxing place to stay. ##### Claire D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne G. Oct 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay This was our second stay at Rosedale Hideaway and we enjoyed this lovely cottage again. We had great weather for this time of the year and enjoyed the beaches and many swims. We love Rosedale and will be back for sure!! ##### Yvonne G. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill Nov 12, 2023 Liked: Amenities Love the backyard deck and lush grounds ##### Bill Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LIZ H. Oct 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing bush & beach holiday This is a lovely little home, with a big deck, set in the bush, just a couple of minutes from the beach. It had everything we needed & was beautifully peaceful. ##### LIZ H. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meraai K. Jun 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We parked the car and didn’t move again - it was that wonderful :) Walk to the beach is easy and close, the beach is wonderful. The cottage is comfortable and tidy with everything we needed. It was a pleasant find and we’d love to return. ##### Meraai K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim D. Jan 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rosedale hideaway A lovely property with a level short walk to the beach. The house has a small kitchen but it is highly functional and is equiped well. Smart tv and wifi for rainy days and a great outdoor shower and a spacious deck. A great place to enjoy a beautiful part of the world ##### Tim D. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke P. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Rosedale Lovely cosy property walking distance to Rosedale beach. Relaxing outdoor area to enjoy the view and birdlife. Will have to come back again soon! ##### Luke P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne G. Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Escape close to beach Our family of 4 loved Hamish's hideaway. It was compact and cosy, yet had everything we could possibly need. We had lovely weather, so made the most of the serenity of the rear deck, and the walk-to-the-beach location ##### Leanne G. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ROMULO M. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb Going with the dog is the best ##### ROMULO M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Karen D. Jul 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot. Nice little house with lovely outdoor area and central to many beautiful areas. Thanks for accommodating my 2 corgis. ##### Karen D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marina R. Nov 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surperb A total retreat from the info wars. Heaven. ##### Marina R. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helene S. Aug 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mrs Easy access to dog friendly beach. Secure garden for the 2 toy poodles. Beautiful coastline, loved our stay ##### Helene S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jill m. Feb 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaven Thankfully not fancy but just what you need for a few days at the beach ##### jill m. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen W. Jul 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and quiet This place provides everything you need for a relaxing break. It is very close to the beach and has an expansive deck where you can sit and enjoy the sound of the waves. In winter it is very quiet and that’s exactly what I needed. Get the radiators going though or it’s a bit cold! ##### Helen W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024