Wildwood Cottage

FREE LATE CHECK-OUT AND FUEL CREDIT - ENQUIRE NOW

Discover a unique blend of mid-century style and vintage charm at this cozy country cottage, just a short stroll from Balnarring Village.

Located between Red Hill’s world-class cellar doors, the coastal beauty of Point Leo, and the charm of Somers, this retreat is perfectly placed for wine lovers, wedding guests, beach days and village charm.

The space

• Fire place (we provide enough wood for a nights stay, guests will need to purchase further firewood as required)
• Smart TV (living room)
• Outside and inside dining
• Split system heating and cooling (living room)
• Ducted heating (throughout the home)
• Wireless internet
• Washing machine
• Coffee machine (pods)
• BBQ
• Portacot and highchair

Location
Surrounded by Merricks and Merricks North, Balnarring Beach, Somers, Point Leo and Red Hill

• 1min Balnarring Village
• 1min The Heritage
• 1min Le Bouchon French Cuisine
• 4min Jackalope
• 6min Merricks Trail
• 5min Merricks Store
• 8min Pt Leo Estate
• 8min Yal Yal Estate
• 9min Polperro Winery
• 9min Port Phillip Estate
• 11min Montalto
• 16min Tedesca Osteria
• 16min Ten Minutes by Tractor
• 13min Trofeo Estate
• 29min Peninsula and Alba Hot Springs

Bedding Configuration

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: 2x single beds

Guest access

• Guests have full access to the entire property (except an old shed in the backyard)

The neighbourhood

Location
Surrounded by Merricks, Balnarring Beach, Somers, Point Leo and Red Hill

• 1min Balnarring Village
• 1min The Heritage
• 1min Le Bouchon French Cuisine
• 4min Jackalope
• 6min Merricks Trail
• 5min Merricks Store
• 8min Pt Leo Estate
• 8min Yal Yal Estate
• 9min Polperro Winery
• 9min Port Phillip Estate
• 11min Montalto
• 16min Tedesca Osteria
• 16min Ten Minutes by Tractor
• 13min Trofeo Estate
• 29min Peninsula and Alba Hot Springs

Beaches
The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the best beaches in Victoria. Visit the white sands of Dromana, the lighthouse at McCrae, the waves of Gunnamatta, the beach boxes of Mount Martha or the rocky cliffs of the Pillars.

Supermarkets
IGA Balnarring is 1min minute away.

Wine Region
You’re in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula wine region, with some of the most popular wineries in the area being just minutes away, including Polperro, Port Phillip Estate, Jackalope, Tedesca Osteria, Montalto, Dromana Estate, Trofeo Estate, Red Hill Estate and Yal Yal Estate. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, try the local distilleries like Jetty Road Brewery, JimmyRums, Johnny Ripe or Bass & Flinders which can all be found in Dromana.

Complementary services
Wireless Internet access
Complementary linen and towels
Complementary bathroom toiletries and basic kitchen supplies
Consumables (toilet paper, basic kitchen and laundry cleaning supplies, coffee, tea, oil etc.)

Other things to note

• *Free late check-out applicable for months of May - August (for bookings where there isn't already a check-in on the same day as check-out - please check with host to confirm). Excludes check-outs falling on Fridays, Saturdays, long weekends or school holidays - enquire now!
• *Free $25 fuel credit provided to guests for new bookings from May - August 2026, redeemed at time of booking
• Non-smoking property
• Any discounts given by locala to guests cannot be redeemed for dates during "peak periods" unless otherwise specified, including the months of December and January as well as Victorian school holidays and Victorian public holidays throughout the year
• Included in the accommodation cost is firewood for one evening (approximately 6/8 logs of wood). Guests will need to purchase further firewood as required
• This property follows Airbnb's strict no party and loud music policy. Guests will be evicted if they break this policy
• The property has noise-aware alarms which notify the owner and guest if music is unreasonably loud
• This property is fitted with external cameras on the facade of the home, which is recording movements into and out of the home front

This property is professionally hosted by Bec from locala. Bec manages many properties across the Peninsula and Melbourne.

Bec is a Mornington Peninsula native, passionate about sharing her knowledge and the magic that is fondly known as the ‘ninsh’.

The locala mission is to create beautiful and meaningful experiences for guests to share with friends and family that will be remembered forever. So what are you waiting for...

IG: @localastays

Please note: Due to our high standard of holiday accommodation we do not accept schoolies, bucks/hens bookings, nor do we accept parties or events due to strict council regulations. This excludes family bookings travelling with children. PENALTIES WILL APPLY TO GUESTS.

Local laws: We strictly follow laws set by the Mornington Peninsula Shire for short term stays.
1. Outdoor areas including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies are not to be used between 11.00pm to 7.00am.
2. Disturbances to neighbours including parties, loud music and yelling, heard at anytime, might lead to eviction and forfeiture of your bond.

For non-Airbnb bookings, we charge a $750 bond which will be held and released 3-5 business days after checkout, subject to no identifiable loss or damage.