The Bay Cottage: Character Home for 12 near Rockingham Bay and Boat Ramp

A character weatherboard cottage near Rockingham`s calm bay beaches, with jarrah floors, a wood fire and bunks in the sunroom for the kids. It sleeps up to 12, and Palm Beach boat ramp is moments away.

Inside
The open living and dining room has a big corner sofa, a long dining table and a wood fire for winter. Split-system air conditioning is in the living area, and bedrooms 2 and 3 have pedestal fans. The kitchen has the basics for family meals, including a dishwasher and a Nespresso machine (bring your own pods). The enclosed sunroom along the front doubles as a sleep-out and games room with a dart board.

Bedrooms and bathrooms
- Bedroom 1: queen bed
- Bedroom 2: queen bed
- Bedroom 3 and the enclosed sunroom sleep-out: a double bed and five single beds, including bunks
One bathroom with a bath and a separate shower, and a laundry with a washer and dryer.

Outside
Out the back there is a covered paved patio with outdoor dining, a barbecue and a grassed yard with room to park the boat.

The area
The house is a short walk to the bay. Rockingham foreshore has cafés, the beach jetty and the Maritime Heritage Trail, and the calm water is good for swimming, kayaking and windsurfing. Dolphin and penguin cruises leave from nearby, and shops and restaurants are under five minutes` drive.

Getting around
A car is the easiest way around Rockingham. Transperth trains and buses, Uber, DiDi and Swan Taxis all operate.

Good to know
- Parking: Driveway and yard parking, with room for your boat inside the property. Please don`t park on the street or verge.
- It`s an older, character home with one bathroom for up to 12 guests.
- Air conditioning is in the living area only. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have pedestal fans, and the sea breeze usually cools the house in the evening.
- Self check-in from 3pm. Checkout by 10am.
- After booking, you`ll get a link to complete online check-in, including photo ID for the lead guest (25 or over). Your digital guidebook arrives 3 days before your stay and your access code 24 hours before arrival.
- STRA registration number: STRA6168VJ14KCIK
- Check-in from 3pm, checkout by 10am.
- Up to 12 guests. Only guests on the booking may stay overnight.
- No parties or events.
- Quiet hours are 10pm to 7am, and until 9am on Sundays and public holidays, in line with WA`s noise regulations. Please keep outdoor noise low from 7pm, out of respect for our neighbours.
- No smoking or vaping inside the home.
- The lead guest must be 25 or older and complete online check-in with photo ID before arrival.
- Please lock up and close windows when you head out.
- No pets, sorry. Assistance animals are always welcome, with no pet fee.
- Please clean fish outside only. Bag any fish waste and put it in the outdoor bin.

At checkout
- No need to wash dishes, strip beds or clean. Our team looks after all of that.
- Please leave the home reasonably tidy and put rubbish in the outdoor bins.
- Please leave used towels in the bathroom.
- Lock the doors and return keys as described in your check-in guide.