2008 FINALIST - TAKE A BREAK BEST PLACES TO STAY

From the generous deck of this 3 bedroom cottage you can gaze out onto the casuarinas overlooking the lagoon. Listen to the waves breaking on the nearby beach. Or step down to the water-side deck. You could read a book, watch the native ducks go past, or watch the fish meandering about.

It’s just a 2-minute stroll to stunning South Rosedale beach. Great for a swim, a lazy read on the beach or a bit of beach or rock fishing.

When your dogs want to Take a Break from playing in the back yard (fenced on three sides but not along the lagoon), take them for a walk along the beach. No problem! Right up until the end of October dogs are allowed off-leash 24 hours a day along most of South Rosedale beach. In summer, dogs can run off-leash up to 9 am and after 5 pm. Check current times on the sign at the entry to the beach.

If you've got small kids, they could try their hand at fishing down on the little jetty at the bottom of the garden, where you can easily keep an eye on them. Get the tiniest hooks you can find, a small float and sinker, put a tiny dab of prawn on the hook and let them try their luck.

PLEASE NOTE: Small children in the back garden will need to be supervised at all times, given the water frontage.

To make sure you’re comfortable, the house is appointed with a polished hardwood floor, CD player, gas heater, dishwasher, microwave, BBQ, washing machine, clothes dryer, television and DVD player.

The house is kept spotlessly clean, and we provide kitchen and bathroom essentials (dishwashing powder, sponges, tea-towels, kitchen paper, washing powder, toilet paper, etc).

Rosedale is one of the few remaining secluded and natural locations on the south coast. Generously provided with native vegetation, this small and peaceful community has no shops at all.

However, the day-to-day things you'll need are within reach, with shops at Malua Bay just a 5-minute drive away. For restaurants, cafes, cinema and general shopping therapy, Batemans Bay is 20 minutes away via a pleasant drive along the coast.

Rosedale offers great walks along the beach, or more vigorous walking up to the Guerilla Bay light-house.

Don't miss the Saturday morning markets at Moruya - take George Bass Drive to the south for magnificent views of the Moruya River and the mountains in the distance.

The Eurobodalla Botanical Gardens are well worth a visit. Located about 4 km south of Bateman's Bay (or 5 km north of Mogo, the Gardens are open from Wednesday to Sunday.

The small community of Mogo is also worth a visit - a good spot for ice-cream, coffee, and a ramble through the shops. To get there from Rosedale, drive 4 km south to Tomakin, then take the road to Mogo.

About 1 km from Mogo you will see the Mogo Zoo - another good place to visit.

BBQ - Gas, CD Player, DVD, Fans, Kitchen, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television

The property has 3 bedrooms. The main bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has a double bed, and the middle bedroom has two single beds.

All beds are provided with mattress protectors, high quality doonas and pillows. Water-proof mattress protectors are in the linen cupboard for parents with small children.

Our cleaners work over-time to ensure that you find the house fresh, airy and spotlessly clean on arrival.

Check-in: 2 pm

Check-out: 11 am