Milgrove Cottage: acreage on the beach

The accommodation was very basic but clean and kitchen was well stocked. Beds were comfortable. We had 2 nights there, the first night watching TV, second night playing scrabble. There were loads of kangaroos on the property, it was good to see they can enjoy the open space of an old dairy farm to roam on. The place also has lots of birds, black cockatoos were quite vocal while we were there. It was nice to get up in the morning and look out into open grass land, and feel you are in a timeless era.

The website did not mention that you can drive close to the beach, not having to walk 600m each time. You can walk to shops, quite convenient.

A review mentioned the dampness. We did not have that problems, the sheets smelled freshly laundered too. Considering the cottage was old and no ventilation in the bathroom with a large palm tree close on northern side, it could be quite damp in wet weather particularly when bathroom get used often.

We did not leave food lying around at night so did not have rodent problems as another review mentioned. Also did not notice any trace of pest in the premise.

One problem is the mosquitoes, not many but if you are sensitive to mosies bites then make use of the insect repellent provided.

It would have been great if the cottage was not so close to the road, during the night the occasional car/truck noise were audible. Only a minor set back.

Overall I think Milgrove cottage is a unique place, offering a glimpse of old time and quite restful for the souls . For the similar price, you can be stuck in a tiny motel room or shared facilities in caravan park. If your pets like to chase living animals, I would leave them at home. The place is not dog proof.

We loved the location of Milgrove Cottage - it's a very special place. The house was as clean as possible, little touches like the fresh flower arrangements were lovely, the host was friendly and our dog enjoyed the large grassy backyard. However, the cottage would greatly benefit from a little TLC. I don't want to run it down - I just want to make sure people are given the correct information so they aren't as shocked as we were when they arrive. The (asbestos!) roof and gutters really need to be replaced - evidence of previous water leaks and poor ventilation have resulted in serious damp issues. The bedrooms in particular were very damp and musty - when we went to bed the sheets were damp and we slept with the pedestal fan on all night to try and keep the air moving and the smell of mould down. When we were at the house we spent our time out on the deck or in the small TV room that was not as damp. It's an old house so I expected a few issues but the damp and mould were too much. If this could be resolved we would definitely holiday here again... Murramarang beach is beautiful and we often had it to ourselves even though we were there during the summer holidays. The shops are in walking distance and the new volunteer built pathway is great - walk the dog to the Bawley café one way or Racecourse beach the other. Note that the yard is not securely fenced so your dog needs to be well controlled. There were a lot of kangaroos around and they even came into the house yard - our dog was just intimidated by them but if your dog is a chaser then this could be an issue. We would love to come back and holiday at Milgrove Cottage again if the damp and mould issues can be resolved.

This cottage was good value for money. The cottage is rustic with all the necessary requirements. The property is really lovely and so good being on the beach. Great place for dogs but they need to be well controlled as there is no fencing. Thankyou for a relaxing stay.

Property is ideally situated being close to shops, beaches and Willinga Park. Nice big fridge to fit everything into. Very comfortable mattresses on all the beds. Plenty of room to run the dog. Lovely verandah to sit on and share a drink. And, unlike Kioloa just up the road, this property gets mobile reception. Highly recommended.

Milgrove cottage is a secret slice of paradise! The cottage is very simple but has all the essentials. Wonderfully private, with great country views over the paddocks, perfect for watching the black cockatoos and kangaroos grazing at dusk. Walking down to the beach is magical, across the paddock into the sheoak forest and along a secret track across the sand dunes, to arrive at a deserted beach. We will definitely be back soon!