Perched on a slope above the Medina Valley, Malacca offers a serene retreat amidst four acres of woodland. Relax in the sauna, snuggle up by the log burner, or unwind on the spacious balcony with excellent views over the surrounding area.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Charming rural property with a nautical feel.
Malacca is a lovingly converted house. Set in four acres of woodland, it is a perfect location to relax and as a base to enjoy the island. Set on a slope above the Medina Valley, an old stable block has been transformed with furniture custom made for the house and from the former Royal Yacht.
The well equipped kitchen and larder at the end of the house lead into a long dining room with custom made table to sit 14, surrounded by old church pew and chairs. The former town hall doors have been converted to fold back, separating it from the living room. The parquet flooring leads through to the lounge with log burner and large glazed bay. Further along are a cloakroom, walk in shower, and single and double furnished with decking and fittings from the Royal Yacht.
A couple of steps up from the Lounge lead to the sauna. Next is a small ladder to a boat like double bed cabin (best for the younger or more agile). An ensuite double and spacious bathroom are at the back of the house. Upstairs you will find the valuted ceiling bedroom with fitted wardrobes and snug ideal for curling up with a book. Off it is a large balcony with excellent views over the woodland and surrounding area.
Outside is a patio and lawn which continues into the woodland, giving good privacy from the road. Behind the house is a mature orchard, continuing into woodland.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
East Cowes is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Priory Beach, while Isle of Wight Steam Railway and Dinosaur Isle are cultural highlights. Robin Hill and Isle of Wight Steam Railway are also worth visiting. Visit our East Cowes travel guide
Is Charming rural property with a nautical feel. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming rural property with a nautical feel.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming rural property with a nautical feel.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming rural property with a nautical feel. located?
Situated in East Cowes, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Osborne House, Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and East Cowes Ferry Terminal. Cowes Harbour and RedJet Ferry Terminal are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Charming rural property with a nautical feel. Reviews
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We thought it was a great place with loads of atmosphere. The garden and woodland areas are, in parts, overgrown which gives added fun to children. There is a" Famous Five" feel with quality stuff but nothing too precious and a good place to relax. We want to return next year so don't want to be too enthusiastic and attract competition.
We booked this property for a last minute getaway and James (the owner) was brilliant at responding to questions quickly, and even arranged for a welcome hamper with thoughtful essentials! We all had a great time and would return without hesitation.
Malacca is the perfect place to get away from it all. The children had a blast in the large front garden and woods. The property is very cozy and has everything you will need for a base to explore the island. Thank you for a great stay.
Spacious property great for a group of 7 friends on a weekend break. Ideally situated 10 minutes from Cowes port with easy access to all areas of the island. Felt the property could do with a good spring clean (dirty crockery in dishwasher/dusty furniture/dirty windows. ) No local information file/guides however good wi-if access.
Owner very pleasant and approachable.
Stayed for a long weekend for my grandads 90th birthday. 4 generations and this was the ideal property. The bedrooms were clean and comfortable and the ‘cubby hole’ bedroom is awesome for children (and adults!). The master bedroom with the balcony is gorgeous. The layout of the house is perfect for families as the living room and kitchen are at the centre and flow together. The house is set in gorgeous grounds. It is somewhere where I want to tell everyone about as it is so impressive but also keep a secret as I would like to visit again and don’t want it to be sold out! ;-) this house has the wow factor in a very unique understated way. Communication with James was fantastic and we even got to meet his gorgeous baby daughter. Easy to find and great location for exploring this glorious island.
I’m so happy we found this beautiful nautical property to rent. We had a warm welcome from James on our arrival (and good communication before we arrived too). Everything a family needed was there, iron, washing machine etc. It is a fantastic base to explore the beautiful Isle of Wight. The children loved the nautical feel house, there were plenty of rooms to explore and chill out in. Everything was so clean and it was a lovely comfortable and peaceful stay. The outside grounds are lovely too, it reminded me of ireland! We are so grateful to have had such a lovely holiday. Thank you Malacca!
We have been traveling with the family for years, we have never had a host like ‘James’!
James did everything we should be able to book it, and made sure we will enjoy our short weekend break!
The property was super clean, the pictures don’t do justice! It’s much nicer! It’s spacious for large families, there is everything there you need, great location! We had the best weekend ever!
And to our host! ‘Super Host’! We have no words to thank him enough! Will definitely visit again!