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Charming rural property with a nautical feel.

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster
TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Whippingham, England
  • Place, Osborne House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cowes Harbour
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Seaclose Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Osborne House. Laundry facilities are available. A kitchen and 3 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a few minutes from East Cowes Ferry Terminal
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Charming Rural Property With a Nautical Feel
Charming rural property with a nautical feel. East Cowes

Charming rural property with a nautical feel. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and unusual house

We enjoyed our stay at this characterful secluded property. The large dining room table was ideal for our family, as was the privacy of the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

A real gem

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant property in an excellent location!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Celebration

We had a fantastic stay. Really lovely, quirky house. Quiet location yet near everything one could need. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Gillian L., Sonning Common

Roomy quirky property

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 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique beautiful house

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful & peaceful Malacca….

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Fantastic rustic house in a relaxed location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isac W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021