Gavan was a wonderful and extremely helpful host who made our stay flawless. His local knowledge was amazing and he offered me a surfboard and wetsuit during the stay. A superb house in a beautiful area, I will be staying again in the future.

Gavan’s place was a perfect get away for our overnight trip to Phillip Island. It was just as advertised, cosy, neat, clean and comfortable for the three for us. Gavan was also very welcoming. We’ll definitely stay again if we go back.

Gavan was great, gave a last minute booking and a rundown of the area. Very close to Smiths beach. Defiantly recommend Gavan's place if you're at the island.

Our stay at gavan's was a pleasant! The day we arrived is a bit late, but gavan was so helpful. The location was very convenient in the island. The room was super nice and comfy. We would def visit again!

We were greeted by Gavan with a warm welcome. Gavan as a great sense of hospitality and explained to us the best places to eat at night. The room was clean and well maintained. We were so lucky to have found Gavan beach house during this long weekend as everywhere we have looked was booked our. We enjoyed every minute of our stay exploring the famous attractions at Philip Island. Overall we are happy with the place.

Had a great time and really enjoyed our stay at Surfers Paradise. Gavan was a great host and made us feel at home. It was a great location for exploring Phillip Island, and Gavan really helped us out with advice on what to do to enjoy our stay on the island.

Gavan is a great host, thoroughly enjoyed staying at his place. Gavan is happy to have a chat and give you some local insight but can also give you privacy if you prefer to do your own thing. The room was sectioned off from the rest of the house, so it felt like it was your own space. The house was only a few minutes walk from the local surf beach which was stunning, especially at sunset when the local surfers would come out and line the horizon. Would definitely recommend for anyone planning to stay at Phillip Island.

Gavan was easy to communicate with from initial contact and although we never met he provided all the directions I needed for arrival and settling in along with information re the penguin parade. The location is close to a surf beach and the waves could be heard at night. The room was clean and cosy; not overly spacious but provided a safe and comfortable base from which to explore Phillip Island.

My partner and I spent two weeks traveling around Australia, and Kim's beach cottage (even in the winter!) and Phillip Island in general was one of our favorite stops. The cottage was cozy, clean, and had all the amenities that one would expect in a hotel (and more!). My partner and I loved being able to use the fireplace and cuddle up with one of the cottage's DVDs after a day of exploring the island. We rented a car for this part of our trip, and we found the cottage to be fairly centrally located and close in proximity to basically everything on the island. Check in was seamless, and the heating in the cottage worked like a charm. We can't say enough good things about our stay here!

Excellent communication before and during our stay. Check in and out was so easy and accomodating. The house provides everything one could want for a relaxing stay. In a peaceful location. Not far from great attractions of the island. The Very secure yard was fantastic to holiday with our dog. Worth every penny. Look forward to returning. Stay at one of Kim's places you won't regret it.

Good communication before arrival. Cottage setup excellent.

It was a great experience. Imagine coming to a close friend's place and that is how we felt coming to Kim's.

Great place to stay. Nice and homely. Even had a pod coffee machine with pods. Hassle free check in as well - arrived when we needed to late at night without any issues.

Beautiful and well furnished house located in a quiet neighbourhood. Well equipped with board games for family and friends bonding session. Will come back again when I revisit Philip Island. Recommended!

Kim was a great host providing a neat and tidy home in a central location at a very reasonable price. The beds were comfortable and the coffee pods were a nice touch.

My family and I really loved the place! It has an amazing homely atmosphere and there was a wide selection of movies for us to watch as well! Wonderful value and we're looking forward to coming again.

Location was great, secluded but minutes from Smith's Beach. A really quite part of the island. We were really comfortable and the house had everything we needed for a great stay.

We had such a great stay. The place has everything you need and is only about 15 mins walk to an amazing beach where we got to learn to surf. Alison went out of her way to make our stay fantastic

The location was very convenient to everything on Phillip island without being in the middle of busy Cowes. The neighborhood was quiet and the home perfect for a family with young kids. Our 3yo loved the toys available. Games for the adults as well. A no frills family holiday option we would use again.

Quiet neighbourhood. Well furnished and adequate house. Host are responsive to enquiries.

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Good location in Philips Island. Easy to find and easy to access.

Well equipped, beautiful place to stay

All good, brand new house. 10 mins drive to everywhere within island. Nice stay.

We stayed at Andrew's Sunset Strip place over the Easter weekend. The place itself was more than we expected. The house was tidy. There were ample clean sheets and linen. The house and bedroom were spacious. We were able to do some BBQ conservatively. It was also a few minutes away from some of Phillip Island's attractions. Overall, we had a great stay. We will definitely come back again in the future.

Very welcoming, great layout, perfect in every way.

We visited Philip Island for the MotoGP and this really was the ideal location. The house itself was lovely though the weekend we arrived the weather was dreadful (torrential rain, windy and cold) so it was a tad chilly (being more of a beach house). We hadn't realised on arrival there was no wireless or internet (though the listing is perfectly clear it was our oversight). Luckily on this occasion was not too much of a problem just an inconvenience as we couldn't keep up with what was happening on the circuit. All in all an ideal house for a beach get-away and lack of internet obviously means you can relax away from the outside world for a while.

We had a amazing weekend in Irene's beautiful house. Everything was perfect for us, quiet, clean, awesome view and the lovely host Irene. Thank you so much. Will definitely come again.

Only a short walk down to the beach, and around the corner to the handy local cafe. All the necessities available and some great outdoor spaces.

This is a great place with plenty of facilities clean tidy and fresh if your going to any racing perfect location less than 6 min drive to the track very family friendly. Showers were great beds comfortable TV reception good and could pick up internet.

Spacious and light-filled, this house has everything you need for a stay. It can offer the possibilities of restful retreat or of a busy family holiday--it's a rarity. We had a wonderful stay, enjoying the house and surroundings. It's very close to wonderful beaches, yet is so delightful, you might find yourself reading on the terrace all day--as I did!

Had an amazing weekend in this beautiful house. Great location right near the beach and general store. House was perfect and had everything we needed. Hosts were very helpful with the right amount of communication. Thanks Irene for a wonderful stay!

We chose Irene's lovely beach house because it was close to the wedding venue. We also chose it because of the airbnb reviews. It is exactly as described and so is Irene's description as a great host. Upstairs is roomy, light and airy. Beds are comfy and the kitchen is well supplied with all that you need. Thank you for the added touch of a nice selection of teas. The house is well furnished and we felt very much at home. We enjoyed using the new BBQ and eating dinner on the deck. Views from the observatory are an added bonus.

Beautiful house - made it very homely with extra little touches. Clean, spacious and so easy to deal with. Thanks again.

It was a nice place to relax !

Scott & Nicky were very friendly and approachable people. Their home was better than I expected; inviting, clean and spacious. The bed was very comfortable, cute breafast was a bonus and the location was great. It is the perfect place, close to all the main attractions and locals shops and beautiful scenery. Awesome place for a short break.

The place is ideal for a couple. It is quiet nice clean fully equipped room. Scott and Nicky are very friendly and helpful and their breakfast are amazing and delicious. I would highly recommend anyone to stay with them!!

We difenetly will be back! Loving the room, the cleanest and breakfast are awesome couldn't ask better host then Scott and Nicky.

Scott & Nicky were most welcoming and the accommodation well and truly exceeded our expectations. The room is effectively brand new and Nicky's continental breakfast was exceptional. The bed is enormous and very comfortable, the bathroom and all of the fixtures & fittings are absolutely spotless. Location is a quiet street, one street back from a fantastic ocean beach with awesome views. Great value and highly recommended!

Nicky and Scott are incredible and thoughtful hosts, and are committed to providing the best accommodation to their guests. They were very welcoming and friendly, and also ensured we had our own space to enjoy our holiday. The room was perfect, extremely clean, private, comfortable, and exceeded our expectations. There was even a beautiful breakfast provided. We highly recommend this place to anyone wishing to stay on Phillip Island. We look forward to staying with Nicky and Scott again for our next visit.

Scott and Nicky are very friendly host. They even prepared a map for us when they knew we are heading to the Great Ocean Road the next day. The room is new, clean, tidy which make our stay absolutely comfortable. The neighbourhood is quiet and safe. A beautiful beach is only 20 seconds drive from the house which is a plus.

Nicely appointed and spotlessly clean room with deck, aircon, wifi, Foxtel. Wonderful & friendly hosts with great tips for what to do & where to eat. And as a nice extra, a tasty breakfast was also provided. Highly recommended!

Great stay, very comfortable and convenient with lovely hosts :)

Excellent location very close to Smith's Beach and friendly, welcoming host.

The place was perfect in terms of location, it isn't in the busier part of town and given we went over the Easter long weekend we found it to be much quieter and easier to get around the island as you could avoid traffic. The place itself, fits the kind of travel my partner and I do, which is a small place with a comfy bed. We don't spend a lot of time in the places we are staying as we are out all day and night for photography. If you are after a large place to spend all weekend in this probably would be on the smaller side for you. However, it was absolutely suitable if you are spending most of your days exploring the island. In terms of hosts, John and Dawn were absolutely fabulous and would stay with them again anytime.

Great space, great location, friendly and helpful hosts! :)

Dawn and John were wonderful hosts! Warm, friendly and welcoming. The booking process was a breeze and as they were out of the house when we expected to arrive Dawn called and gave a great orientation to the place and local area to make sure we felt settled in. Then, after the long drive, finding some delicious chocolates waiting for us on the table were the best surprise! (Thank you!) While we only stayed overnight to watch the penguin parade and catch some wildlife, the space has everything you would need for a longer stay too. Located in walking distance to a great beach and a quick drive to Cowes town centre and the penguin parade, I highly recommend a stay here. You won't regret booking!

This was a lovely place that was within walking distance to the beach and was very clean. The furnishings were dated but everything was clean and well serviced

Loved our stay! Everything we needed in one cute little space. Clean, peaceful and quiet. Hosts very friendly and informative. Central to a grouse beach and a short drive from the Island's tourist attractions. Would recommend!

Great stay and excellent communication with kind and welcoming hosts!!! We definetely recommend the place, closeby a wonderful surf beach.

Our stay at Nini's Surf Sanctury was most enjoyable. It felt like we were staying in a home rather than sterile rental accommodation. The house was well appointed with everything we required and Janine was very flexible when we had some friends join us at the last minute. It was great to be able to walk in on a cold rainy evening and light the already set fire. What we enjoyed most was the lovely quirky garden and outdoor spaces. We made use of the outdoor bath as well as the barbecue and enjoyed hunting for a few sprigs of herbs in the garden to go in our salad. Highly recommended!

Nini's Surf Sanctuary was a great choice for our relaxing weekend away. It was very comfortable, clean and with a lovely homely feel. Everything that you could need was available and we appreciated all the little extra's. We especially loved the beautiful native gardens and watching the entertaining bird life. This was terrific viewing for my international guest. It is located in a quiet residential area central to many of the attractions on the island. Janine was easy to communicate with and helpful. We would happily return and thoroughly recommend it to others.

Our stay at Janines home was thoroughly enjoyable!! The place was clean, extremely well organised and very homely! The fireplace was setup and waiting for us to light as we arrived, and once crackling along, set a lovely warm and relaxing tone to the weekend! The house is extremely well equipped, from the kitchen to the home entertainment setup, sunny outdoor seating areas, and the most stunning and tranquil garden of native plants and wildlife! Janine was very helpful in any information I needed, responded quickly to my messages, and although we didn't meet, I felt in good hands throughout my stay! Please don't hesitate to visit this lovely little surf sanctuary!

We had a great stay at Janine's place. It was very comfortable and we truly enjoyed n appreciated the impressive home decor

We absolutely loved this place. This place has loads of character and is very homely. The outdoor area is fantastic which even has an outdoor bath and shower. Our 1 yr old enjoyed feeding the birds each morning. Janine was the perfect host and left great info about the house and area. most of all the house was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. We will definitely be back.

This place was so lovely for our family trip. Janine welcomed us when we first arrived. Our kids loved the house, the garden, birds, outdoor shower, and even interiors. We spent very comfortable time at the end of year 2015. Our kids asked us to visit this place again next year. Everything was perfect.

We had a fantastic stay at Nini's Surf Sanctuary. The house is set on a huge block of land which Janine has filled with beautiful native plants and decorated with surf paraphernalia. The house was immaculate on arrival, with plenty of towels and extra linen as well as a fridge full of beautiful condiments. The outdoor shower and bath are both beautifully set up and both Janine and her neighbours are amazingly helpful when you lock yourselves outside in just towels (tip: use the sliding door rather than the laundry door to prevent unwanted nude encounters with the neighbours). Loved it so much we want to stay longer next time.

This is a really lovely house with a fabulous garden. Really comfortable lounge area with fireplace, lots of DVDs, games, puzzles, books and more to keep everyone occupied. The outdoor living areas are a real highlight, with lots of birds and wildlife. Would definitely come here again for a family getaway. It was great.

This house was the perfect place for a weekend trip with extended family. The location was close to the beach and short drive away from the centre of Cowes. Highly recommend this house for family stay in the beautiful Phillip Island!

Thank you again Carolyn for having us to stay at John's Surf Shack, we had a ball. The place was perfectly set up for us and our little Staffy Milly loved it too. The neighbourhood was lovely and quiet during our stay, unlike some spots on the island that were fairly busy. Easy to get around to all the attractions on the Island and Cowes was only a 10 minute drive away. The house had everything we needed, was very comfortable, our little one loved the swing set in the back yard and my partner and I loved lazing in the hammock with a good book! Sunsets were stunning every night and loved the view out to pyramid rock from the front porch. Thanks again, we'd love to come back.

Had a lovely stay at the funky beach shack. Carolyn and John were so helpful and very quick to respond to any queries. As a first time air bnb user it was a great experience. The house was very neat and tidy and had a great view of the ocean. So quiet and peaceful, was lovely sitting out on the deck listening to the waves at night. Hopefully we will be back again soon

We really enjoyed our stay. Good communication from Carolyn. The shack had everything we needed. It was clean and well kept.

Loved it! Everything was great! The place is so homely, has everything you need and is just a very short drive away from Cowes. Thank you and we will definitely be back.

We had a great time at this little house, the neighbourhood was nice and quite and close to the beach, you can even see the ocean from the veranda. The house was neat and tidy and our two dogs loved the big backyard. Carolyn made things easy with clear instructions and prompt replies. I would definitely recommend this place to a friend.

cool little beach house, pretty basic setup but everything you need is there and its relaxed and comfortable you can see the water from front veranda so it was lovely sitting there in the evening having cheese and crackers with a drink had a great stay thanks J

Carolyn was waiting for us when we arrived. The house was clean and very close to the beach it was exactly as described.

Everything was perfect from start to finish. Even the weather was stunning. Carolyn accepted my last minute booking promptly and communication was easy throughout my stay. This is far more than a shack and will be definitely coming back. Cannot recommend that place enough.

Dear Peter. Thank you for sharing your residence with us. The unit is very cosy and the rooms are very clean. The seaside is within walking distance and the wine yard is just 5 minutes driving. Taking a morning stroll around the estate was a enjoyable moment. We truly enjoyed our stay. Thank you again. P/S : Thank you for the box of chocolates as our welcome gift. You are so kind to your guests.

Great place and a great host. Nice house in a great location.

We had a great family stay at Peter's beach house. It looked like the pictures, the kitchen was fully equipped with plenty of crockery, glasses, cutlery & pans. The bbq worked beautifully & the outdoor seating area great for dinner (bring mozzie repellant). Check-in process fine with keylock safe easy to find. Walking distance to the beach in a quiet street. We found the place basic but just perfect for a weekender.

Beautiful house

Beautiful house and easy communication! Really enjoyed our stay

Really loved the stay... beautiful house and peter was always a phone call away...

Peter is a very generous and helpful host. The house is absolutely a kid's friendly place with beautiful interior decoration. Kitchen is fully equipped that make us feel like home. Thanks Peter for being very patient to us. Looking forward to visiting you again soon with the kids.

Peter's place is superb, beautiful very clean, family friendly and close to everything. Peter responded to our enquiries in timely and professionally. Our kids were jumping up & down when they spotted a box of maltesers. This special gift made our kids happy a second they stepped in (happy kids happy family). Peter's so kind to provide a bag of ice on arrival. We were so impressed with Peter's services. We wish we could spend moe time there. Highly recommended to everyone.

Simple but everything you need. Very clean and comfortable. Value for money at its best. Perfect location. Close to the beach and close to the gp track. Would highly recommend it for a couple or family. Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

If you want easy access to the Grande Prix track look no further! Easy to get to and only the shortest trip if you get stuck in traffic leaving the races. Perfect for us. It is warm clean and comfortable. Margaret is easy to contact and willing to help or advise us on our stay 10 out 0f 10

Super location. Top surf spot and beautiful non-crowded beach for swimming on a quiet day!

Excellent location for beach and surf. Quiet great space for a break away from the city. Hosts very friendly and accommodating. House well presented homely and clean.

Highly recommend, very nice clean house with everything we needed for a great stay!

We had a fantastic 3-night stay during race weekend. Perfect potition 5 mins from the GP circuit.

Margaret's place is located a couple of minutes away from YCW beach and about 7 minutes from Smith's beach. So the location is great. House is clean and spacious. Kitchen is complete and once again very clean. Even the BBQ on the front porch was clean. Beds were comfortable and after a long day of walks and adventures, we slept in comfort. Did I mention that the linen and towels too were very clean :). Margaret provided clear instructions and promptly responded to our questions. She is a generous host. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Margaret's place and happily return when the little ones want to go back to Phillip Island. Had there been a wardrobe and towel rails in the bathroom, I would have had nothing to nitpick.

Great value and great location. The house is small but kept very clean, and the hosts are near by if there is any issues. The kids are already asking when we are returning.

A house with great character in a quiet location.

Thanks so much for having us in your lovely home Nicole. What a fabulous little spot! The house and garden were super pretty and had everything a young family like ours would need. The beach was just a short walk from the house which was great. We would grab a take away coffee at the general store on the way to the beach and on the way back, we'd get an ice cream for the kids. Perfect! Thanks again. Cindi and family.

Great house and location but quality wasn't up to par as far as what we were expecting for price. We found quite a few things unclean (dishes, etc) and a broken kitchen chair that someone almost fell through, and we were disappointed in the quality of appliances/amenities given the price we paid. It was a great house and great location, it just wasn't what I expected for the high price we paid.

Lovely beach house, exactly as described. Very friendly and helpful host. Provided all the information we needed.

Nicole was easily contactable for issues, quick to respond and she was willing to give us extend till late noon. The location was great, close to beach and general store and easy to get to all other attractions. Unfortunately on arrival the pictures did not represent the property in terms of cleanliness, beds were not made clean and there is hair and intimate hair around, lots of dust, very dark place yet most of the lighting in the living room have been broken ( i have (SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) the owner of the photo for the spoilt lighting,they just told me that the lighting make the place hot so they remove the lighting) No lighting shining of the car driveway, make us more difficulty to find the key and unload the luggage, cockroach crawling from the master bedroom, spider webs all around. Upon arriving the driveway, the white curtain facing the driveway and the unattended of the whole garden make the whole place spooky. Maybe the photo is taken 2 years ago. I believe the owner have never go back and check the shortcoming. It have deeply dampen the mood of my family and parents. I have book 2 nights but i have CHECK OUT the next day even though i know it is non-refundable. I have tried to tell the host that my unhappiness and she just told me to check all her reviews, asking me to clash it out with the AIRBNB directly. i have stay many place in melbourne and this is only one that have spook us.

Nice house in a quiet location, if that's what you're looking for. It was nice and roomy and it was very peaceful with lots of greenery to soothe the soul.

The house is beautiful and I'm a great location. However it's very cold in winter and the only real functional heater is the fire. We enjoyed our stay there, but it would have been better in summer. It also could have been improved with some basics like soap in the dispensers, toilet paper and working shower downstairs. Great place but needs a little TLC to make it fantastic.

Nicole was very helpful. Gave us handy tips on the neighbourhood :) the tree house was unique and special.

Couldn't ask for anything more from Marie-Ann or the beautiful house. Great price, great place and amazing customer service.

We had a wonderful weekend in Phillip island at Marie-Ann's beach house. Everything you need is in the home. A quiet area in Smiths Beach, easy to get to. Less than a 5 minute walk to the beach and a 7 minutes drive into Cowes. The house was well equipped with everything you need and very cosy. Beautiful outdoor area with lush gardens. Reccomend.

Had a very good time, the accommodation was very nice and family friendly and had very good access to the beach. The kids especially loved playing with the toys :-). Thanks

We had a lovely time at Marie-Ann's beach house and she provided great communication with us at all times during our stay.If you love Smiths beach like we do the position is excellent as it is just a short walk to the beach. The outdoor area of the house was also really nice to use and the yard including the outdoor shower was great for the kids and dog. Thanks again for hosting us.

Family friendly. 2 loungerooms one for kids one for adults. Good amenities. large bathroom plus outdoor shower. 2 toilets. Large deck. Close to beaches.(walking).

We had a fantastic stay in Marie-Ann's place. Fantastic location and the place had everything we needed. Thanks!

Family, dog friendly holiday house with everything you need! My kids and a dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Marie-Ann's place. Smith beach was easy walking distance and great beach for young family. Quiet neighborhood, clean rooms and nice spacious garden. Be mindful If you plan to take your dog for a walk at the beach, there is time restriction during summer time (not allowed 10am-5pm).

Marie-Ann's shack was a great place for our family to stay for a couple of night's on Phillip Island. There was plenty of room both inside and out, which was appreciated as the weather during our stay was variable. The shack is within easy walking distance of the beach and the great Smiths Beach General Store (as described, fantastic coffee here!) as well as a good sized children's playground. Marie-Ann's communication with us made us feel welcome and that we could contact her with any issues if they arose. We would stay again on future trips to the Island.

Modern, amenable, family friendly home with everything you need including WiFI for the older kids and parents of course.

Golden Retreat was a true treat! It is spacious, bright, clean, private, and has everything you need and more. Just being in the house infuses you with happiness. The neighbourhood is family friendly and you can get to all of the charming Phillip Island hot spots easily. Great walking, running routes around as well.

We had a wonderful time at Golden Retreat. We loved the close proximity to the beach & the furnishings throughout the house. The house is well-furnished & very welcoming – a great place to unwind. We were particularly impressed with the in-home gym & positive affirmations around the house. Rhia was fantastic – always quick to reply. Great for families… highly recommended!

We loved our time here. The house is very comfortable and accommodated our party of 7 very well. We travelled with our two children (2 & 4yrs) taking our travel cot to sleep the youngest in. Rhia's communication was fantastic, the house was super clean, relaxing and in a great location. I would highly recommend staying here and would love to return one day.

Rhia's place was so lovely! A cosy yet spacious home, with ample cutlery and crockery provided. The unlimited Wi-Fi was very handy although it had patchy signal from the bedrooms. The laundry broke down just before we arrived, but Rhia arranged for it to be promptly fixed the next day, which we greatly appreciated. There's a bit of a trick to opening the front door, you have to turn the key and pull. The gym area directly outside the bedroom was a bit hazardous for little kids but wasn't a big issue for us. Rhia is an incredibly lovely host and made sure we thoroughly enjoyed our stay :)

We had the best time at Rhia's. The house was really clean and tidy. So nice to find a bottle of wine when we arrived!

Rhia's place really feels like a home and the personal touches in the living spaces offers a warm ambience. Good place to spend some family time. Rhia was also very accommodating when we made a late request for a later checkout due to our little bub.

Rhias place was perfect for us and our 3 kids. Very clean and bright home with wonderful uplifting messages throughout. We loved our stay and would definitely visit again. Rhia was extremely accomodating and easy to communicate with. Thanks so much.

Lovely stay in a lovely house. Great communication and effortless check in. Highly recommended.

We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house... So many living spaces.. And we loved the outdoor living areas especially... The kids had a ball...

Great location, loved the house. The gift was a great. Thank you so much!

Great communication from the host, and they were very nice to us. The house was impeccable at arrival. We had a very good experience!!!

Great house for a family on a quiet street. Easy access to Cowes. The house was really comfortable and clean.

Great holiday home in phillip island.

It is very nice

An extremely welcoming and beautiful house, which provided excellent comfort. The backyard and balcony areas were quite spacious and offered great entertainment for our friendship group; whether it be a shared cricket match or a BBQ in the cool, summer breeze. The rooms were also generously supplied with towels and appropriate bedding. Cheers to the owners who were extremely friendly and made it simply an unforgettable holiday experience!