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Genesta House B&B

3.5 star property

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Property grounds
Winery
Beach nearby, beach towels
Fernery Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
18 Steele Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Cowes Beach
    3 min walk
  • Silverleaves Beach
    3 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    7 min walk

Room options

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Maple Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Maple Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Fernery Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Fernery Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Lilly Pilly Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Lilly Pilly Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The price is $197
per night
$217 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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About the neighborhood

Cowes

Located in Cowes, Genesta House B&B is next to a golf course, a 3-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Phillip Island Ferry Dock. .This golf guesthouse is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Phillip Island Wildlife Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Phillip Island Nature Park.
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What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 3 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min walk
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Genesta House B&B

Edwardian guesthouse in Cowes with free parking
Genesta House B&B offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2022.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Edwardian guesthouse include concierge services and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vineyard

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1914
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Edwardian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Genesta House Accommodation Guesthouse Cowes
Genesta House Accommodation Guesthouse
Genesta House Accommodation Cowes
Genesta House Accommodation C
Genesta House B&B Cowes
Genesta House Bed Breakfast
Genesta House Accommodation
Genesta House B&B Guesthouse
Genesta House B&B Guesthouse Cowes

Genesta House B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just like a little cabin in an English garden
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillippa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Agnes Lee Keng

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ERNESTO

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Rainer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has a old world charm with convenient access to the main street. The staff are very helpful and provided great hospitality. The only draw back is off street parking which is always full outside the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely period home in beautiful garden setting
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, great location, close to shops and cafes. Friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Nice place. Nice staff. We had a good time here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful three night stay. Simonne looked after us so well, communicating with us prior to arrival, suggesting places and eateries to visit and providing all the niceties for breakfast complete with bubbly in the fridge and a cheese platter. The room was clean and we wanted for nothing. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host was awesome!!! Provided some lovely snacks and champagne on arrival actually best ever treats! We even got extra time at no expense:) we would return for sure… gardens beautiful as well :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay in a beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an absolutely lovely time in the Fernery. Gorgeous house and garden, friendly staff. Great location, 5 stars would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facilities, very clean, everything worked, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was fabulous very friendly owner and we stayed in the Lilly Pilly Room which was great. We would highly recommend people stay there. You can also walk to the Beach and Shops. Very convenient location and price is good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty little , unique property , close to the beach and town with some nice little touches in the room .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old house with lots character. Enjoyed our stay. Host very helpful and friendly. Only downside was the walls are a bit thin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021