Guesthouse French Island Cottage
Beach. Property has access to beach-related activities.
670 Coast Road, 3921 Fairhaven, Australia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 7 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Maylene and Alan were perfect hosts . The only issue with our stay was that it was not long enough - but that is on me - I should have booked for 2-3 nights
AustraliaThe whole property is beautiful. The cabin itself is super cosy, the bed was amazing to snuggle back into at the end of the night and the hosts were incredibly friendly and lovely. They even baked me a vegan chocolate brownie, as I'd told them that I'm coming over on my birthday, and a bottle of bubbles. It was so sweet of them, as I'd forgotten to pack any sort of baked goods for myself, so I remember waking up wishing I had something and, lo behold, I did! Thank you so much, Mylene & Alan. I've been recommending your place to all my friends and Jamie and I look forward to coming back again (very?) soon! Also, Mylene cooks up the most incredible hash browns. Definitely order them, they're honestly the most perfectly cooked hash browns. Oh, and they have the sweetest dog called Dennis. He potters around the property and would paw at the door when you're cooking.
AustraliaComplementary food and drink. Cabin design is excellent and well built. Loved the wood heater and off grid design of everything. Very peaceful and relaxing.
AustraliaAlan was an amazing host. The property itself was in the lap of nature. We loved how the whole place had a personal feel to it and how peaceful it was just to watch the nature. We got a discount to bring our car to the island. Free wine and cheese from Alan and a smile from everyone we met on the island. We had our one year old with us who absolutely loved it. We Couldn’t have asked for more.
AustraliaBeautiful location. Alan and Mylene were fabulous hosts. The cottage is delightful and koalas on the property Plus Dennis the dog very cute along with the ducks and chickens.
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Troy
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Rosalie
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Located in Fairhaven, French Island Cottage features a garden, barbecue facilities and a terrace. The accommodations provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.
At the guest house every room is equipped with a private bathroom.
French Island Cottage offers a à la carte or American breakfast.
Guests at the accommodations will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fairhaven, like hiking, cycling and fishing.
Rye is 27 mi from French Island Cottage, while Mornington is 14 mi away. The nearest airport is Essendon Fields Airport, 47 mi from the guest house.
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Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Belinda
Australia“Maylene and Alan were perfect hosts . The only issue with our stay was that it was not long enough - but that is on me - I should have booked for 2-3 nights”
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Hasanah
Australia
“The whole property is beautiful. The cabin itself is super cosy, the bed was amazing to snuggle back into at the end of the night and the hosts were incredibly friendly and lovely. They even baked me a vegan chocolate brownie, as I'd told them that I'm coming over on my birthday, and a bottle of bubbles. It was so sweet of them, as I'd forgotten to pack any sort of baked goods for myself, so I remember waking up wishing I had something and, lo behold, I did! Thank you so much, Mylene & Alan. I've been recommending your place to all my friends and Jamie and I look forward to coming back again (very?) soon! Also, Mylene cooks up the most incredible hash browns. Definitely order them, they're honestly the most perfectly cooked hash browns. Oh, and they have the sweetest dog called Dennis. He potters around the property and would paw at the door when you're cooking.” Read more
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Troy
Australia
“Complementary food and drink. Cabin design is excellent and well built. Loved the wood heater and off grid design of everything. Very peaceful and relaxing. ”
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Gurpreet
Australia
“Alan was an amazing host. The property itself was in the lap of nature. We loved how the whole place had a personal feel to it and how peaceful it was just to watch the nature. We got a discount to bring our car to the island. Free wine and cheese from Alan and a smile from everyone we met on the island. We had our one year old with us who absolutely loved it. We Couldn’t have asked for more.” Read more
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Rosalie
Australia
“Beautiful location. Alan and Mylene were fabulous hosts. The cottage is delightful and koalas on the property Plus Dennis the dog very cute along with the ducks and chickens. ”
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About French Island Cottage
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Hosted by Mylene Pentland
Mylene Pentland
French Island is off the grid, off the beaten track, but readily accessible from Melbourne. It is a place like no other. Minutes from the beach, set among national park, our 75 acre property is the perfect place to explore, enjoy and unwind. See the wildlife, have a swim, explore our magical forest, visit the national park; or just relax around the fire-pit and gaze at the stars. Our guesthouse is a freestanding cottage, with (two) separate queen-sized bedrooms, each with a private bathroom/toilet, making it ideal for couples or small groups. Comes with a well appointed (common) lounge/kitchen. We are available on site, to help make your stay easy and enjoyable, but are happy for you to relax and do your own thing. Note: French Island is a small isolated community, with just a general store, so guests generally bring their own food.
Mylene is a marriage celebrant with extensive experience in hospitality industries. Alan was a comedian, now a writer / poet. He drives the tractor. We are passionate about peaceful living, re-vegetating our land with indigenous plants, and sharing the serenity of discovering this special place with our guests. We are available onsite, to help make your stay easy and enjoyable, but are happy for you to relax and do your own thing.
French Island is a quiet and secluded destination, not far from the city. Our cottage provides sustainable, luxury accommodation, close to the beach, set amongst national park, rich with bird life, koalas and echidnas. Our guests love the serenity and the environment. Just an hour's drive from Melbourne, but only accessible by boat, the adventure begins the moment you cast-off from the mainland. This is a large island so we suggest bringing your car to get around. The barge will pick you up from Corinella, bookings are essential. Search for SOFI barge on the internet. French Island is sparsely populated with a licensed general store, a winery, and that’s about it. What you get in abundance is peace and quiet in a unique and beautiful setting. 70% of the island is national park, including RAMSAR wetlands. It’s a great location for rambling walks, bike riding, swimming and relaxing. Guided island tours are available by arrangement.
Languages spoken: English
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Western Port Marina4.9 miles
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Yaringa Boat Harbour6.2 miles
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Phillip Island Wildlife Park10 miles
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A Maze’N Things10.8 miles
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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit12 miles
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Cafe/Bar French Island General store6.2 miles
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Restaurant French Island Winery9.3 miles
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Moorabbin Airport26.6 miles
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Essendon Fields Airport46.9 miles
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Avalon Airport48.7 miles
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Amenities of French Island Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Internet
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No internet access available.
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
Activities
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Cycling Off-site
- Hiking Off-site
- Fishing Off-site
Services
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Honeymoon suite
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
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RetrySustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about French Island Cottage
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The prices at French Island Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at French Island Cottage is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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French Island Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Bike tours
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French Island Cottage is 1.2 miles from the center of Fairhaven.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at French Island Cottage (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
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Room options at French Island Cottage include:
- Bungalow
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From the nearest airport, you can get to French Island Cottage by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 2h 30min
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The nearest beach is 2,600 feet from French Island Cottage.
