Name: Genesta House
Address: 18 Steele Street, 3922 Cowes, Australia, 18 Steele Street, Victoria, 3922, Australia
Rating: 9.5

Genesta House

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Genesta House in Cowes offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, balconies with garden views, private bathrooms, and modern amenities such as tea and coffee makers and flat-screen TVs. Dining Experience: A continental breakfast with juice and fruits is served daily. Additional services include room service, live music, and outdoor dining areas. Activities and Attractions: Guests can engage in fishing, walking tours, windsurfing, canoeing, hiking, cycling, and snorkeling. Erehwon Point Beach is a 2-minute walk away. Essendon Fields Airport is 93 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

- Located in the top-rated area in Cowes, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!
- Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
- Breakfast Info
- Continental
- FREE parking!

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Queen Room A 1 queen bed
Deluxe Queen Suite 1 queen bed
Deluxe Queen Room B 1 queen bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Morganne
Singapore
“Everything about Genesta House is amazing! The room was very cute and the bed was comfortable. The breakfast was great and the hosts had great recommendations for restaurants, hikes and other activities.”
William
United States
“Excellent touches throughout. Close to the beach and downtown areas”
Mary
Australia
“Friendly host,excellent help with recommendations,comfy room,delicious food for breakfast and snacks.”
Mark
United States
“everything about the property was great! Marcus and Simone are definitely what you hope for in the hospitality industry. They’re so welcoming and they have such a beautiful property. . Simone spent quite a bit of time with us detailing what we...”
Kerrie
Australia
“Genesta House is by far the best B&B we have stayed in. The host, Simmone was such a delight to meet, extremely knowledgeable about everything on Phillip Island and very generous with extra surprise goodies for our room.”
Emily
United States
“The host was super sweet and helpful. She gave us suggestions and went above and beyond for us.”
Yuan
Australia
“good location. clean. host is very friendly and helpful”
Victor
United Kingdom
“Hosts were perfect, even procuring tickets for us to go to Penguin Parade at short notice. Food provided was a great selection. We weren't able to eat it all!”
Melissa
Australia
“What a perfect little oasis Simmone and Marcus have made here !!! From the moment we walked through the gate and into the garden I knew this was something special. We got the most warmest welcome and informative run down of everything to do in the...”
Michael
United Kingdom
“Nice touch in flask of port left in room. Also wonderful to have bread and milk in the room to save us going shopping straight away. Simone the host was very helpful in advising us what to see and where to eat. Lovely quaint place. Easy parking.”

Hosted by Simonne Liberman

9.8

Host Review Score

Simonne Liberman

Step back in time - originally built in 1917, this grand dame offers a complete escape whilst being situated metres from the stunning north facing Cowes Beach and only a few minutes walk to the restaurants and shops of Cowes. The 100 year old trees and beautiful gardens are a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Each room is individually accessed from the outside. Park the car and spend the weekend relaxing with a glass of wine and a great book on the verandah, strolling along the sun drenched beach, or engaging in some retail therapy. A delicious continental breakfast is provided in your suite each day for you to prepare and enjoy at your own leisure.

We have lived on Phillip Island for several decades, providing us with a wealth of local knowledge and insider tips. With a background in health, Simonne enjoys looking after our guests, ensuring that they feel comfortable at all times. Marcus is a PGA Golf Professional, and has an extensive background in customer service. Together we want to ensure that our home is presented to you at an impeccable standard, and that your stay is worry free and safe.

Stretching for miles, Cowes beach is 150 metres from the front gate. Within close proximity (3 street blocks) to the main street of shops and restaurants, Genesta House is a tranquil, quiet setting. Within a 15 minute drive, you can access the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Park, Churchill Island, Chocolate Factory, Vietnam Veteran's Museum, PI Helicopters, A'Maze'n'Things, Purple Hen and Phillip Island Wineries, PI Grand Prix track, and many more attractions. Surrounded by beaches, the famous Smiths Beach, Cape Woolamai, Berry's Beach, YCW, Forrest Caves, Kitty Miller Bay& Ventnor Beach are all within 15 minutes drive. There are many nature walks including Rhyll Inlet, Oswin Roberts Reserve, The Nobbies, Churchill Island, Cape Woolamai, Pyramid Rock, Kitty Miller Bay, Swan Lake, Scenic Estate and the famous Punchbowl to Kilcunda walk. Of course, if retail therapy is what you are after, the Cowes main street is an easy walk and has an abundance of fashion, homewares, books, cafes, restaurants, furniture and toy shops.

Language spoken: English

Area info

House rules

Genesta House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Genesta House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.