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Genesta Street, sleeps 14 people, in the heart of Cowes

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Genesta Street, sleeps 14 people, in the heart of Cowes

This single level, family home is located right in the heart of Cowes. An easy walk to all amenities.
This house is light and bright throughout. Is suitable for two families or couples to share.
Large open plan kitchen, living and meals area with a 55 inch wall mounted flat screen TV with Foxtel platinum and DVD player. No wifi.
Wood combustion heater for those winter getaways. A split system, heating and cooling for those cold nights and hot summer days.
Electric cooking facilities include microwave and dishwasher.
This 5 bedroom property comprises king size master bedroom with ensuite, and plenty of cupboard space. There are 4 additional bedrooms equipped with ceiling fans. A central bathroom with shower and large corner spa bath. A separate toilet off the laundry.There is a comfy games room for the kids, with TV Xbox, DVD's, books and games to entertain.
Undercover rear deck with bi-fold windows to BBQ area and large outdoor dining setting, a grassed area for the kids to play and parking for 2 cars within the property. NOT PET FRIENDLY

LINEN NOT SUPPLIED

Sleeps 14
Bedroom 1: 1 King
Bedroom 2: 1 Queen
Bedroom 3: 1 Queen
Bedroom 4: 1 Tri Bunk
Bedroom 5: 1 Tri Bunk & 1 set of bunks

NO LINEN SUPPLIED - Doonas with covers and pillows are supplied, however, YOU are required to bring your own LINEN, (top/bottom sheets, towels, bathmats and pillowcases) or you can hire these for an extra $25 per person. Please advise us if you wish to hire linen prior to arrival. Beds made up is an extra $15 per bed and must be advised a minimum of 7 days in advance of arrival.

GUEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS/HOUSE RULES/STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES NO PARTIES!
GUESTS upon booking MUST advise ages of all guests. STRICTLY no Schoolies, Bucks Parties, Hens Parties. It is a requirement of our owners to obtain ages and number of guests staying at this property. All guests must be 25 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult, guardian or parent. If the accompanying guardian is not present, we can evict without refund. The host reserves the right at any time to cancel or not proceed with a booking that does not meet these requirements.

This property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual 'Schoolies Week' period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.
If at any time we find you are accommodating more people than you have booked for, you will be evicted immediately and extra charges may apply. All bookings are subject to owner confirmation and approval.

You will be required to sign The Guest Registration Form and provide us with a copy of your Drivers Licence & Credit Card prior to your arrival OR on check in.
NON SMOKING POLICY: applies to all of our holiday rental properties both inside and outside the property - extra cleaning charges may apply for any butts found on the property.
Bookings - are accepted by First National in good faith as agents for the property owners. Bonds: Some properties charge a guest bond.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Upon booking a 50% deposit is payable immediately.
The total balance is payable 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation requests before the 30 days of arrival - 50% deposit will be refunded
Cancellations less than 30 days prior to arrival – No money will be refunded

KEY COLLECTION - All keys must be picked up and must be returned to our office in Cowes. You will be required to sign The Guest Registration Form and provide our office with a copy of your Drivers License & Credit Card prior to your arrival OR on check in.
AFTER HOURS KEY COLLECTION MUST BE ARRANGED WITH US THE DAY BEFORE ARRIVAL.

Thank you for your booking.

Property manager

First National Phillip Island

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is in the city centre. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Churchill Island Marine National Park and Penguin Parade are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 72 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Genesta Street, sleeps 14 people, in the heart of Cowes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Genesta Street, sleeps 14 people, in the heart of Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Genesta Street, sleeps 14 people, in the heart of Cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Genesta Street, sleeps 14 people, in the heart of Cowes located?

Located in the heart of Cowes, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, very roomy and close to everything
Great house, this is the second time we have stayed her and are looking forward to staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had a great stay! The property is in the perfect location, walking distance to the beach, cafes and shops. The house was perfect size for a big family catch up.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful getaway
We had a wonderful time. The location was great and we really enjoyed it. The only hiccup was that the hot water unit was broken when we arrived but this was quickly rectified and repaired when we notified the property managers. Overall a great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vaughan B., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Amazing location, right in the heart of all that Cowes has to offer. Only a few minutes walk to beach, cafes, supermarket, restaurants, etc, etc, etc. Property was clean and well stocked with all you could need. Definitely looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house centrally located
The house is very beautiful and located in proximity to everything, don’t need a car for anything. Very clean and spacious and comfortable. Absolutely enjoyed our time with our family, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Great house, walking distance to the main strip. Plenty of room, clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent winter holiday
There was a bit of bird poo on the dining chairs so maybe a bird got in there for a while! 😹 And some available firewood would have been helpful, otherwise it was a wonderful cosy house for our family of 12 with 3 generations, thanks so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Red C.

Racing motorcycles at PI
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed at this property 3 times now, great location, great property

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowes revisited
Clean and well appointed. Separate lounge for kids with Xbox and countless games. Walking distance onto town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Leah P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location, big house but filthy
We hired this house for a week and spent the first day cleaning it to make it liveable. There was thick dust on every surface, the floors were covered in debris from a big gap under the back door. The cold tap in the main bathroom was broken and unusable. There was broken furniture in the bedrooms, ceiling fan didn’t work. The big 10 person dinning table is so bowed only 6 can sit at a flat area. There were cobwebs everywhere. Definitely not cleaned prior to our arrival. Such a shame as the layout of the house was good, the location was amazing but the property is clearly not managed well.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sirisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply superb
Property is well maintained and managed and surrounded by all amenities, very close to beach. “We Were Amazed How Big And Beautiful The Place Was. It Exceeded More Than What We Expected…☺️☺️” . only issue we had is not enough hot water come through showers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

James C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large family stay
We had a lovely stay here, property is in a great location we simply walked everywhere, shops, dinner, coffee in the morning or simply going for a walk. The house had a modern split system and the kitchen had all required cooking items the property is large and good for a bigger group though there are aspects of the furniture that are tired and already broken one of the small tables legs in a bedroom are broken we went to lift it to move it and the leg just fell over we also had a issue with the linen service but the property manager was straight onto it and had it fixed within a hour Overall we loved the house and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Keryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
This is a great place to stay, clean, lots of space and great location. Walking distance to everything. Only one negative, the bedroom with bunk beds could do with new beds, they were squeaky and not that comfy, door need to be fixed as well, it doesn’t shut properly. That was the only negative and not a major one. Just a suggestion as the whole rest of the house was amazing. Loved the large lounge where we could all sit together and big table, great open and wonderful for just sitting round and relaxing. Thank you so much. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
House is fine but property manager is abusive
We had a great stay in the house. Unfortunately the weekend was left on a sour note though as I got a phone call from the property manager accusing me of stealing a cushion. When I explained that I did not, I was called a liar and verbally abused. I recommend anyone intending to stay here take a video on your entry to the property to avoid any accusations from the incredibly rude manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean and tidy and quiet. The lounge room was very comfortable..
Some things that could be better: Some toilet paper please. The shower has very little water pressure and barely enough to get wet. This was very disappointing as was the ill-fitting main bathroom shower door which is very difficult to open and close. This should be repaired asap.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Red C.

great place to stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we travel to PI for an annual motorcycle race meeting, always stay at the same houseThis year would be the 5th time we have stayed at number 11 and will be booking same house again next year
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10/10 Excellent

Belinda W.

Genesta Street Rental
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the second time we have rented through you and rented this property. The layout and location is perfect for our needs. We did find this time that the cleanliness of the property was not as good as the first time and using the frypans was difficult as they don’t heat up evenly as they are bowed and don’t sit flat on the hot plates
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6/10 Okay

Elaine O.

Could be better.
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have stayed at this property on a number of previous occasions and have been mainly happy. This time was a little disappointing. BBQ had not been cleaned (food scraps), takeaway ice cream container left on top of cupboard & thick layer of dust on cabinet in games room.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Great house and location
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very clean and spacious house with all the amenities you need that sleeps a number of people. Great location to shops and beach, no car needed. My international visitors loved it!

10/10 Excellent

steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family location
Great property for a couple of families, very comfortable for 10 people, in an ideal location close to shopping and food, nice quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came for track days at the gp circuit.
Easy to do with zero issues. Would do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Fyi - get cleaners to clean under furniture. Great house & location. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya T., melbourne

Great place to stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was a great house big enough for our family in a perfect location. The fireplace was great and warmed the lounge area perfectly, some firewood provided would have been nice and maybe a little more attention to detail in the cleaning eg: skirting boards, range hood lid needed a good wipe down. So close to the shops yet a really quiet location. Would definitely return to this house.
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8/10 Good

Lianne K.

Genesis street, Cowes
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of this property was perfect. Lots of space and overall very happy. A few maintenance items need to be attended to and we felt the floors had not been cleaned well before our stay.

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