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Island Tree House in Ventnor

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Rear garden view to the tree house
rear garden to tree house
Front garden and parking area
Front entry stairs up
Upstairs living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ventnor, VIC
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

outside (cold) shower

Outdoor shower

upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Island Tree House in Ventnor

A colorful three bedroom double story house. Light and airy with tree top views. Surrounded by a lovely garden and a huge fenced rear yard with large lawn area.
Well suited to families or two couples, with upstairs/downstairs separation.
Located on a quiet no-through road, a leisurely 5 minute stroll to the sheltered Ventnor Bay beach.
For shopping, a 5 minute brisk walk brings you to to a friendly general store with bottle shop. Or take a 5 minute drive to the nearby bustling town of Cowes.
For surfers, drive 5 minute into the other direction to hit 5 different quality brakes, right and left hand.
It is an island, so hit out in any direction and you will meet the water. Many different beaches to explore with all the benefits and boons that these provide. The bay side of the island has calm small waves while the ocean side brings in the exciting big ones.


The layout

Upstairs;
Open plan kitchen, living and dining with ceiling fans and air-con/heating, two bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, fully enclose-able timber deck with bbq

Downstairs;
Sitting/bedroom, shower, separate toilet, laundry facilities and outdoor seating on timber deck

Outdoors;
A big treed garden with games lawn area, shower and storage shed

Sleeping
Bedroom 1 upstairs with 1 Queen bed, ceiling fan and split system air-con
Bedroom 2 upstairs with 1 Bunk (2x single), ceiling fan and split system air-con
Bedroom 3 downstairs studio space with 1 Queen bed

Note - external stairs only between upstairs and downstairs
Parking
There is ample parking space for 2 cars on the grassy area at the front of the house, with one area always providing shade.

Linen
Bring your own top and bottom sheets, pillow slips and towels
Linen can be included upon request for a fee

Pets
Well behaved small dogs are welcome upon request
Confirm suitability prior to booking please.
Ventnor Bay Beach is one of the few dog friendly beaches on Philip Island

Age
After a less successful stay of a group of young people we have decided not to rent to under 25’s. With apologies to all the responsible young ones.

A $300 deposit to cover possible damages does apply to all rentals
A full refund if the property is left as it was found
Online bookings subject to owner approval

Property manager

Janette P Timmermans

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Parents of toddlers beware of the stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are outdoor areas where smoking is permitted
Communication required with prospective guests prior to acceptance of booking request
A $100 cleaning fee to be charged to all rentals
Our cleaning schedule does not allow us to accept back to back bookings. A minimum of 3 days vacancy is required between guests.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ventnor

Located in Ventnor, this holiday home is near the beach. Phillip Island Winery and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Penguin Parade. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and A Maze'N Things are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ventnor, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Penguin Parade - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Phillip Island Winery - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 76 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Tree House in Ventnor pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Island Tree House in Ventnor?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Tree House in Ventnor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Tree House in Ventnor located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ventnor Bushland Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Phillip Island Winery and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natasha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
The perfect place for us amongst the trees. Thank you. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in the Sun
Loved staying at the tree house! Spacious, quiet, great separate downstairs area looking onto the beautiful garden. Perfect beach house!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Relaxing Getaway
Absolutely love this house. Second Summer staying here. So quiet and close to many beautiful beaches. Love the upstairs, downstairs living arrangement and the gorgeous trees fluttering around when relaxing on the top deck. Bliss!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lauren B., Melbourne

Fantastic
Had a wonderful time ..... Everything was clean ...comfortable and welcoming....highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tree Top Treasure
Loved the tree top view, neat and tidy with everything you need. Close to beach and a lovely yard. Recommended 👍🏻😀
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Ventnor Treehouse
Loved our time staying at the Treehouse. Short stroll down to the beach. Gave us time to relax and reconnect as a family. Spent many a day sitting on the deck and enjoying the peace and tranquillity within the trees. Our host was always prompt in responding to an questions. We hope to return to this hideaway in Ventnor.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
my review
small kitchen and bathroom but otherwise has everything
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the tree house
My 11tear old daughter and I stayed at the tree house. We love how it was so clean and user friendly. We all so liked how the top and bottom of the tree house was separated, it gave us both space. My daughter didn’t like the no wifi but I definitely did. Was a lovely break away for my daughter and I. The managers for the property are fabulous and couldn’t do more for me. I will 100% be back to the tree house
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRE K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like a tree house
We stayed 4 weeks and we enjoyed every bit of it. The highlight is by far the wildlife in the trees at night: you feel like you're in a tree house and can get close to all the birds, possums and other animals. We had the pleasure to spot echidna roaming around, as well as wallabies; the kids absolutely love it. The house is comfortable with the separation between upstairs and downstairs really useful, especially when you're staying with friends, and is well appointed with everything you need to have a nice and comfortable stay. We enjoyed walking to the really nice beach and watching the sunsets from there; the kids are tons of fun playing in the garden and the decking area is a great entertainer with the BBQ and all, and well protected from wind and rain. We had to work from there for a week and had no issues with communications; the 5G (yes 5G) from Telstra worked perfectly and enabled videoconferences with videos without any issues on the deck outside. We'd highly recommend this house for a stay in Phillip Island.
Stayed 31 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Maureen W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like mice, ants and very uncomfortable furniture, this is the place for you.
We appreciated that the property allowed our small frenchies to stay. The photos of the property are deceptive. The lounge furniture was very uncomfortable. Ended up sitting on a dining chair whenever we were home. Queen bed very uncomfortable. Mice were running around the house on the wooden floors at night and in our wardrobe. Reported it to the owners and told to put down mice traps. Reported thousands of black and brown ants throughout the house. Told to put down bait for them too. Didn’t bc we have dogs. The washing machine power point fell out and ants crawled out continuously. Reported to owner. No rectification. There was evidence of wood rot in the balcony wood, nails were protruding on some of the wooden floor slats and there were no nails connecting the verandah railings between posts. TV reception was very poor, mobile reception was also poor and cars ended up covered in bird pooh as there was nowhere to park that wasn’t under a tree. We left early bc we couldn’t bare the 1950’s accommodation.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our cubby house in the trees.
climb the stairs, surprise, a very relaxing homely feel, all amenities, chill, unwind, relax, forget the outside world, and you can have your doggie, well, part of the family too. enjoy!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming tree top house
Loved the vintage charm of this house and the beautiful treed location. The downstairs room was perfect for teenagers. Everything we needed in a holiday house...and more!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday house.
Fabulous place to stay, had everything we needed, I would highly recommend this holiday home to anyone who wants to visit Phllip island. Thankyou for letting us stay at your wonderful home. Kind regards Dan
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Ken G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and practical
Fabulous setting and location, practical property with separate downstairs space for extra adults or teens. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tree Tops Delight
Wonderful holiday house in sublime position. Excellent communication with owners.

10/10 Excellent

VINCE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely getaway
Lovely place to getaway.... host was amazing...what a wonderful xmas!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Katrina M.

Love the deck
Nice peaceful location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

ben a.

very impressive!
Janettes place has everything you need, we couldn't have asked for anything more. thank you janette!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Excellent place to stay
Everyone enjoyed staying at the Tree House. Kids had their own space downstairs & our two small dogs loved the big yard. House was very clean & well stocked with essentials (thank you). Will stay again in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christine D.

Cosy relaxing holiday
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Island tree house. The house was cosy and had everything we required to have a relaxing holiday its in a great location easy access to beach away from the hustle and bustle. We will definitely be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Relaxing pet friendly getaway
My dogs and I had a wonderful stay at Treetops in Ventnor. It is in a very peaceful location, perfect for me! The house is cosy and the backyard ideal for my two active dogs. It was lovely to sit outside with the undercover deck and the pet friendly beach is only a few minutes walk and only a short drive to Cowes. My only regret is my stay wasn't long enough! Thank you Janette and Jonathan, I had a wonderful time! :) Cheers, Robyn
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great find
was a great place to stay, perfect for families with teenagers having the 'den' downstairs! Great aircon we stayed during the hottest week. lots of space for the dog to run around (and the Kids) will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lovely find!
My partner and i really enjoyed our stay on Philip Island and in this cosy house. It provided everything we needed, well equipped and stocked, nice outdoor eating area and a garden. Very close to the beach and easily accessible (by car) to Cowes - we will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Treehouse Hideaway
What a lovely place to relax and unwind...very comfortable and cosy. The house has everything you need, pantry items a bonus. Sitting out on the veranda you felt like you were up in the trees, plenty of bird life flitting around and even the odd possum at night. An easy walk to the beach and what a pleasant place to swim...no big waves to knock you over and fill your pants with sand!! Thankyou to the very friendly and helpful owners, we enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate in recommending it to our family and friends and hopefully we'll be back again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

homely ,comfortable and family friendly
Imaccutelately clean, well kept. Has all the provisions and the basic necessities that a family needs while holidaying at the house. Big back yard, great outdoor decking for relaxing out on and having meals. 5 minutes walk down to the beach, kids loved the evening swims! Overall a lovely place with lovely owners in a great location.

About the host

Hosted by Janette P Timmermans

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Languages:

English, Dutch