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Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Somers, VIC
  • Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Stony Point Rd Ferry Terminal
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪92 min drive‬
  • Moorabbin, VIC (MBW)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers

Make Koala Cottage a sunlit and tranquil home away from home for your next Somers summer. It's just a short stroll down shady lanes to the cliff trails, rock pools and beaches, and the Somers Store is nearby. Setting off down the hill westward will take you through the Koala Reserve to Coolart Sanctuary, for picnics in the gardens beside Coolant Mansion, bird watching by the lagoon or wandering the sandy bush tracks to the beach.

Explore the Mornington Peninsula beaches and the Cape Shank National Park, take a ferry to Philip Island or French Island, or go on relaxing drives to wineries, mountainside gardens or the outdoor spa at Peninsula Hot Springs.

Features of the cottage include :
a quiet corner position backing onto a reserve which has a children playground,
a wide and shady front deck for relaxation and meals, or glimpsing the sunset;
a large back yard for outdoor games, with a double -gated separate entrance :
a native front garden with a koala tree.

Facilities include:
a newly installed, well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, large fridge, microwave and expresso coffee maker. (Note, photos do not yet show new kitchen).
Smart TV , Blu-ray DVD player and stereo, and reverse cycle AC in the living area,
comfortable beds and pedestal fans for each bedroom;
bathroom with bath and separate shower, separate toilet;
laundry with large washing machine and ironing facilities;
Bbq on deck.

Property manager

Angela Darbyshire
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
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 3–17
Not suitable for children under 6
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Full refund if Govt travel restrictions impinge.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Somers, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park and National Vietnam Veterans Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Willow Creek Vineyard and Cerberus Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Mornington Racecourse or Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Somers, VIC

What's nearby

  • Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Stony Point Rd Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 90 min drive - 115.0 km
  • Penguin Parade - 90 min drive - 117.7 km
  • Cowes Beach - 92 min drive - 118.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Morroadoo Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Matty's Bar & Bistro - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bittern Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪202 the Point Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪R&K Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chilli n Lime - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers located?

Located in Somers, this beach holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Somers Foreshore Reserve Coastal Reserve and Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve. Lornas Triangle Bushland Reserve and Campbell Court reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful spot
Angela was very helpful and accommodating - we had a lovely time and appreciated her attention to detail to meet our needs. The deck is a great spot to sit and listen to the birds!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Great quiet location with easy track to beach and cafe
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Waihan T.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great location, house & host. We had a Wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
We had a lovely few days at koala cottage. Property was clean and well suited our needs. Short walk to beach and to general store. Would love to come back another time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally C.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Beach house in somers
The house was fine for our stay. We weren’t looking for luxury but more convenience and comfort and the house delivered, we always love visiting Somers it’s such a lovely town.I think we were unlucky in that the owner was short staffed and the house wasn’t ready when we wanted to check in, as in six hours after scheduled check in- I ended up finishing making 3 beds because I just needed to settle the kids.I am sure the owner won’t let this happen again and future guests will have a regular check in. I am leaving this review so it’s noted that changes in process should be put in place. A few other things happened in the check in that were not ok but I don’t need to over complain, I am sure it’s all smoothed out now. It definitely disappointed my holiday ecxpectations but this is all fixable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
A wonderful little beachside cottage. Lovely short walk to the beach. Koalas in the tree out the front which you can view from the fabulous deck.
Stayed 59 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good and fair deal
Clean wholesome , well maintained and equipped. It would be perfect if it was closer to the beach
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Somers retreat
Sufficient and comfortable for our small group. Not far from the beach. Surroundings very peaceful and pleasant. Owner accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elm G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house close to the beach
We enjoyed our visit to Somers and koala cottage. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kit S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend getaway
We enjoyed our short family break at Koala Cottage. Great to be able to walk to the beach and General Store via the cut-throughs at the end of the court. Lovely verandah for relaxing with a good book and comfy couch to kick back and watch TV.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proximity to HMS Cerebus for a graduation
Family were very comfortable, described it as home from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a short stay
Perfect little holiday house for our short stay during the school holidays with 2 kids. All very easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni-Jane B., Geraldton WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Somers
Koala Cottage was the perfect place to stay for our us with being so close to HMAS Cerberus and not too far from Melbourne. It was roomy and comfy. There was ample supply of everything we needed. Thanks Angela :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and great spot
We had a lovely relaxing weekend on the peninsula and staying at this property. Everything very clean and tidy and in good working order. Kids loved the park with flying fox out the back. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Koala cottage
Comfortable, nice stroll to beach. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach paradise
We loved our recent stay at Koala cottage. Close to a magnificent swimming beach. Koalas and birds. The house was great with a lovely porch to relax on and Angela was very helpful and responsive. Rate it very highly and hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will B., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great summer stay
We had a great stay at Somers. It's a spacious, clean, well-equipped property. Beds were comfy and the water pressure is great too. Location is fab, it's a quick walk to the beach and general store. The property also borders a small park with a well-shaded playground which our kids loved exploring (hold on tight to that flying fox, though!). Angela, the host, was extremely quick to respond and the check-in process couldn't have been easier. Happy to say the property also lived up to its name with a big koala taking up residence for a couple of days in a tree just a few meters from the front deck.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property fully equipped!
Huge backyard for kids to play in with park over back fence. Quiet serene location. Could hear a koala at night, but didn't manage to spot it. House fully equipped with everything needed. Comfortable and clean property, really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accomodation with many extras
This accomodation met all our needs and the owner was very responsive and helpful. It was really clean and so well set up. The area guides that were left there were excellent. The only comment I would make is being asked to strip beds and replace cleaning products ( if used up) just took away from the experience. It was even expected that we vacuum and mop floors. I just think we are paying good money to hire the accomodation and those departure requests are not necessary and do not create a good vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dimi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place thank you Angela .
Angela thank you for accommodating my family . We had a great time and very relaxing stay great location and cute place .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Annette B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Could do Better
Very friendly host, but surprised when shown through to hear the following comments - “the gas fire does not work”, which was one of the amenities advertised and one we were looking forward to. Fortunately there was air conditioning. “The TV does not work, could be the remote, here are new batteries” . I got it working. “Tap in bathroom leaking - can’t get a plumber yet” “The water in the shower builds up in the corner because the level is not correct - you have to push the water into the drain hole” Cobwebs on the bedroom ceiling did not look good. A pity to have to write this but not what we expected. All these issues could easily be resolved. Annette & Greg
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Mooroolbark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean Property close to Beach
This beautiful house has everything you need and is so close to the Beautiful beach. It is one of the cleanest properties I have had the pleasure of staying in. Thank you Angela
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Angela Darbyshire

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I am an experienced traveller who enjoys nature, photography and hiking. I love meeting people from all walks of life and nationalities and enjoy the opportunity of sharing the attractions of Somers and the Mornington Peninsular with my lovely guests.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with the perfect blue sea, gentle shaded bushland paths and soft white sands of Somers one Australia Day weekend, and then found this cottage, a short stroll to the beach on a large corner block.

What makes this property unique

Somers is a quiet and pretty place where you can admire the Milky Way overhead, ride a bike or walk for miles along the beach. It is also very close to Melbourne, and to all of the attractions of the Mornington Peninsula. Koala Cottage has soft carpets, sun filled rooms, comfortable beds and a tranquil feeling. It is pleasant to enjoy meals on the wide front deck or to relax there in the cooling breeze. There is a koala tree on the nature strip outside, and koalas can sometimes be seen moving from tree to tree in the evenings when it is quiet. Koala Cottage is also one of the cheapest holiday rentals in Somers.

Languages:

English, French

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests