Genesta House B&B

Property class: 3.5
Edwardian guesthouse within walking distance of Phillip Island Ferry Dock

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When you stay at Genesta House B&B, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and surfing/body boarding. Other highlights at this Edwardian guest house include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $206
$245 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12

Room options

View all photos for Fernery Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a dresser, and a television.

Fernery Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Maple Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a chandelier, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

Maple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lilly Pilly Room

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Lilly Pilly Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Steele Street, Cowes, VIC, 3922

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 119 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 124 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive
  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Somerville Station - 74 min drive
  • Tyabb Station - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mon Dieu - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Reach Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Waterboy Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Genesta House B&B

  • When you stay at Genesta House B&B, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails and surfing/body boarding. Other highlights at this Edwardian guest house include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (10 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Genesta House B&B Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect; from the charging ports to the night light, and then a great breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay. B&B is very well located and very charming. The owner is super friendly and we had a great breakfast. Would stay again! Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a very nice stay at Genesta House! Simonne is very welcoming and the house is close to the beach and the main street. I highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, great location, close to shops and cafes. Friendly people.
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10/10 Exceptional

Genesta House was a wonderful stay in all respects. Simone was so helpful and such a gracious host. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely period home in beautiful garden setting
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8/10 Very good

Lovely old house with lots character. Enjoyed our stay. Host very helpful and friendly. Only downside was the walls are a bit thin
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10/10 Exceptional

Recommended

Nice place. Nice staff. We had a good time here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Just like a little cabin in an English garden
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10/10 Exceptional

This property has a old world charm with convenient access to the main street. The staff are very helpful and provided great hospitality. The only draw back is off street parking which is always full outside the property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfection

Beautiful old property in lovely well kept gardens. Helpful and kind host. Tasty breakfast package and great bathroom. Good coffee and even a glass of Port was provided.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic
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8/10 Very good

Cozy, comfortable room, heritage character, nice to come back to after a day out and about. Suitable breakfast, tea and coffee supplies. Only issue with facilities was the shower head which fell down a few times when showering. Only issues with staff was, between nights (we stayed two), the breakfast dishes were not washed, but for some reason our belongings were collected and re-packed into our suitcases which we thought was a bit strange and unnecessary.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lohnt sich wirklich

Tolle, gemütliche Unterkunft im alten englischen Stil. Frühstück auf der eigenen Terrasse. Toller Garten mit großen Pflanzen direkt an der Veranda. Sehr freundliche Vermieter.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschön

Ein wunderschönes privat geführtes Bed & Breakast. Wir wurden sehr herzlichen empfangen und haben sehr gute Tipps bekommen. Das Zimmer ist mit viele Liebe und Herz eingerichtet. Die Restaurants und Geschäfte sind ca. 5-10 Min. Fussweg erreichbar. Tolle Lage!
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful three night stay. Simonne looked after us so well, communicating with us prior to arrival, suggesting places and eateries to visit and providing all the niceties for breakfast complete with bubbly in the fridge and a cheese platter. The room was clean and we wanted for nothing. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Very good

Host was awesome!!! Provided some lovely snacks and champagne on arrival actually best ever treats! We even got extra time at no expense:) we would return for sure… gardens beautiful as well :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay in a beautiful room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Had an absolutely lovely time in the Fernery. Gorgeous house and garden, friendly staff. Great location, 5 stars would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great facilities, very clean, everything worked, good location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was fabulous very friendly owner and we stayed in the Lilly Pilly Room which was great. We would highly recommend people stay there. You can also walk to the Beach and Shops. Very convenient location and price is good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Pretty little , unique property , close to the beach and town with some nice little touches in the room .
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, lovely balcony overlooking garden. Accessible to services and facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

Just such a cute gorgeous room and place to stay Very clean and very well located being close to everything well welcoming and helpful and friendly