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Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Somers Foreshore Reserve Coastal Reserve. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 14 minutes by foot from Somers Foreshore Reserve Coastal Reserve and a 3-minute drive from Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Angela Darbyshire

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Full refund if Govt travel restrictions impinge.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for children under 6

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

201841
Koala Cottage Tranquil Sun drenched Somers
Koala Cottage - Tranquil, Sun-drenched Somers Melbourne

Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Wonderful

Great location, house & host. We had a Wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

8/10 Good

Chantel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Cottage is very well equipped and more than met our needs. Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Koala cottage

Comfortable, nice stroll to beach. Very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

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

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

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.

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