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Koala Cottage - tranquil, sun-drenched Somers

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5120 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Somers, VIC
  • Somers Foreshore Reserve Coastal Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cerberus Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Moorabbin, VIC (MBW)
    ‪46 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. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Angela Darbyshire

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1292 sq ft (120 sq m)

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

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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. 52 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H., Mooroolbark

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Koala Cottage a great spot to stay
Koala Cottage is a comfortable spot to stay in the lovely Somers community in Westernport. Angela is a great host, the cottage has everything we needed and I definitely recommend it as a base for sailing, walking and winery visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean , comfortable and quiet
Cottage was as described on website, providing comfortable and enjoyable 5 day stay . Would stay again if coming to Somers …..
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot
We had a short, very relaxing stay at Koala cottage. We even saw a koala! It came through the front garden and then climbed a tree just behind the house. The cottage was spotlessly clean, is very well equipped and the bed was very comfortable. What more could you ask for? Angela was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022