Genesta House
18 Steele Street, 3922 Cowes, Australia – Excellent location - show map
Featuring a secluded garden setting, Genesta House offers boutique accommodation in a restored 100-year-old home and includes free WiFi. It is a 5-minute walk from Cowes Beach and various local dining options. All guest rooms are fitted with individual heating and cooling systems, plush carpets, a flat-screen TV, kitchenette and en suite bathroom. Genesta House is a 20-minute drive from Penguin Parade & The Nobbies Centre. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and the Koala Conservation Centre are both within a 10-minute drive. It is a 2-hour drive from central Melbourne.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- DaveUnited Kingdom“Fantastic B&B with a very friendly and helpful landlady. Small walk to the beach and town centre and a great location to see Phillip Island. We wish we had booked for longer here.”
- KathyHong Kong“the room is nicely decorated and the host prepared lots of little food for guests. The host suggested places to be visited and that's useful tips for the travellors.”
- PatrickUnited Kingdom“An extremely warm welcome and overall amazing attention to detail. Simone provided an exceptional breakfast, including homemade granola. The property is set in beautiful gardens, very relaxing sitting on the verandah outside our room. Perfect...”
Hosted by Simonne Liberman
Property surroundings
Facilities of Genesta HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden view
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Toaster
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live music/performanceOff-site
- Walking tours
- Beach
- SnorkellingOff-site
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingOff-site
- WindsurfingOff-site
- FishingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Fruits
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Laundry
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Adult only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 10 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash is not accepted Genesta House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Genesta House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
FAQs about Genesta House
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The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Genesta House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Genesta House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Genesta House include:
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at Genesta House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Genesta House is 450 yards from the centre of Cowes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Genesta House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Beachfront
- Walking tours
- Live music/performance
- Beach
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Guests staying at Genesta House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental