Dolphin Cottage - Dog Friendly* Free WIFI Ocean Views. 5 min walk to beach!
About this house rental
Dolphin Cottage is a beach house, nestled in a treed garden overlooking picturesque farmland and the ocean. This house ideal for small groups to share yet it presents a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere that would suit any couple. The large secluded deck is accessed from the upstairs living area and is perfect for barbeques and relaxing with friends and gives views of the ocean. Small dogs welcome, please confirm with owner. And not when house is at full capacity. There is an upstairs living area with two bedrooms off it. Bedroom 1 has a queen size bed and view of the ocean. Bedroom 2 has two single beds and overlooks farm land. The upstairs bathroom and toilet has a shower with a deep base which is suitable for bathing toddlers. Downstairs has and alternative living area with access to the remaining two bedrooms and a lock up storage area for bicycles or surfboards. Bedroom three has a queen size bed and bedroom four is furnished with a set of bunk beds and a single bed.. Both bedrooms overlook the landscaped rear garden and have individual access to it. There is a downstairs toilet and shower located in the laundry area where the washing machine is also housed. There is a dryer in the garage area as well as another large fridge. For the young ones, there is a foos ball table, kids toys, books and games. You are very welcome to bring playstation/xbox to plug into 50 inch smart tv’s. The dual living areas make Dolphin Cottage ideal for families or small groups or couples. Linen is NOT supplied so you need to provide your own top and bottom sheets, pillowcases and towels. We provide covered doonas, tea towels and bathmats. (Linen available - $25 per Queen Bed and $15 per Single bed per stay) Dolphin Cottage is a very relaxing and private holiday retreat which is close to the beach (4 min walk), a surf shop with equipment hire and lessons available and a very handy cafe/gourmet food store just 200 meters away. The views of the sea and the dam add to the atmosphere. Bring your binoculars for the birds on the dam and ships at sea in Bass Strait. During off peak you will find the beach will be quieter but always expect a few surfers in the water if the waves are up. At low tide you can explore the rugged coastline all the way to Cape Woolamai. Cowes and the island towns have lots of activity all year round. Dolphin Cottage has two 50 inch smart tv’s one upstairs, one down. Plenty of board games and books as well as a foos ball table. Split system heating and cooling, microwave, dishwasher, deck with BBQ and outdoor setting. Relax sitting on the deck amongst the tree tops listening to the waves and twittering of the birds. Minimum of 2 nights. Sorry- No Schoolies We are dog friendly, however please message owner about this. At owners discretion. Fences on the property are not secure, however the balcony upstairs works well to keep them confined when needed. Responsible dog owners only and a dog fee of $10.00 per day or $50.00 per week applies. Location Smiths Beach - Phillip Island. (via San Remo) on the ocean side, - take Back Beach Road which leads to the Penguin Parade and Grand Prix Circuit. The local Smiths Beach Bar and Grill does awesome coffee’s, snacks and even provides frozen meals and is a hop, skip or jump away. Just an hour and a half from Melbourne CBD, Phillip Island offers a real getaway atmosphere. Local Attractions Phillip Island has a number of beautiful beaches, coastal walks, (Cape Woolami walk is spectacular); visit the penguins, the Nobbies and the seal colony, Koala Conservation Centre, fishing charters, hire boats, jetties, golf, go karts, many restaurants and cafes, Berrys Beach winery, and of course the Grand Prix Motorcycle circuit is well worth a visit. Cowes is the main village, with Rhyll, Newhaven And Smiths Beach offering a different setting. The Phillip Island Information centre is a must for a complete overview of what is available and bookings for local attractions and events.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Smiths Beach
House in Smiths Beach
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(122 Reviews)
8.0
Well presented and clean, later check out would’ve been preferred.
10.0
My partner and I needed a quiet space after a challenging six months. This was the perfect place in a perfect little town. Place is as advertised and can highly recommend. Owners were always prompt to respond to any questions.
5.0
Our group of 6 participants with mild intellectual disabilities and 2 staff enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Cottage. Comfortable, clean and everything we needed was here. A very short walk to the beach and great views from the balcony.
We will definitely be looking at coming back next time we come to Phillip Island.
2.0
Great location and house. Highly recommend
4.0
My partner and I had a great stay. The place had everything you need and was in a great spot. We loved it!
4.0
A sister's catch-up - it was a great house to do this - excellent facilities, warm and cozy and close to Smith Beach and coffee shop.
5.0
Close to the beach and close to the Grand Prix circuit what’s not to love about the location. A nice place to get away and relax.
5.0
We will stay again!
5.0
Beautiful property, and great location had everything to offer that we required to live away from home, while working at the gp track
5.0
Great place and location and close to coffee shop
5.0
Great place and location and close to coffee shop
5.0
Comfy and cozy. We had a lovely relaxing time.
5.0
We found the property very very clean and close to the best beach
It was great that we were able to take our beautiful dog Beau
5.0
I’m very happy to have found Dolphin Cottage and plan to stay there again.
5.0
We had a terrific stay. Looking forward to renting again.
5.0
Amazing location, close to everything but also far away enough to be peaceful and relaxing . House was very clean and all furniture and bedding comfortable. Great views . wifi and all entertainment works great . Easy stroll to an amazing beach and Wildlife at your doorstep . Highly recommend for long or short stays . Easy comms with owner . Everything was hassle free
5.0
Lovely place to stay in quiet neighbourhood and short walk to the beach
Separate downstairs area for the kids
Easy communication Would definitely stay again
5.0
Hosts extremely easy to deal with, great communication.
Photos and location exceeded expectations.
4.0
Met all our expectations, had a great weekend.
5.0
We were thrilled with the communication and to be able to book such a great place at short notice. Communication was fantastic, and the property was clean and offered plenty of bedding options. We will be back.
5.0
Country Beach Escape
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed walks along the beach and watching cows and wildlife. Hope to stay again soon. Sue
4.0
Great location
Great location, lovely garden and outlook. The house worked well for 2 families with separate bedrooms and living spaces.
5.0
Host checkin/check out was simple and straightforward. The house was set up fantastic for families with both upstairs and downstairs and room to move
5.0
In the centre of everything, wildlife at your back-door and the beach around the corner
Host checkin/check out was simple and straightforward. The house was set up fantastic for families with both upstairs and downstairs and room to move
5.0
Long weekend away
Great location, clean beach. Little bit noisy due to car racing but otherwise perfect. Would definitely stayed again.
5.0
great place, great area!!
perfect place for a weekend away with friends!
5.0
Tranquil
We enjoyed our stay, particularly sitting on the deck amongst the trees and the birds. House is very neat and clean. Karen was very easy to deal with.
5.0
Great property, great location, great property manager, great stay!
5.0
Great stay, as usual!
5.0
Great stay
Great stay, as usual!
2.5
Great property, great location, great property manager, great stay!
5.0
Fantastic!!
It was a pleasure to stay at this property. Was exactly as described and being so close to the beach and a general store gave us everything we needed. Karen was excellent to deal with and very supportive of our changing plans due to lockdowns etc.
The property had everything we needed for a coastal vaycay and our dog loved the walks and backyard.
Thank you Karen!
5.0
Smith’s Beach Haven
Perfect beach house for a relaxing family holiday. A beautiful retreat surrounded by wildlife and glorious views.
5.0
Great place to stay
This was our second visit to this property. Perfect location-easy walk for the kids to the beach. Property clean and very family friendly. Karen was very helpful and provided prompt answers to all questions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again soon.
5.0
Great beach house in a beautiful part of the Island.
Lovely 2 days even with the rain and cool change on Saturday afternoon!
A great beach house perfect for our 2 days away from Melb. Easy walk to Smiths beach and short drive to Cowes.
Thanks Karen we'll be back for sure.
5.0
Lovely 2 days even with the rain and cool change on Saturday afternoon!A great beach house perfect for our 2 days away from Melb. Easy walk to Smiths beach and short drive to Cowes. Thanks Karen we'll be back for sure.
5.0
Another relaxing stay
Our second visit to this property, and we hope to be back again! Lots of space for us and our adult daughter. Kitchen is well-equipped and the place feels light, airy and clean.
4.0
Excellent location. Short walk to beach. Lots of board games, books and DVD’s to choose from.
4.0
Great for family getaway
Excellent location. Short walk to beach. Lots of board games, books and DVD’s to choose from.
5.0
2nd visit and will come again
This is our second time visiting as it's in a great spot near the beach and the place is very clean and family friendly.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Smiths Beach?
The average price for a rental in Smiths Beach is $311 per night. This rental is $130 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dolphin Cottage - Dog Friendly* Free WIFI Ocean Views. 5 min walk to beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dolphin Cottage - Dog Friendly* Free WIFI Ocean Views. 5 min walk to beach! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dolphin Cottage - Dog Friendly* Free WIFI Ocean Views. 5 min walk to beach!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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