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French Island Cottage

670 Coast Road, 3921 Fairhaven, Australia
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French Island Cottage

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Scored 9.8
9.8
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
8 reviews

Providing a terrace, French Island Cottage provides accommodations in Fairhaven. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace. The guest house consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. After a day of cycling, fishing, or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or the shared lounge area. Essendon Fields Airport is 89 miles away.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.0
Location
10.0
High score for Fairhaven

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kevin
    Australia Australia
    “Nestled in nature - surrounded by wildlife and the island environment, the cottage is a great place to stay on French Island.”
  • Serendipitous
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    “Beautiful accommodation with comfortable indoor and outdoor leisure areas. Beautiful bathrooms Best equipped kitchen with extras like foil and clingfilm Original art and poetry, books, dvds Exquisite environment with ecologically restored fields...”
  • Isabelle
    Belgium Belgium
    “We had a wonderful stay ! The cottage is lovely, very well equipped ( kitchen has more than everything you need ), very clean and so quiet. Alan was very kind and offered to transfer our bags over from the ferry. We would highly recommend this...”
  • Tw
    Australia Australia
    “This was our second visit to French Island Cottage. We enjoyed the warm welcome by the hosts Mylene and Alan, quiet surroundings, local wildlife, beautiful scenery and secluded beaches. The hosts had gone out of their way to make our young kids...”
  • Pernette
    Australia Australia
    “Wonderful place, very cosy cottage, amazing garden full of koalas ! Hosts are very welcoming, we had an amazing time !”

Hosted by Mylene Pentland

10
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Host Review Score
Mylene Pentland
French Island is off the grid, off the beaten track, but readily accessible from Melbourne. It is a place like no other. Minutes from the beach, set among national park, our 75 acre property is the perfect place to explore, enjoy and unwind. See the wildlife, have a swim, explore our magical forest, visit the national park; or just relax around the fire-pit and gaze at the stars. Our guesthouse is a freestanding cottage, with (two) separate queen-sized bedrooms, each with a private bathroom/toilet, making it ideal for couples or small groups. Comes with a well appointed (common) lounge/kitchen. We are available on site, to help make your stay easy and enjoyable, but are happy for you to relax and do your own thing. Note: French Island is a small isolated community, with just a general store, so guests generally bring their own food.
Mylene is a marriage celebrant with extensive experience in hospitality industries. Alan was a comedian, now a writer / poet. He drives the tractor. We are passionate about peaceful living, re-vegetating our land with indigenous plants, and sharing the serenity of discovering this special place with our guests. We are available onsite, to help make your stay easy and enjoyable, but are happy for you to relax and do your own thing.
French Island is a quiet and secluded destination, not far from the city. Our cottage provides sustainable, luxury accommodation, close to the beach, set amongst national park, rich with bird life, koalas and echidnas. Our guests love the serenity and the environment. Just an hour's drive from Melbourne, but only accessible by boat, the adventure begins the moment you cast-off from the mainland. This is a large island so we suggest bringing your car to get around. The barge will pick you up from Corinella, bookings are essential. Search for SOFI barge on the internet. French Island is sparsely populated with a licensed general store, a winery, and that’s about it. What you get in abundance is peace and quiet in a unique and beautiful setting. 70% of the island is national park, including RAMSAR wetlands. It’s a great location for rambling walks, bike riding, swimming and relaxing. Guided island tours are available by arrangement.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of French Island Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Blu-ray player

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 1:30 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform French Island Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about French Island Cottage

    • The prices at French Island Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at French Island Cottage is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • French Island Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Bike tours
      • Walking tours
      • Beach

    • Room options at French Island Cottage include:

      • Bungalow

    • French Island Cottage is 1.2 miles from the center of Fairhaven. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.