Seaside stay .Stay at this San Remo vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of San Remo Coastal Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Griffith Point. Phillip Island Chocolate Factory and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Churchill Island Heritage Farm - 11 min drive - 3.8 miles
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles
Getting around
Melbourne Hastings Station - 61 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 125 min drive
Restaurants
San Remo Fishermans Co-Op Society - 13 min walk
The Haven Expresso Cafe - 2 min drive
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 4 min drive
San Remo Hotel Motel - 11 min walk
Kilcunda General Store - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches
The home is tidy and welcoming for your arrival - you have the place completely to yourselves. The house is older but loved by my family and so many return visitors. We feel it’s a welcoming coastal home to escape to with your family and friends and beloved pets also. It has creature comforts of Wi-Fi/Smart tv and a selection of toys and books to entertain the family. It's close to the main village, beaches and parks of San Remo. Check in time is from 2.00pm and check out is by 10.00am. Please read the full description of all areas below.
The home is split level with views overlooking San Remo. It is a 5 minute walk to the village and a short walk to Westernport Bay. We take great pride in having people stay and return again and again to the property. 3 bedrooms with queen beds. All linen & towels provided. Free fast Wi-Fi & smart tv supplied. The kitchen is clean and tidy with an electric stove and a BBQ on the deck. Pet friendly inside and out with a fully fenced yard with a 120cm high gate.
Floor plan of house Once you enter the front door there are 3 bedrooms off the hallway. The bathroom (that has a shower unit only as photographed), separate toilet and laundry are also off the hallway. The kitchen, dining and lounge area is open plan up 5 steps from the hallway. The balcony is off the dining area space with outdoor seating to enjoy the views and sunset over San Remo. Please refer to photos as they are photographed to show all spaces.
Location Our house is in a quiet residential street close to shops, cafes, beaches and parks. It’s a short walk to the front beach and shopping village of San Remo where there is a supermarket, butchers, restaurants, cafes, pubs, specialty shops and of course the famous Fisherman’s co-op where there is the world famous pelican feeding every day at 12.00pm. Make sure you get fish and chips from there also. An hour to Melbourne's south eastern suburbs and 2.5 hours to Melbourne Airport.
Families The house is perfect for all. The bedrooms are located together which is ideal for younger families. There is a porta cot and high chair supplied and a small selection of toys, books and games. Due to 5 steps please be mindful of small children using the steps.
Couples / Friends The house sleeps 6 in 3 queen beds. Perfect for an escape with friends for a short weekend or a longer stay.
Bedrooms Our home comfortably sleeps 6 adults in queen beds and porta cot for an infant and high chair supplied for your families needs. There are 3 bedrooms each with queen beds made up with fresh linens, coverlets and extra blankets for the colder nights. Each queen bed has bedside tables and lamps. Each bedroom has a wardrobe with hanging space and shelving and a portable heater and fan for different times of the year if needed. The bedrooms have block out blinds perfect for a sleep in, for kids to sleep during the day or to keep the heat of summer or cold of winter out. The 3rd bedroom has a standard tv and DVD player perfect for a quiet night in or to let the kids have a retreat.
Kitchen The kitchen is located upstairs for a simple getaway. There are enough pots / pans / kitchen items to use in this home. The stove is electric. There is a small pantry with all your crockery and kitchen needs. The home comes with kitchen staple items such as cleaning items, all food wraps, salt and pepper, oil, utensils, kids plates and bowls.
Lounge The lounge has 2 x 3 seater sofas with washable covers. There are also separate lounge chairs and ottomans for seating. The coffee table houses board games, we just ask you to put them back after your stay. There is a selection of books in the bookcase and toys for young children under the bench. Again we ask you to put it away at the end of your stay.
Dining The dining table comfortably sits 6 and there are 2 stools at the kitchen bench
Bathroom There is a shower unit and vanity in the bathroom as photographed. A set of towels for all guests along with bath mats and hand towels are supplied for your stay in the bathroom vanity. The hot water is electric and will reheat overnight. If all guests have long showers the hot water will run out but will reheat for the next morning. This is common in any house in the area. There is a gentle reminder stating this in the bathroom. There is a hairdryer supplied. The toilet is separate to the bathroom next door.
Laundry The laundry has a top loading washer. We have washing detergent there for your use. Please turn on the water taps before using the washing machine. There is a clothes line with pegs under the balcony in the back yard and a clothes airer in the front hall cupboard. The ironing board, iron and vacuum is also in the front hall for your use if needed. There is a stick vacuum for smaller clean ups in the laundry on the wall.
Balcony The balcony has chair seating overlooking San Remo, the bridge and glimpses of the bay. The BBQ is also located here - however in winter we do take it down under the balcony for cover from the elements. Please do not sit on the railing - it’s there as a safety barrier, not as a seat.
Backyard Our house is pet friendly with a fully fenced yard for your pet to enjoy also. It’s mainly a lawn with a small garden bed along the back fence. One fence has support struts due to the weight of our elderly neighbours vertical garden on the other side. We love him so don’t mind supporting his love affair of gardening. The gate is over 120cm high and secure for pets of all sizes - from a teacup poodle to an Irish wolfhound, I don’t think there is a breed we haven’t had !
Garage The garage is not to be used to park cars- there is more than enough room in driveway for cars. As our children have grown we converted the garage into a play room and retreat with couches, a table for use, a second fridge and beach items such as a beach trolley, boogie boards, umbrella, and some backyard games. Please use as your own but please rinse all sand from items in backyard with hose provided and return to where you found them. This space is classed as a backyard room and nothing fancy but clean and tidy and there for your use if needed x
Pets We love that you can bring your beloved pet. The house is pet friendly but prefer if you bring their own bed to use - there is a water bowl on the back deck for use. We ask that you clean up after your dog at the end of your stay. As the lawns are maintained it's easy to see if anything is left by your dog.
Guest access Your keys will be located at the property in a key safe. This means you can check in after 2pm at any time that suits you on the day of your stay. At the end of your stay you simply leave the keys in the key box. Please use the lockbox to store keys so that less chance of lost keys etc.
Other things to note The house is split level. It has 5 steps into the front door and 5 steps with handrail up to living areas. The fence is 120 cm from the backyard to the driveway. We do not take bookings for schoolies if we find a booking has been made and with no parental supervision we will cancel booking immediately and notify Airbnb that no refund is to be made. There is air conditioning and heating in living areas and heaters and cooling fans provided in each bedroom. The house is really cool in summer and warm in winter due to it being split level and uses the environment for breeze in summer and warmth of sun in the winter x
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,292 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 6 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Porta cot, high chair and toys supplied
Important information
You need to know
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches to the airport?
This vacation home is 109.7 mi (125-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches to the beach?
This vacation home is 2.6 mi (5-min drive) from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and 3.8 mi (7-min drive) from Woolamai Back Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches ?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
Is there free parking at Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches ?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches to downtown San Remo?
This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from San Remo.
Gateway to Phillip Island Pet Friendly, Free WIFI, Walk to Shops & Beaches Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a fantastic getaway in San Remo. The house exactly suited our needs and the big backyard was a fabulous space for the dog to run around in. Nice quiet location and had everything you could need.
Amy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
lilian c.
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Nice home in a quiet location. Comfy beds, clean and with a a great secure backyard for dogs. Enjoyed sitting on the balcony in the evening watching the sunset and a view of the water.
lilian c.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chris
Jan 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Magical, dog friendly property
This is the perfect place to holiday with dogs. Everything was easy, the house had everything necessary for a comfortable stay and the views were incredible!Great central location to access Phillip Island, Inverloch, Wilson's Prom, etcSally was so accomodating and helpful - made for a brilliant holiday. Very hard to leave!
Chris
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
Dec 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect unwind
Lovely, comfortable house with a huge backyard for our dog to chase his ball! Loved that each of the 3 bedrooms had a queen size bed! Perfect location offering an easy walk to the local San Remo shops and short drive to fabulous dog beach. We will definitely be staying here again and highly recommend.
Julie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gina T.
Dec 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Gina T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janice & Gavin H.
Nov 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Holiday
Sally's place is a great place to stay , it is close to everything . My dogs love the big back yard . Thanks Sally for having us .
Janice & Gavin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dylan K.
Nov 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Dylan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leanne P.
Sep 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a lovely weekend stay! Communication was great throughout the whole process, the house was well set up and had everything we needed, and was very comfortable.
The large enclosed backyard was a bonus so that our dog could enjoy the trip with us.
Thanks Sally!
Leanne P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
Apr 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised.
Quiet location, convenient to walk to the shops. Property as advertised. Suited us.
Michelle M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine C.
Mar 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Pet Friendly property
We stayed 4 nights and were very comfortable. The house is nice and clean and within walking distance to the shops. Our dog also enjoyed being allowed inside with us and having room to run around in the backyard. Plenty of eating options also. Thanks for your hospitality Sally.
Christine C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandrah S., Mount Eliza
Mar 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
San Remo Beauty
I have stayed at this property several times and it never fails to impress. Clean, spacious, well thought out and great location. Host is a dream to communicate with. Weather was fantastic - all in all a terrific and much needed break. Will return in the near future.
Sandrah S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janice & Gavin H.
Feb 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing holiday
Sally place is a great place to relax there is everything you need , it is clean and tidy it is dog friendly . My 2 dogs love the back yard and the views are beautiful of the sea and the sunsets are fantastic. We will be going again . Thank you Sally
Janice & Gavin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
luis g.
Sep 7, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
time out
great get away
luis g.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Helen M.
Sep 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing mini-break
Very enjoyable. Location great with everything close by. Lots to do if you wanted to get out and about. House provided all necessary items for a comfortable stay.
Helen M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kay T.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Girls Getaway
Wonderful view, comfortable sunny rooms with a glimpse of the water. Close enough to Phillip Island. Everything you can need for a stay away. Thank you
Kay T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
David N.
Jun 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Phillip Island stay
This property is in the perfect location, the locals are cheerful and extremely helpful. I'm looking forward to my next stay
David N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anne L.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Our second stay at this property and once again we enjoyed the clean, comfortable and well appointed house.
A very quiet neighbourhood, walking distance to the shops.
I only have praise for this excellent property.
Anne L.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
JIMMY R.
May 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The breeze The Sun The view
Beautiful location
The property is well kept and stocked
The heater was on for our arrival was much appreciated. The place was clean and left it the same.
Short drive to Phillip island be advised
Monday and Tuesday some business are closed but good food and very reasonable prices is the RSL AT COWES. We absolutely know we be back. Lily the dog loved the sunny balcony with view of the water the bridge and the dog next door.
Thank you Sally xxx
JIMMY R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Claire S.
Apr 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend escape
My brother, SIL, 3yo niece, 5 week old Nephew and our dogs loved staying here at San Remo. The place was comfortable, with amazing views and an incredible backyard to play! We enjoyed the daily walk up the street for coffee in San Remo and the quick drive into Phillip Island to see the penguins and for lunch at the pub. Everything was hassle free and easy. I’m sure we’ll book again!
Claire S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
C.M. M.
Apr 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
We have a lovely time staying in San Remo and Sally's home was very welcoming. Everything we needed was provided, the beds were comfortable and the kids loved their little downstairs retreat. The backyard was the perfect size and so close to the local shops and a new park just at the end of the stree was perfect.
C.M. M.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carmel S.
Mar 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location.
The property offered everything we needed for the 5 day stay, with beautiful views over the water. I would stay at the property again in a heart beat. Clean and cosy.
Carmel S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon E.
Mar 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely getaway.
House and yard were clean & tidy and well presented; large, comfy beds; lounge furniture perfect for relaxing; great view from balcony Walking distance to shops, beaches and walking tracks. Peaceful and relaxing, and my Labrador loved the backyard to run in. Love it!
Sharon E.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anne L.
Mar 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay.
We have a lovely stay in this well appointed, clean and comfortable home.
Every need has been considered by the host.
Communication with the host was seamless.
We will definitely return to this property.
Anne L.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janice & Gavin H.
Feb 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Holiday
Sally's place was very clean and tidy , it was very good for my 2 dogs , they loved the back yard . The house is close to shopping strip and the beach , the deck has great views , we will be back thank you Sally