Captain Lock's Cottage (featured on 'Postcards') with Open Fireplace

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Captain Lock's Cottage overlooking Westernport Bay.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10225 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Rhyll, VIC

Phillip Island Wildlife Park6 min drive
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory10 min drive
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit11 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Open fireplace to toast your marshmallows! Enjoy Phillip Island's oldest cottage. Beautiful views over Westernport Bay. Cosy in winter and relaxing in summer. For a very special experience this is a beautiful home restored to it's original charm in a picturesque setting with tranquil views overlooking beautiful Swan Bay. Suitable for couples, families or groups. Open fire place, vaulted ceilings, chandeliers and old world charm blend together with modern day comforts. The house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, large country kitchen and dining with a wood stove for home style cooking and for the less adventurous, microwave, electric hotplate / oven and BBQ.There is also a herb garden and lemon tree to compliment the best cooking.

The two delightful double bedrooms with comfortable period furnishings and main bathroom form a parents' retreat from the rest of the house. Two additional bedrooms have single beds. There are two bathrooms, one with a separate shower and enormous claw-foot bath to soak in, the other a shower over bath. Linen can be provided at an extra charge of $30/bed. Walk through the French doors of your bedroom to the expansive deck and enjoy the breathtaking views across the bay or enjoy the ambiance of the 100 year old orchard and cottage garden.

Experience the charm of historic Rhyll with only a 5 minute drive to the Island's main town, Cowes, the Penguin Parade and the Grand Prix track. In the cool of the evenings relax on the deck or in front of the open fire and take in the ambiance of beautiful Swan Bay. Perfect for couples, families or groups.

Quotes from the Visitors Book:
- What a truly unique experience.
- A fantastic getaway!
- A real beach house!
- Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!
- Brekky on the deck - Amazing! Dinner at twilight - Heaven!

Sleeps 9. Bedrooms: 1 Queen, 1 Double, 3 Singles, 2 Singles. Open fire place, large flat screen TV, DVD, CD. Full laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer. Linen & towels provided (extra charge). Reverse cycle air conditioner/heater. No schoolies please.

Property manager

Angeline Bondarenko

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Upstairs living with wood burning heater

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Killy Views 180 Decfree Ocean Views, cathedral ceilings

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rhyll

Located in Rhyll, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Purple Hen Winery and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Penguin Parade and Churchill Island Marine National Park. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rhyll, VIC

What's nearby

A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 6 min drive
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 10 min drive
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 11 min drive
Churchill Island Heritage Farm - 16 min drive

Getting around

Melbourne Somerville Station - 70 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

Koala Conservation Centre - 7 min drive
La Porchetta Phillip Island - 8 min drive
Ocean Reach Brewing - 8 min drive
The Jetty Restaurant - 8 min drive
Rusty Water Brewery Restaurant & Bar - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Captain Lock's Cottage (featured on 'Postcards') with Open Fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Captain Lock's Cottage (featured on 'Postcards') with Open Fireplace ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Captain Lock's Cottage (featured on 'Postcards') with Open Fireplace ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Captain Lock's Cottage (featured on 'Postcards') with Open Fireplace located?

Located in Rhyll, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, 0.6 mi (1 km) from Phillip Island Nature Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf Beach and Silverleaves Beach. Cowes Beach and Smiths Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

1 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oldy-worldy charm in quiet location

A lovely old cottage with all mod cons in a quiet street just a minutes walk to the water. Views of western port bay from the deck, and it was lovely to be able to open all the doors and take advantage of the wrap around verandah and the multiple sitting areas to just relax with a book and a drink. Our second time staying here and hopefully not the last.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

23 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just delightful

Pretty house, lovely feel to the place, comfortable, great location, peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

8 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

The three of us loved the cottage. Beautiful water views. Lovely verandah to sit with a cuppa or wine. Spacious, beds comfortable, peaceful. Easy walk to jetty and cafe. We came across Outback Chef's Wild Food Farm. Had a lovely breakfast and meander through their bush trail. Walking distance from cottage. Highly recommend staying at Captain Lochs.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian s.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Captain Lock's Cottage was beautiful, full of history and very charming. Beautifully decorated with the old and the new. Located in the seaside town of Rhyll Phillip Island very quiet and perfect for our weekend getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne C., Davidson, New South Wales

11 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely property with beautiful view over the bay. Quiet residential area and very peaceful. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Angeline Bondarenko

We first discovered Captain Lock's Cottage in 2000. It was dilapidated but oozed charm. We renovated with the intention to retain all of it's history and original ambience. The cottage is very comfortable with all of the creature comforts you need for your holiday. The cottage garden was developed using plants from the original garden. It is truly a gem that won't disappoint.

Why they chose this property

Captain Lock's Cottage was built in 1869 and is one of the original cottages built on the Island. The first white child was born in the cottage! There is a plaque commemorating Captain Lock at the local jetty. The cottage was built in three stages by Captain Lock, the first part being built from sealer's huts from French Island that were dismantled and re purposed to build a home for Captain Lock and his family. We fell in love with it and saw the potential of restoring it to it's original charm. When we first peered through the windows we saw the original chandeliers hanging from the vaulted ceilings! The views were gorgeous and Rhyll itself had an ambience that we fell in love with. It is a dear cottage that all our travelers love.