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Sustainable luxury on a remote island

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 422 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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French Island, VIC
  • Place, French Island National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Hot Springs
  • Place, Monash University

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

East room

1 Queen Bed

West room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sustainable luxury on a remote island

French Island is Victoria’s best kept secret, with lots of koalas, echidnas, birds, and wildflowers.

Our cottage offers sustainable luxury - two comfy queen-bed rooms, each has a private bathroom, sharing a lounge/kitchen with a cosy fire. It’s a great place to getaway… from everything. Perfect for couples or bring the kids for an adventure.

It’s a short walk to 5 kms of deserted beach and the national park, hang out round the fire-pit, enjoy our DVD/games library... or do nothing much at all. Order meal from Mylene's special menu… or a cocktail. She is a great host.

Our property is 75 acres of diverse ecologies, which we are enthusiastically rejuvenating to help the environment. There’s a lot to see and like.


We recommend bringing your car. Book SOFI barge (departs Corinella) on 0428 880 729, and tell them you are staying with us to get visitor rates. Or you can bring bikes over on Westernport Ferries (departs Stony Point).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

French Island

Located in French Island, this cottage is in a rural area. Stony Point Rd Ferry Terminal and Cerberus Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and Phillip Island Leisure Centre. Campbell Court reserve and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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French Island, VIC

What's nearby

  • French Island National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪202 Cafe - ‬135 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬133 min drive
  • ‪Hastings Seafood Fish And Chippery - ‬132 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬129 min drive
  • ‪Harbourside Cafe - ‬134 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sustainable luxury on a remote island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sustainable luxury on a remote island?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sustainable luxury on a remote island on 30 Dec 2025 start from AU$330, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sustainable luxury on a remote island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sustainable luxury on a remote island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sustainable luxury on a remote island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sustainable luxury on a remote island located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from French Island National Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Micks Beach. French Island Marine National Park and French Island G230 Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Getaway

If you want to escape the rat race and get back to the basics of living this is the place to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary d.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable escape

Clean and comfortable, compact cottage. Was suitable for myself, my husband and 5 year old daughter. The kids books and toys were appreciated as well as some treats for our daughter which were were a nice touch. She also loved getting up close to the chickens, ducks and peacock as well as a visiting koala. Mylene and Alan were very helpful and friendly hosts. Perfect for a remote escape but be sure to come prepared with all supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg H.

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

A quiet place

Had a lovely quiet week on French Is at the cottage. Really felt far away from everything yet only a short distance to Melbourne. We had klmxs of beach to ourselves. Only minor negative the tide was out during the day which makes it hard to get a swim in but all on all relaxing away from the crowds for a change.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A great choice!

My family and I loved staying here. The property is pretty, the location is remote but not isolated. and the hosts are relaxed and accommodating. The cottage is well set up and we loved the freshly-laid eggs, home-made marmalade and access to the old bus for our teenagers. Even our dog was made welcome, and that meant a lot to us. Thanks Alan and Mylene for providing a comfortable, hassle-free base for our bushwalking, water-splashing holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mylene Pentland

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Mylene has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, plus she's a celebrant. Alan was an architect who became a comedy writer. He drives the tractor. After raising our family we moved to the bush. We love the peace and quiet of our home, and love to share this with our guests.

Why they chose this property

Our 30 hectare (75 acre) property has a pine forest, eucalypt woodlands, heath lands, grasslands, large melaleuca copses, resident koalas, echidnas, and an abundance of birdlife. We are surrounded by national park, and close to the beach.

What makes this property unique

French Island Victoria's best kept secret, totally off-the-grid. While geographically quite close to Melbourne, it feels like a million miles away. We have dirt roads, empty beaches, just one shop, a large national park, less than 120 residents and lots of peace and quiet

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