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Dolphin Cottage - Dog Friendly* Free WIFI Ocean Views. 5 min walk to beach!
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9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8160 sq m
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Smiths Beach, VIC
- Place, Smiths Beach5 min walk
- Place, YCW Beach12 min walk
- Place, A Maze'N Things4 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
4 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Dolphin Cottage - Dog Friendly* Free WIFI Ocean Views. 5 min walk to beach!
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
A charge of up to $200 rot excess rubbish
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small dogs only. Secure pet area upstairs on deck.
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
Note from host: A charge of up to $200 rot excess rubbish
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number Reg2024-000013/2023
About the area
Smiths Beach
Located in Smiths Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at A Maze'N Things and Purple Hen Winery. Churchill Island Marine National Park and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Smiths Beach, VIC
What's nearby
- Smiths Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- YCW Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- A Maze'N Things - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
- Penguin Parade - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pino's Trattoria - 8 min drive
- SAYANG - 8 min drive
- Tides of Rhyll - 8 min drive
- Chapel Lane - 8 min drive
- La Porchetta - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
23 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucas F.
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lucas F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John H.
14 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dolphin Cottage was a comfortable and accomodating beach holiday house. Close to the beach. Peaceful
John H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kim M.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Kim M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donna T.
10 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location & owner
Donna T.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Frances S.
5 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Frances S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Phil R.
26 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very comfortable house
Phil R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Grace C.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, would recommend
Grace C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily B.
21 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach holiday
Emily B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Donita L.
4 Nov 2016
Great accommodation and will come back again.
Donita L.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith’s Beach
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tara T.
1 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Tara T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gary ..
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Gary ..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ann B.
23 Jan 2017
Great location!
Ann B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Brendan W.
23 July 2017
Great house
Brendan W.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Amy K.
11 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short break
Amy K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ash P.
24 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith beach stay
Ash P.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, great location
Michael B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
SIMON T.
26 Jan 2016
Unbelievable location
SIMON T.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Eric S.
18 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
DOLPHIN COTTAGE
Eric S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Janina T.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely House, great atmosphere
Janina T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christina S.
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with lovely garden
Christina S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Phil A.
18 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Phil A.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christine C.
18 Oct 2018
Fantastic location
Christine C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline C.
8 Nov 2017
A great place to stay
Jacqueline C.
About the host
Hosted by Karen
Wayne and I have four children and two grand children. Smiths Beach is a perfect location for our whole family to get together, relax and have fun. We love spending time at the beach or having a barbecue on the deck at Dolphin Cottage. Phillip Island is a great location with so much to do and we love being able to share our house with others.
Why they chose this property
I love being immersed in nature. Staying at Dolphin Cottage is like living in a tree house with wonderful views of the natural environment from all windows. I like to sit on the deck in the morning enjoying a cup of coffee and listen to the bird song and waves. If I am in the mood to read I will bring a chair onto the easement at the back and look at the farm where I can observe the birdlife that take advantage of the large dam. From time to time the cows will come to the fence and you can usually see wallabies in the mornings and evenings. Dolphin cottage is only a short stroll to the safe swimming and surfing beach which is patrolled by Lifesavers during the summer months. If you walk east along the beach at low time you can explore the rugged coastline and rock pools on the way to Sunderland Bay. If you are feeling energetic you can keep walking all the way to Cape Woolamai. Wayne is a keen cyclist and there are bike paths that connect Smiths Beach to Cowes, Rhyll and San Remo. One of the nicest rides is to Rhyll via Oswin Roberts Koala reserve and the Rhyll wetlands.
What makes this property unique
- Amazing birdlife
- Wallabies viewed from the kitchen window at dusk.
- Views of the farm dam
- Views of the ocean
- Sound of the ocean
- Gourmet food and coffee selection from the general store 200 metres away.
- Surf shop and surfboard hire next to the general store.
- Grand Prix racetrack close by.
- Great coastal walks.
- One of the safest surf beaches 400 metres away.
- Two living area so the kids can be entertained on the playstation.
- Two bathrooms.
- On site parking
- Wallabies viewed from the kitchen window at dusk.
- Views of the farm dam
- Views of the ocean
- Sound of the ocean
- Gourmet food and coffee selection from the general store 200 metres away.
- Surf shop and surfboard hire next to the general store.
- Grand Prix racetrack close by.
- Great coastal walks.
- One of the safest surf beaches 400 metres away.
- Two living area so the kids can be entertained on the playstation.
- Two bathrooms.
- On site parking
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