Kipsie Cottage - Point Lonsdale

100% Recommended
7 people
No pets
WALK to BEACHES & CAFES, VIEW SHIPS navigated the HEADs

'Kipsie' (shelter, dwelling), our yesteryear double storey miner's cottage (circa 1870) is thought to have been transported by bullock train from the Victorian Goldfields to its current seaside location. Kipsie has an ambience all of its own - nurturing, restful, restorative...

Wake to the sounds of the ocean, explore the generous garden and many original features of the home (plus essential modernisations). Take coffee on the porch, then stroll 400m to the front beach, boardwalk and cafes.

Point Lonsdale's famous surf beach is only 600m away and continues as a circuit with Hardies Lookout (360 degree view of the ocean and township), rock pools, lighthouse & Rip View Lookout. Watch the spectacle of the giant ships navigate Port Phillip Heads, brave the wild surf beach or meander along the gentle foreshore beach. Cycle beside the foreshore to historic Queenscliff or at sunset to the Salt Lakes. A range of local art and music festivals, as well as wineries are on offer. And then, return to the comfort of Kipsie. Read, nap, glass of wine...
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Features and Amenities

3 bedrooms
5 beds
1 bathroom
Air conditioning
BBQ
Heating

Details

  • Check in after 03:00pm
    Check out before 11:00am
  • Weekday minimum booking: 2 nights
    Weekend minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy: 

Receive a 50% refund of the total booking amount (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

COTTAGE DETAILS
3 BEDROOMS (one downstairs, two upstairs)
- downstairs - one queen
- upstairs - room 1 - one queen bed
- room 2 - king single bed (plus trundle), single bed
- electric blankets & heaters in each bedroom

KITCHEN
- fully equipped with family-sized fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, microwave, kettle, toaster, toastie maker, coffee machine, cutlery & crockery, glassware, all utensils, saucepans, fry pans, slow cooker, rice cooker, blender, platters plus pantry essentials (salt & pepper, oil, herbs & spices, coffee & tea, sugar)
- dining table setting (extendable for 6-8 people)

LOUNGE
- two large 3-seater couches, two occasional chairs, footstools
- flat-screen TV, streaming services - Netflix, Stan, Prime Video
- DVD player, board games, extensive DVD & book libraries
- panel heater

BATHROOM
- the bathroom is divided into separate areas for ease of flow - separate shower, toilet and basin areas
- new outdoor shower (hot & cold water) - has been a big hit

LAUNDRY
- the laundry is located external to the house with washing machine & dryer plus ample storage for beach gear (bathers, wetsuits, boogie boards, surfboards)
- two clotheslines outside (rear and side of property)

OUTDOORS
Spacious rear garden with lawn for cricket & other ball games
Large extendable outdoor table & chairs (8 people) setting.
BBQ. Two sun loungers
Outdoor Fire Pit (fire danger dependent)
Covered, all-weather front porch with a couch, two chairs & coffee table. Outlook to lovely secluded garden shared with birdlife
Off-street car parking (2 cars or car plus boat/trailer capacity)
Fully fenced property

PLEASE NOTE
This space is suitable for most age groups, however, two of the three bedrooms are upstairs. Due to the steep staircase, this property is not recommended for children under age 3.
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Prices

  • Base Price $330 / night
  • Weekend Price $360 / night
  • Cleaning Fee $120
  • Security Deposit $500

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