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Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court

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Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Back bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Primary bathroom

Shower only

WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court

Meet Bernard, your laid-back traditional beach house! Nestled in a quiet space remarkably close to the island's safest surf beach (Smiths Beach), Bernard offers relaxation. The north-facing entertainment deck has a Weber BBQ, a spacious concrete dining table for up to 12, and overlooks a leafy garden where you can shut the front gate and let the little ones play securely.

Bernard offers a full kitchen including a massive fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee plungers. It is well equipped to service groups of 10 plus people. The bedrooms are simple, with dark blinds for sleep-ins, comfortable beds, and floorboards throughout (one bedroom with a queen bed, two bedrooms with tri-bunks and one bedroom with a double bed).

Bernard has two bathrooms. The inside bathroom and toilet are separate. The outside bathroom is perfect for washing off the sand after a trip to the beach.

Wifi is provided by NBN and Netflix is provided.

The undercover back deck offers a smaller table, well-loved table tennis, separate external laundry (10 kg washing machine),

Bernard also offers undercover parking for multiple motorbikes or one car, with space for an additional four cars off the street. Bernard offers a gate lock for locking up bikes or cars before you head out to explore the array of restaurants in Cowes.

Bernard prides itself on being clean, simple, uncluttered, chilled, and private. But it doesn't offer 500 thread count luxury or the bells and whistles of Peppers Noosa (if this is what you are chasing)

But it does offer....

KID-FRIENDLY: A bookshelf in bedroom 4 houses a range of board games and books. Possum boxes throughout the garden house many permanent possums. The garden is a fun place to explore.

PEAK SEASON: We are tucked away one block from the fabulous little Smiths Street Shop and off the main Smiths Beach Road. Park your car away from the crowd and walk to either Smiths Beach, YCA beach, the corner shop or the Playground.

PHILLIP ISLAND: Is one of Australia's top tourist destinations. Gorgeous beaches, hiking and wildlife (penguins and koala natural sanctuaries). There is a never-ending list of things to do.

Note that we DO not accept bookings from schoolies.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Smiths Beach

Located in Smiths Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. A Maze'N Things and Purple Hen Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Churchill Island Marine National Park and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Smiths Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • YCW Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Penguin Parade - 10 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Tyabb Station - 70 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court?

As of 13 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court on 19 February 2026 start from NZ$272, 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 Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday @ Smiths Beach, 3 Bernard Court located?

This family-friendly Smiths Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Smiths Beach and YCW Beach. A Maze'N Things and Churchill Island Marine National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oliver A.

Perfect holiday home
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay at a lovely quiet beach house with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect, we have stayed at this property before.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui G.

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

Great property and location

The house was clean, had everything we needed and set in a beautiful private garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Great!

Nice spot for a holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great location set up with everything a family needs

We had a lovely stay at Bernard court. Easy walking to the beach. The property is perfectly set up for families with beautiful gardens surrounding the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Excellent

Good everything we need was there thank u so much will stay there again 🤩
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Had a wondered stay - location of property was great.

Alli our host was great - bottle of wine on arrival was appreciated. The house was wonderful and suited the needs of our family - plenty of space inside. Super location to the beach with beautiful trees and loved our guest possums. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Excellent beach house

Exactly as advertised. Property is clean, has everything you need and is 5 mins to a great beach. We loved Smith’s Beaxh and would stay in this property again. Owners are super helpful
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arran A.

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

Great

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

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

Lovely Stay for the GP

The property is beautiful with plenty of room and very close to the PI track. Perfect stay with quick access everywhere on the island. The host was very communicative and easy to deal with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Lovely secluded property

Nice house in a quiet court with plenty of room for our extended family.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie H.

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

Great House and Location

The house was exactly as listed, renovated with all the mod cons. Netflix, reverse cycle air conditioning. Great house to share with another family. We really loved the great front garden aspect from the front verandah where we had many BBQ's. Visited by friendly bushy tail possum and we think a very noise wombat crashing about in the garden one night!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Seamus E.

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

Private stay

Fantastic location in a quiet court. House is nestled within a mature garden. Lots of shade on hot summer days. Lots of driveway space and car parks could fit a 6m boat. House was exactly what we needed as a 5person family. Could easily fit 2 families. Modern furniture and beds. Games and books for kids. Internet was very fast. Decking area gets great sun in the morning but cool in the afternoons. 100% happy.

10/10 Excellent

Eoin K.

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

Christmas break

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

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

Well equipped and comfortable

A great holiday house with everything you could need. Allison was a great host, so accommodating and easy to communicate with. Would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eoin K.

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

Great place for our young family

Property was just what was advertised, clean, cosy and perfect for our family of 5. Easy walk to the beach we had no problem entertaining our 2, 5 and 9 year olds when we stayed there. Thanks again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Xmas @ Smiths beach 2019

Great little property ideal to get the family together in one spot. Relaxing spot for a short getaway. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

vanessa r.

Australia Day Weekend Away

My family and I had the most relaxed weekend after a long time. The home had a very homey feel to it, was modern with all the essential necessities and very clean and tidy and at the perfect price point. The proximity to Smith Beach is perfect and in a ideal location. There is really nothing I could fault about the home, my only suggestion would be to have pedestal fans in the bedrooms for the extra warm nights. Vanessa
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kath B.

Great beach holiday

Excellent property. Neat, clean and modern. Plenty of room for Large family. Had everything we needed for beach holiday. Great location, easy stroll to beach. Would recommend and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Alyssa B.

Great location for beach

We enjoyed our stay here. Surprisingly the house was more than suitable for our 2 families (10 people in total).
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ric D.

Holiday Haven at Smiths Beach

Postioned in a delightful bush setting in a quiet court a few minutes stroll from the renowned Smiths Beach, it is no wonder we had a great stay. Inside, the house is open with plenty of natural light, well laid out and very comfortable. Lovely natural breezes flow through the screened doors and windows, although the air-conditioning was also most welcome on the couple of hot February days we were lucky enough to experience during the fornight of our stay. We spent a number of afternoons and evenings on the front verandah enjoying barbeques listening to sounds of both bush and beach. Very relaxing indeed. Everything you could need was provided and nothing was too much trouble for the owners (Alli and Ben). It was the perfect beach get-away.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

JANINE A.

Great House!

Spotlessly clean and well equipped house which is perfect for a couple of families or several couples.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

Awesome place to stay!!

We totally enjoyed our couple of nights at No 3 Bernard Court Smith's Beach!! The owners were extremely easy and helpful to deal with! The house was immaculately clean and tidy! Our beds were all really, really comfortable! We all had a fun and relaxing time! Truely we all would highly recommend this house as an awesome place to stay!!!! We'll definitely be returning!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Minh H.

Lovely, modern, with everything you need!

My family and I loved our stay here! 3 Bernard Court is beautiful, comfortable with peaceful surrounds. Everything was very clean, including the second bathroom outside and the kitchen is fully equipped! Only a short walk to the gorgeous beach too! We had a great BBQ dinner on the deck :) The owners were so helpful and incredibly accommodating. Thank you so much!! We'd definitely recommend this place!

About the host

Hosted by Allison Byth

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Why they chose this property

Brilliant location offers visitors the chance to truly unwind and enjoy the benefits of the Island lifestyle in a comfortable house

What makes this property unique

Quiet and private location situated a short walk to Smiths Beach, the best surf beach on the Island. Very comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with a generous deck and BBQ overlooking a small lawn and garden. Great place for couples, groups or families with children.

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