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Solwara Beach House

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Cosy living area
Modern kitchen with everything you need
Queen bedroom
Welcome to Solwara Beach House
Relax on the deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Silverleaves, VIC
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • A Maze'N Things
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Solwara Beach House

Solwara Beach House has been recently renovated and is now ready for you to enjoy.

Imagine unwinding in a fabulous, well equipped and spotlessly clean house with open plan living, really comfy beds and two bathrooms, in peaceful and leafy Silverleaves.

Just an easy 1.5 hours freeway drive from Melbourne, Silverleaves is an ideal place for an extended weekend break, a beachside holiday or a base while you enjoy exploring the many sights of Phillip Island.

Solwara (meaning salt water), is literally metres from the beach, a 40 minute beachside stroll into Cowes, or only 5 minutes by car.

The tranquil, giant banksia tree lined streets of Silverleaves transport you to laid back beachside holidays of the past, which may be all you're seeking, but Solwara is also ideally located within easy reach of all the amenities and attractions that Phillip Island has to offer - the fairy penguins, seals, whales (in winter), koalas, Churchill Island, and the Grand Prix Track, all are just but a few examples to keep you occupied.

Complete with new bathrooms, and a full new kitchen and an outdoor Gas BBQ, you can choose to be self-sufficient, or you may opt to walk or cycle to the nearby Silverleaves Cafe, or enjoy the many and varied quality food offerings of nearby Cowes.

If you want to stay connected while you relax at Solwara you can do that with the free unlimited internet WIFI with fast 50 mbps download speed.

Solwara has 3 bedrooms: 2 with comfy Queen size beds, and 1 with 2 x King Single beds. All are made up for your arrival with fine quality percale linen, woollen quilts and a variety of pillows - to ensure a comfortable stay. Quality bath towels are provided and all bed linen is included in your booking fee, this is not always the case with other holiday rentals.

If the weather is warm, there's an air conditioner and fans to keep you cool and on colder nights you will be cozy and warm in front of the wood heater while you gaze at the flickering flames.

Solwara is uniquely family, couples and wheelchair friendly - providing easy ramp access and wide doorways and hallway.

Everyone can enjoy the special location of Solwara Beach House!

Property manager

Leah Taylor

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Perfect family-friendly Beach metres away!
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet family location, no group gatherings allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking Indoors/Outdoors on property

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: Quiet family location, no group gatherings allowed
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number REG2425-00632/2024

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Silverleaves

Located in Silverleaves, this holiday home is on the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock 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 Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Churchill Island Marine National Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Silverleaves, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Solwara Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Solwara Beach House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Solwara Beach House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Solwara Beach House located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Silverleaves Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hels T.

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

Great disabled access and lovely retreat

I chose Solwara based on the need for ramp access, wide doorways etc. That all worked beautifully but also the house itself was so well cared for it was a pleasure to spend time there. Close access to the beach as well.Thank you Leah for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAKE S.

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

Peaceful

Great place to stay. Close to everything on Phillip island. Property was clean and comfortable. Leah was great helping us with info for the Moto GP weekend. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SHARILEE F.

Lovely property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Solwara beach house. The property was clean and had everything we needed. Particularly enjoyed the thoughtfulness of the owners to provide some food items and bus schedule. The beds were so comfortable!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Great family house in an excellent location

We just came back from a second stay at Solwara. We had a really relaxing time, and enjoyed all the little extras that the owner includes. The house is still immaculate, with extremely comfortable modern furniture in the living area and bedrooms. We have booked again for next year!

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Relaxing beach house in excellent location

We had a great stay at Solwara. It is brilliantly located being opposite a path to a secluded calm beach. The kitchen is fully renovated, and the furniture, beds and linen are of a very high standard. The host even provided a dog bed and treats for our dog. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

Highly recommended!

Great house in quiet location close to beach. Good coffee shop a short walk away. Lots of room to store beach equipment and a sunny private yard with washing line to dry wetsuits etc at the end of the day. We really appreciated the small touches by the owner to make our holiday comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

wendy d., Rosebud. Australia

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

A lovely, comfortable, quiet, pretty house & area to stay......

The house was clean & comfortable, everything we needed was at hand & well stocked ......beautiful linen on the very comfy beds......the peaceful area was very welcomed & the wildlife were beautiful......thank you Leah, I have already recommended your house to 2 friends......
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

A special place to stay

Thank you Leah for a fabulous stay at your wonderful beach house. We had a lovely time and really appreciated the extra little touches that made our stay so special. We would love to visit again. Thank you. Julie Ps. Humphrey loved his doggy treats and comfy bed. Very kind of you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Fantastic location

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay over Easter. The house is very well appointed, with extremely comfy beds, couch and chairs. The owner seems to take great care in making her guests welcome. There were an array of extras in the pantry and even ice cream in the freezer. Our little dog was even cared for with dog treats and a dog bed. The kitchen is newly renovated and is a pleasure to use. The location across from the beach track is ideal. We look forward to coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Diandra J.

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

Our favourite place

We love coming back here - our favourite place on Phillip Island. Thank you so much Leah!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

colin g.

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

Just excellent

Clean, well provided and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

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

Perfect little break

Loved our stay, everything we needed in quiet neighbourhood with beach across the road and close to town and attractions. House was neat, clean, comfortable, well equipped and safe for our 2 year old to run around. Would have loved to stay longer, hope to be back again soon. Thanks Leah.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

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

Thoroughly enjoyable stay

Wish we could have stayed longer in this lovely home. Location was a short stroll to the beach.The house itself was spotlessly clean, bright and airy, had everything that was needed for our stay with amazing attention to detail. Will definitely try and come back for another stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

PERFECT POSITION

What a wonderful house to spend some time in. It's in such a quiet neighbourhood and only a 2 minute walk to the beach. The house was extremely clean and had everything needed to make our stay a pleasure. We will happily stay again (and so should you!)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J.

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

Perfect staycation

The property was fantastic, all amenities you could ask for and just a short skip and a jump to the beach. The family absolutely loved staying here and it was so peaceful everyone could just sit back and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Perfect location

We had a wonderful relaxing few days. Perfect quiet location with the beach right across the road which is great for kids. The house was ideal for us and very clean. Leah was great to comunicate with and very prompt in responding. We look foward to staying again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Great family holiday

Wonderful home with everything you could ever need. So close to the beach which is great at high tide. Communication could not be faulted.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diandra J.

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

Perfect

Our stay could not have been more perfect. The communication with Leah was quick and easy and the property was spotless and welcoming. We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Scenic serenity

A lovely house (sparkling clean and with welcome extra touches like shower gels, shampoo etc and some little pantry and fridge items) in a beautiful, tranquil location. It's just a short walk to the beach - or sit on the deck and listen to the roar of the surf as you enjoy a glass of wine. And when you fancy ditching the leafy quiet, Cowes is a few minutes' drive away with an abundance of shops, cafes and restuarants. We had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Heath P.

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

Great house and location

The house was excellent - very clean, comfortable and well set up. Wonderful deck area and plenty of housewares and electronics - felt very homely. Great location, with a short walk to a local cafe and a short drive into Cowes. Couldn’t fault the house or communication. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Perfect location

Our family had a wonderful time, so close to the beach, shops, and in quiet area. The kids were safe riding their bikes and scooters along the streets. Will definitely be staying again and highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Cath B., New Zealand

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

Thoughtfulness and presentation are tops at this lovely house.

The house was beautifully presented and set up with everything needed. Leah generously also provided a lovely fresh bowl of fruit, yummy cheese, milk & yoghurt, and a generous offer to use pantry staples if required. The situation is very peaceful set among trees (although this may feel a bit shaded in winter). The beach is safe and blissful swimming at high tide. The sand is golden. There are no waves to speak of. If you want to surf, head straight across the island to Smith's beach. At low tide the bay empties some way out, but there are no mud flats, just sand. The walk to the beach is just over the road and down a safe little track. We saw kangaroo on the way, which was exciting for us New Zealanders! My only suggestion would be for a light blanket on the beds, for those times when a sheet isn't enough, and the snuggly duvet is too much. Otherwise, just perfect! Thank you so much for sharing your house! We couldn't be happier with our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Delightful beach house

Wonderful proximity to beach, easy beach house beautifully fitted out.

10/10 Excellent

adrian q.

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

Quiet and relaxing

Great location. Tucked away in one of the last hidden areas of Phillip Island. This very comfortable beach house has just about everything a family/couple could ask for. Neat and clean with provisions provided to allow a family to turn up without the need of a stop at the supermarket but if needed, Cowes is a 5min drive away. Easy and close access to the beach. Leah was even thoughtful enough to provide dog bedding, toys, bowels and towels to dry the wet pooch. So if you are looking for a getaway away from the hustle and bustle of the main areas of Phillip Island but still want easy access to the main hub then this a a great spot. A fire place would be a lovely touch to make it the perfect winter escape. Highly recommended. Will definitely stay here again. Thank you Leah.

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

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

Idyllic Antipodean recharge

We loved our stay at Solwara. We hope when we want to comeback no one has already booked out our days. This place was idyllic!

About the host

Hosted by Leah Taylor

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We are Beach and Nature lovers that’s why we love coming to Silverleaves to escape the busy city. We take great pride in keeping Solwara Beach House up to the standard that we expect when we travel and stay in B&Bs. Solwara is set up with everything we need for a fun and relaxing holiday and we always ensure it’s sparkling clean for our guests who keep coming back.

Why they chose this property

As soon as we drive into Silverleaves we know we are at our special place, we slow down and begin to relax. The first thing we do is walk across the road to the beach and walk barefoot, this really helps us to reconnect with nature and with each other.

What makes this property unique

We love our Solwara Beach House for its simplicity, it’s open plan living, dual bathrooms, wood heater in winter, and best of all sitting on the deck watching the world drift by. We love to cook and with the kitchen stocked with everything we need to cook up an amazing meal we pour a glass of wine set up a board game and relive many memories of fun holidays past and start planning our new adventure.

Languages:

English