Title: Captain Lock's Cottage(featured on 'Postcards') Open Fireplace and Pet Friendly Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Captain Lock's Cottage(featured on 'Postcards') Open Fireplace and Pet Friendly Beachfront, with hot tub ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925600/26925523/783b8a72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925600/26925523/cd752863.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925600/26925523/e9b3dc36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925600/26925523/dbe116f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26930000/26925600/26925523/2b680905.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the historic charm of Rhyll at Phillip Island's oldest cottage, where open fireplaces and vaulted ceilings blend with modern comforts. Enjoy breathtaking views over Westernport Bay from the expansive deck or unwind in front of a roaring fire. A large country kitchen, herb garden, and lemon tree are perfect for home-style cooking. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102422 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Parking available - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Captain Lock's Cottage(featured on 'Postcards') Open Fireplace and Pet Friendly Open fireplace to toast your marshmallows! Enjoy Phillip Island's oldest cottage. Beautiful views over Westernport Bay. Cosy in winter and relaxing in summer. For a very special experience this is a beautiful home restored to it's original charm in a picturesque setting with tranquil views overlooking beautiful Swan Bay. Suitable for couples, families or groups. Open fire place, vaulted ceilings, chandeliers and old world charm blend together with modern day comforts. The house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, large country kitchen and dining with a wood stove for home style cooking and for the less adventurous, microwave, electric hotplate / oven and BBQ. There is also a herb garden and lemon tree to compliment the best cooking. The two delightful double bedrooms with comfortable period furnishings and main bathroom form a parents' retreat from the rest of the house. Two additional bedrooms have single beds. There are two bathrooms, one with a separate shower and enormous claw-foot bath to soak in, the other a shower over bath. Linen can be provided at an extra charge of $30/bed. Walk through the French doors of your bedroom to the expansive deck and enjoy the breathtaking views across the bay or enjoy the ambiance of the 100 year old orchard and cottage garden. Experience the charm of historic Rhyll with only a 5 minute drive to the Island's main town, Cowes, the Penguin Parade and the Grand Prix track. In the cool of the evenings relax on the deck or in front of the open fire and take in the ambiance of beautiful Swan Bay. Perfect for couples, families or groups. Quotes from the Visitors Book: \- What a truly unique experience. \- A fantastic getaway! \- A real beach house! \- Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! \- Brekky on the deck - Amazing! Dinner at twilight - Heaven! Sleeps 9. Bedrooms: 1 Queen, 1 Double, 3 Singles, 2 Singles. Open fire place, large flat screen TV, DVD, CD. Full laundry facilities with washing machine and dryer. Linen & towels provided (extra charge). Reverse cycle air conditioner/heater. No schoolies please. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - Next to a golf course - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,422 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23075200/23075159/cc83c40a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming Cowes - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 253 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=23075159&PinnedHotelID=23075159&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27115900/27115885/73894e17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### R & R LUXURY BEACH HOUSE RETREAT Fantastic Home for Family and Friends Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 118 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=27115885&PinnedHotelID=27115885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650791/357ebcea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silverwater Resort San Remo - Pool - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 1,289 reviews £103 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=2650791&PinnedHotelID=2650791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111690000/111686900/111686848/46eb47c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEWHAVEN BLISS Pets allowed Newhaven - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=111686848&PinnedHotelID=111686848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33910800/33910740/3e1721c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bella Views - Beach front, WiFi and Foxtel! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Captain Lock's Cottage Rhyll Captain Lock's Rhyll Captain Lock's Cottage Captain Lock's Cottage With Open Fireplace Captain Lock's Cottage (featured on 'Postcards') 8043 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.46670%2C145.30170&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7iKhclfEfhqGH7bH1DLEeq5AomQ=) Rhyll, VIC #### What's nearby - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles - Cowes Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles - Penguin Parade - 19 min drive - 12.0 miles #### Getting around - Somerville Station - 70 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 138 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min drive - ‪Rusty Water Brewery - ‬7 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive - ‪Mighty Kebab Cowes - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Captain Lock's Cottage(featured on 'Postcards') Open Fireplace and Pet Friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Captain Lock's Cottage(featured on 'Postcards') Open Fireplace and Pet Friendly ? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Captain Lock's Cottage(featured on 'Postcards') Open Fireplace and Pet Friendly ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Captain Lock's Cottage(featured on 'Postcards') Open Fireplace and Pet Friendly ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Captain Lock's Cottage(featured on 'Postcards') Open Fireplace and Pet Friendly located? > Located in Rhyll, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, steps from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and within 6 mi (10 km) of Surf Beach and Silverleaves Beach. Cowes Beach and Smiths Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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