Despite a delay to our check in due cleaners being late we had a great time at Penguin on Church. Margaret is a great host, she responded quickly to messages and offered late checkout to compensate for delayed check-in. All facilities were good and location is great. Would stay again.
Clean space and great communication from host. Place is close to attractions and shops (walking distance). House has everything you need and even a back games room for the kids.
A great property, close to town with everything we could have wanted. Perfect accomodation for a Girls weekend away! Communication was great and always prompt.Thank you!
We had 10 adults, a nearly 3 year old and a 15 month old in our group. Penguins on Church was perfect for us to come together for a long weekend. There was plenty of space inside and out and we were easily able to park 4 cars in the driveway. Having 3 internal bathrooms to service the 5 bedrooms made the weekend easy to all live with each other, especially as we all prepared for a family wedding on the Saturday. The portable cot was wonderful for the baby - very sturdy, safe and obviously comfortable, as the baby slept well each night. All the beds and accompanying linen were also wonderful. The kitchen has plenty of cutlery, crockery and glassware, cooking implements and all the necessary tools and machines to make self-catering easy. The games room afforded us much fun and there were plenty of books and games for the little ones. The owner was extremely prompt with communication and all instructions for access etc were easy to follow. I can highly recommend Penguins on Church for a wonderful stay on Phillip Island!
We all loved this property as it had it all.Beautiful home with great entertaining areas inside and out.Great choice of bedrooms.Car parking good.Location near beach plus town.We were all very comfortable.The children enjoyed the games room.We would have appreciated the supply of linen as some guests were from out of state..It was a bit of a hastle.Margarate was very good with her communication.Many thanksJulie.Loc
Has a great layout for friends/ families holidaying together, and is within walking distance from the main beach and shops. A short drive to key tourist destinations. The yard was well maintained. We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the property; we had to spend a large portion of our first day scrubbing all three bathrooms, cleaning the couch and washing kitchen utensils and plates. Some of the cookware was also really worn out, so we couldn't cook as much as planned.The host's communication was fantastic, however. Would definitely return if the cleaning situation is sorted out. Small bins in the bathrooms would be a convenient addition.
The house was spotless and the kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful outdoor area and back yard. Close to everything. We have booked again for next year.
Penguins on Church was a well maintained, clean and well appointed rental. It had everything provided for a great stay. It was very clean and we valued the small touches such as bath mats, hand towels, soap and air diffusers. The gardens were lovely and the backyard grass was immaculate. Would definitely stay there again.
Penguins on Church is a pristinely kept home away from home, close to the beach and Cowes centre. Marg provided everything we could possibly need, and more. Thank you for the Christmas tree! Would most definitely stay again.
Stayed for 4 nights with my partner, two kids (5 & 2), sister and niece (16). Very well appointed home with 5BR, 2 baths plus ensuite. Good lay out and would suit multiple families. Kitchen was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Requested bed linen / towels in the week prior to check in and host was very accomodating and replies quickly. Hot outdoor shower in the fully contained and pet friendly backyard a big bonus. Kids enjoyed the entertainment area in the garage. Very short walking distance to beach and Coles. Have already booked for next year.
The house is beautiful and immaculately kept. Backyard and games room was perfect for the kids. Proximity to main St shops and the beach made this property the perfect choice for our family vacation. Margaret was super helpful and lovely to deal with. Will always recommend this place and hope to be back one day.
Disability organization - supporting group of 6 adults on a much-deserved weekend away. Group had an absolute ball and loved staying in a home like house rather than a big school camp set up. Made them feel very inclusive indeed.
House was great for group stay easy location to centre of Cowes
Facilities excellent for entertainment everything you need Close to beach just a short walk