Sustainable luxury on a remote island

Top rated by guests
Plenty of wood for winter fires
Lounge/kitchen
Verandah
Driftwood at dawn
French Island Cottage
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9Outstanding
(4 Ratings)
"If you want to escape the rat race and get back to the basics of living this is the place to go."
Randell G.
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9 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)

Cottage in Melbourne

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this cottage rental

French Island is Victoria’s best kept secret, with lots of koalas, echidnas, birds, and wildflowers.

Our cottage offers sustainable luxury - two comfy queen-bed rooms, each has a private bathroom, sharing a lounge/kitchen with a cosy fire. It’s a great place to getaway… from everything. Perfect for couples or bring the kids for an adventure.

It’s a short walk to 5 kms of deserted beach and the national park, hang out round the fire-pit, enjoy our DVD/games library... or do nothing much at all. Order meal from Mylene's special menu… or a cocktail. She is a great host.

Our property is 75 acres of diverse ecologies, which we are enthusiastically rejuvenating to help the environment. There’s a lot to see and like.


We recommend bringing your car. Book SOFI barge (departs Corinella) on 0428 880 729, and tell them you are staying with us to get visitor rates. Or you can bring bikes over on Westernport Ferries (departs Stony Point).

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Ratings and reviews

9 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
If you want to escape the rat race and get back to the basics of living this is the place to go.
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2021
Clean and comfortable, compact cottage. Was suitable for myself, my husband and 5 year old daughter. The kids books and toys were appreciated as well as some treats for our daughter which were were a nice touch. She also loved getting up close to the chickens, ducks and peacock as well as a visiting koala. Mylene and Alan were very helpful and friendly hosts. Perfect for a remote escape but be sure to come prepared with all supplies.
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2020
Had a lovely quiet week on French Is at the cottage. Really felt far away from everything yet only a short distance to Melbourne. We had klmxs of beach to ourselves. Only minor negative the tide was out during the day which makes it hard to get a swim in but all on all relaxing away from the crowds for a change.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2020
My family and I loved staying here. The property is pretty, the location is remote but not isolated. and the hosts are relaxed and accommodating. The cottage is well set up and we loved the freshly-laid eggs, home-made marmalade and access to the old bus for our teenagers. Even our dog was made welcome, and that meant a lot to us. Thanks Alan and Mylene for providing a comfortable, hassle-free base for our bushwalking, water-splashing holiday.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sustainable luxury on a remote island. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Sustainable luxury on a remote island pet friendly?

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