Meet your hosts – Simonne and Marcus Liberman
A warm welcome from Simonne and Marcus
After living in Melbourne and Sale in East Gippsland, Simonne and Marcus made a ‘sea change’ to Phillip Island nineteen years ago, following Marcus’ career as a Professional Golfer. After long careers in demanding management roles, Simonne and Marcus made the transition to a more relaxed lifestyle, ensuring more time with their teenage daughter Stephanie.
Having travelled extensively overseas and in Australia, we know the importance of good quality accommodation with great service. We also know what it’s like to be stressed out by our jobs and how important it is to take time out from the daily grind, to find a place where you can wind down, recharge and return home revitalized. At Genesta House we offer you peace, tranquility, proximity and relaxation.
When you stay with us you will be well looked after by experienced hosts. With years of experience in the tourism industry, our long-standing reputation for quality and service and our integral understanding of our guests’ needs, your Phillip Island stay will be one to remember.
We are part of the Phillip Island community. We live, work and play here, and we love to share our insider knowledge. There’s always something interesting happening, no matter what time of the year you choose to visit. Check out www.visitphillipisland.com.au for the whole story, or ask us for our personal favourites.
We invite you to join us here and make Genesta House your place on Phillip Island.

When you stay with us you will be well looked after by experienced hosts. With years of experience in the tourism industry, our long-standing reputation for quality and service and our integral understanding of our guests’ needs, your Phillip Island stay will be one to remember.
Meet Simonne
Simonne, a Registered Nurse in the Operating Suite for 25 years, draws on her experience in a caring and compassionate profession to ensure your stay is a memorable one, by providing a smooth and easy booking process and comprehensive advice of things to see and do.
Ask for her tips on making Phillip Island your base and discovering other nearby regions during your stay. She is a wealth of knowledge about the many other great experiences Victoria has to offer, that you can combine before or after your stay on Phillip Island.
Simonne is an active member of Destination Phillip Island and the Phillip Island Business Network, ensuring the most up to date information and advice is available to you during your stay.
Meet Marcus
Marcus, a Professional Golfer of more than 20 years, has until recently held the position of Head Professional at the Phillip Island Golf Club.
His years of experience in the tourism industry, running a small, customer focussed business, provide him with a wealth of knowledge for guests and travellers.
You’ll be the first to know about specials, packages and our local activities.
18 Steele Street, Cowes,
Phillip Island, Australia, 3922


Pree2025-07-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We really enjoyed our stay at this place. The room was very clean and well maintained . Breakfast was very good and fresh. The atmosphere reminded us of our home in Nepal – warm, welcoming, and peaceful. Located very close to all the amenities. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend to other. Thankyou so much for the overall experience. Bimarsha and Pritima 😊🙏 Jeremy Macvean2025-06-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We felt so wonderfully welcome at Genesta House. Beautiful room, super comfortable, and delicious breakfast. Highly recommended. Rose Benson2025-05-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Genesta house is an amazing place to stay an old world charm that sets you back in time. If you are looking for relaxation this is it. Simonne, owner of Genesta house welcomes you with open arms. All the goodies in the fridge and on my trolley was absolutely yummy, from home made Granola, chocolates, cheeses, quince paste, bread, condiments and more. Thank you Simonne for a relaxing stay. Thoroughly enjoyed my time. I’ll be back for more pampering. George Jolesz2025-04-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A large delightfully decorated room in a charming period house. Huge modern bathroom, spotlessly clean, high quality amenities and well equipped. Delicious continental breakfast ( very yummy home made granola). The Genesta is only a short walk from downtown dining and penguin parade and koala center are a short drive away. Although we only briefly met our host she was charming and helpful. We will certainly stay here again if we are in the area. Daniel Wyss2025-03-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The B&B is in a very good location, just a few steps from the beach and shops/restaurants. The house and garden are very nice, as is the room. We were given an incredibly nice welcome by Simonne (and the lovely dog Max) and spoilt with extras (chocolate, port...). Simonne is a host with heart and soul and gave us wonderful advice on excursions. She also got us tickets for the penguin parade (the parade was magical...)... The breakfast was also delicious. There was a small lounge in front of the room to relax in. A wonderful stay. Federica Garrone2025-03-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Casa bellissima pulitissima e curata nei minimi dettagli. Colazione molto ricca e dotata di ogni prelibatezza. Abbiamo alloggiato durante la luna di miele e ci hanno lasciato anche un regalo, ci siamo sentiti veramente coccolati. Ottima posizione per vedere la penguin parade Sara Pizzi2025-03-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Proprietaria gentilissima. Splendida location. Abbiamo ricevuto tutte le informazioni necessarie per rendere il nostro soggiorno indimenticabile. Attenzione al cliente e coccole di cui allego foto . Stra consigliato Astrid Zopp2025-02-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eine wundervolle Unterkunft in einem alten Haus, das perfekt renoviert wurde und den Charme des Gebäudes bewahrt hat. Zu jedem der drei Zimmer gehört eine eigene Veranda. Schöne Einrichtung, sehr sauber und mit persönlicher Betreuung durch Simonne, die sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich ist. Das Frühstück mit selbstgemachtem Granola, frischem Obst und frischem Sauerteigbrot ist ein Traum. Robin Valenzano2025-02-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Simonne for our short but amazing stay. The fish and chips you recommended to us were delicious and the breakfast (including the dairy free options you provided) was so good as well! We’re happy we stayed at your B&B :)