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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
Heather Willison2024-08-25Thank you for a great stay! Genesta is a charming old house, well renovated and designed and very comfortable. Simonne was very welcoming and gave us some great tips of what to see in the area. Having breakfast left in the room was so lovely and we enjoyed a slow morning overlooking the beautiful garden watching the water fountain and native birds.Rachael Liberman2024-08-22Just perfect! We recently stayed in the Lilly Pilly Suite and it was lovely. We enjoyed relaxing on the verandah with an afternoon glass of wine and admired the colourful garden. Great location with walking distance to the main street and Beach. Will definitely book again.Christa Wachter-Meuter2024-04-27Sehr charmantes Haus, gut gelegen, mit einer wundervollen Gastgeberin Simonne, die sich um jeden Gast hervorragend kümmert, mit Ratschlägen zu Ausflügen, reservieren von Abendessen in der Umgebung und liebevollen kleinen Überraschungen jeden Tag. Sehr sauber, tolles Frühstück, wunderschöner Garten mit Terrasse Wir waren zu dritt mit unserem 25 jährigen Sohn dort und können alle das Haus wirklich jedem empfehlen.Raquel Guerra2024-04-02My fiancé and I stayed at Genesta House over the Easter break and we were so impressed. When we were walking through the garden to reception we were both in awe, it is such a pretty space. We then met Simmone who was very friendly and showed us around the room whilst giving us some great recommendations (food/drink/activities). The room and bathroom were beautiful, very clean and comfortable. The little touches everywhere are so special, we loved the port, cheese and crackers as well as the yummy fruit and bread - oh and homemade granola! Thank you Genesta House, we will definitely be back :)Taha Shehab2024-03-30I cannot recommend this stay highly enough! The continental breakfast was delicious, with additional decedent food left for us in the fridge. The location is perfect, only minutes from the beach, the main esplanade, and the Saturday market. Most of all however, the host, Simonne, was kind, attentive, helpful and full of good recommendations.Tracey Mcmahon2024-02-13My husband booked us a weekend here for our wedding anniversary it was a surprise.I loved it the home is beautiful the room we stayed at was gorgeous.It was so close to town and the beach .Simonne was so friendly we will most definitely come again .Thank you for a lovely weekend.Rebecca Burraston2024-02-06Wow! This B&B is such a gem! Beautiful surroundings, walking distance to retail hubs and attractions, and just the most incredible customer service from Simonne. Simonne is a wonderful person who goes above and beyond for her guests. I booked this B&B for my family to stay for my wedding weekend. Being such a busy time in my life, I really appreciated Simonn’e kindness and professionalism throughout every step of the booking process, check-in and check-out instructions, and making sure my family were well taken care of during their stay. A fantastic and very well run business. Thank you for having us!Liz Steén2024-01-12Excellent service and wonderful breakfast in our room.Leigh2023-12-18My two sisters and I recently stayed here and we all felt very spoilt! What a fabulous place, with the most lovely host Simonne making sure we were comfortable. I really can't rate our stay highly enough. Beautiful rooms, tranquil, meditative gardens, great location, amazing hosts, tasty treats, comfy beds, - oh, I could go on and on. It's my dream place! Thanks so much for our wonderful stay.E B2023-11-26Gorgeous stay! We loved this homely, cosy bed and breakfast. Got such a warm welcome and felt right at home. Great breakfast and cosy home. We will definitely be back