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Cottage in Merrijig with kitchen and balcony

Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bower

Cottage in Merrijig with kitchen and balcony

This smoke-free cottage features a restaurant, a garden and barbecues. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a fireplace at reception. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.

Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Family friendly

Cot: AUD 50 per stay

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven

Dining

A restaurant

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Bathroom

1 private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area

Entertainment

DVD player
Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

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)

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 50 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Administrative fee: AUD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: AUD 100 per stay
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50 per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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

This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Alcohol is not served at this property

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bower House Merrijig

Bower Merrijig

The Bower Cottage

The Bower Merrijig

The Bower Cottage Merrijig

About the area

31 Purcell Drive, Merrijig, VIC, 3723

What's nearby

Mount Stirling - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
Mount Stirling Alpine Resort - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
Bull Run - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
Mount Buller Peak - 26 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

‪Harry Burns Mt Buller - ‬23 min drive
‪Cattleman's Cafe, Bar & Steakhouse - ‬22 min drive
‪Hotel Pension Grimus - ‬24 min drive
‪Enzian Hotel - ‬22 min drive
‪Kaptans Restaurant - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bower pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Bower?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bower?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bower?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Bower located?

Situated in Merrijig, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Delatite Education Area, Mount Russell Education Area and Mt. Buller Alpine Resort. Mount Stirling and Mount Stirling Alpine Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).