The Bower Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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 barbecue grills. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a lobby fireplace. 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 refrigerator and an oven.

Guest accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Family friendly

Cribs (infant beds): AUD 50 per stay

Kitchen

Refrigerator (full size)
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

1 restaurant

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Dining room
Sitting area

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV
DVD player

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
Fireplace in lobby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Similar properties

Pool

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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

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

Property payment types

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

Housekeeping fee: AUD 100 per stay
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 50 per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

Onsite 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 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 neighborhood

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
Bull Run - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
Mount Buller Peak - 26 min drive - 22.9 km
Wombat - 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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Bower located?

Situated in Merrijig, this cottage is within 3 mi (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 mi (10 km).