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The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck!

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
TV
Beach
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Perched on the 2nd floor of a beachfront apartment, this Cowes gem is right opposite the main beach. Cook up a storm while taking in the views of Phillip Island's famous coastline from your magnificent balcony. This family-friendly haven has three bedrooms and one car space, perfect for a weekend escape or an action-packed holiday.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck!

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free apartment building. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this apartment offers an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
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 managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

8/17 The Esplanade Cowes
Beachfront apartment in Cowes watch the whales from the deck
2712-190893

About the area

Located in Cowes, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Kebab - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck! located?

Located in the heart of Cowes, this apartment building is steps away from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve, Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck! Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ideal location

Fabulous location, allows guests to walk everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Very clean apartment with fantastic view
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

The location was fantastic especially for teens. The apartment was spacious and had everything we needed. We would definitely like to stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shellie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a location!

Had a lovely weekend away with the girls. The apartment was clean with all the amenities we needed and the VIEW!! So close to the main street and the beach. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment had great water views and balcony. For a place that sleeps 8 there were only 2 teaspoons. The door handle on the main bedroom is falling off but otherwise we had a great stay. Easy walking to restaurants and shops. Will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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4/10 Poor

Cengiz G.

Location perfect but all furniture is need to upgrade

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From rental office people very helpful and friendly nice service.Location of the house perfect but all furniture two dirty need to upgrade also need same maintenance to work on it door handles and others i hope after renovations i like to stay again
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8/10 Good

Jacqui L.

Walk to everything, beautiful view, perfect spot in Cowes to sta

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great position, Nice apartment, Walk to beach shops,and restaurants, No shade on balcony, and shower rose in bathroom would not stay up, other than that great
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8/10 Good

Maree D.

Seven out of ten

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, spacious, clean but not perfect, one car space for a three bedroom apartment did not meet expectations and promotional photos rather deceiving
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Family Holiday

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, great apartment for an extended family. Management/landlord very professional and responsive with an issue we had with the fridge. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Graeme W.

Perfect Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, walking distance to restaurants & bars. a little more detail to cleaning balcony and updating furniture but overall, for our visit the place was perfect.Excellent coffee cart below for that early morning coffee and brekky roll to go.Property Manager very helpful and made it easy for late check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Great family get away.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was in an amazing spot with a flawless view, we spent a lot of time on the balcony soaking it in. Generally the house was tidy and well kept with a few minor upgrades needed here and there but still comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Diane C.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great apartment, close to restaurants and shops. a little dated, but clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location, size of the apartment was huge and view from the balcony was awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Perfect Place for a WeekEnd

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Apartment, Great Views, Very Close to Shops and Restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Angela T.

Beautiful view, average amenities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We choose this apartment for its close location to the Main Street in Cowes Phillip Island, the spacious kitchen and amazing views. The downsides were there was no wifi (as noted in the details of the listing) and there were additional costs required for linen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mel G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, comfy stay

Very comfy and spacious, amazing views. Does have a smell when entering, just from being locked up and unaired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Melissa M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pretty average for the money

Location of property was great. Cleanliness and facilities average. Had to take our own linen and towels even when paying top dollar. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent View

Absolutely beautiful view sitting on the balcony looking over the water and pier. Close to restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Really close to the beach but was a little dirty. There is a window between two bedrooms that need a curtain otherwise when one room has a light on the other is really bright. The bathroom fans are all connected so if someone turns on a fan in the toilet, the whole place can hear a loud fan. That was really annoying late at night. Linen is NOT provided and First National was not happy about providing linen and as such gave me one less set meaning the first night I had to sleep under a donna cover that was essentially dirty. That was really disappointing. I dont think they managed the property very well. There is no hair dryer either and the cushions in the lounge room were outdoor cushions and really uncomfortable. It was a great place to stay though. The walls are thin so you can hear almost every conversation from upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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6/10 Okay

Lisa P., Templestowe, Melbourne, Australia

Wonderful view of the bay

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was amazing. The booking was a little annoying though. I booked through Wotif and there was no mention that linen was not included. Then the real estate wanted to charge me for linen. The acknowledged the mistake and then gave me linen but not enough. I specifically told the manager I needed specific sheets and he gave me less meaning that night we had to sleep without them. That was very disapointing. He specifically ignored my answer as to how many we needed. Actually quite rude to be honest. I wa then emailed and asked to contact Wotif about the issue with linen - sorry, not my issue. Yours. There was also no hair dryer in either bathrooms and the window between the 2nd and 3rd bedroom was annoying because it let light in at night if the light were on in one. Other main issues were there fans that were really loud across the whole apartment if someone went into ANY bathroom. Really annoying if your trying to sleep and someone down the end of the corridor goes to the toilet. The bath was also very dirty and a lot of dust under the beds which shows that the cleaning needs to be improved.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Angela T.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Handy spot for my family of 6, and super easy access to beach and all the town amenities. Have been before, and will again.
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10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Very nice

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place, would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Awesome stay with incredible views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best experience. Right from the start with the friendly people at the real estate to the amazing views from the apartment. We can not wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Gina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Pros: The location: was so good to walk to dinner and the shops. Teens could come and go and we could watch them on the beach from the balcony. The view: It was lovely sitting on the balcony looking out on the water and pier, very relaxing. This was my favourite thing about the apartment Apartment: Was clean enough, suited 2 families quite well. Cons: Noisy inside Apartment, could do with either carpet or some rugs to help with acoustics. Some of the chairs outside you couldn't sit on as they were worn. Not a major issue as there were bench seats A curtain on the connecting windows between the bunk room and queen room would be great as it's quite bright when people in Queen room are trying to sleep. Overall these were just some additional features that would be great but will not stop us from staying there again. The view and location make this a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and view

We spent a week here and it was amazing. Couple of issues but these were sorted out promptly by Real Estate agent. The close location to the main beach was so convenient as well as the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

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