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Unit 4 The Esplanade, Cscape, Cowes, Apartment by the beach
Holiday home in Cowes with kitchen and patio
Laundry facilities and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Property manager
First National Phillip Island
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city centre
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing 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)
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
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
4/4 The Esplanade Cowes Cscape
2712-190845
About the area
Cowes, Victoria
What's nearby
Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Silverleaves Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Phillip Island Football Club - 8 min walk
Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - 4 min walk
The Jetty Restaurant - 7 min walk
Fig & Olive at Cowes - 9 min walk
G'Day Tiger - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Unit 4 The Esplanade, Cscape, Cowes, Apartment by the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Unit 4 The Esplanade, Cscape, Cowes, Apartment by the beach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unit 4 The Esplanade, Cscape, Cowes, Apartment by the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Unit 4 The Esplanade, Cscape, Cowes, Apartment by the beach located?
Located in the heart of Cowes, this holiday home is steps away from Cowes Beach and Silverleaves Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Unit 4 The Esplanade, Cscape, Cowes, Apartment by the beach Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Ruth K.
16 Feb 2025
Best Location
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:
Very comfortable and spacious unit. Excellent security. Easy access across the road to the beach.
Apartment 4 was absolutely perfect! Had everything we needed and more, including a king bed, smart TV, billiard table and a very comfy lounge! This apartment was like a home away from home with all the amenities our family required, was very clean and fully functional. Best location, across from the beach and park and a short stroll to the main stretch of shops - our car never left the underground car park as everything we needed was within walking distance. Cannot wait to come back for another stay!
Elizabeth K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent
Ann D.
8 Nov 2024
Donchos Staycation
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:
Place was great, clean and large and positioned well will use this again.
Ann D.
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10/10 Excellent
Mel R.
8 Oct 2024
cowes apartment
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:
As advertised, property was in a great location and was clean
Mel R.
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2/10 Terrible
Kerry G.
19 Jul 2024
Good location, but not well maintained apartment
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than 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:
The apartment was in a good spot, and secure undercover parking but that is the only nice thing I could say. The apartment was not clean, not at all well maintained. There was no soap or body wash in the shower, the towels were very old and tatty. The pool table was broken on 1 side, there was not enough balls for the table and only 1 cue worked. There was no tea towel to dry the dishes. I just felt for the price we paid, it was not at all worth the money. It was disappointing. The apartment also had a lot of stuff everywhere, it was like a dumping ground for the owners. Very untidy.
Kerry G.
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10/10 Excellent
Patricia B.
27 May 2024
Fabulous Accommodation
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:
Travelled from interstate for a wedding. Found the apartment had everything we needed. Great safe access from the car park underneath, and good security for accessing the building generally. Would definitely stay again.
Patricia B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Edwina A.
8 May 2024
Excellent Accommodation
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 rent this place 2 to 3 times a year. Every time we get there, the apartment is spotless clean. We like the living area as it is big enough to fit a crowd of 6 to 8 people easily without stepping on each other. The beach, the shops, the restaurants are close by. We also enjoyed the numerous walking tracks which offer us some exercise. The beds are very comfortable to give us a restful night sleep. In our last stay, we enjoyed the monthly beachside market where you can find some interesting treasures and nice street food too. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who loves the beach, good food and like some moments of relaxation. Our thanks also go to the helpful estate agent, Pago and the staff members for their excellent customer service, always trying to please us with our requests.
Edwina A.
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8/10 Good
Bruce L.
27 Dec 2023
Great location and apartment.
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than 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:
Great apartment. Great location. Spacious. Surprisingly quiet. Pool table was fantastic and got used non-stop. Basic amenities could have been better and washing machine needed a clean. But overall a very positive experience and would definitely recommend.
Bruce L.
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6/10 Okay
david p.
21 Dec 2023
unit 4
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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Complicated booking system and asked to pay extra for linen which should have been included in the price
david p.
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10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
14 Nov 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed by all
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:
Great location, clean and tidy, good facilities.
Mark B.
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10/10 Excellent
Michael G.
16 Aug 2023
Phillip island stay
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:
Recently stayed at unit 4 The Esplanade, The property was as it was advertised and in a great location. Well maintained and clean. Easy to organize and dealing with Real Estate who looks after property. Highly recommended for a family stay or small group of friend's.
Michael G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Edwina A.
28 Apr 2023
Great Location
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 always book this apartment about twice yearly. It suits our needs for a nice break every time. We always find it clean when we get there. It is at walking distance to the beach, pub, restaurants, grocery stores and other amenities. The apartment is spacious enough to accommodate several people ( maximum 8 ) comfortably without invading each other’s space. We always have a great time when we go to this location. I would go back again next year and would recommend the place to anyone who would like a good beach holiday spot .
Edwina A.
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10/10 Excellent
Tim M.
23 Nov 2022
Brilliant accommodation on the beach
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:
World Superbikes
Tim M.
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10/10 Excellent
Ashlee T.
4 Oct 2022
Phillip island gem
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:
Close to everything! So spacious and clean! Wonderful accommodation
Ashlee T.
6/10 Okay
Mina V.
1 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wash or replace the manchester
1. The television in the living room often froze and we couldn’t get sound on it
2. It would be worth clarifying with guests which beds will require linen as we wanted to use the second bedroom with the double bed but was only supplied linen for main room and a single bed.
3. Some of the linen supplied and the towels had stains, the single bed fitted sheet had a spot of what looked like blood so we didn’t use it.
4. The blankets in the apartment really require a thorough wash. One blanket smelt so bad that I vomited and was really put off about the overall cleanliness of the place since that first day.
5. The apartment could do with some top to bottom thorough dusting.
6. I would have expected that paying extra for linen and towels that this would include two bath mats, two hand towels and some face washes. The minimal towels provided were not sufficient for our stay and we were having to reuse wet towels. Especially when there are two bathrooms and yet we were only provided with one hand towel and one bath mat, no face washes. We were provided the exact number of towels for each guests but when the towels appear stained or dirty, it would have been preferable to have extras.
7. For the enjoyment of guests, linen should be already put on the bed and guests not required to remove the linen. This has been our experience whilst staying at other places.
8. Would have been nice to have basic bins provided in each of the bathrooms.
9. The pillows could be replaced or at least the protectors as they looked very old and dirty.
10. Bedrooms and bathrooms get claustrophobic- overall other than the sliding door in the living room, main room and bathrooms lack ventilation or windows to get external fresh air. Poor building design.
I tried to provide feedback discretely via the agency but as I didn’t get a response, it’s a shame that I have to do so on such a public forum. Just recommend addressing some of the above to improve the experience of future guests.
Mina V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
caroline w.
7 Jul 2022
Great possition right near the beach and shops
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:
Apartment was awesome, close to beach and shops.Heaps of info on the area.Beds were very comfortable and clean .Bathrooms were spacious .Had a bit of trouble getting to the keys as it was dark and hard to find the key box through road works at the back of store.Had a bit of trouble finding the apartment partially my fault for not reading instructions.Got in only to have trouble finding that the electricity was not on.Not realising that the little green key tag needs to be put into a slot,Not a normal Hotel room Tag. Could of used a sign on the key slot .But still got it working ok after ringing the after hours number.(That number should be displayed on the fridge)
caroline w.
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10/10 Excellent
Edwina A.
26 Apr 2021
Convenient Location to unwind and escape the rat race
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:
The apartment is conveniently located within walking distance to the beach, restaurants, supermarkets (Aldi, Coles, Woolwortha). During our stay, we also had to experience the Easter Beach Market on the Esplanade waterfront in Cowes. We also like the underground carpark which accommodates our two cars. It is easy access to activities like bowling, Mini Golf and trips to Nobbies, Penguin Parade, Cowes RSL for playing the Pokies. The wifi was really strong at every part of the apartment which was quite important to our family to stay connected with our friends during the Easter break. We also liked the entertainment package on the Smart TV that offers a variety of shows for all ages. We liked the place and we are going back there again in a not distant future.
Edwina A.
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4/10 Poor
Denise b.
2 Mar 2021
Over all stay was ok however we have a few issues with the place
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:
We had a few issues with the apartment.Wasn’t clean fridge wasn’t working.