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Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach

Holiday home in Cowes with balcony

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At this Cowes beach house, you'll find a haven of relaxation with modern comforts. Take in the bay views from the deck, perfect for alfresco dining. With two lounge areas and plenty of space for family and friends, this pet-friendly property has everything you need to unwind.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach

Holiday home in Cowes with balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a fridge.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • 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)

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

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About the area

Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

7.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paula S.

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

Great location

Had a great few days away with family. Property was very clean and had ample kitchen supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carmel D.

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

Great location

Great location but the cleanliness was not good and the beds were really uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Y.

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

Perfect for families

We only stayed one night and weren't in the house much, but it is a perfect location and could easily host 2 families (4 adults, 4 kids) for a week or more without feeling too small. Walking distance from the local town centre and the beach and immaculately clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cowes

Great trip and spot
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne P.

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

FABULOUS LOCATION & LAYOUT

We had a lovely stay at the Unit, enjoying BBQ meals, lovely view from upstairs, and easy walks to shops and restaurants. The spacious upstairs was delightful! Beds were comfy, and the heating great when it rained for 3 days! Very pleasant unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

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

Excellent location

Loved this place, so handy to the beach 2 mins walk, not too far to town either. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The property is in a great location. The Property Managers where a huge disappointment. I called them on the first day because there was air conditioning remote for the downstairs area and the weather was extreme hot. The issue was not followed up and I called numerous times to no avail. We did not use the downstairs area at all except to sleep, which was very uncomfortable. We then had heavy rains and the downstairs area was like a water feature. The roof was leaking through the down lights and we had to spend time cleaning it up and now we had no lights in the lounge as we were too scared toe use them with the water dripping through them. The courtyard area downstairs is not like it was advertised. It was full of weeds. On the second last day after numerous calls, they offered to move us to another location, we declined and left a day earlier to come home. The last thing you want to do on holidays is to be calling the property managers daily with complaints and not having your issues dealt with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

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

Easy to use and good location

Plenty of useful options in the house. Great location allowing walk to beach and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent location (walk to beach and town) with two large separate living areas (one for kids, one for adults?). Communication and check in process are excellent too. However, property decor needs an update and cleanliness was an issue. (There were a few spiders and cockroaches when we were in the property?) Poor quality and insufficient linen as well. If the maintenance issues can be sorted out, this would be a property I recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn H.

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

Great spot

Close to beach and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Teresa O.

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

Cowes

Great position, close to beach and shops but the beds were uncomfortable. When Yu are holidaying with children a good night sleep is essential.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natasha D.

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

Happy customers!

Had a wonderful stay, house was clean, spacious, kids loved the pool and most importantly we could bring our dog. Thanks again, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Julie P.

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

Great location

While linen and towels were clean, we suspect the home hadn't been used in a while. The plumbing was smelly (a thorough run through of bathroom drains efore having tenants would have sorted this). Kitchen contents were not clean, including a fine dusting of maybe ant repellent powder all through the saucepan cupboard. We had to wash everything before use. We also could not use the car park as the remote control for the automatic gate didn't work. The location and bedrooms and living rooms were all great. The table tennis set up was an unexpected bonus. This has the potential to be a great holiday let but cleanliness of the kitchen and bathrooms, and a working auto gate control, let it down for us as it was not cheap overnight accommodation. The lack of response to our complaint back to the managing agent was very disappointing too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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6/10 Okay

Joe

Great Location but improvement required

Location was fabulous but some simple comforts were missing. Main gripe was the 2 main beds were on wheels on tiled floor so they were unstable and swung around at every slight movement. Made things even more difficult with us both having babies with us in the room. Beds were also fairly uncomfortable on the whole. Dishwasher powder was empty so we had to wash all dishes by hand. Few simple additions to kitchen like salt and pepper (there were empty vessels for these things) would have been really helpful. Just felt like some simple touches were missing which was a shame as the set up was great for 2 families and the location was fabulous. Overall just felt a bit basic. There was also a mix up and when we arrived the place hadn’t been cleaned. It was rectified quickly but meant we had to wait around while it was cleaned which was a bit inconvenient and the explanation we were given was a bit odd and not particularly apologetic. We won’t be back.

10/10 Excellent

Mariam B.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025