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Mingalar in Central Cowes

Family-friendly holiday home in Cowes with a hot tub

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

2 Single Beds

Room 3

1 Queen Bed

Room 4

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Mingalar in Central Cowes

About the home

“Mingalar” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just metres from the beach & Anderson Road Jetty, and a short drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

A central hallway provides access to Bedroom 1, featuring a 32" TV and an ensuite (with shower & toilet), leading to the large open plan Kitchen (with WIP)/Dining/Living Room (with 65" smart TV featuring Kayo sport, a DVD player with some DVDs) that flows through to the rear Alfresco. A side hall leads to Bedroom 2 (with a wall mounted 32" TV and BIR) & Bedroom 3 (with BIR), a large fully equipped European Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer), a Bathroom (with bath & shower), a separate Toilet and Bedroom 4 (which doubles as a second Living Room) with a 32" smart TV and some board games.

Outdoor Areas

The delightful rear covered Alfresco (with gas BBQ & seating for 6 people) can be accessed from the Living Room and Bedroom 4/Living Room 2, and overlooks the enclosed rear & side yard which features an incredible inground electric heated Swim Spa (4.3m x 2.4m; 1.5 deep), a two-seater Sauna, a hot/cold outdoor shower to wash off and a firepit (wood not provided). While there is no access to the Garage, there is space to park up to 4 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are two wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioners; one in the Living room & another in Bedroom 4/the 2nd Living Room. There is a wood-heater available (wood not provided).

Bedding Configuration

This home has 8 beds, accommodating up to 9 guests:

Bedroom 1: One Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Two single beds
Bedroom 3: One Queen bed
Bedroom 4: One set of Tri bunks and one Double sofa bed

Note: Bedroom 4 doubles as a second Living Room.
Please note: A Tri-bunk bed has a double bed on the bottom, and a single bed above it.

Linen

It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.

Peak Periods

Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm unless by prior arrangement. Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.

Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies

Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Travelling with kids? Consider Seal Rocks and Nobbies Centre. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale watching.
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Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Island Whole Foods - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mingalar in Central Cowes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Mingalar in Central Cowes pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mingalar in Central Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mingalar in Central Cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mingalar in Central Cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous amenities, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd

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