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Cowes Beach and Boat House

Holiday home in Cowes with balcony and fireplace

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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COWES, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Cowes Beach and Boat House

Escape to this charming and peaceful holiday home in Cowes, Phillip Island — just minutes from the beach, boat ramp, and local attractions. Located in a quiet and family-friendly neighbourhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and convenience for your next coastal getaway.

Enjoy spacious open-plan living with a cozy Coonara wood heater for winter stays and split-system air conditioning for summer comfort. The well-appointed kitchen is fully equipped with electric appliances, perfect for preparing meals to enjoy on the outdoor deck or front verandah.

Each bedroom is thoughtfully positioned to provide guests with their own private space. The home includes two bathrooms (one with a shower over bath), a large driveway with room for two cars plus boat or caravan storage, and outdoor areas ideal for relaxing in sun or shade.

Pet-friendly (outdoors only) and secured with external entry-point cameras, this delightful Phillip Island home is perfect year-round.

*Please note that linen is not included when booking this property*
Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels.
Alternatively, a link to a local linen hire company will be provided with your booking confirmation.

You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

A security deposit of AUD500 is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit the SRO website.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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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

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

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve, while National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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COWES, VIC

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 - 1.9 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mighty Kebab Cowes - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowes Beach and Boat House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowes Beach and Boat House?

As of 23 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowes Beach and Boat House on 8 Dec 2025 start from AU$626.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cowes Beach and Boat House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cowes Beach and Boat House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowes Beach and Boat House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cowes Beach and Boat House located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alison Z.

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

Highland Ave

We had a great stay on highland ave. Fantastic location, close to the beach, lots of great books, puzzles etc for the kids to do. I found the main bedroom mattress to be pretty lumpy and uncomfortable, but otherwise the house was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Vicky S.

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

Pleasant house in Cowes

This is a really nice property with plenty of room for a family. We would have liked to stay longer.Our only problem was that linen wasn’t included, and while in retrospect this was stated on the confirmatory email it was way down the bottom. It also wasn’t obvious on the booking listing. It was an unpleasant surprise to arrive late on a Friday and have no sheets or towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Great house and location

Very good house for our family of 5, plenty of space and great layout. We would stay again. The only thing we found slightly problematic was the fan right above the bunk bed steps in the kids bedroom - wouldn’t be a problem for older kids but we didn’t use the top bunk because of this with my 6 year old. It was a hot night so we needed the fan on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sarah D.

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

What a let down

We arrived at the property to find it FILTHY, the owner had not communicated to get the house cleaned and I we couldn’t believe what we found. We refused to stay and got a different place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is what it is.

Stay was just as advertised. Only hiccup was getting the keys, we were told in the instructions a code to a lock box would be sent on the day of the arrival. However when we got to the house we had still not received an email. We instead had to drive to the O’Brien office. Luckily we just made it within open business hours as I’m not sure how they would have been able to solve that.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Great big spacious house

We really enjoyed our stay. Great living spaces lots of couches, big dining table and comfy beds. Will be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Quality home

Fantastic home in Phillip Island. Close to Cowes but far enough away to be relaxing and quiet. Home is fantastic and well presented with a warm atmosphere. Thanks heaps
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

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

A lovely, clean home! Perfect for a Phillip Island Getaway

A clean property, with plenty of bedding, space, eatery areas etc. The property manager was great to deal with and quick to respond also. It is a bit of a walk to the main area in Cowes however there is a great fish and chip shop closeby. We would definitely recommend others to stay here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Perfect weekend away

Our weekend away was perfect thanks to the rental at Cowes. Home details were accurate, it was very clean, beds were comfortable, area was quiet & location was close to beach, cafes & shops. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maree D., Prahran, Australia

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

Lovely stay, realestate agent needs to improve comms

This was a great location with large deck, very enjoyable. The owner is let down by the real estate agent who does not return calls and did not respond to an email regarding a faulty shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Great

Had a wonderful time. Property did not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Natalia O.

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

Between the cushions

We enjoyed our stay despite the fact that we found upon our arrival that the house had not been cleaned between guests. Floors not swept or vacuumed, Bathrooms filthy, left over old opened food in fridge. Toddlers found Contraceptive pills and a smoke vaporizer between the cushions of the couch. We left it much cleaner than we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Thank you

Very impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trudi R.

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

Great property close to everything

An updated little home amongst the trees, two blocks from the beach and walking distance to town! Quiet and lovely.

8/10 Good

Kirsten J.

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

Great place for a quiet stay, away from traffic

We enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and lovely verandah out the back. Due to the softness of the beds however, we wouldn't stay again, as it was rough on our backs. Other than that it was nice accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Lovely home

Beautiful clean home had everything you could ask for and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

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