10/10 Excellent
Margaret Z.
29 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Margaret Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Entire home
The Shebeen - family friendly close to the beach,
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cowes, VIC
- Cowes Beach11 min walk
- Phillip Island Wildlife Park4 min drive
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock4 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Shebeen - family friendly close to the beach,
Smell the serenity!
Handy to town but with a peaceful bush outlook. The property backs directly onto to the Cowes Foreshore Reserve, with an 8 minute walk via bush tracks leading you to the beautiful calm waters of Red Rocks Beach. You will see lots of wallabies and maybe even an echidna.
Suits young families or a multi generation holiday.
Dog and kid friendly - the back garden is securely fenced
Note: not a big party house - due to close proximity of neighbours. More a 'relax on the deck and gather round the firepit' vibe.
We have three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Sleeps up to 8, with 5 seperate beds
Sleeping accommodation consists of:
Bedroom 1- queen size bed
Bedroom 2 - queen size bed.
Bedroom 3 - double bed and 2 single beds. This room has a TV with DVD player.
The kitchen and both bathrooms have been fully renovated. The kitchen has a ceramic cooktop, oven, dishwasher, microwave, airfryer and large fridge freezer. The island bench is a popular place to gather.
The living area has ample comfy seating, a large flat screen TV, gas heating and a split system for heating/cooling.
Free WIFI with access to Netflix, Prime and Stan.
The dining table seats 6-8, with extra seating at the Island bench .
Plenty of cutlery, dishes and glasses for everyone.
There is also a travel cot, high chair and baby bath available.
All the bedrooms have ceiling fans.
NOTE: No Schoolies or Uni groups
The house is dog friendly. Sorry no cats due to family allergies.
The backyard has strong fences and gates but please note that the driveway gates are just under 1m high. So depending on how big or determined your dog is to escape, this may not be the house for you.
The covered deck is ideal for dog napping. If inside, please keep dogs off furniture and beds. A dog bed and dog bowls can be provided.
Red Rocks Beach, our closest beach, allows dogs on lead from 7am to 10am and 5pm to 8pm from 1st December to 30th April. Off lead beaches are in Ventnor and from the Anderson boat ramp to the Cowes yacht club. A leaflet in the house has full details.
Please keep your dog on lead when walking through the bush - safer for the wildlife and for them - they may get lost if they chase off after a wallaby.
Property manager
Rosemary McClean
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Cowes
Located in Cowes, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider A Maze'N Things, or check out an event or a game at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Cowes, VIC
What's nearby
- Cowes Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
- Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 17 min drive - 16.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - 5 min drive
- Fig & Olive at Cowes - 4 min drive
- G'Day Tiger - 4 min drive
- Saigon Maggie - 4 min drive
- Pino's Trattoria - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Torbien B.
30 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Torbien B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Stacey B.
16 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with the family
Stacey B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
DEBORAH P., Diamond Creek
13 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and Relaxing
DEBORAH P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Chlodaugh C.
8 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant property and location!
Chlodaugh C.
10/10 Excellent
Lynne S.
20 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Shebeen
Lynne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
Shona B.
1 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas on the island
Shona B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
tom r.
18 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house!
tom r.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
1 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Must do again
Michael P.
10/10 Excellent
Jennie C.
9 May 2019
Family stay at The Shebeen
Jennie C.
8/10 Good
LARA M.
18 Jan 2019
Comfortable, fuss-free house in great location
LARA M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kim E.
15 Jan 2019
Fantastic extended family accommodation
Kim E.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Mahesh K.
8 July 2018
Lovely cosy home and specially very helpful,friendly,owner assisted holiday house.
Mahesh K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
SHARON A.
30 Oct 2017
Very Comfortable
SHARON A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christine H.
1 Feb 2016
Great location, dog-friendly, well equipped
Christine H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
Tim B.
17 Apr 2015
Very homely :)
Tim B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
MARY H.
22 Jan 2015
Great value
MARY H.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
13 July 2014
Loved the amenities provided, e.g. firewood, darts, football, games, books, prime location: close
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
27 Dec 2012
The house was perfect for us and we loved the entire experience.
About the host
Hosted by Rosemary McClean
We are Rosie and Peter, The Irish connection is Rosie, who hails from Donegal but has called Australia home since 1989.
We live in Melbourne, but are only a phone call away if you need help or have any questions. In an emergency we have supportive friends nearby who can assist you. The keys to the house are accessed via a key safe, which you will be provided the code for, along with full instructions for the house.
We live in Melbourne, but are only a phone call away if you need help or have any questions. In an emergency we have supportive friends nearby who can assist you. The keys to the house are accessed via a key safe, which you will be provided the code for, along with full instructions for the house.
Why they chose this property
We love to travel and know the importance of having a comfortable, clean place to stay. The Shebeen is not fancy, but it is relaxing. It is in Cowes, (with all the benefits of shops and restaurants close by) but is very quiet and crowd free, even in high season.
What makes this property unique
The Shebeen backs onto a reserve. An 8 minute walk on bush and beach tracks takes you to Red Rocks Beach.
You will see the local Wallabies (not for very long as they bound away) but sometimes they come up and watch us through the back fence.
You will see the local Wallabies (not for very long as they bound away) but sometimes they come up and watch us through the back fence.
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