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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
- Place, Cowes Beach7 min walk
- Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
- Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock5 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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
- Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Cowes Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Penguin Parade - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cafe Lugano - 4 min drive
- G’day Tiger - 4 min drive
- Fortuna Fish & Chips - 5 min drive
- La Porchetta - 4 min drive
- Cowes Curry Club - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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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