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McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes

Located in the highly sought after area east of Cowes, McLardy Island Retreat is a perfect mix of comfort and luxury situated in a relaxed court setting.

Situated just 400m from Cowes front beach and walking distance to the tennis courts, golf club, football oval, lovers walk, skate park and main street of Cowes, you can leave your car at home and relax into true island time.

The home is situated over 3 levels with beautiful raked ceilings and natural light. It has two air conditioners to keep you cool during the hotter months and a cosy Coonara gas log heater for winter. With five bedrooms, this home can comfortably fit up to 4 couples, with an additional bunk room and 2 single beds.

There are two separate living areas, each with its own flat screen TV and Blu-Ray player and another smaller sitting room downstairs. Free WiFi is also available for our guests

Keep the kids entertained with Play Station 3 and Wii consoles (limited games supplied) as well as a table tennis table, pool table and 2 bikes and boogie boards for your convenience. A large selection of DVD's for both the adults and kids are supplied for your entertainment.

There is an partially covered outdoor dining area and barbeque for those warm summer nights.

All bed linen and bath towels are provided for up to 12 guests.

Bed Configurations are as follows:

- 3 x queen rooms (queen bed only)
- 1 x double room (1 x double bed and 1 x single bed)
- 1 x bunk room (1 single bunk set + separate single bed)

The house has two bathrooms with the upstairs bathroom consisting of a full size bath, separate shower and double basins. A separate toilet is also located upstairs. The 2 downstairs bedrooms share another bathroom which has a shower and toilet

A high chair is also available for young children

Well behaved pets are welcome but are strictly not permitted on beds, couches or other furnishings.

The double garage houses the small pool table plus room for one car. The pool table can be easily moved to accommodate two cars and there is plenty of onsite parking in the drive way

Strictly no schoolies groups or applicants under 21. Large party groups are strictly prohibited and any contravention of these conditions will result in guests being asked to leave.







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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This property is not suitable for school leavers/Hens/Bucks’ parties/Events/Weddings/Birthday functions or parties - noise must be kept to a minimum
It can be used by the confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number REG2023-000395/2023

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cowes Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes on 1 June 2026 start from AU$474, including 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 McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Silverleaves Beach, Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good communication by the host. House was in reasonably handy location to Cowes cbd
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay with the family, had everything we needed and wanted!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sina h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host communication was excellent. House excellent location and very spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LARA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well-maintained and fit our group of 10 comfortably. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to use. We loved that linen was supplied so we didn’t need to bring all of that with us. The host answered all queries promptly and in detail. We loved staying at this property so much we will be back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house created a beautiful calming element amongst the trees. The house can be echoey with many kids though the facilities and location to the beach far makes up for it. The host was awesome with communication and responding. It was absolutely lovely staying there. Just if you like coffee like us first thing, you’ll need to bring your own coffee machine. However there are many awesome coffee places in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our girl's weekend away. It was clean, well equipped and comfortable. Great location within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JMC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. Mark and Fiona are wonderful hosts who really look after their guests. This is our third time staying at McLardy Island Retreat and we have already booked for next year. The home is neat, tidy, clean and spacious. The amenities are great quality. We cook a full Christmas dinner. Just a short stroll to the local beach and Cowes shopping strip. We just love it, and our dogs are safe in the spacious yard. We also enjoy seeing the wallabies and rabbits in the front yard every morning. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

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

Great holiday house

This is the second time we have stayed here and it is an excellent house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg C.

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

Very comfortable house great location

Nice property, great facilities,walking distance to beach and Cowes shops. Quiet location and host very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Mr

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarina B.

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

Fantastic size for large family

Absolutely wonderful, lots of cobwebs tho
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

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

Great house!

Fantastic location and space for friends or family. Just a short walk to the Main Street and beach. We all loved our stay and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joelene S.

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

Plenty of room and all the amenities.

We were so happy with our stay this weekend! Three families made up of teens and u10s all had room to play, sleep and chill out. The well appointed kitchen dining space had everything we needed, there was a brilliant deck space and bbq, full laundry and three levels which created zones we all enjoyed. The place was easy to keep tidy (as tidy as teens can be) and we enjoyed the check in process and communication was great. Hope to come and stay again! When we can take advantage of the close proximity to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annik P.

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

Great location lovely house short walk from the beach

We had a lovely stay. Check in was easy. Owner was flexible on timing and the kids loved the games room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman D.

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

A very nice house

We enjoyed our stay. Interesting house with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Great Location

We stayed there with two families, 12 of us in total and the house is a great size and has everything you need there. It’s within a quick walking distance to the beach. Also a quick drive to everything. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali W.

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful property, easy walk to beach and town. Everything we needed for a weekend away with family. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice M.

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

Family getaway

The perfect property for our family getaway. A room for each couple and beds to spare which would be perfect for future use as more grandchildren come. Close enough to the beach and the main street to walk but far enough to create the quiet haven feels. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

The property was well set up and a lovely place to stay.

We had a great time and especially enjoyed sitting on the deck having breakfast. Great communication from the owner about the property and the location. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor R.

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

Review

Great location. Well equipped kitchen Easy walking distance to beach & to shops Maybe need Air Con or fans on top floor. Will definitely book again. Thank for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy F.

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

Phillip Island

Comfortable well appointed suitable for a family stay. Property has everything needed for younger and older teenagers especially garage setup with pool table and table tennis table lots of fun had by everyone. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

McLardy

The house was exactly what we needed, plenty of room for everyone. In a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Family gathering

I would say one of the best we have stayed in over the years at Phillip lsland. It had everything plus more area for kids to retreat in and play games,playstation, relax from parents, kitchen had all the crockery, utensils you could ask for ,for and an extra fridge for a large group. Great size bedding to bed x8 adults, the garage with extra actives.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

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

Excellent for a large family.

The property was perfect for our family, with bedrooms upstairs and downstairs. The kitchen and living area was large and perfect for a large group. The beds were comfortable and bathrooms modern and clean. Walking distance to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

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

Great family get together

Just had a great stay in Cowes. The house suited us perfectly, 6 adults and 2 children. The house had everything we needed with a great supply of kitchen plates, cooking goods, entertainment etc., plenty of room, different areas to keep everyone happy. Nice and handy to the beach and all things in Phillip Island. Would definitely recommend this house to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Ryan

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My wife and I and our 3 kids currently reside in Surrey Hills with weekend sport taking up most of our free time. We both work full time and like nothing better than coming down to the Island (when sport permits) to relax and walk along the beach, enjoy a glass of wine or have fish and chips on the beach. We love entertaining and having friends over and this house allows us to do both.

Why they chose this property

After renting houses on the Island over 3 or 4 years, we fell in love with the area as it has so much to do and has some of the most amazing beaches whether it's the placid front beach in Cowes or the surf beaches of Smith's Beach and Woolamai. We can walk to the beach in 5 mins or walk into town for a coffee in 10 mins. This is our home away from home where we will eventually retire and pass on to our kids and grand kids. It is a real family home set up for multiple families to enjoy together.

What makes this property unique

There is nothing like sitting on the back deck to enjoy the warm sun and look out over the garden. The street is very quite which allows kids to play outside without fear of traffic.
The house is split over 3 levels which separates the two sleep areas and the main kitchen and lounge area.

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