Located in the heart of Cowes, the main hub on Phillip Island, this quaint cottage is in a perfect location, a 100-metre walk to Cowes Main Beach (walk down Eva Lane), a short walk to supermarkets, shops, cafes & restaurants. Everything is at your fingertips.
The Old Cottage features 3 bedrooms (2 Double beds and 2 single beds), open plan living, dining and kitchen, family bathroom with toilet, laundry, BBQ in the back area, extra toilet in the back area and a cute verandah looking over the garden. A relaxing area to spend the day away. The kitchen is fully fitted out; all you need to bring is your food and drinks.
Fully fenced with off street parking and pets are welcome.
PLEASE NOTE:
LINEN: Sheets, pillowcase and bath towels are not provided. You can bring your own or hire linen from the holiday manager. There are doonas with covers, pillows, extra blankets, bathmat, hand towel and tea towels.
BOND: There is a $400 bond and this is held against your credit card. There is no payment required.
STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES OR GROUPS UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE. (With the exception of children accompanied by parents)
PLEASE NOTE: There is a strict NO PARTY policy. The house is located in a residential area and noise and public disturbances will not be tolerated. Guests will be asked to leave the premises without notice should noise or nuisance complaints be received or if the number of guests exceeds the number confirmed at time of booking.
There are many activities available on Phillip Island and only 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Melbourne CBD. A perfect location and a quaint cottage for you to enjoy your break away. PLEASE NOTE: - There is 7.5% State government short term levy collected at time of booking. This is added to the total accommodation including the cleaning fee. - No smoking policy - PETS: Pets welcome - LINEN: Please note sheets and bath towels are not provided. There are doonas with covers, pillows with pillow protectors, plenty of spare rugs, bath mats, hand towels and tea towels. You can either bring your own or hire them from Dianne, the Holiday Rental Manager. The only time linen is provided is at the Moto GP championship weekend. - BOND: A bond of $400 is held against your credit card. There is no payment required. - STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES OR GROUPS UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE. (With the exception of children accompanied by parents) - PLEASE NOTE: There is a strict NO PARTY policy. The house is located in a residential area and noise, and public disturbances will not be tolerated. Guests will be asked to leave the premises without notice should noise or nuisance complaints be received or if the number of guests exceeds the number confirmed at time of booking.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Cowes
Cowes is home to this holiday home. 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. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Silverleaves Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 74 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Phillip Island - 9 min walk
Chapel Lane - 8 min walk
Isola di Capri - 9 min walk
Nat’s Fish And Chips - 10 min walk
Pino's Trattoria - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Old Cottage at Cowes pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Old Cottage at Cowes?
As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Cottage at Cowes on 7 July 2026 start from AU$219, 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 The Old Cottage at Cowes?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Old Cottage at Cowes?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Old Cottage at Cowes?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Old Cottage at Cowes located?
Situated in Cowes, this holiday home is steps away from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had a comfy and restful stay in a quiet street near the beach. The dogs were very happy with the small fenced yard. I particularly liked the hard floors and walk in shower.
This little cottage was perfect for the 2 of us. It felt like a welcoming family home. Great location within an easy walk to cafes, restaurants & beach, & easy drives to so many other beautiful spots on Phillip Island. .
We had a great break from Sunday to Wednesday, everything is within walking distance with a gorgeous beach 5 minutes walk. We would recommend this accomodation
Such character in this old cottage, beautiful high ceilings & floors! New bathroom, comfortable beds, stocked kitchen & loved sitting on veranda having a drink! Great to keep our dog locked in the yard to play.
Welcoming little cottage, with good facilities. Spacious for the 3 of us, we got it cosy in mid winter, in the living room with the reverse cycle wall heater. Easy walk beach and Cowes. Lots to see around island for walkers.
Great location, secure for our dog and very comfortable. Really easy to check in and so close to the beach and local wallaby. The art on the wall in front bedroom was a surprise - I liked reading about the history of it but didn't love the feeling of the room, just personal preference. One of the single beds in the other front room is super squeaky so no-one slept on that one but everything else fantastic. Thanks for a great stay.
BECKY T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Di B.
26 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Great location
The old cottage is a great location for your stay on Phillip Island. It is really neat and tidy has great kitchen with all the things you need. I loved being able to access the beach from a nearby lane to walk the dog. The GOP bedroom and history of the house was a surprise. The kids found it a bit spooky and opted to share the other bedroom.
Overall we were happy with our stay. The yard was good, but wasn't very secure for our dogs, the gap under the gate was too big, so they couldn't be left alone. We couldn't all go out together as a family without out taking the dogs, so that limited some family time.