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Island Shack Family Retreat

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Outdoor spa tub
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4 - Attached to garage

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Island Shack Family Retreat

Family holiday accomodation at its best. This 4 bedroom house boasts a generous size backyard with trampoline, basketball ring, spa and plenty of room for backyard cricket all while soaking up the sun and enjoying a family BBQ on the spacious deck overlooking the backyard.

Located within a family friendly street in Cowes. It's a great opportunity for the kids to bring their bikes and scooters as everything within the heart Cowes is just around the corner.
It's only 1.8kms to Cowes beach, 1km to Grumpy's Crazy Golf, 500m to the RSL Club and only 300m to the Summer Carnival. This home is a great place to base yourself while exploring the many attractions, wineries, restaurants, wildlife and much much more the Island has to offer.


BEDROOMS

INSIDE THE HOUSE
Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen Bed has a large wardrobe with ample hanging space and TV.
Bedroom 2 - 1 Double Bed with wardrobe and a set of drawers.
Bedroom 3 - Tri Bunk (bottom bed is a double and top is a single) and set of drawers.
This room would be perfect for younger kids!

OUTSIDE THE HOUSE ATTACHED TO GARAGE
Bedroom 4 - 1 Tri Bunk plus 1 set of single bunks, a set of draws and TV.
This area would suit teenagers who need their own private space.
It has a bathroom attached with its own toilet, shower and vanity.
**Please Note Garage will not be available for use.

FEATURE LIST

**SPA** - is available for all guests staying at the property. Please be assured that the spa water is tested and ready for use upon arrival.

Linen is supplied - all beds have mattress and pillow protectors, sheets, doonas & pillows, doona covers and pillowcases. We also supply bath towels for each guest.

Living area with wall mounted flat screen TV
Complimentary Wifi included.

Dining table with seating for 8 guests

Fully equiped kitchen with Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, cooktop and oven

Split system heating/cooling in main living area and Bedroom 3

Wood fire heater for those chilly nights

Large deck that runs across the whole length and across the back of the house, ideal for morning coffee in the sun.

Two outdoor settings and gas BBQ perfect for large family BBQ’s

Fully fenced off property with ample off street parking spaces for up to 4 cars. Two cars can be parked on the front nature strip.

Large back garden lined with beautiful tall trees.

Laundry with washing machine, dryer, iron, ironing board and outside clothes line.

A BOND MAY APPLY TO BOOKINGS!

Additional accommodation is not allowed on site by way of tents, caravans or similar facilities.

Please ensure all rubbish and waste are put into the correct bins, as per the signage in the pantry.

As per the Health Dept regulations, the number of occupants of a property must not exceed the maximum allowed. Your booking may be cancelled immediately if overloading occurs and extra charges my apply.

CHECK IN/OUT TIMES

Check in time from 12.00pm

Check Out time is 1pm

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No visitors are allowed.
Identification will be required upon booking.

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 in the city centre. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Wildlife Park, or check out an event or a game at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Shack Family Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Island Shack Family Retreat?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Shack Family Retreat on 11 May 2026 start from AU$514, 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 Island Shack Family Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island Shack Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Shack Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Island Shack Family Retreat located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 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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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our group's stay and everything well stocked and thought of. Bonus for having a spa on a not hot summer day and outdoor area that we all could dine on.Kelly & Ben were lovely to deal with, would love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay. Our host was excellent and gave us vlear.instructions and the communication was great! The place is clean and perfect for a family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean J.

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

Nice little place

Nice little place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before and the second visit didn’t disappoint. Easy walking distance to town. Very comfortable. Spa at the end of the day was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reza R.

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

Great place and excellent host.

Very clean, quiet area, really hot spa and clean, all detergents if we needed was there, I highly recommend it to everyone to stay in there 👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade P.

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

Stay at the island shack

Beautiful house and extremely easy communication with host. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super please with absolutely everything!! House was beautiful, clean and in a great location Communication was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maira Alexandra M.

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

Great Stay!!!

Cute home, comfortable and great spaces to share! We have a great time there ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice D.

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

great stay

thanks for having us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven j.

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

Perfect holiday

Our family had the best time here! highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Farzan s.

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

Very good and relaxing

Perfect for three families. Host very responsive and helpful. Had a great time and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANA E.

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

Great for families

We loved our stay at the Island shack. The house was amazing and spacious. The kids had so much fun ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

violet p.

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

great family home

home away from home best family weekend. Definitely recommended for large family. thanks hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dulanjana W.

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

A lovely place

This holiday house in Cowes, Phillip Island, is a fantastic choice. It offers a safe environment for kids, and its proximity to the island's attractions is convenient. The house itself is charming and well-equipped, and the owners are attentive and hospitable. Highly recommended for a memorable vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aravind L.

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

Fun time

We all had a fantastic time together. Its a nice property which is all the amenities and easy access to local center and beach.. Over all was a great trip to Cowes and its surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

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

Great MotoGP house!

Great modern property for a bunch of us down for the MotoGP. Reasonable walk to Cowes restaurants/shops etc (around 15 minutes) and very close to the bus routes. Plenty of room in multiple bedrooms large lounge/kitchen area and plenty of off street parking. There was a small issue with the washing machine but not a game changer and the host communicated well to try to fix the problem. Would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venise M.

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

This is the second time I’ve stayed at this property.I highly recommend it

We love it as it’s so close to everything and a short walk to the city restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Seti T.

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

Room for improvement

The place should not be advertised to accommodate 12 people with space for only a 3 seater couch in an extremely tiny living area. The kitchen is very old and smelly. There were mice inside the house and they had a feast on our bread loaf. Fire place was a warm welcome but not much space to allow few adults to sit around and enjoy. The back yard is spacious and green, basketball ring keeps children busy and SPA is a relaxing escape. The back room is modern and clean but TV was not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Great family holiday home

Great to have the teenagers retreat and we loved having the spa to use. Great walking distance into town
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lior E.

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

Entertaining

The property has a very good veriety activities for children of all ages. There is no WiFi as advertised and only one aircond that may be tricky on a hot day (the 4th BR is outside and not airconded)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edu S.

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

Unforgettable

The house is perfect for family and friends. We had such an amazing time and definitely we will be back. We would like to highlight the communication between us and Kelly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bree S.

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

Finally Away

The Island Shack was in a perfect location and just amazing for a family. The property provided so much room and area for activities for our kids. The TV barely went on! Spa was definitely a relaxing bonus after the taxing past few years we have had!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

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

Great for families

Had great time kids loved playing in spa basketball ring and trampoline provided. Good location to Main Street and beach
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloe H.

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

It was nice and cosy, and had amazing features Such as the spa

It was amazing! Very easy from the start of the process of renting it to the very end. The only thing I would say is the kitchen is very small, I'd recommend renovating a bigger one as the house does sleep 12. We had 6 of us and found it very clustered and hard to work in the kitchen over all great place though
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venise M.

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

Great location, very spacious rooms and comfortable beds.

Fabulous locations, walking distance to the shops and close to all the great restaurant and cafes. I would highly recommend a stay here. We will be definitely come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Bodenstaff

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