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Island Shack Family Retreat
Family-friendly holiday home in Cowes with a hot tub
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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
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Explore the area

Cowes, VIC
- Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park17 min walk
- Place, Cowes Beach2 min drive
- Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock3 min drive
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 2.00pm
Check Out time is 10.00am
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 2.00pm
Check Out time is 10.00am
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 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 Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Jet skiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Cowes, VIC
What's nearby
- Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Cowes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- A Maze'N Things - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pino's Trattoria - 3 min drive
- G’day Tiger - 2 min drive
- La Porchetta - 19 min walk
- Subway - 14 min walk
- Mighty Kebab Cowes - 16 min walk
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About the host
Hosted by Kelly Bodenstaff
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