Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & Attractions
Summary:
Family-Friendly Home, Near Beach + Walk to Shops
A tranquil escape awaits at the beautiful Kilara Cottage. Bright and airy spaces, modern upgrades, and refreshing indoor/outdoor living provide the perfect space to relax and rejuvenate during your visit to the seaside town of Cowes. This spacious family-friendly home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and comfortably accommodates up to 7 guests. Walk to the town’s shops, be at the beach in minutes, and enjoy easy driving access to all the popular Phillip Island attractions from this ideal location.
The Space:
Kilara Cottage offers peaceful solitude with a serene aesthetic vibe to all who enter. Detailed architectural elements such as beamed ceilings, unique roof lines, and barn door detailing soothe the senses while creating a perfect backdrop for pure vacation bliss. Find cosy corners and light-filled rooms indoors, and verdant green spaces interspersed with shady spots outside, all designed as a quiet retreat from the hectic schedules of everyday life.
Guests will appreciate a modern kitchen with distinctive character that is perfectly equipped for cooking and serving full course meals. The main social dining and living area provides a warm and inviting space for gathering, entertaining, and especially snuggling around the fireplace on cool evenings.
Three bedrooms are smartly situated across both levels of the home, providing privacy and separation from the kids or for groups traveling together. There are even cosy sleeping nooks and bunk beds that are sure to entice youngsters to tuck in for an early bedtime. Two remodelled bathrooms – one with a chic industrial flair, the other with a convenient tub for bathing little ones - keep morning and evening routines running smoothly.
Outdoor living is a definite highlight here with garden pathways, a shady dining deck, and sun lounging pergola offering a lush haven for family meals, meditation, yoga, or simply settling down with a good book.
On Property Amenities Include:
• Blazing Fast Wi-Fi throughout the cottage
• Complimentary coffee & teas supplied w/ sugar and creamers
• Comprehensive housewares package + standard small appliances
• Highchair & porta cot
• Fresh linens and bath essentials for every guest
• Washer and dryer
Phillip Island is well known for its natural beauty and Cowes is a wonderful beach town for families and couples looking to get away for a nice holiday. In addition to the cottage’s amazing features, the property is a short walk to shopping and a quick drive from all the renowned parks, beaches, family-friendly experiences, and penguin parades Phillip Island is known for. Must see highlights include Phillip Island Nature Parks, Antarctic Journey, Rhyll’s boardwalks, and historic Churchill Island.
Guest Access:
Guest can get access to the property through a Lockbox. We send out the code two days before arrival on confirmed reservations due to security reasons.
Other Things to Note:
Kilara Cottage has a private driveway with undercover parking, accommodating up to 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles may park on the street, however, please do not block or park in neighbouring driveways.
This listing is pet friendly but please make sure to clean up after your pet, and we don't allow pets on the beds or furniture.
We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your holiday! However, as Kilara Cottage is in a residential area guests must be mindful and keep noise to a minimum, especially during night-time hours.
Interaction with Guests:
The host is available for communication on the booking platform or by phone in case of emergency
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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
This property accepts cash
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 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 on the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cowes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Silverleaves Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Phillip Island - 11 min walk
Pino's Trattoria - 12 min walk
Chapel Lane - 9 min walk
Isola di Capri - 11 min walk
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & Attractions pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & Attractions?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & Attractions on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$270, 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 Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & Attractions?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & Attractions?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & Attractions?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & Attractions located?
Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely, cozy cottage. Very clean and great, quiet location to walk into town and to the beach. Very nice, responsive host.
Jo S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review, Jo!
We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the cosy cottage, its cleanliness, and the quiet location—perfect for a stroll into town and down to the beach. It’s also great to know our team’s responsiveness helped make your stay even more enjoyable.
We’d love to welcome you back again to Phillip Island Host for another relaxing getaway!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Urim
14 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful cottage retreat like place. Super close to the beach and shopping district. Highly recommend!
Loved our stay at Kilara cottage. We had such a relaxing stay. great location as it is only a couple of mins walk to the beach and 10mins walk into town.
The house was clean and very handy to the beach with a 10 minute walk into town.
Paul R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We're so glad to hear you found the house clean and conveniently located — being close to the beach and just a short walk into town really is a great combo! 🌊🏡
We hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing stay. 🌞
This place has everything you need for a home away from home stay! Beautiful property, walking distance to everything including the beach 😊❤️ we loved it and will definitely be back one day
From start to finish the host was nothing but attentive. Very accommodating, clean and perfect location. We definitely will be back!Steph & Harry
stephanie r.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Steph & Harry! We’re delighted to hear that you found the property clean, well-located, and that you felt well taken care of throughout your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Lovely little cabin. So beautifully renovated and has all the amenities. We had a lovely time.
We had everything we needed, plenty of space within the rooms and living areas. Lovely little touches. Really loved the whole aesthetic.
Thanks for the wonderful stay.
Beautiful historic Cottage with surprising capacity and amenities.
conveniently located in the major town of Phillip Island. Very clean and well equipped as a base for exploring Phillip Island.
Gorgeous cottage well renovated and had everything we needed. Handy cot and high chair. Great location straight through to beach nearby access lane. Great base to look around the island. Would come back 😊
We had 5 family members share this 4 bedroom holiday home. It was so clean & comfortable and absolutely stunningly decorated. It has all facilities available for cooking a family meal and the location is superb. Communication with the host was perfect. Thanks for hosting us, it was a wonderful stay.
Kilara Cottage was a wonderful base to explore Cowes and Phillip Island. We were able to spend the mornings enjoying the area and return to an exceptionally comfortable property. The fireplace was an absolute bonus in the cold July weather. Reading and relaxing with a glass of wine in front of the fire was rejuvenating. We will definitely be looking to use the property again. Thank you for the use of this home.
Enjoyed our stay. Very close to beach, less than 5 min walk! Lovely relaxing garden. Would return!
We had a lovely stay. The house was easy to check in to, clean on arrival. Bedrooms all very comfortable. Cot upstairs in one of the rooms and high chair was very handy for our little one. Nice new kitchen and bathroom made the house feel quite luxurious.
Very quick walk to beach and less than 10 mins walk to shops. Had a minor issue with hot water and were eventually able to work out that each bathroom is serviced by a different hot water system. Would return again.
Fabulous place. Great location. Beach access close by. Would love to be there in Summer. Everything plus more available within the house. Super quiet and cosy. Only negative was no curtain/blinds on kitchen window. Still it rates 5/5. Thank you.
Ginny E.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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