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Sanctuary Lodge

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Upstairs spacious deck area with seating available for 12 guests
Lower level games room - Also has the fold out double sofa bed
Open plan and light kitchen and dining area
Upstairs living area where you can also access the outside deck area
Dining area and seating for 10 guests
Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Ferry Dock19 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Wildlife Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationA Maze'N Things6 min drive
  • AirportMoorabbin, VIC (MBW)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sanctuary Lodge

This lovely renovated beach house is located in the heart of Cowes. A prime position, only a stone's throw to the beach. Bring your children, family and furry friends along as Sanctuary Lodge will not disappoint.

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom split-level home across three floors has all the features and facilities you need including unlimited WIFI, laundry facilities, a fully equipped kitchen, large backyard, and an expansive upstairs deck with outdoor seating.

THE SPACE
The perfect location for holidaying! Only a 2-minute drive to the beach and Cowes centre allows for easy access to everything you need. It’s a perfect place to make memories with your family with plenty of room for the kids to play.

The home sleeps 12 guests and includes ducted heating and cooling throughout and a split system in the upstairs living area along with large bright windows. The living space is the perfect place to relax after a long day out at the beach. Unwind in front of the HDTV and watch your favourite shows while you also enjoy the unlimited WIFI.

The home maintains a private feel with its fully fenced yards and sliding gate at the front which is perfect for children and your dog to play. The large property provides ample space for parking the boat, trailer, or jet ski.

The house is in a residential street with surrounding permanent tenants so we only rent to mature guests that will remain respectful to our neighbours. The house is to be used for relaxation-style holidaying, loud parties are prohibited.

A residence where you can enjoy your time away and just unwind. This lovely home offers:

4 bedrooms
Upstairs lounge/living area, with dining table for 10
Timber deck off upstairs living area with tables and seating for 14
Downstairs games room with pool table & bar
Smart TV (must bring own Netflix/Stan account login)
Unlimited WIFI
Well equipped kitchen
Dishwasher
Delonghi coffee machine - BYO pods
Large fully fenced yard
BBQ
Several mountain bikes - BYO helmets
Washing machine and dryer

HEATING/COOLING
Split system (heating and cooling) - main living room & kitchen
Ducted heating and cooling – four bedrooms and games room

GUEST ACCESS
BEDROOM LAYOUT - SLEEPS 12 PEOPLE

Bedroom 1 - 1 x Queen bed with Ensuite - Upstairs - Level 2
Bedroom 2 - 1 x King bed - Ground Floor
Bedroom 3 - 1 x Queen bed - Upstairs - Level 2
Bedroom 4 - 1 x Double bed & 2 x King Single Bunk beds - Upstairs - Level 2
Lower Games Room - 1 x fold-out double couch (Fold-out sofa bed doona and pillows are stored in a cabinet near downstairs couch) - Ground Floor
Upper Living Room - 1 x fold-out double couch - Upstairs - Level 3

What to bring: fitted sheets, flat sheets, pillowcases, beach towels, bath towels, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats.

Guests have the choice of:

BYO Linen / Towels - Guests bring their own fitted, sheets, flat sheets and pillowcases for each bed. Guests also bring their own beach, bath and tea towels along with hand towels and bathmats. Refer to the home’s description for the bedding configurations.

Linen Set Hire - Guests can hire full linen set for $30 per bed which includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcases. Bunk beds are classed as two beds. All beds are the same price.

Towel Set Hire - Guests can hire a towel set for $10 per person which includes 1 bath towel and 2 tea towels (for only the first ordered towel set).

Bathroom Set Hire - Guests can hire a bathroom set for $10 per bathroom which includes a bathmat and hand towel.

Delivery Fee - If any items are hired, there will be a one-off delivery/set-up fee of $40.

If the stay is longer than 7 days, ask management for any additional pricing. For linen or towel hires, advise Ready Set Stay with 48 hours' notice as last-minute requests may not be possible. Lost or damaged hired linen/towels may incur costs. Ready Set Stay will assume no linen or towel sets are requested for hire unless advised.

* We ask all guests to please clean the BBQ after use, or a $50 fee will be charged.

NEIGHBOURHOOD
The neighbourhood is safe and family friendly. There is a guest guidebook at the home with recommendations on what to do in the area, this gives dining options and local attraction suggestions. If you would like a copy of this prior to your stay, please let us know and send us your email address. If you need any advice, we are happy to assist.

GETTING AROUND
There is parking available for your stay. We can provide parking information if required. Please ask us any questions.

ADDITIONAL RULES
Strictly no schoolies, parties or events. Mature guests only. The property is patrolled by security. If neighbours complain or the police are called this could affect your bond and we reserve the right to evict guests.

Bookings can only be confirmed once the verification process has been completed.

Pets are allowed on a case by case basis and to be strictly outside.

Read and accept our terms and conditions. Council Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct rules apply.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Access details will be available for you to enter directly at the home and therefore unfortunately we do not get a chance to meet, but this provides a simple and convenient way for you to enter and depart the home easily. We can be contacted via the booking platform anytime during your stay and we will send you our office number if you need us urgently. We want to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Thank you.

Property manager

Ready Set Stay

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets must remain outside at all times.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider A Maze'N Things, or check out an event or a game at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 16 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 19 min walk
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Porchetta Phillip Island - 16 min walk
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 18 min walk
  • Ocean Reach Brewing - 17 min walk
  • Pino's Trattoria - 18 min walk
  • Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sanctuary Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sanctuary Lodge located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowes Beach, Phillip Island Nature Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rvarunkumar1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay !!
Overall the stay was very comfortable in all aspects and the communication with the host was quiet impressive with their response time and availability to support any time. Thanks for giving an awesome experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Osama N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good experience
It was very good experience however the check-in and check-out time should be more flexible
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ready Set Stay

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Ready Set Stay is a boutique family-run business. Our professional approach to property management will allow you to passively earn a reliable income stream from your home, whether you require continual short-term rental or are looking to take advantage of your property when out of town, we can help.

Why they chose this property

This property is large, beautifully designed, has pool table and games.

What makes this property unique

4 bedrooms plus a common area sleeps 12 people and 3 bathrooms this home has so much to offer and will not dissapoint.
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