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Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp

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Exterior detail
Exterior
Dining
Interior
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cowes, VIC
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub Ā· Toilet Ā· Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp

Forget the car. A leisurely 10min stroll takes you to Cowes Main Street and in less than 5 mins you are at one of the quieter Cowes beaches. This house is perfect for a family get together. The large kitchen living area opens up onto an undercover deck via a bifold door.
A seperate games room and large back yard with lawn games keep the kids young and old entertained.
A fully secure backyard in case you wish to bring pets although council rules legislate that a maximum of 2 dogs can be on the property. Pets to remain outdoors, but please advise us in your enquiry if you wish to bring pets. There is a ramp leading to the front door for easy access for roller suitcases and prams. Although the front door is extra wide, bedroom and bathroom doorways are your avarage width

NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLIES- Family groups or groups with tenants over 26 y/o only.

12 people can sleep comfortably
Bedroom 1- Queen bed
Bedroom 2- Queenbed
Bedroom 3- king bed
Bedroom 4- tri bunk, double on the bottom, single bed on top
Bedroom 5- 2 x long single beds and king single loft bed.

Doona, doona cover and pillows supplied.
Please bring top & bottom sheets, pillow case, towels and tea towels otherwise linen and towels can be supplied at $20 per person.

High chair & baby bath available. Please let us know if you would like these put out.

Rental registration requirements we must mention noise or music being played must be reduced to an inaudible level outside the property by 10 pm, or risk being removed from the premises.

A 'NO EXTREME PARTY POLICY' IS IN PLACE, Police and/or nuisance call outs will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal of the occupants.

Property manager

Margaret Browne
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. Ventnor Bushland Reserve and Churchill Island Marine National Park 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. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Silverleaves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy V.

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

Phillip island short Break

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam T.

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

Phillip island

Had a great time Thankyou for having us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Great location, excellent for family stay including our dog

We all enjoyed the property and its offerings.Comfortable and homely, great layout.Wish we could have stayed a little longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

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

Lovely getaway.

Excellent property. Clean, spacious, comfortable. Has everything you need for a fun getaway with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Michael

Wonderful facilities and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenette B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent group house

House was great for group stay easy location to centre of Cowes Facilities excellent for entertainment everything you need Close to beach just a short walk
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

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

Cowes Holiday

The house was spotless and the kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful outdoor area and back yard. Close to everything. We have booked again for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Penguins on Church highly recommend

Penguins on Church was a well maintained, clean and well appointed rental. It had everything provided for a great stay. It was very clean and we valued the small touches such as bath mats, hand towels, soap and air diffusers. The gardens were lovely and the backyard grass was immaculate. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Amazing set up

We had a great weekend thank you so much for sharing your amazing house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

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

60th Birthday friends weekend

Fabulous house. So spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Highly recommended familyproperty

Penguins on Church is a pristinely kept home away from home, close to the beach and Cowes centre. Marg provided everything we could possibly need, and more. Thank you for the Christmas tree! Would most definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie h.

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

Fabulous house and location

This property exceeded our expectations - everything about it was 100% - will recommend to others thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy d.

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

group weekend away

Beautiful property. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

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

Highly recommend!

The house is beautiful and immaculately kept. Backyard and games room was perfect for the kids. Proximity to main St shops and the beach made this property the perfect choice for our family vacation. Margaret was super helpful and lovely to deal with. Will always recommend this place and hope to be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Perfect for family or group

Everything was as described in listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Great family weekend away

Amazing house that has something for everyone. Had a really great time and will definitely book again šŸ˜€
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Family get together.

We all loved this property as it had it all.Beautiful home with great entertaining areas inside and out.Great choice of bedrooms.Car parking good.Location near beach plus town.We were all very comfortable.The children enjoyed the games room.We would have appreciated the supply of linen as some guests were from out of state..It was a bit of a hastle.Margarate was very good with her communication.Many thanksJulie.Loc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

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

A lovely family holiday

In a great position and the home worked very well for adults and children alike.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

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

Wonderful house

Beautiful house in a great location, we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette C.

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

Great property

Clean, very spacious, we loved the outdoor area and games room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle M.

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

Weekend of fun!

Disability organization - supporting group of 6 adults on a much-deserved weekend away. Group had an absolute ball and loved staying in a home like house rather than a big school camp set up. Made them feel very inclusive indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noni R.

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

Friends getaway

Really enjoyed our holiday. Great spot and a very comfortable house for 5 couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

Penguins on Church exceeded our expectations

Totally blown away. Had an awesome experience and will look to book again next year for Australian Motogp 2025
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

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

Great family beach house.

Great house for a family or group of friends and has a great deck and games room. Easy walk to shops and beach as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

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

Excellent

Excellent accommodation, location and host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Browne

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests