About the home

“Boobook Retreat” is a delightful family holiday home in Cowes that is loaded with appeal. Some of the features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Downstairs is the large guest bedroom (bedroom 4) with WIR and dual entry ensuite (with shower & toilet) and a separate laundry (with access to the rear yard). The large open plan kitchen (with WIP) and dining/living room (with 65" smart TV) provides access to the fully covered alfresco area at the rear of the home.

Upstairs is the Master bedroom (with 50% smart TV), huge WIR and ensuite (with shower & toilet) and its own front-facing balcony. The large upstairs living room (with 65" smart TV) provides access to bedrooms 2 & 3 (both with BIR), the main bathroom (with bath & shower) and a separate toilet.

Outdoor Areas

The large fully enclosed rear yard has a stunning covered entertaining area with seating for 10, a pizza oven, 2 x bar fridges and a BBQ that looks out over the delightful garden which has a firepit area (firewood not provided) complete with seating for another 6 people. Next to the entertaining area is the enclosed 6-seater spa and a hot & cold water outdoor shower. The large double garage has roller door access to the rear yard.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, and Aldi pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. with walk in pantry, double sink, fridge, dishwasher, 900mm electric oven and huge 6-burner gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home has ducted gas heating throughout, plus there are two reverse cycle air-conditioning units; one in the downstairs dining room and the other in the master bedroom. There are also ceiling fans in the downstairs living room and bedrooms 1 & 4.

Bedding Configuration

"Boobook Retreat" is configured to sleep any combination of adults and children up to a maximum of 12:

This home has 7 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 12 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One set of Single Bunks and one Single bed
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Queen bed and one Single bed
Bedroom 4 (downstairs): One Queen bed

Upstairs living area: One Queen divan/sofa-bed suitable for two adults or children.

Linen

It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.

Peak Periods

Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm (unless by prior arrangement). Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.

Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies

Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies.