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Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

Banyanda is a stunning beachside holiday retreat with a focus on art whilst nestled into landscaped gardens which are home to a number of local native birds.

This modern, architect designed home will satisfy all your holiday needs and has a fully equipped kitchen with stone benches and soaring cathedral ceilings and rooms bathed in natural light. Or cook your own BBQ on the weber and relax in the sun.

Relax and unwind in our jetted corner spa bath for 2.

This luxurious coastal getaway is a short 150 metre walk to a safe swimming beach where you can often find seals, manta rays, dolphins and is surrounded by walking and bike tracks, numerous surf beaches as well as being close to great cafes, restaurants, wineries and boutique shopping. Cowes main street is a 15 minute walk along the beach.

Enjoy a family getaway or a romantic weekend or just relax with friends.

Anderson Street boat ramp is just around the corner so you can easily access the concrete ramp and jetty to launch and retrieve your boat or sit and have brunch at the Boat Ramp cafe.

Experience a remarkable whale watching adventure departing from Rhyll to circumnavigate Phillip Island. Keep an eye out for humpbacks and southern right whales eagerly searching for their blow, distinctive water footprint or graceful dorsal fins. Be captivated by dolphins frolicking alongside the boat and discover a natural habitat for Albatross, gannets and seals.

Watch a Penguin colony at sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows at Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Explore the Koala Conservation Reserve and explore the treetop boardwalks to see koalas in their natural habitat.

Visit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, home to the world's leading motorsport series including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Superbike World Championship, as well as various Australian series and club meets.






Property manager

Robyn Hale

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 21,528 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please notify of any pets in your booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HH 56-15

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi
Banyanda: Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi
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About the area

Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 6 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located on the waterfront, 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 3 miles (5 km).

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Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 211 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 238 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fei

Robyn was an amazing host. My kids and I had the best time and will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perveen V.

Lovely place to stay
Really lovely home from home, excellent location with a local beach, really clean and had everything we needed for a lovely family weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev P.

Nice family home
Had a great stay with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

We will be back!
Great place, really nice house and perfect location. And fantastic that it’s pet friendly as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heika W.

Excellent
Most beautiful home in a great Location, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron s.

Phillip island stay
A lovely clean place close to beach and a smart little coffee shop. A great place for families or friends
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virgil L.

Family holiday with our dog
Great place to stay. Relaxing and comfortable house for all members of the family, including our furry K9.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliet P.

One of the best
We spent just the two nights here and had such a lovely time. The house has a fabulous layout, is spacious with two seperate living areas- perfect for teens to have one and adults the other. The house is bright with plenty of natural light, clean and beautifully decorated. In terms of location, it is a few minutes walk to the beach, the local cafe is just across the road, and the town just a few minutes drive away. We will definitely booking again. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Lovely stay!
Love staying here so much, couldn’t ask for more! Robyn is fantastic to deal with and I can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

What a lovely home in a perfect location! We had a wonderful time.
Spacious home Very clean Perfect location- a few minutes from the beach Lovely outdoor area with barbecue Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb B.

Wonderful weekend
We loved staying at this property and will definitely be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Excellent Property
Had everything we needed, beautiful house and furnishing,amazing artwork!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Banyanda Beach side- loved it!
The property was great. Truly pet friendly, immaculate in appearance, well maintained and very clean. Beds were comfy, close to beach, not too far from the main shopping strip. We enjoyed our stay , would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Home away from home
Our family had the best 4 day get away at this property. It was comfy and cosy, had all the amenities we needed for a family and in a fantastic location close to beach and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Fabulous and Relaxing
We had the most amazing stay at Banyanda. It is a beautiful home, beautifully presented and large enough for us all to find our own space when needed. The location is perfect. So central to all of Phillip Island’s attractions, beaches and shopping. We can’t wait for our next stay. It was sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Amazing
The house was awesome. Very comfy & inviting. So clean & the host was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nagesh A.

Beautiful house and great location
We loved our stay at Banyanda beachside home... The house is modern, beautiful, has huge open space living with lots of natural light..very close to almost everything in the Phillip Island region!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

Island short stay getaway
Property well exceeded expectations, fantastic location, spotless home, loved everything about this property including the secure yard for our small dog, will definitely be on top of our list to stay here again. Great family home for upto 2 families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Lovely modern getaway 3 minutes from the heart of Cowes.
Very spacious modern interior, the photos are good but don't fully convey the open airy feel in the main living spaces. Owners great to deal with, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annika B.

Fantastic getaway home
Loved every minute of being in this comfortable modern and well appointed home . So close to the beach which the dogs enjoyed so much Very kind and respectful hosts , will definitely recommend to all and can’t wait to return
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

sim t.

Excellent
Clean n very quick response from owners thanknuou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

F D.

Excellent
We had a wonderful three night stay with the family and our dog. Very impressed with the cleanliness of the property. Comfortable and well appointed. We loved being very close to the beach. Thanks Robyn for sharing your lovely home. Happy to book again when we come back to Cowes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tilly b.

Just lovely
This was our second time staying at Banyanda and we loved it just as much as the first time. So clean and easy and fantastic location. Very pet-friendly too. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Short Stay at Banyanda
We loved our stay at Banyanda again. The house is always so clean and we enjoy being so close to the beach. Our dog, Cola, really loved the time at the beach too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Schoolies
The house was very open and comfortable with all the necessary amenities. Good location, particularly for the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023