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Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, stereo
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!!

Cowes Retreat is a beautifully furnished, light-filled house only a 5 minute walk to beach and Main Street Cowes. Your furry family members are most welcome to come and enjoy your holidays with you at Cowes Retreat.

We also offer an early check in of 10am and a late check out of 4pm wherever possible (subject to availability)!
Our house is fully fenced and has high gates so it is very safe and private for your children and pets.

Secure parking behind high, private gates for cars, motorcycles and boats.

Cowes Retreat is the perfect place for your weekend getaway - ideal for family, friends and couples.
Our house is only a 5 minutes walk to the beautiful Westernport Bay beach where the sunsets and sunrises are incredible to watch! Its also only a 5 min walk to the lively town centre of Cowes with restaurants, cafes, shopping and supermarkets.
Wake up in the morning and enjoy your beach walk before breakfast, or have a BBQ in the evening with your friends. Modern furnishings and fixtures guarantees you will be back again.

The places to visit and things to do on the island are endless but the one everyone comes to the Island for is the Penguin Parade - this is not to be missed!! There is something for everyone. You could hire a bike or enjoy a stroll along the beach. Kids can enjoy Amaze N Things, mini golf, bowling, Go Karts at the GP track and visit Seal Rocks where up to 6000 fur seals hang out. Adults can enjoy a round of golf, tennis, bowling or take a cruise around the island. There are Art & Craft shops and Souvenir shops to visit. While you are there why not visit the Pyramid Rocks, Conservation Hill & Rhyll Inlet, Churchill Island, Sawn Lake or Forest Caves.

****** SORRY, NO SCHOOLIES OR YOUNG GROUPS******

SLEEPING CONFIGURATION

Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 x Single beds

We also have a porta cot available.

We provide doonas with covers, pillows and a tea towel, so you'll only need to bring your own top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, bath towels and bath mat. Linen can be provided for $25/bed. For our Australian Moto GP booking, we provide full linen for all beds.
*Block out dates apply

Property manager

Sharon Matthews

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please feel free to smoke outside our house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Our pet fee is $15/night

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Our property is fully fenced & super safe for kids

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
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cowes Retreat Holiday House
Cowes Retreat Holiday
Cowes Retreat Holiday House
Cowes Retreat Pet Friendly Holiday House!!!
Cowes Retreat *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!!
Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!! Cowes
119360

About the area

Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min drive - 14.8 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
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!! located?

Located in the heart of Cowes, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Perfect for our family weekend getaway. Close to everything, quite neighborhood, very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Solmaz T.

Kids friendly and good location
We enjoyed our stay with two kids. The host was very helpful with good communication and smoth/easy check in-out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roy W.

Excellent
Great property, location and host
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Good location, perfect for the family and pooch!
The house was great, great location, good yard for the dog, quiet area (also good for the dog), walking distance to the beach and main street. Communication with the host was great, really responsive. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Great weekend away
A very enjoyable weekend with the house ticking a lot of boxes- comfortable, good position (short walking distance to Cowes shops & beach) and safe for our pups. Also, very easy & friendly communication & checking in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

Great location and value
This property was great value and had everything we needed. It was in a great location, dog friendly, and family friendly. We stayed with some family friends and had a great time. My daughter keeps asking if way can go back to 'the Phillip Island house'. The manager was great - friendly, clear, and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

Great house, we’ll equipped & close to all shops in Cowes. Recommend it highly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey N.

Nice location
The house is ideal for people who bring their dog. Secured gates etc. Location is excellent. 5 mins walk to Cowes. Proprietor is very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Weekend Stay
The property was clean, light and bright. Spacious enough 2 people for a weekend away. It had everything we needed. Would definately stay there again. Host was very flexible with check in and out times and available for contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

Long weekend at Cowes Retreat
A great holiday house in a perfect location- minutes to the dog beach & to the Main Street. Sharon was an excellent host, making us feel very welcome, including our 2 pooches! Clean, cosy, great fenced off garden- safe for children & dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sok U.

Home away from home
Host was very responsive and proactive in her communications with us. The property was clean and had all things we need, good location and enjoyable as a short or long stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Terrific property, Spick and span with all the comforts you require…..except wifi, wifi would make the property perfect😊 fantastic and helpful communication as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Asha R.

Perfect!
This place was absolutely perfect for what we needed. Great, tidy house with a very secure yard for our 2 two year olds to run around in. Sharon is such a pleasure to deal with, very helpful and prompt. Will definitely book our next stay in Cowes here. Thanks for a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Lovely place and host
Wonderful host, Sharon was extremely kind and helpful. The property is in a great location, minutes walk to the beach and town. Clean and comfortable. Great holiday place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ali W.

Beautiful house with everything we needed. Close to town and beach.
Thank you Sharon for being a wonderful host. We loved our stay at your beautiful house. Close to everything, sparkling clean and comfy. Walker family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kate W., Melbourne

Great pet friendly accommodation in Cowes.
Great location with an easy walk to shops and beach. Easy driving access to everything on Phillip Island. Dog friendly with fully fenced garden which was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Wonderful Stay
Great location and lovely house. Wished we had of booked it for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Great place
Lovely place to stay we look forward to visiting again

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

Convenient, clean and affordable
The owner was friendly. The place was clean accessible and conveniently located, 5 mins walk to the beach, restaurants and other essentials. Will go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great location and perfect for dogs
Great venue with clear communication from the owner. Was a little unkept / dusty / pet hair under beds but this can be easily resolved.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Mardi K., Geelong

Well appointed and comfortable getaway
We enjoyed our stay! Lovely house with a great, secure yard for dogs. I found the whole process easy & stress free. Thanks Sharon
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Bronwyn J.

Great pet friendly accommodation
Great location. Yard secure for our dogs. Would recommend staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

camille e.

Camille
Third year for us...we love it and so do our fur babies..totally secure for them and the house is fab..Thanks so much for your friendly response and service Sharon Cheers Camille
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Great property!!
Everything we wanted for a very nice few days away!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

erin c.

Highly Recommend!!
We had a wonderful weekend away at Cowes Retreat with friends. The location is perfect, short walk to beach and main street. The house is very modern and cosy and had everything we needed. Even our dog loved it!! Will definitely book again! Thanks so much Sharon!!