THE HOLIDAY SHACK - COWES

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a balcony.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a large window, and a sofa.
A brick house with a covered patio area, a large air conditioning unit, and a garage door.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of a street and greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Phillip Island Coastal Reserve

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Off-street parking available

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverleaves Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Cowes

Cowes is home to this holiday home. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Rhyll Wetlands. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Koala Conservation Reserve are also worth visiting.
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Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cowes Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterboy Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE HOLIDAY SHACK - COWES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE HOLIDAY SHACK - COWES?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE HOLIDAY SHACK - COWES on 16 March 2027 start from NZ$1,374, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE HOLIDAY SHACK - COWES?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE HOLIDAY SHACK - COWES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE HOLIDAY SHACK - COWES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE HOLIDAY SHACK - COWES located?

Situated in Cowes, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve, Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Leisure Centre. Rhyll Wetlands and Cowes Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in great location, perfect for family get away. Great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was large and comfortable, beds were comfortable and kitchen well equipped. Highly recommend and would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend Stay

Property was very clean and had everything we needed. Communication with owner was excellent. Would stay at the property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house and quiet location. Troy is super easy to deal with.Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2025
Great guest that leaves the house as they found it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phillip Island Getaway

We loved our stay at Troy’s home. It had everything we needed and was in a great location. There is a park around the corner and is about a 5-7 minute drive to the Main Street of Cowes & beach. The cooling was great and plenty of room for the 8 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Extremely clean property and a very well laid out house that allows plenty of room for a group to stay and yet allows everyone to have their own space. Troy had great communication aswell, highly recommend this property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this holiday home. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The house had all the amenities we needed, and the environment was peaceful and relaxing. The host was friendly and easy to communicate with.We truly enjoyed our time here and would definitely love to come back. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2025
Excellent guest!! looked after the house and followed house rules!! Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, easy and great for families

Had a great time at the Holiday Shack. House is modern, beautiful, great condition and presentable. Everything felt really clean. Communication with Troy the owner was easy and he was friendly and responsive. Would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Short stay for a family wedding. The property was immaculate and even though we did not use the kitchen etc, was fully equipped. Would not hesitate to stay again. Owner was beyond helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Access made easy

Had a few questions before arrival Troy was quick to reply. Detailed text with photos with access to property day before arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in a lovely house

We really enjoyed our stay. Between the two families we have 5 kids aged from 12 to 17 and the house was perfect for all of us. The dining table was a great size, we ate and played games there. We also utilised the great outdoor space & the kitchen where we cooked a couple of nights and the other nights we ate out. The house had everything we needed, kitchen supplies, bedding, towels, etc. We walked to the beach but it was a fair walk. A short drive to the town centre which was handy. All in all we had a great stay and the hosts were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house & location

The house was just perfect, great communication with owner & very helpful with any questions. Great location great neighbourhood. 😄😄
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phillip Island stay

With a short walk to beach & cafes this is an ideal & affordable option for multiple families
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House was amazing.

Perfect house for a couple of families. Great communication from owner. Great location. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing property

This property is exactly like the photo and the description. House was immaculate and clean. Did not need to bring anything, house was very well equipped. Host was incredible, consistently available and accommodating. Some lovely little treats for us on arrival was a nice touch. Would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2021
Thanx sue for the great review! You guys as guests were to easy to look after!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property and lovely owners

Absolutely loved our stay here. Everything was so clean and kept ready for us. The owners were very helpful and kind and made the stay an even better experience! We will definitely be back to this amazing house. Definitely recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable stay

The property is very clean and well-equipped. It was very spacious for family with kids as well. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
A guest that is welcome back!!! Left the house clean and tidy!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in Cowes

House was better
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome property

What a property. Beautiful new home. Very sapcious. Very nice back yard,bbq area,entertaining area. The home was beautiful. Thank you for the great stay. Family really enjoyed it. Definitely will be back to stay here. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for families!

Owner was attentive to our needs and thoughtful. Great location to shops and everything. Park close by was good for kids. House was clean and comfortable. Will go again definately!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends trip

This property is perfect for a large of group of people as it is very spacious and clean! Perfect to sleep many people as well as providing us with great activities and necessities! Overall would 100% recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend it to all who wants to have great holiday,

Nice, clean, luxury and cozy holiday accommodation
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome getaway

Beautiful home with everything you need for a relaxing stay. Very close to the park and ducks. We had an awesome time. Would love to visit again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very clean, modern, close to town (5 min car ride)

Great property very clean, modern, great lay out perfect for families or a large group
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful spacious house with everything you need.

We would highly recommend this property. We went with 2 families and had plenty of space. The house was clean, easy to access and the fridge and pantry were stocked with not just your standard coffee and tea but so much more. Troy was very easy to communicate with and we will definitely come back .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
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