Butterfly House, your home away from home!

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, and a wooden floor.
A collection of ukuleles on a black woven bench.
A living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a hanging light fixture.
A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Phillip Island Wildlife Park

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Cowes

Cowes is home to this villa. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 72 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wing Lock Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly House, your home away from home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Butterfly House, your home away from home!?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Butterfly House, your home away from home! on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$852, 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 Butterfly House, your home away from home!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly House, your home away from home!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly House, your home away from home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly House, your home away from home! located?

Situated in Cowes, this villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Phillip Island Leisure Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication and excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay, the Butterfly Villa was very clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

perfect location a
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutie little house. My family enjoyed our stay and would stay again. Host was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

good location

it had everything we needed a great place to to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay

We enjoyed our stay, accomadation was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

The property had everything we needed, very clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little family getaway

Well maintained property, really quiet eight our hood and great location for all the things we planned to do in and around Cowes for the long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2022
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay in Cowes

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay

Great place to stay! We booked on short notice and the place was clean and in perfect condition. Communication was fantasic, Thank you Arlette
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2025
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer at the Butterfly House

Great location and very nice property. Owners had great communication during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice relaxing time

Was good to get away for a couple of days to a quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house as advertised. Responsive and friendly host. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to be ...

Comfy, cozy, artistic, easy access to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home away from Home

Nice little cottage like home with enough space for everyone. Great location, close to shops and beach. Owners very polite and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Exceptionally clean. Spacious and comfortable with everything you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2023
Hi Geoff Am so happy that you have enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Value Amazing Hosts !

Stayed for two nights during a busy period. Was wonderful having a place secluded from the schoolies scene, very welcoming and fitting. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2020
It was nice to have at the ButterlHouse. You will be always welcome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unforgettable stay on Phillip Island

Catching up witth family
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location.

I Can highly recommend Butterfly House for its Location cleanliness comfort and good communication with the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
Am happy that you have enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cowes value

Decent affordable family accommodation in a quieter area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

The unit was lovely - clean and well appointed for a short stay. Only 10 minute walk to everything on offer at Cowes. Short drive to all other attractions on the island. Thanks to the hosts for making us feel so welcome at Butterfly House!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2022
Glad that you have all enjoyed yourselves
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Everything was perfect, the house condition, beds, Wi-Fi and furniture was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Arlette seemed lovely and was very rexponsive. Only let down was the cleanliness of the kitchen. The air fryer was dirty and we had to give it a very good clean prior to using. The tray in the oven, fridge, utensils, mugs and cupboards were also pretty dirty. Bit disappointing. Not sure we would recommend to other travellers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2026
Hi Rhiannon Am sorry about that. It’s good that you have raised it, if not l would not be aware of it. I will have a word with the cleaner. I would take it as a constructive feedback. Thank you Rhiannon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem of a place!

Stayz had seemingly messed up our booking, which I noticed at the last minute and contacted the owner about. Arlette was very patient and offered me options, which I appreciated. The house was immaculate and cosy. Beds were clean abd comfy and enough clean towels etc. Supermarkets are a 20 min walk away and the beach just a little further. Quiet location, though near a main road. The small outdoor area was lovely to sit in with a cuppa. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2024
It’s unfortunate that Stayz messed up with your booking but at the end we worked it out and the main thing you and your family had a lovely time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for family

We booked 3 nights accommodation for my family. The house was neat and clean and it had everything we needed for a short stay. A short drive to all attractions and shops. We definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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