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Findlay on the Bay - sleeps 8
Family-friendly holiday home in Cowes
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
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Cowes, VIC
- Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve2 min walk
- Place, Cowes Beach3 min walk
- Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock5 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
1
1 Queen Bed
2
1 Double Bed
3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom downstairs
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom upstairs
Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Findlay on the Bay - sleeps 8
About the home
“Findlay on the Bay” is a brilliantly located family home in central Cowes, only 100m to the Cowes foreshore including the beach, play equipment and lively seasonal markets, and 250m to the main strip of Cowes with its supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
Downstairs is the open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living area (with TV and DVD player) opening onto a delightful patio. There is a combined Bathroom/fully equipped Laundry (with shower, toilet, washing machine & clothes dryer). A section of the Garage has been tastefully converted into a multipurpose Living Room (with smart TV, couch & desk) - perfect for working remotely. Upstairs is Bedroom 1 which features a TV, BIR and balcony, Bedrooms 2 and 3 (each with BIR) and a Bathroom (with shower over spa bath & toilet).
Outdoor Areas
The covered Balcony off Bedroom 1 has outdoor setting for two and overlooks the screened, private courtyard (with BBQ and outdoor setting for 4). There is a large, fully fenced communal lawn - perfect for the kids. The Garage is not available for guests, but there is parking for two cars in the driveway and additional parking available on the street. Just 100m down the road is the Erehwon Point beachfront playground, with swings, slides, climbing equipment and covered communal BBQ faciities.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, an Aldi pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and induction cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There is a wall mounted reverse cycle split system unit in the Living room, plus there are ceiling fans in the Living Room and in Bedrooms 1 & 2, with a stand-alone fan in Bedroom 3.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 6 beds, accommodating up to 8 guests:
Bedroom 1 (upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (upstairs): One Double bed
Bedroom 3 (upstairs): One set of Single bunks, one single bed and one Single Trundle bed
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. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.
“Findlay on the Bay” is a brilliantly located family home in central Cowes, only 100m to the Cowes foreshore including the beach, play equipment and lively seasonal markets, and 250m to the main strip of Cowes with its supermarkets, cafes, and restaurants. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
Downstairs is the open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living area (with TV and DVD player) opening onto a delightful patio. There is a combined Bathroom/fully equipped Laundry (with shower, toilet, washing machine & clothes dryer). A section of the Garage has been tastefully converted into a multipurpose Living Room (with smart TV, couch & desk) - perfect for working remotely. Upstairs is Bedroom 1 which features a TV, BIR and balcony, Bedrooms 2 and 3 (each with BIR) and a Bathroom (with shower over spa bath & toilet).
Outdoor Areas
The covered Balcony off Bedroom 1 has outdoor setting for two and overlooks the screened, private courtyard (with BBQ and outdoor setting for 4). There is a large, fully fenced communal lawn - perfect for the kids. The Garage is not available for guests, but there is parking for two cars in the driveway and additional parking available on the street. Just 100m down the road is the Erehwon Point beachfront playground, with swings, slides, climbing equipment and covered communal BBQ faciities.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, an Aldi pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and induction cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There is a wall mounted reverse cycle split system unit in the Living room, plus there are ceiling fans in the Living Room and in Bedrooms 1 & 2, with a stand-alone fan in Bedroom 3.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 6 beds, accommodating up to 8 guests:
Bedroom 1 (upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (upstairs): One Double bed
Bedroom 3 (upstairs): One set of Single bunks, one single bed and one Single Trundle bed
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. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Important information
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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
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About the area
Cowes
Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Churchill Island Marine National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale watching.

Cowes, VIC
What's nearby
- Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Cowes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Silverleaves Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pino's Trattoria - 6 min walk
- La Porchetta - 6 min walk
- Chapel Lane - 6 min walk
- Cafe Lugano - 5 min walk
- Hotel Phillip Island - 5 min walk
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Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
19 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyle S.
17 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be booking again!
Kyle S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Poor
natasha g.
8 November 2016
dissappointed
natasha g.
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Hosted by Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd
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