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256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a view of a green garden through the window.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, a television, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, a sink, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Phillip Island Coastal Reserve

Popular amenities

  • Fenced yard
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available
  • Separate bedrooms

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Cowes

Cowes is home to this holiday home. 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 Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 72 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mon Dieu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Reach Brewing - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Waterboy Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!?

As of 6 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! on 20 November 2026 start from NZ$675, 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.

What time is check-in at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! located?

Situated in Cowes, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Leisure Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Problems out of everyone’s control

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good location, nice little house, great property manager support. A door on one of the bedrooms would be better than the shutters that are installed, which is not ideal for a large group as the noise came through. Major plumbing problem which was out of anyone’s control but First National tried their best and will fix the issue for future guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Thank you for a lovely quiet spot close to the beach and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very dog friendly. Fully fenced front and back. Large backyard to play. All cooking facilities to make stay enjoyable. Very quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All clean and welcoming. We were happy the property was completely pet safe for our small dog. Good position, with easy walk to beachfront and main street.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simple cosy home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect for a weekend away. Comfy rooms and a lovely backyard to have a picnic and sit in the sun. Note there's no wifi so bring DVDs if you want to watch a movie.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great accommodation

Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend away

Good walking distance location. Clean well kept. Huge backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Cowes

Well located in the town of Cowes. Street was busy but bearable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Position

Great position. Walking distance to beach and shops. Very relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A lovely get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful home. Easy to relax and get away.WIFI would be a great added extra
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bargain house

House was as advertised. Clean, everything worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Close to shops

Lovely location, small house, great back yard and front yard for dog. It was not cleaned when we arrived and very dusty. No wifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location, great for pets

Wow! We were really impressed with our stay here. First, the reception staff was super friendly and welcoming. The property itself was very clean and spacious, the five of us found it very relaxing. Shops for takeaway and morning coffee are walking distance, as is the beach, so the location is perfect. Best of all there is a large fully enclosed back yard, so our Jack Russell had plenty of space to run around and play fetch. A+ stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but small

The house looks huge in the pictures and the backyard definitely is. But inside is very tight. The house just seemed unfinished. Doors not even painted stained carpet and rock hard beds. Great location only a short worn to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location

Two main bedrooms were comfortable but the third room with bunks was very unfortable-the top bunk couldn’t be used even by a child. The toilet has no fan and the window wouldn’t open in this small house. Very limited cooking saucepan, pans. The yard was great, nice to sit and listen to the birds actually outside was nicer than inside. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great budget stay

A great property that has an awesome fenced yard for dogs and not far to shops and beach. The bedroom carpet could do with a clean (made my friend nervous), but otherwise all the basics were supplied. Because the power was out on the island for several hours when we arrived, the house should have supplied candles/torch (as per other rentals I have had) - lucky our phones had enough charge to use their torches. On the whole, a pleasant stay for the two couples and although the weather (being winter) was inclement, we still did lots of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2022
Thank you for your comment, we are glad you had a good winter stay on the Island, we will be making sure all properties are supplied with torches for power outages in the future.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A little tired but but dog friendly and location good

Could do with a new couch and some TLC and general upkeep. Great backyard for our labrador and 10 walk to the beach. No wifi which could be an issue for some so worth mentioning. Close to shops and 15 minute walk to the main drag.Overall ok and comfortable beds, no proper door to the main bedroom but a saloon door which could be an issue if you’re a light sleeper.A deep clean wouldn’t hurt since there was dust in most rooms and crumbs in the drawers.For what we paid, I would probably have expected a little more but it was ok for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Run down

Yard was not dog secure. There was rat poison traps all around the outside of house. There was a dead rat in the garage. Lawns had not been mowed. Unsatisfactory outdoor seating. Cobwebs throughout interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2024
I'm sorry you had such an unpleasant experience. Finding a dead rat would certainly have been upsetting. I have spoken with the pest control company we used and they said there was only one box outside and it is completely sealed and no threat to children or pets. We have the grass mown twice monthly in summer and I can only assume that the recent heavy rains have caused the grass to grow more than usual. Recent guests commented on the yard being ideal for their small dog so again I have to assume that the bad weather may have damaged the fence. Unfortunately cobwebs can appear over night and I know our cleaner is very thorough, so I apologise for your discomfort.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Some good, some not so good

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in a good location ,and was quite clean overall.The house is in serious need of maintenance, and I mean professional maintenance not slum landlord DIY.The garage lock fell off due to rust. Front door was difficult to open due to dodgy trimming of the closing edge.3rd bedroom had totally unacceptable spring bed that woke up other guests.Front yard was a disgrace.This house needed a bit of love and attention.Unlikely to stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great base for exploring Phillip Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was perfectly located for us, we could walk into town or easily access other parts of the island. The location was quiet and private, the yard is huge and we felt secure. The amenities were great, The bathroom was an older style but everything worked and was clean. The house had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. It would be great to have wifi on site but the mobile reception was fine in the house. We'd happily stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The rental was very clean and tidy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great being close to the CBDand walking distance to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Little house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was close to everything and very neat and tidy. The backyard is huge but the fencing needs to be repaired especially if you have a dog. Very relaxing and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice spot but a not great if you have pet allegies

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is in a great spot and a good price for how late we booked, unfortunately, we had issues with the hot water service and as it is pet friendly the carpet was littered with cat hair which caused a lot of issues with allergies.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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