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Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach

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Living area
Bathroom amenities
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Room 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach

Upstairs you will find the fully equipped modern kitchen, stylish open plan dining and lounge area with large light filled windows and sliding door leading onto the deck which is perfect for alfresco dining and taking in bay views. There is also a bedroom with queen bed and bathroom with separate toilet.

The lower level offers a second lounge which opens up onto a rear courtyard, offering a private retreat with space to relax in the sun with a coffee and good book.

The lower level also has two bedrooms, one with queen bed and the other with 2 sets of bunks, family bathroom and also the laundry complete with washing machine and dryer.

The property has split system heating and cooling for your comfort and the double car garage has a table tennis table and soccer table for your enjoyment. Whilst the garage cannot be used for parking there is space in front of the garage and a parking spot to the front of the property.

The property is pet friendly (by application only, conditions apply) so your four legged friend can come and enjoy the holidays with you, but must remain off of the furniture and must not go in any bedrooms.

The property is located in a small secure community with dual gated access and resort style facilities including in-ground heated pool and community BBQ and eating area and is located only a short stroll from the Cowes foreshore beach.

With free Wifi and plenty of space for the entire family, you will want to come back again and again!

*Please note that linen is included when booking this property*

You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

A security deposit of AUD500 is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit the SRO website.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. With windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach on 24 March 2026 start from NZ$427, 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.

Is Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachside Retreat Cowes - short walk to the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is steps away from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

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. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula S.

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

Great location

Had a great few days away with family. Property was very clean and had ample kitchen supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmel D.

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

Great location

Great location but the cleanliness was not good and the beds were really uncomfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Y.

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

Perfect for families

We only stayed one night and weren't in the house much, but it is a perfect location and could easily host 2 families (4 adults, 4 kids) for a week or more without feeling too small. Walking distance from the local town centre and the beach and immaculately clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cowes

Great trip and spot
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne P.

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

FABULOUS LOCATION & LAYOUT

We had a lovely stay at the Unit, enjoying BBQ meals, lovely view from upstairs, and easy walks to shops and restaurants. The spacious upstairs was delightful! Beds were comfy, and the heating great when it rained for 3 days! Very pleasant unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

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

Excellent location

Loved this place, so handy to the beach 2 mins walk, not too far to town either. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The property is in a great location. The Property Managers where a huge disappointment. I called them on the first day because there was air conditioning remote for the downstairs area and the weather was extreme hot. The issue was not followed up and I called numerous times to no avail. We did not use the downstairs area at all except to sleep, which was very uncomfortable. We then had heavy rains and the downstairs area was like a water feature. The roof was leaking through the down lights and we had to spend time cleaning it up and now we had no lights in the lounge as we were too scared toe use them with the water dripping through them. The courtyard area downstairs is not like it was advertised. It was full of weeds. On the second last day after numerous calls, they offered to move us to another location, we declined and left a day earlier to come home. The last thing you want to do on holidays is to be calling the property managers daily with complaints and not having your issues dealt with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor S.

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

Easy to use and good location

Plenty of useful options in the house. Great location allowing walk to beach and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent location (walk to beach and town) with two large separate living areas (one for kids, one for adults?). Communication and check in process are excellent too. However, property decor needs an update and cleanliness was an issue. (There were a few spiders and cockroaches when we were in the property?) Poor quality and insufficient linen as well. If the maintenance issues can be sorted out, this would be a property I recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn H.

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

Great spot

Close to beach and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa O.

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

Cowes

Great position, close to beach and shops but the beds were uncomfortable. When Yu are holidaying with children a good night sleep is essential.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha D.

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

Happy customers!

Had a wonderful stay, house was clean, spacious, kids loved the pool and most importantly we could bring our dog. Thanks again, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie P.

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

Great location

While linen and towels were clean, we suspect the home hadn't been used in a while. The plumbing was smelly (a thorough run through of bathroom drains efore having tenants would have sorted this). Kitchen contents were not clean, including a fine dusting of maybe ant repellent powder all through the saucepan cupboard. We had to wash everything before use. We also could not use the car park as the remote control for the automatic gate didn't work. The location and bedrooms and living rooms were all great. The table tennis set up was an unexpected bonus. This has the potential to be a great holiday let but cleanliness of the kitchen and bathrooms, and a working auto gate control, let it down for us as it was not cheap overnight accommodation. The lack of response to our complaint back to the managing agent was very disappointing too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Joe

Great Location but improvement required

Location was fabulous but some simple comforts were missing. Main gripe was the 2 main beds were on wheels on tiled floor so they were unstable and swung around at every slight movement. Made things even more difficult with us both having babies with us in the room. Beds were also fairly uncomfortable on the whole. Dishwasher powder was empty so we had to wash all dishes by hand. Few simple additions to kitchen like salt and pepper (there were empty vessels for these things) would have been really helpful. Just felt like some simple touches were missing which was a shame as the set up was great for 2 families and the location was fabulous. Overall just felt a bit basic. There was also a mix up and when we arrived the place hadn’t been cleaned. It was rectified quickly but meant we had to wait around while it was cleaned which was a bit inconvenient and the explanation we were given was a bit odd and not particularly apologetic. We won’t be back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ray S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariam B.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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