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Koala Family Retreat

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard
  • Internet

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Room 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Room 6

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen

About this property

Koala Family Retreat

Consisting of 3 bedrooms, two with queen beds and the third with 2 single beds, this property is the perfect getaway for the family.

Relax in front of the tv, cook a meal in the fully equipped kitchen or enjoy a bbq out on the back deck. With split system heating and cooling in the main living area, as well as an additional electric heater, you will be kept comfortable year round.

Tastefully decorated in a relaxed beach theme throughout, makes this property feel welcoming and comfortable.

The bathroom has been beautifully renovated with a deep bath and separate shower. There is separate toilet.

Sit outside under the covered deck area and have a bbq and drinks any time of year with the warming chimenea. Or just relax with a book and watch the kids run around the large fenced backyard.

The carport is large enough for 3 small cars and both the front and back yards are fully fenced so pets are welcome (by application) but must remain Outside at all times! (conditions apply)

*Please note that linen is not included when booking this property*
Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels.
Alternatively, a link to a local linen hire company will be provided with your booking confirmation.

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

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Property # 7666877
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. 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 Ventnor Bushland Reserve. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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COWES, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowes Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Koala Family Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Koala Family Retreat?

As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koala Family Retreat on 5 October 2026 start from NZ$424, 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 Koala Family Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Koala Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Koala Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koala Family Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Love the outdoor dining area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Philip island weekend

Lovely little house kitchen full of everything you need to cook and good quality would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

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

was a great place to stay for our needs loved the bath !!

some confusion with costs but sorted very easily with the real estate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanji C.

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

Fabulous time

It was lovely, clean and exactly as described. Great internet and comfy furniture. Great location and pet friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cath J.

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

Relaxing very comfortable stay

Good very relaxing stay warm and dry easy location to beach and township our dog enjoyed the backyard and warm outdoor shower/hose down after visit to beach great amenities 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

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

Great

Had fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mandy f.

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

Great location

Great location, close to shops. Hassle free check in process. Great little family house to accommodate my family. The only disappointment was cleaning was overlooked in most areas as you would enter rooms and walk through cobwebs and see a lot of dead insects on windowsills and behind appliances on benches. But a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mariyal H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Really great

I loved how cute n nice the house was, just alot of spiders, woke up with spiders on the bed, spider infestation or something, alot and alot of spiders
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart H.

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

Let me your own holiday house

This holiday house is so well set up it’s just like it was your own which you just returned to. Not only is there every possible thing you’d need in the kitchen and laundry there are multiple coffee makers and a stock of pods! The beach is just over 5 minutes walk and probably 15 to the Cowes supermarkets and restaurants. You will spend lots of time on the back deck.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

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

We enjoyed our stay

Our stay was thoroughly pleasant! Upon arrival the overall feel of the place was homely. Everything had its place, the plants, the kitchen was filled with all the things a home has! Only little thing was the internet was a little slow but that wasn't something that would stop us from coming back! Thank you for your beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge A.

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

Great value

We loved staying on this home, very cosy and comfortable. We stayed in early Sept so was cold outside, the house was warm and we loved the fire outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Therese M.

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

Koala cottage

A small but very comfortable and clean home with updated bathroom and lovely outside area. . We enjoyed our stay and would happily return again .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Imtiaz A.

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

Amazing property

Great property with a lot facilities. Big house and nice and modern shower arrangements. Outside area is lush green and really enjoy evenings coffee outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart D.

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

Great place- warm and cosy … could do with a bit better lighting but very comfortable!

Would definitely stay again - lots of space and a great outdoor area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Lovely set up

Only stayed the one night as we had a sudden change in circumstances But found the property delightful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

5 koala st

The property was okay, photos online make it look better than it actually is. I don't believe the house had been cleaned properly as there was a fair amount of dust throughout the house but all in all was a good experience and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George L.

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

Clean, well looked after property.

Although a dated property, it has a fully renovated bathroom and laundry. Laundry is spacious with a second toilet. Everything that you need is provided (besides linen as per listing). Great outdoor area at the back. A really well looked after property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Koala Living!

Great house, great location. What more is there to say?
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

First time in Cowes

We loved our stay at 5 Koala St. So much room to spread out and relax! Alfresco shower and dining... updated bath and laundry (and second toilet). A++
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Terrific location and outdoor shower

We loved our stay at this rental. The owners have put in a lot of effort in decorating, indoor plants, cleanliness and the street was so quiet we had an awesome stay. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Briony G.

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

Well Equipped Comfortable Home

Such a pleasant stay in a comfortable, well equipped home. Beautifully decorated. Thank you… we will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Cosy Koala

Comfortable, clean and cosy house in a great location close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicole V.

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

Nice Place

It was a great place except for the mouse poo on every bed. Otherwise everything else was great 👍
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2021
Hi Nicole, we are so sorry you encountered that problem, we were not aware that mice had got inside but we can assure you that the issue has been sorted so that it doesn't happen again and the property has been thoroughly re-cleaned.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Very comfortable

All went well
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Lovely

Great little property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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