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Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Living area
Exterior
Kitchen
Master Bedroom with rear yard access
Queen room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Bunk Room

+1
4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Family Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

Banyanda is a stunning beachside holiday retreat with a focus on art whilst nestled into landscaped gardens which are home to a number of local native birds.

This modern, architect designed home will satisfy all your holiday needs and has a fully equipped kitchen with stone benches and soaring cathedral ceilings and rooms bathed in natural light. Or cook your own BBQ on the weber and relax in the sun.

Relax and unwind in our jetted corner spa bath for 2.

This luxurious coastal getaway is a short 150 metre walk to a safe swimming beach where you can often find seals, manta rays, dolphins and is surrounded by walking and bike tracks, numerous surf beaches as well as being close to great cafes, restaurants, wineries and boutique shopping. Cowes main street is a 15 minute walk along the beach.

Enjoy a family getaway or a romantic weekend or just relax with friends.

Anderson Street boat ramp is just around the corner so you can easily access the concrete ramp and jetty to launch and retrieve your boat or sit and have brunch at the Boat Ramp cafe.

Experience a remarkable whale watching adventure departing from Rhyll to circumnavigate Phillip Island. Keep an eye out for humpbacks and southern right whales eagerly searching for their blow, distinctive water footprint or graceful dorsal fins. Be captivated by dolphins frolicking alongside the boat and discover a natural habitat for Albatross, gannets and seals.

Watch a Penguin colony at sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows at Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Explore the Koala Conservation Reserve and explore the treetop boardwalks to see koalas in their natural habitat.

Visit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, home to the world's leading motorsport series including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Superbike World Championship, as well as various Australian series and club meets.






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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Please notify of any pets in your booking
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number HH 56-15

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Churchill Island Marine National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Island Whole Foods - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensational place , spacious, well appointed, quiet area, close to beach, great natural lighting , perfect for pets also Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev P.

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

Nice family home

Had a great stay with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Amazing property

Absolutely loved the property. Extremely clean, dog friendly and a fantastic location. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

Fantastic

Just loved it! Plenty of room, kids and adults loved it. Loved the artwork and the area. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great beach location

Banyanda was in a great location with all the comforts of home. Check in process was very straightforward, hosts were easy to communicate with and quick to reply to my queries. We had a wonderful stay, everything was comfortable and modern and we could walk to the beach, coffee shop and takeaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Robyn was an amazing host. My kids and I had the best time and will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissar A.

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

Amazing holiday home

The owner was kind and honest. The home was clean and organised. The stay was enjoyable and great. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

We will be back!

Great place, really nice house and perfect location. And fantastic that it’s pet friendly as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nivine E.

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

Excellent everything just amazing

Very clean it's just the perfect house it's so nice and wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salem 3.

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

Weekend getaway

The property was very clean and well presented. We enjoyed our stay and the house was very close to the main shops. It would have been good if we could access the streaming services.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen B.

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

Short Break

We came to Cowes for a short break. the house was large and very comfortable for us all. the bonus was being able to bring the dog, who loved walks along the beach. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Weekend Stay

The house is fabulous. Welcoming, cosy, and full of light.The only issue we had were the doors. They were hard to open and close.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Lovely holiday house AND dog friendly!

Banyanda is a beautiful house. Heaps of room, lovely facilities and gorgeous art work everywhere. Best of all dogs are warmly welcomed! Perfect location, walking distance to the beach, shops and town centre. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Loretta K.

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

Great location, easy one block walk to the beach.

This is a spacious house that makes it easy to have family down to stay. Large living area and both outdoor and indoor tables for eating depending on the weather. A small fenced backyard and a larger front yard made it possible to bring our dog along too. The location, just a block walk from the beach made it a winner. Hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne F.

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

Banyanda

The property was beautifully presented and with two couples appreciated the two queen beds and separate bathrooms. Perfect position with a short walk to beach. Recommend highly. Anne
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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

Australia Day weekend 2024

Gorgeous light filled house. Cleaners were still there when we arrived at checkin time. They were fine and friendly though. Would definitely come back as close to everything. Would love to see the side fence higher for our dog to have more outside room. She was happy enough in the small space out back. We really liked it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loulou S.

Comfortable home- Perfect for 2 families

We had a very nice stay at Robyn's house. The house is well reflected in the photos. The decor was very polished and the outdoor area was just very lovely. The house is well equipped, that includes a nice kitchen, and the host offers some coffee capsules. The oven is a little tricky to use but that would be my only suggestion for improvement. Communication was very easy and when we had a little problem with the house key, someone turned up very promptly to solve the issue. We will definitely keep this address for any future stay on Philip Island.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Jennie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as described and in a good location. The process from start to finish was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I with my wife, son and his girlfriend withbtheir fur baby had an excellent stay and as listed found everything as expected. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the property. I was greatful there was no drama with the key i thought id lost. The property manger was able to bring one very quickly. It was a safe place to have a pet in the yard.He alerted me to the guy that walked into the gate unexpectedly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

A cosy place to stay in winter

We enjoyed our stay. Don't forget to clean the BBQ please.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kobus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spacious house close to the beach and restaurants. Robyn was easy to communicate with and responsive. Had a good stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sneha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We enjoyed a chill weekend

We really enjoyed our first weekend away with our baby. Robyn was fantasic, easily able to contact for any questions or issues. She even had the portacot set up for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Lovely house close to everything!

We loved our stay at Banyanda to celebrate our anniversary! House was close to the center of Cowes, good modern ammenities and clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

A great stay

Lovely light filled home, well equipped and excellent hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Robyn Hale

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50 somethings, we are both water babies and love nothing better than boating, swimming in the ocean and walking along the beach, especially all rugged up in the winter. We also love camping in the great Australian Outback.

Why they chose this property

The close proximity to the beach had us fall in love with this location to build a new house. It's huge windows and light and airy feel always makes you feel like you are on holidays. The birds that visit also keep us entertained.

What makes this property unique

Close to the Anderson Street Boat Ramp and Cafe and a safe swimming beach for chidren. Enjoy the koalas, and the penguin parade, water sports, surfing, boating and the great restaurants on offer at the island.

Languages:

English

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