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Norsø Phillip Island

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Welcome to Norsø
living and dining rooms with a view into the kitchen
kitchen with breakfast bar
living room and fireplace seating
main bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cowes, VIC
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd bedroom

4 Single Beds

4th bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Norsø Phillip Island

Danish for “north sea”, Norsø is located in the northern town of Cowes. Perfectly positioned halfway between the famous Penguin Parade and Cowes main street, each less than a 10 minute drive away and only a 10 minute stroll to Red Rocks Beach.
It’s love at first sight opening the mint front door to a light filled open plan living and dining room. A wrap around verandah and outdoor entertaining deck area are perfect to soak up that summer sun or retire inside to the cosy fireplace.

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Sleeping up to 10, Norsø has four bedrooms, two newly renovated bathrooms and a large open plan living and dining room. With full access to the kitchen and BBQ with cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery provided for all the entertaining you may do while staying in your home away from home. There are also laundry washer and dryer facilities for those in need of washing. All beds needed for your stay will be dressed with fresh sheets, pillows and a doona. One bathroom towel is provided per person is (you may want to bring a beach towel with you).
We try our best to keep Norsø stocked with the bare essentials like coffee, tea, sugar, hand soap, washing detergent, laundry powder, shower body wash, toilet paper and firewood although these items do run out from time to time so please let us know if there are items to be restocked :)

Master Suite: Queen bed and ensuite
2nd Bedroom: Queen bed
3rd Bedroom: 2x Bunk beds (sleeping x4 persons)
4th Bedroom: Double bed

There are so many things to do and places to go in and around Phillip Island. Norsø is less than 10 minutes drive from the Penguin Parade which is a MUST DO for all Phillip Island visitors - bring your coats and scarves because it gets chilly in winter! Thompson Avenue is the main street of Cowes town with many cafes, coffee shops, boutiques as well as Coles/Aldi/Woolworths. For the best coffee on the Island head down the road to the lovely ladies at The Store where you will find the most unique homewares and artisan gifts along with a mini florist and bespoke butcher.
In winter the best spot to go is Grossard Point to watch the sun go down on the western whale watching point in Ventnor, or bare the winds at Nobbies to see the blowhole and stunning seascape views at the edge of the Island. For all you surfies there’s the popular Smiths Beach and Cape Woolamai, you can book surfing lessons in at Smiths over summer too.
Phillip Island Chocolate factory and Rhyll’s fishing are the perfect places to take your family if you’re in need of a day away from the stunning beaches that wrap around the entire Island.

Enjoy everything that Phillip Island has to offer!

Property manager

Cassandra Lu

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

No 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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 Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and A Maze'N Things. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Penguin Parade - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 75 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Norsø Phillip Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Norsø Phillip Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Norsø Phillip Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Norsø Phillip Island located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cowes Beach, Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Ventnor Bushland Reserve. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

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

Lovely property

We went to Phillip Island with the family to see the penguin parade yesterday. The house was spotlessly clean and very well appointed and located between Cowes and the penguin parade.The host was very helpful and communicated very well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ms S.

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

Absolutely loved our stay

Our family of eight (two adults, one senior, and five children aged 1-17) enjoyed the best night's sleep we've ever had in this charming house! We were only able to stay one night due to work commitments, but we wished we could have stayed longer. The house itself was impeccably clean and beautifully appointed. We especially loved the spacious bedrooms, each with the most amazing comfortable beds.The well-equipped kitchen made preparing a quick breakfast a breeze, and the comfortable living area was perfect for relaxing. We all appreciated the peaceful and quiet atmosphere. It truly felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Wonderful Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, even though short. The aesthetics of the space were beautiful, by clean, comfortable and functional. Thank you to our host for our wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renato G.

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

Wonderful Place

If you like a place on Philip Island with some peace and quiet with everything you need, this place is one to go.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rae Y.

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

Short stay in Phillip Island

Superb location! Host responds efficient and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jo B.

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

Stay

Great spot. Close to red rocks beach. House clean and tidy. Great for our multi generation group.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree J.

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

Lovely holiday home

Nice few days to see the penguins and islamd. Great house, only issue we had ws working out how to boost the hot water system which we managed eventually
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Perfect Getaway

We absolutely loved staying at this house. It was perfect for a family getaway - not in the busiest area of Cowes, but not far from the big attractions. Lovely big family area with super comfy couches and a nice yard area for the kids to run around. Super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

Family getaway.

Very comfortable. Close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nez G.

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

Perfect little getaway

The property is beautiful, comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed our stay. Hats off to the owner, she has done a wonderful job in the design of the spaces, so calming and welcoming. Cass was also very responsive and friendly, we had absolutely no issues with our comms or stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

A week at the beach

My Family of 5 spent 4 nights at Norso early January.. A great place to stay, Well presented and comfortable. Highly Recommended:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia R.

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

Clean & Cosy

This home exceeded all our expectations! It was absolutely perfect for 3 families. The house was very clean, the beds were comfortable, the linen was clean, it had everything we needed & it was close enough to the Main Street of Cowes without being too close. The photos online show the property for what it is. We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Weekend getaway

Cassandra was a great host, communication with her was great. The house was clean, welcoming and cosy. Felt like home. Location was great, just a 10min drive to Penguin Parade and the town center. Overall we enjoyed our stay, would definitely go back. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wonderful stay

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, great living area (with fireplace and big comfy couch)- with three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It was a comfortable stay for my family of 6. It was in a great location between the penguins/nobbies and Cowes. The one let down for us was that there was no dishwasher despite it being advertised that there was one. Thanks Cass for a lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Jennifer A.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mrs Jennifer Aitchison

The house has the opportunity to be a great rental, however at present it is lacking, the bbq really needs throwing away it looks disgusting, & whoever was there last didn’t clean it, so we couldn’t use as none of us felt it our responsibility to clean before use & it needed a really good clean! Having to be constantly washing dishes whilst away was annoying, particularly when we’ve all gone away for a break, a dishwasher would be useful! Some new towels are needed they looked old & tatty & plenty of comments were made that it was like using sand paper to dry off,!, it wasn’t particularly clean in the cupboards & draws, even had to wipe the pantry shelves over before using them, would have benefited from a nice outdoor sofa for everyone to sit on instead of a concrete bench & very uncomfortable outdoor chairs!With some extra additions as mentioned above & an attention to cleanliness it would be a great place to stay! I am so sorry it’s probably not the feedback you wanted to hear, but without honest feeedback it does not give the owner the opportunity to develop.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

The house was fantastic. Everything you could possibly need was there.

Everything was terrific but we did have trouble with the key pad . We only managed to get in because the sliding door was unlocked. Otherwise the house was perfect. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danica H.

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

Lovely clean stay

This home is beautifully presented, clean and inviting. We have two families with kids staying. The host Cas has thought of everything from clean toys for the kids to a lovely relaxing space around a fireplace for adults. Cas was a fantastic host and promptly answered any queries. This home is a few minutes drive to the penguins on Phillip island. A must stay, and relax instead of driving back to Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vania F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Yoon Kyoung Layla K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

not recommended

I have stayed with family of 8 people in there second weekdays of January 2024. For some reason, Stayz.com.au did not count the number of children as gests so I made apology to the host for it. I was expecting to see the keypad as it was shown on the photo but it changed to the normal key lock. And there was no sale shade at the back and the BBQ wasn't usable condition either (appeared to be not used or cleaned for a while). Not a great place for BBQ regardless of the weather. The dryer was full of bed sheets. The bunk bed room didn't have any ceiling fan so I had to use dusty noisy fan. Kitchen setting was not great to cook for family of 8 and I believe the pan had gone cleaner after I cleaned and used it. Also they claimed for broken blind from bunk bed room. The bunk bed was stuck on the window side and the broken blind was from there. I did not find anyone in my family who broke it after thorough discussion with kids but I can tell it was very easy to be broken due to bunk bed position. One of the bedroom blind was broken already but they did not claimed for it so obviously they knew but did not inform me. I hope they used the fund what they claimed for, this time. I understand it was peak season but cannot justify the rate for 2night with this condition and really disappointed from the fact they claimed for the breakage my family did not make. The money was taken from my account already and there was nothing I could stop it. Not recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Calypso C.

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

Feels like home inviting stay highly recommended for your next stay

The stay was like been at home cozy and inviting yet with all the essentials was available stylish decor throughout the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne N.

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

Great stay

Nice house With good beds and showers Kitchen is well equipped We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ling S.

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

Clean and big

Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

D.R V.

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

Nice house

This house is nice and clean and has everything you need. It’s a little far from the main drag and I found the location not suitable for us but that aside everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiana T.

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

Great experience

Cass was very communicative and helpful in the whole booking process. We had a great time at the property, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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