"Broadwater by the Bay" is a stunning home away from home with tranquil, light-filled interiors and only a short walk to the shops and beach in Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
Upstairs is Bedroom 1 which features a TV & WIR, as well as an ensuite (with shower and basin) and a separate Toilet. The large upstairs Living area has a bar (with TV and DVD player). Downstairs is the large open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining room with TV. Bedroom 2 has a TV, BIR and an ensuite (with shower, toilet and basin), while the other three downstairs Bedrooms (all with BIR) share access to the main Bathroom (with bath & shower) and a separate Toilet.
Outdoor Areas
The fully enclosed rear yard features an electric heated 6-seater spa, plus a hot/cold outdoor shower. The large covered rear entertaining area (with gas BBQ, seating for 10 plus 2 bar stools) and there are some day beds around the spa. The large Double garage (with rear roller door) provides parking for 2 cars plus additional parking on the street.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, a Nespresso compatible pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, full sized fridge (plus a bar fridge in the upstairs bar), dishwasher, 900mm electric oven and gas cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
The home has four wall mounted reverse cycle air-conditioning units in the downstairs living and bedroom 2, as well as the upstairs living and bedroom 1. The upstairs bedroom has a ceiling fan and there are also 2 x portable heaters and 2 x portable fans for use where they're required. Please note: the gas fireplace in the downstairs Living Room is not for guest use.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 8 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 14 guests:
Bedroom 1 (upstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 2 (downstairs): One King bed Bedroom 3 (downstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 4 (upstairs): One Tri-bunk Bedroom 5 (downstairs): One Tri-bunk and one Single bed
The upstairs living room also has a fold out Double divan/sofa that is suitable for two adults or children.
Please note: Tri-bunks have a double bed base with a single bed above it.
Linen
It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.
Peak Periods
Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm (unless by prior arrangement). Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.
Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies
Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.
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Property # 9570107
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
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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 looking for area attractions can visit Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Churchill Island Marine National Park are also worth visiting. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Silverleaves Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 73 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Phillip Island - 11 min walk
Chapel Lane - 13 min walk
Isola di Capri - 12 min walk
Nat’s Fish And Chips - 13 min walk
Pino's Trattoria - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Broadwater by the Bay pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Broadwater by the Bay?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Broadwater by the Bay on 16 July 2026 start from NZ$764, 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 Broadwater by the Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Broadwater by the Bay?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Broadwater by the Bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Broadwater by the Bay located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve, Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Cowes Beach. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay: lots of room for 3 families, loved the outdoor spa and fantastic location close to the beach. A little dissapointed the gas log fire heater was out of order on arrival but overall we had a great stay.
We had a wonderful stay, 4 families, 8 adults and 6 kids! Plenty of space for everyone! Close to the beach and main strip! Would definitely stay here again! Thanks for having us!
Spa was great, linen not supplied, except as extra,30 per bed was a bit expensive considering cost of stay, all else good, glimpse of water from upstairs only, didn't use fireplace, cheers and thanks, apologies for fence. Graham
Graham H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Hi Graham,
Thanks for your feedback—we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the spa and had a good stay overall.
We appreciate your comments regarding the linen pricing and understand your perspective. We’ll definitely take that on board as we review our offerings. Noted as well about the water view and fireplace.
No worries at all about the fence, and thank you for mentioning it—we appreciate your honesty.
Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Our family enjoyed the layout of this property and loved the spa.
The upstairs accommodation was popular with the children and we all enjoyed the outdoor space.
A great location as the beach is just around the corner and Cowes in easy walking distance.
The only negative was the lack of wine and champagne glasses!
Ian S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2023
We are so pleased that you and your family had such a wonderful stay Ian, and that you all enjoyed the home and outdoor space, loved the spa and found the location to be great. We are surprised and disappointed that there weren't wine and champagne glasses, for you to celebrate such a momentous occasion, but we'll speak to the owners and address that immediately. It was a pleasure to have you stay with us and we hope to see you again soon. Andrew
Verified
6/10 Okay
Maria C.
27 April 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Beautiful house ,not well equipped for a large family ,fridge and tvs need updating
Our stay was nice the house is very large for a big family ,unfortunately is not well equipped for a large number of people ,needs updating especially the fridge and TV's ,overall it was a pleasant stay
Maria C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We have forwarded your feedback to the owner on all the items mentioned and to ensure the home is fully equipped for 14 guests.Thanks again and we hope to have you stay again in the not too distant future!
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