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Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp

Family-friendly holiday home in Cowes

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Exterior
Dining
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp

Forget the car. A leisurely 10min stroll takes you to Cowes Main Street and in less than 5 mins you are at one of the quieter Cowes beaches. This house is perfect for a family get together. The large kitchen living area opens up onto an undercover deck via a bifold door.
A seperate games room and large back yard with lawn games keep the kids young and old entertained.
A fully secure backyard in case you wish to bring pets although council rules legislate that a maximum of 2 dogs can be on the property. Pets to remain outdoors, but please advise us in your enquiry if you wish to bring pets. There is a ramp leading to the front door for easy access for roller suitcases and prams. Although the front door is extra wide, bedroom and bathroom doorways are your avarage width

NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLIES- Family groups or groups with tenants over 26 y/o only.

12 people can sleep comfortably
Bedroom 1- Queen bed
Bedroom 2- Queenbed
Bedroom 3- king bed
Bedroom 4- tri bunk, double on the bottom, single bed on top
Bedroom 5- 2 x long single beds and king single loft bed.

Doona, doona cover and pillows supplied.
Please bring top & bottom sheets, pillow case, towels and tea towels otherwise linen and towels can be supplied at $20 per person.

High chair & baby bath available. Please let us know if you would like these put out.

Rental registration requirements we must mention noise or music being played must be reduced to an inaudible level outside the property by 10 pm, or risk being removed from the premises.

A 'NO EXTREME PARTY POLICY' IS IN PLACE, Police and/or nuisance call outs will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal of the occupants.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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 fire extinguisher

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve, while National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 10 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Kebab Cowes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Les C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large clean property, fantastic location and lots of facilities. Great communication from host, easy access. We really enjoyed stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great amenities including coffee machine. We love the games room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy Elisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite a delay to our check in due cleaners being late we had a great time at Penguin on Church. Margaret is a great host, she responded quickly to messages and offered late checkout to compensate for delayed check-in. All facilities were good and location is great. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam T.

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

Phillip island

Had a great time Thankyou for having us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie W.

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

Girls Weekend Away

A great property, close to town with everything we could have wanted. Perfect accomodation for a Girls weekend away! Communication was great and always prompt.Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

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

Wonderful house

Beautiful house in a great location, we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Great family weekend away

Amazing house that has something for everyone. Had a really great time and will definitely book again 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette C.

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

Great property

Clean, very spacious, we loved the outdoor area and games room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

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

A lovely family holiday

In a great position and the home worked very well for adults and children alike.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Perfect for family or group

Everything was as described in listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

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

Cowes Holiday

The house was spotless and the kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful outdoor area and back yard. Close to everything. We have booked again for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

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

Highly recommend!

The house is beautiful and immaculately kept. Backyard and games room was perfect for the kids. Proximity to main St shops and the beach made this property the perfect choice for our family vacation. Margaret was super helpful and lovely to deal with. Will always recommend this place and hope to be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette V.

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

Thankyou for a great weekend

Thankyou for a lovely weekend. The place was great and we loved the games room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Narelle M.

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

Weekend of fun!

Disability organization - supporting group of 6 adults on a much-deserved weekend away. Group had an absolute ball and loved staying in a home like house rather than a big school camp set up. Made them feel very inclusive indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daine R.

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

Friends on Safari

Excellent, roomy, spacious, wonderful enclosed private back yard, well equipped and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Fabulous Family Stay

We booked this house for our children and grandchildren and we had a wonderful stay. Everything about the house was perfect and the Games room was well equipped for all sorts of activities which helped when it rained. We visited the Penguin Parade and the Koala Conservation and we would highly recommend both.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Amazing

House had everything we needed. Beds were comfy and kitchen well stocked. We will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marella H.

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

Exceptional

Family and pet friendly clean, modern home in a great location. The property had everything we wanted, including thoughtful comforts. We loved our strolls from the house along the beach to the main street. Can’t wait to rebook next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

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

Autumn beach escape

A great location on the island. The house was perfect. The photos online do not do it justice. Very big and spacious in person, easily accommodating 3 families while still allowing all to have their own space. Games room was a big hit with the teens and the back yard was perfect for the little ones to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara Q.

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

Perfect for a big family

Loved the house, perfect layout for a big group. Games room out back was an amazing addition. Only draw backs, the un-mowed lawn rendered the huge backyard almost useless. And would be good to still include hand towels and bath mats for guests, these are small but essential items.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Great venue for a birthday weekend away

This is an excellent property in all respects. Spacious, modern,clean and very well maintained.With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, our group of 10 had everything they needed. Kitchen looks almost new and very well equipped. We were there on a cold weekend but the heaters kept things very pleasant. 4 cars in the driveway no problem.Believe the reviews. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue h., melbourne australia

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

Fabulous

We were three generations of one family - and there was something to suit us all! Easy access to the beach, the town and the penguins. Very well stocked kitchen. Very comfortable beds. Very efficient heating. Enough bathrooms and toilets to cater for a large group. Great back garden, outdoor patio area and the games room was large and also well stocked with games for all ages. Really, they've thought of everything. The coffee machine didn't work, but I'm sure that is being rectified. Had a great time, thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Victoria A.

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

Almost perfect

Could not fault the location and layout of property. The space was great for 3 families and 2 dogs. The only downfall I’d say would be the cleanliness. I found that I washed everything before using. The shower in the ensuite needs a really thorough deep clean. Seemed to be some sort of blockage there. And a regular dust in games shed would be great. Otherwise we absolutely loved our stay. Many fruit trees on the property, short walk to everything, including the beach. An abundant of dishes and cutlery for our big group, huge yard to run around in. Really enjoyed the pool table. Thank you Mag & Mark
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house for our family . Close to the beach and shops , secure safe backyard, a really great games room and big outdoor deck . Spacious kitchen and lounge and well equipped bedrooms. Margaret our host was very approachable and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joan N.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Pet and family friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Browne

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