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Highlights
Bring your furry friends
Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Ping pong onsite
A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
At the center of it all
Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Explore the area
Cowes, Victoria
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
3 min walk
Cowes Beach
Place, Cowes Beach
5 min walk
Phillip Island Wildlife Park
Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
5 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Room 2
1 Queen Bed
Room 3
3 Single Beds
Upstairs living
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs toilet
Toilet
Room 1
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Beaches on Church in Cowes
About the home
“Beaches on Church” is a delightful double-storey family home in Cowes just a short walk from the Cowes beach and Anderson Street boat ramp and a short drive to the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
Downstairs you will find the open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living room (with TV, DVD player & chromecast), Bedroom 1 (with TV), walk-in-robe and ensuite (with shower & toilet). The fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine - clothes dryer in the Garage) has a separate additional toilet and there is internal access from the garage into the home. Upstairs is the Family Room (with TV), Bedrooms 2 and 3 (each with BIR) plus the main Bathroom (with bath, shower & toilet).
Outdoor Areas
The side and rear private yard is enclosed and provides a perfect grassy spot for children and pets alike (small dogs only please). There is a table with chairs for 8 people and gas BBQ. The double Garage contains the clothes dryer, a double sofa bed, an outdoor table with 4 swivel chairs, a bar fridge, plus a fold up table tennis table and has internal access into the home and rear yard. Also in the garage is some beach equipment that guests are welcome to use, including 8 outdoor foldup chairs, and a beach trolley. There is space for 2 cars in the garage with a Tesla charger (if the table tennis table is folded up) and another car (and/or a boat) in the driveway.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, L'Or Phillips coffee machine (Nespresso compatible pods), toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge (plus an additional bar fridge in the garage) as well as a dishwasher, electric oven and induction cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There are wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners in each of the two living rooms (upstairs family room and downstairs living room), plus stand-alone fans and column heaters in each of the bedrooms.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 4 beds, 1 foldout bed, and 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 10 guests:
Bedroom 1 (Downstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): Two Single beds and One Single foldout bed
The upstairs Living Room has a Double sofa bed, suitable for 2 adults or children. Please note: the foldout bed is stored in the robe of Bedrooms 3.
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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This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9740595
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
Penguin Parade - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 74 min drive
Restaurants
202 Cafe - 86 min drive
Somers General Store - 90 min drive
Tides of Rhyll - 9 min drive
Nat’s Fish And Chips - 3 min drive
Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beaches on Church in Cowes pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beaches on Church in Cowes?
As of 22 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beaches on Church in Cowes on 28 September 2026 start from NZ$693, 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 Beaches on Church in Cowes?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beaches on Church in Cowes?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beaches on Church in Cowes?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beaches on Church in Cowes located?
This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Leisure Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
About the host
Hosted by Hosted by Phillip Island Holiday Homes
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