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Short Walk to Cowes - Large Family Home Pets Welcome

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Exterior
Upstairs Lounge
Upstairs Lounge
Upstairs Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Living room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Short Walk to Cowes - Large Family Home Pets Welcome

Need a place to stay that is family friendly and that includes the furry ones? This house is situated close to all that Cowes offers. Walk to restaurants, shops and activities, or take the car and be at the beach in a few minutes.

We have 4 bedrooms in the main house that can sleep up to 9. We are also baby friendly with a porta cot, high chair and bouncer. Upstairs is the main living area with cathedral ceilings and outdoor area. Comfy couches and lots of seating means family gatherings are catered for. Books, games and everything you need to settle in and have a great holiday is there. You don't need to bring anything except what you want to eat.

The house has WiFi and a split system upstairs. Downstairs there are fans and heaters for each room. There are lots of spare blankets and towels, even some for the pets.

Boogie boards and fishing equipment is available for you to use

The backyard is safely fenced and we love pets coming to visit.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Porta Cot available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pooper Scooper provided
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9800070
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

Cowes is home to this holiday home. 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? Waterskiing, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cowes Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Walk to Cowes - Large Family Home Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Short Walk to Cowes - Large Family Home Pets Welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Short Walk to Cowes - Large Family Home Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Walk to Cowes - Large Family Home Pets Welcome?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Short Walk to Cowes - Large Family Home Pets Welcome located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Phillip Island Leisure Centre, Cowes Beach and Silverleaves Beach. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Liga B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. The host was excellent at communicating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clotilde B.

Great house for pets. Everything i
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

scott d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent for our dog. The hostess was friendly and accessable. The upstairs area was gorgeous. With 8 people the sleeping area was a littlle small.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Monica E.

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

Great holiday vacay

Great spot in a great location thank you Deb
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Damien M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle D.

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

Winter weekend

This house was perfect for our requirements, very homely and welcoming for us and our pet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven G.

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

Cowes stay

Wonderful spot and great accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2023
Thanks for the lovely review Steven. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Deb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

A lovely home for a family to stay very comfortably for a little break or a longer holiday.

The location was great - close to shopping, restaurants and beaches. The home was wonderful - everything you need for a comfortable stay. Our doggos loved it too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jehan M.

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

Lovely property

Loved the property and the location and the hosts were always easy to communicate with. Will definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
Thanks Jehan we loved having you come to stay we hope to see you again Deb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Great stay

Great house layout with bedrooms and living are seperate. Great outdoor space for dogs. Excellent location and in-house amenities!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya F.

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

Amazing Place

This place was amazing. Had everything we needed. Even a doggy bed for our fur baby. Close by to Cowes main strip. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

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

Lovely relaxing weekend

The house was terrific and very cozy and comfortable. There was plenty of room and the location was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thanks Elaine so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Would love to see you again anytime. Thanks Deb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Declan M.

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

Relaxing enjoyable stay

Our family and dog really enjoyed our stay. The house is very clean spacious and has everything you would need for a getaway. House is very close to beach shops etc. Thank you for a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Excellent for bike races at GP Track

A lovely house close to Cowes shops and restaurants.Outside of house could use a little TLC but didn’t worry us at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Great family home close to shops & beach

The home was very well equipped for a family and in a good location. Whilst the inside of the home was clean enough, the outside was a little tired & neglected however still a great place for one or two families to stay.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate M.

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

Comfortable home in Cowes

We had a lovely stay here and very central to everything, and close enough to walk into town easily. The host was easily contactable & helpful in getting an initial hiccup resolved. Was a perfect property for our and dog with secure fencing. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Cosy

Easy to deal with, house was cosy and inviting, off street parking was ideal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2023
Thanks for the lovely review Tim. Hope to see you again Deb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke R.

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

Perfect

Great property, excellent communication, couldn’t be happier
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

kavita c.

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

Stay with dog

The stay was good. Lots of fenced area for the dog to play in. Modern appliances that made the stay comfortable. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2023
Thanks Kavita, glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards Deb
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve M.

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

House

A lovely house, close to shops and restaurants but away from the noise of a busy weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Hi Stephen glad you enjoyed your stay. Would love to see you again sometime Regards Deb
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristie N.

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

Better than expected

We loved our stay! So close to everything and the house had everything we needed. The pictures really dont do the house justice, especially the upstairs area which is so nice! Appreciated all the extra towels, sheets, pillows, etc. We have already booked again for next year and will definitely approach Deb for any additional trips to Phillip Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethany H.

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

Very practical, well stocked, homely holiday!

We stayed with another family & all of our young kids over Jan. Super practical with the layout, sliding door to separate two families and clean enough but not so much that we were worried about dogs/kids mess (which of course we cleaned). Supplied highchair. Cot, had fishing rods, boogie boards, kitchen staples. So good
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lan H.

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

A home away

We had a wonderful stay, beautiful decorations and the house got everything we need, lots of kitchen ware and even coffee machines, lots if toys, card games and books, wifi was smooth, right in the heart of Cowes. Deb is always quick and helpful to answer your questions. Highly recommended. We’d love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danielle H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great place let down by lack of cleanliness and maintenance.

Great location and size with really comfy beds and amazing water pressure inn the shower. Unfortunately, let down by the lack of cleanliness - the house was extremely dusty (setting off allergies), cobwebs and spiders (dead and alive) everywhere and some sliding doors were hard to operate, often sticking and jamming (upstairs deck and laundry), the jets in the spa bath didn't appear to work wither).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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Hosted by Deborah Penglase

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