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Charming period cottage with a picturesque garden

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Interior
Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 836 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cowes, VIC
  • Phillip Island Nature Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Cowes

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Cowes, within a 5-minute drive of Phillip Island Nature Park and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Cowes Beach and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Phillip Island Ferry Dock.
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What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 19 min walk
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 2 min drive
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 4 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 5 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 74 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming period cottage with a picturesque garden

Welcome to our Islander Cottage! Are you dreaming of travelling back in time, of relaxing in a beautiful and tranquil home that has an abundance of character the moment you set foot through the picturesque garden gate but has all the modern comforts you can think of? You will be totally captivated with this unique and elegant reproduction of federation style cottage for its real sense of warmth and beauty.

As you walk in you are greeted with a grand entry arch with corbels and high ceilings with ceiling roses and a polished fire streak timber floors. This beautiful home offers 4 generously sized bedrooms each with fan and heating and a formal sitting room with ornate gas fireplace. The large open-plan living and dining zone is a stand-out with the incredible hostess kitchen and walk in pantry that the passionate cooks would love. Complemented by two split systems, wood fire with ornate tiles and mantle in the living area, plantation shutters or blockout curtains offers you comfort all year round. The interior unfolds to a north west oriented living zones with 6 stacker doors revealing sun-drenched undercover alfresco decking with an outdoor spa, a great place to enjoy with family and friends.

Master Bedroom- Queen bed with WIR and stylish ensuite with a claw foot bath frameless shower screen
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Super King Bed
Bedroom 4 - Double bed and Single Bunk

Other features include:
• Two bathrooms
• A large laundry with washing machine and dryer
• A fully landscaped and child and pet friendly yard
• 3 mins drive or a casual 15 mins stroll to beach and Cowes town centre

Other things to note
Dogs may be permitted in the locked area in the back yard. Please contact us if required.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and babysitting service.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Dharmendra

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Blackout curtains

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 388 sq ft (36 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Charming period cottage with a picturesque garden Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P., Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We enjoyed our family stay. The house is beautiful and well equipped for a large family. 1.5km walk to beach and short drive into town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Braden V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway in Cowes
A nice house in the back streets of Cowes. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here with two 4-yr olds loving the kids room. Overall, our stay was mostly positive and recommend the house. As a few others have mentioned there is some work required in some areas (garden, bbq etc.).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Genevieve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great layout and space for a group to stay and enjoy
The property was a great layout and catered for a group with a variety of ages. It’s a great location and was well looked after. We had an issue with the spa not heating which was unfortunate as the kids couldn’t use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs maintenance
Hi, we were very excited to stay at this property, it was grandfinal day and all we wanted to do was make a bbq and have a spa...however when we got there the spa was dirty and not working and the bqq was filthy! The house needs maintence and a good sort..the kitchen items are all over the place, tomato sauce sitting there out of date, pans dont work on the stove due to be damaged, no bin bags provided etc. The house is also extememly dark and the lounge near the kitchen is so uncomfortable. A positive is the play room for kids, although toys again need to be sorted and cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property could do with a few improvements
Hot tub/ Spa is quite dated and its quite off putting to use when there are cctv cameras set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phillip island
Very pleasant all needs require where there would recommend this property to our friends
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa A.

Stayz at Katherine Circuit
Overall a lovely 3 week holiday. We usually stay In Genesta st but was unavailable this year. We were very happy to be availed of your home. Couple of small things. Code was wrong when we arrived. Coffee machine was broken and it just needs a suitable broom and dustpan to regularly sweep. Thankyou again
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need for a relaxing stay
This is a beautiful property and very easy to navigate as everything is well set up, clean and spacious. Great for a big family or several adults. Perfect for beach holiday or winter cosy stay!! Good communication with host. We will be back :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freya G.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely home
This is gorgeous, we were in town for a close friends wedding and had the pleasure of staying here with our friends and son. The facilities were modern and felt luxurious. The house was spacious and provided enough privacy for all of us to come together when we wanted too and to comfortably relax when we needed a break from eachother. We had a beautiful time and would highly reccomend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

madelaine r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Beautiful home, lovely furnishings and very comfortable beds. BBQ and spa were not clean which was disappointing as we were not able to use either
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful house!
Was a very clean and looked after house, host was very friendly and great communication!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with great amenities
Everything a family needs for a long stay with luxury extras. Central location. 10 minute walk to the shops. The spa is great (I’d recommend it being turned on by the cleaner before your guest come so they can use it the day the check in) Great communication by host Thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Winter Break
Having decided to go to Phillip Island for several days over school holidays mid-winter with my kids, I was looking for a comfortable, warm house in reasonable proximity to the beach and shops. This was a lovely house - nicely furnished with a well equipped kitchen with modern appliances and an abundance of tvs. Bedrooms were very spacious with good linen, towels etc It was nice to come back to after our various activities. As one of the features of the house is its two fireplaces, I would suggest having some firewood for guests upon arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom H., Wahgunyah

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Getaway
I stayed here with my family and really enjoyed ourselves. The rooms are very generous in size, the property is well kept, the house including furnishings are very comfortable, and the neighbourhood is very quiet which is perfect. It is only about a 5 minute drive to red rock beach and about the same to the Main Street of Cowes.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little getaway
We often go to stay at the island but normally at the resort or an apartment but this time thought we'd get a home and we really enjoyed this beautiful home. 1km walk to the beach . Comfortable beds and lots of TV's. So good for any age.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021