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Beach Retreat on Koala - sleeps 10

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Living area
Living area
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Floor plan

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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COWES, VIC
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2

1 Queen Bed

3

1 Single Bunk Bed

4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Beach Retreat on Koala - sleeps 10

About the home

Located just 600 metres from popular Cowes beach, some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

The open plan kitchen/dining/living room (with flat screen TV and DVD player) provides access to the large deck and the Master bedroom (with en-suite and WIR). The other 3 bedrooms share access to the main bathroom (with bath and separate toilet). The fourth bedroom doubles as a second living area (with flat screen TV).

Outdoor Areas

There is plenty of parking available with two driveways and a single carport (with table tennis table). The large fully enclosed rear yard has a sunlit outdoor living area with a huge dining setting and gas BBQ, and there is also a basketball hoop and an outdoor hot & cold water shower. Pets are welcome outside.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Espressotoria Pod Compatible coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, large fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are reverse cycle split system air conditioners in both living areas as well as 3 portable fans and heaters to be used as required. The master bedroom also has it's own split system heating and cooling unit.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 6 beds accommodating up to 10 guests:

Bedroom 1: One Queen bed
Bedroom 2: One Queen bed
Bedroom 3: One Tri-bunk
Bedroom 4: One Tri-bunk

Please note: The Tri-bunk has 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.

Property manager

Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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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. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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COWES, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Retreat on Koala - sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Retreat on Koala - sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Retreat on Koala - sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Retreat on Koala - sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowes Beach, Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to spend Christmas
We had such a lovely stay at this property. It was super clean, big enough for us to spread out, games for my daughter and an overall comfy and relaxed feel. Short walk to beach. So glad we found this spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini holiday
Such a great location and beautiful property. Thanks again will come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to beach
The house was perfect for us. Plenty of room for the whole family and a quiet neighbourhood. A five minute walk to the beach was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Fantastic for the family
Great modern house with everything we needed for our short stay. We banned the kids from bringing technology and were amazed to see them playing board games! Centrally located close to everything, we will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Alexia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
The photos do not do this property justice! The house is amazing! We really enjoyed our stay and so did our fur babies. Beach is like a 5 minute walk up the road, shops 3 minute drive! Our only issue was we didn’t stay longer! We will defiantly be returning! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place and we will return
Only very minor issues like bloked bathroom sink( just slow to drain) Kids couldn’t get the game console working
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

sonia j.

Liked: Check-in, location
Koala st 1 week stay
The overall house itself was nice and neat and roomy enough for the 7 of us that stayed for a weeks holiday BUT for the money we paid we were very disappointed in the following .. couches very old and grotty All mattresses were old, lumpy and stained No mention of only tank water usage! Air conditioning leaking so couldn’t use it ?! Rat in yard and ping pong table full of webs Pots and pans should be thrown out
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
We had a great weekend in the Island, property was clean and everything was as it said in the description. We will definitely go back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable
Property was spacious and very comfortable for a family. Kitchen had everything you need and lots of it! The mattresses probably all need to be updated and property just needs a really good scrub and spring clean, including all the linen and hand towels, but otherwise it was just what we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
restful
comfortable , easy stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

LOUISE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Excellent place for that family and the dogs. Short stroll to the beach or the shops! If anything blinds in the lounge room that was converted to a bedroom need to be block out and an annoying neighbours dog woke us the first morning at 5am. Otherwise a gem
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Light filled and spacious
This house has everything you need! The living area is full of natural light and is very spacious. The house was spotless upon arrival. Close enough to walk into Cowes. We really enjoyed our weekend away and will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

SHARON C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very spacious house.
Great communication and instructions provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

JO-ANNE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home & location
Koala was a perfect place for a family or group to stay in Cowes. House had everything you needed. It was short walk to shops and beach. Pity we couldn't stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spot on
Great house for two families. Excellent facilities with a great outdoor space. Perfect location in a quiet street close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Lu T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home
Great house very comfortable, spacious and easy walk to the beach. Great for the dog too! Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good but could be better
A nice property with all mod cons but could be improved as follows: a small chest of drawers in bedroom 4 would be appreciated as there is no wardrobe in that room; A quiet kettle (the kettle made a noise that could be heard throughout the entire house); same with the dishwasher; and the $120 we paid for the linen was a complete rip off. We asked for linen for 4 beds and only 3 were supplied. And the only thing supplied was a top sheet thick enough to use as a blanket! This excessive charge (all linen could have been washed in the houses own washing machine for a few cents) was the only real complaint about our holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Garry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house even better than the pictures. Great we could take our dog also.
Loved it

4/10 Poor

Nathan R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Not cleaned
In this current environment of covid 19 is not acceptable to arrive at in unclean house and then have to leave when the cleaners finally turn up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

simone s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
The photos of this property don't do it justice. Its very roomy, we were a large group and never felt cramped. All creature comforts included, foxtel, wifi, wii for the kids, heaps of games - it really was a brilliant stay and we would all rebook in a heartbeat. Really close to beach. Quiet street. The cleaners left the place smelling terrific and very well cleaned. Thankyou for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Absolutely perfect. Room for everyone, including the dog!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liz o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning and relaxing
Stunning property. Loved the house, immaculate. Just loved it so much and my dogs loved it too
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Koala St.
This is a fabulous property with plenty of room, 4 big bedrooms, a lovely big open, light filled family, dining and kitchen area and a big enclosed back yard for our dog to play. It's only a short walk to the beach and town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay!
This house offered all the amenities and a fantastic location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return again.

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

Great family house
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely spacious house...., very warm and cosy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd

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