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396 Settlement Road, Cowes - Close to the beach

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Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Double Bed

Room 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Room 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

396 Settlement Road, Cowes - Close to the beach

The main living is on the top floor with open plan living and kitchen area, there is gas heating as well as a split system heating and cooling unit, comfortable sofas and a tv and DVD player, the main lounge has sliding doors opening on to the large deck. The kitchen is well equipped with electric cooking and a microwave and there is a central dining table.

The deck has a gas BBQ and seating and a table perfect for BBQs out on the deck. The queen bedroom and the two double bedrooms are all on the top floor The queen bedroom has an ensuite with a shower and basin there is a family bathroom upstairs with a separate toilet.

Downstairs has the 2 bunk rooms and a large rumpus room for the kids to hang out. The laundry has a washing machine and there is a second toilet and shower downstairs, totalling 3 showers and 2 toilets catering for big family gatherings.

The property is fully fenced with ample off-street parking and the family pet is welcome too but must remain outside at all times (conditions apply).

*Please note that linen is not included when booking this property*
Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels.
Alternatively, you can hire linen directly through LinenOnLoan for this property.

You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

A security deposit is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit .sro.vic.au

Property manager

OBrien Real Estate
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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
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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

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. Ventnor Bushland Reserve and Churchill Island Marine National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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COWES, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 396 Settlement Road, Cowes - Close to the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 396 Settlement Road, Cowes - Close to the beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 396 Settlement Road, Cowes - Close to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 396 Settlement Road, Cowes - Close to the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home close to a beach
We all really enjoyed our stay, a lovely comfortable space, plenty of room for the 12 of us . However the backyard swing and cubby house are not safe for preschoolers by themselves- rusty nails and splinters need attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant spot for a large group
Perfect for a large group of people. Our young adult children occupied the bottom level and the oldies were upstairs - enough space for everyone and pets!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

keira G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
My family loved the stay - the entertainment area one the hearts of all with a pool table and seperate area for the kids to be. Struggled with some curtains that the rail didn’t work or were broken but didn’t impede the lovely week we had at this property. We would return here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Casey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Easter Weekend Stay
Bedding configuration was good - my family of 10 all had a double bed and own room per couple. The pool table was lots of fun, even though it was cold downstairs. The property wasn’t very clean upon arrival - lots of spider webs and my 2 year old was bitten by a spider on the first night there. There was a funky sewerage smell downstairs, and the people staying downstairs had a gastro outbreak - coincidence?? With a booking for 10 adults we expected basics like toilet paper to be provided - there was only one roll each toilet (thank god for IGA being open on Good Friday) Location was close to beach and aprox a 30/40 min walk into the Main Street. If staying at this house, I’d recommend bringing your own cleaning products and drinking bottled water.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Janine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Shivani C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good place but hope more clarity on Pet friendly policy
Property is listed as Dog friendly, but we were advised on the last day by real estate that dogs are not allowed inside the bedrooms. We hope they would have provide this clarity before.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family summer holiday
Great house for two families. Heaps of space for adults and kids to relax. The house has everything you need. Walked into town for a coffee every day and short walk down to the beach. Thanks again for a great two weeks.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Zoe M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall Good Experience - some negatives.
This property was definitely not covid cleaned (Like we were told) after moping up a spilt drink the mop water was black. Wiping down benches and tables left cloths black and under the couches you could see blankets of dust. Not very good with a bub crawling around. Downstairs shower was grimy. Ran out of hot water once, but even being after hrs the agent was very promt with contacting us back and advised us to use the boost button and that fixed that problen for the remainder of our stay. Kids loved the games room, although was very cold downstairs not enough heating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Good to get away
Comfortable, lots of room, good space to relax. Near to beach, short drive to shops. Great verandah
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

ozgen o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
In a nutshell would we book this house again? Answer is no. For the price we paid for a week we didn't expect a luxury accommodation but at least some basic things. House wasn't clean, furniture and floors not clean and not in a good condition, beds were not that comfortable and hot water system wasn't good. 13 of us stayed there and at least half of us had to have a cold shower after returning from the beach and no hot water left for the dishes rest of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Bec S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fun relaxing weekend away
Our two families had a great time away. loved the pool table, the layout of the house and pretty close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Annette A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely weekend with family
14 people staying wasn’t happy with hot water service checked in Thursday arvo no hot water until Friday morning. But every evening no hot water. Not enough toilet paper left. Some cleaning was over looked. Bed in one of the rooms kept breaking , 3 times slats came off, ended up on floor. Was a great space for the number of people but needs up bit of a clean up and check list. Has a pool table but no tips for pool sticks .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Charisa G.

Good
Property was lovely. However downstairs smelt a little funky & one of the double beds the slats kept moving which meant the mattress sunk.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Spider women

Nice
Upstairs was fantastic, spacious, clean and nice view. But downstairs needed a clean up before entering the bed rooms. Pool table was a good entertainment. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

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