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The Igloo in Cowes, Phillip Island

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cowes, Phillip Island, VIC
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • A Maze'N Things
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Igloo in Cowes, Phillip Island

Our modern, comfortable 3 bedroom house has much to offer for your next family holiday. With its central location you are close to shops, restaurants and RSL. A 10 minute stroll will find you in the heart of main street Cowes and the lovely front beach.

Featuring a great north facing deck to enjoy a morning coffee or bbq dinner, with outdoor setting, umbrella and bocce pitch (balls provided) built into the garden.

Inside, immaculate open plan living finds lounge, dining and kitchen areas with stainless steel appliances. Main bedroom with ensuite, 2nd and 3rd bedrooms and main bathroom with corner bath.

The "hide away" laundry has a washing machine for your convenience.

Other features include: TV, DVD, Stereo/CD Player, board games, kids toys, microwave, dishwasher and panel heating.

STRICTLY NO ANIMALS & NO SMOKING INSIDE THE HOUSE.
Thankyou.


Sleeping Configuration

Comfortably accommodates 6

Bedroom 1: Double bed (ensuite)
Bedroom 2: Double bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x single beds


All bedding is supplied, this includes pillows, doonas, doona covers and blankets. For your convenievce bath mats and tea towels are also supplied.

LINEN IS NOT SUPPLIED

You are required to bring your own top and bottom sheets, pillow cases, bath towels, face washers, beach towels etc.

EXCEPTION: GRAND PRIX & SUPERBIKES, ALL LINEN IS PROVIDED AT ADDITIONAL COST.
Excludes face washers and beach towels.



Local Attractions

Penguin Parade, Koala Sanctuary, Wildlife Park, Seal Rocks, Grand Prix Circuit, local wineries, Churchill Island, French Island, surfing and other water sports, fishing, walking & cycling (bike hire) paths, hiking tracks, golf course and driving range, RSL, Banfield's Cinema, Grumpy's Crazy Golf and Waterslide, Fun Shed (play centre), Tenpin Bowling, Amaze-n-things (maze, cafe, maxigolf and playground), Rhyll Trout Fishing farm, fabulous restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping.

Property manager

Anita King

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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

No 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cowes

Cowes is home to this holiday home. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider A Maze'N Things, or check out an event or a game at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Cowes, Phillip Island, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cowes Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Igloo in Cowes, Phillip Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Igloo in Cowes, Phillip Island?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Igloo in Cowes, Phillip Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Igloo in Cowes, Phillip Island located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Cowes Beach and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly stay
We enjoyed our getaway and loved the location and place had ample parking plus generous space for everyone to feel comfortable. We thought it was great to play lawn bowls and board games and enjoy the birds and possum. There was even a visit from a koala who fall out of the tree one night
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place for families.
We loved The Igloo's spaciousness, cleanliness, bathrooms and kitchen, and took full advantage of these. We though we'd be more 'remote' and were surprised to be in such a suburban location. Having no wi-fi, air-con or privacy window coverings took a little getting used to. Lack of a handrail at the front steps was problematic - both in our 70's.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family space
Wonderful family friendly home with all you need for your getaway. Lots of board games and outdoor space for the young ones to enjoy and close proximity to all attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique Property Vaycay
Great set up for families, with games and toys provided. Ideal location, close to shops, beach, and short drive to tourist attractions. Take an eye mask if you like to sleep in the dark. Sheer curtains only, covering most of the windows but not all, with a street light out the front shining right into the front bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette B., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Accommodation Perfectly Situated
We had a lovely stay! The accommodation is really lovely and is perfectly located for restaurants, bars, beach and wildlife such as the penguins and koalas. It’s a perfect place to escape from screens, however if you do want to watch TV, be aware that the TV is a bit small and tucked into the corner of the room, so I’d advise bringing a laptop etc if you want to cosy up and watch a film. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yana N., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, Spacious and Relaxing
The igloo was the best holiday house we’ve stayed at in the many years visiting the Island. It was spacious, comfortable and beautifully decorated. We had a couple of rainy days during our stay, but the house was so lovely for a relaxing day indoors. The kids loved the exciting and spacious yard. Anita was quick to reply to any questions, and was always very helpful. The kitchen was fully equipped and the showers had great water pressure. The outdoor shower and trough was ideal for rinsing off after the beach. Taller couples might find the double bed in the main bedroom a bit of a squeeze, but you could always each take a double bed - just remember to bring enough sheets. Overall we loved our stay here and can’t wait stay again. It’s a truly memorable house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xing Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getway
Great location, close to the town Center. The igloo is tidy and clean. Host Anita is very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend away
Great house for family getaway Clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay Loved the breeze from all the trees coming through the windows- no need for air con!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house, walking distance to all Cowes & the surrounds has on offer.
We had a fabulous stay at ‘The Igloo’ in Cowes. The house is spacious and generous in proportions. We also had clear and prompt correspondence with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowes corner
Suburban Cowes. Bit crowded by neighbours, privacy curtains in the living room would improve the experience. However, close to all Cowes has to offer. Clean and well maintained.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Well appointed and family friendly in a great location. Would definitely come back

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely designed house
We booked 'The Igloo' because it appeared to be an interesting design, well furnished, and reasonably priced, compared with other Cowes properties. We were not at all disappointed - it was excellent. We had to provide our own bed linen, but that was not a problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cowes Stay
Great accommodation , maybe a bigger TV would be nice ....very short walk into town, and close to the circuit as well. Would definitely recommend ( and return )
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

gay g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canberra gKids penguins seals and smoke haze
Only issues were the kids could not locate the Bols. also would help with ceiling fans or aircon on the very hot days, but they loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ella T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very cute home
a nice house

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Lovely Igloo
The Igloo is a super place to stay. It has all you need for a relaxing stay. It's in a quiet cul-de-sac but nearer enough to the center of Cowes - a 10 min walk into town.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Unique, you feel part of the environment, love the ply thruout.
Beautiful place to stay when in the island. Great location and all the board games make it just as fun staying in than going out. Hosts are really helpful. Will recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Amber K.

Perfect family holiday house
We enjoyed staying at The Igloo house with family and cousins. Kids loved the outdoor play area with a tree swing and tree house. A spacious lounge room and kitchen with full utensils. Nice and clean bedrooms too. We loved this unique shape of property and friendly neighbourhood!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kit S.

Great family getaway!
We enjoyed our stay at The Igloo and it was great base for trips around Phillip Island and beyond. The kids loved the exploring outside and playing in the treehouse.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JASMIN O.

Excellent property!
We really enjoyed our stay at The Igloo! The location was amazing, we walked into town & to the Summer Carnival several times. We were so impressed with all the amenities provided, such as Bocce, board games, balls and books etc. We would definitely stay here again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

rupert f.

great house for a family
Very good place to stay , nice and quiet for a great nights sleep ,but close enough to walk or short drive into town. Plenty of room for a family of five with teenagers. Very clean and tidy property .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Location good owner communication very flexible
Love it , can't wait to go again , clean and very spacious
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roy W.

Large comfortable property
Really enjoyed this property, large clean and in a very quiet location. Was there during Superbikes weekend and enjoyed the property so much didn't want to leave. Bit of a walk into main Cowes but comfortable for adults and lovely RSL close by as well.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sasha v.

Fabulous, family friendly holiday house!
We had a wonderful time at The Igloo. Very well equipped and comfortable house with generous rooms. The gorgeous native garden, large deck, bocce court and swing were enjoyed by all! A great base from which to explore Phillip Island. Thanks again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ellen p.

Great family house
Great house with toys and games for kids. We loved it. Bit too far to walk to shops and beach with small kids.

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