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Island Home - True Pet Friendly with Wifi

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living room
Private kitchen
Living area
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Cowes, VIC
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Wildlife Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Ferry Dock2 min drive
  • Popular LocationA Maze'N Things5 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)117 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

En-suite

Shower only

Main

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Island Home - True Pet Friendly with Wifi

Island Home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday house within walking distance to Local shops, restaurants and pubs, perfect for couples or families. There's 2 bedrooms with a queen bed each and a third bedroom with 2 singles (1xbunk). And an extra trundle. The master bedroom has its own ensuite with shower and vanity unit but there’s just one toilet in the house.
The kitchen is well equipped for preparing your own meals but it’s hand washing up as there’s no dishwasher.
Large open plan living area, with large 55 inch t.v with free Netflix & Stan, dvd, stereo system, reverse cycle air conditioning, and woodheater.
Backyard with large deck, garden and BBQ.
Dogs welcome, they're allowed inside, plus the property is fully fenced.

*Please Note: Linen is not provided except for Moto Gp and Superbike bookings, you will need to bring your own Pillowcases, top & bottom sheets & bath towels. Bath mats, Hand towels & tea towels are provided.

*The minimum stay duration is 2 nights.
*All long weekends are a minimum 3 night stay.
*Bookings from Xmas through January school holidays are minimum 5 night stay.
*Note- No Schoolies or young groups accepted.
*Linen can be supplied at an extra charge of $25 per person

Property manager

Josh Kent

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 4 total)
Pets allowed inside but kept off furniture

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. 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. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 16 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 2 min drive
  • Cowes Beach - 3 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 5 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Porchetta Phillip Island - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Reach Brewing - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Home - True Pet Friendly with Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Island Home - True Pet Friendly with Wifi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Home - True Pet Friendly with Wifi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Island Home - True Pet Friendly with Wifi located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed family get away
Bright, homely and fun. Nephews enjoyed playing music and board games. We enjoyed relaxing and reading. So close to Main Street in cowes, walked most places which was perfect when traffic got busier.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return weekend away
Our return stay, thank you. Can highly recommend this property for a comfy winter stay. Close to shops, local attractions and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heath B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday stay. We will be back!
Thanks Josh for a great weekend getaway! The house is well located close to town, in a quiet area and offers very comfortable accommodation with a 'homely' fell. Good sized and fully secure yard for the dogs and younger kids. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Summer Recharge
Thanks Josh for a perfect family break! The house was spacious, comfortable, clean and well equiped , for everything we needed. The kids enjoyed being close to the centre of Cowes, easy walking distance to shops, beach, peer and ice cream. Yet located in quiet and peaceful environment . Well fenced back yard for the pooch. We'll be back !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would stay here again
Loved the house and the garden. Very relaxing. Carnival nearby was a little noisy over the new year holiday but not too bad. Would definitely stay here again. Thankyou.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and convenient
The garden and home were aesthetically pleasing and all the household equipment we required during our stay was provided. The living area is split in a ‘L’ shape which gives the option for two activities to be occurring simultaneously without interrupting each other. Conveniently located and pet friendly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. Very much appreciated
It’s a cracker. Beautifully appointed, very comfortable close to town and buses. Made our trip to MotoGP this year comfortable and enjoyable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with Pet
Everything is perfect except if the owner could provide the hair dryer and a manual of how to reboot the hot water system.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little getaway.
Great little getaway, with only positive feedback from whole family. Responsive owner who was very helpful. Thanks Josh we loved our stay and would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs a dishwasher
This is a lovely property. The communication with the owner is fantastic, more than we've had at previous properties. The couches are very low and need a good clean as there is a lot of dog hair on the cushions. The kitchen is well equipped but really needs a dishwasher. The bathroom could use some renovations. Overall a good place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Holliday
Such a stress free booking process, Lovely and clean, Great location, Our two cavaliers enjoyed the outside decking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nastassia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Had the best stay here. Josh was so good with communication and so quick. It was such a smooth process from the start. Loved the place for my family and my little poodle who also loved playing in the yard. 10/10 will come again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Daniel C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean or comfortable
Place itself is ok, however it was not very clean. The house has clearly not been deep cleaned in quite some time. Being a pet friendly property makes this even worse. Even the cutlery and kitchenware appliances were very dirty. Furthermore whilst there is an A/C unit, it's in the living area. The bedrooms lack any decent cooling, wouldn't hurt to have a $20 pedestal fan in each of the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply the best!
Where do I even start? From booking, everything was just so easy. Josh’s communication is amazing, we were sent through all of the details that we needed and then started getting excited for our weekend away. We are always a little nervous when a property is listed as dog friendly because many then state that dogs must stay outside. This house is truly dog friendly with a reasonable request of them staying off furniture. The yard is securely fenced. Our dogs loved exploring the yard whilst we snuck away for some sneaky beverages down in the main township which is literally minutes away if that! The house is so comfy and cozy, it felt like a second home. Well presented and very clean. We are already planning our next trip for Winter to take advantage of the fireplace. Thank you Josh for sharing your home. Xx
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
We had a wonderful time at this house! House was clean and the yard was big ! Josh was easy to communicate and deal with! We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leesa W., Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and tranquil.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay… Spacious home, beautifully decorated. Very tranquil and peaceful setting with a lovely garden and beautiful outlook. Large securely fenced home with a great back deck and wide wrap around porch. All the creature comforts of home and a beautiful setting. Short walk into town and so much to do. We brought our dogs and they loved it. Everything is thought of to make your stay comfortable and relaxed. Will definitely recommend to friends. Huge property and well appointed. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious retreat
Our family and our pooch enjoyed Josh’s place. The yard felt spacious and the house was big enough for 4 of us plus our dog. It was convenient to shops and the beach. With a few small issues Josh was quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
We spent a week at Josh's house and it was fantastic. Josh was easy to contact when we had a minor issue. According to my sister the bed in bedroom 2 was a bit hard but ours was fine! Happily recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
House was exactly as stated and was perfect for us. My dogs loved the backyard and the deck. Plenty of room for all. Thanks so much Josh the place was great, definitely will recommend to friends and family. Hopefully can go again soon! 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vittoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
We spent few days over Christmas at this lovely property and fell in love with it. Garden was just gorgeous and the house is big and well organised!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location for pet and family friendly getaway
Josh was a very communicative and helpful host, happy to adjust our booking number at short notice. The property is not fancy but comfortable and fit for purpose. Great secure yard for our doggo and pet bed, bowls and leads were provided. Pantry had good selection of staples and kitchen was well supplied for self-catering (I found the electric stove temperamental but maybe I’m just not used to electric!) One hiccup was the fridge was not turned on when we arrived, which was a little annoying because we’d brought groceries with us. Property has two bathrooms but only one toilet. Water pressure in the shower was great - better than my shower home! Heaps of seating in the lounge area and big TV with Netflix, Disney+ and Stan. We used the fireplace once but weather wasn’t really cool enough to be honest. Best part of the property is the super convenient location. Quiet, small playground in walking distance, about 1km walk from Cowes shops. Suggestions to make this great little house even more kid-friendly: plastic plates/bowls and some picture books (we bought some from Cowes Vinnies and left them for future guests!) Thanks Josh, we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Location
Great peaceful property, perfect enclosed yard for a dog, clean and well presented.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful property
Great property for our needs (mature couple & dog) - quiet, private, light filled lounging area with nice view of garden/bird life, comfortable bed, modern beachy furnishings, fully enclosed garden, sunny deck, wood burner & other heating options, and an easy 15 min walk into Cowes centre & fabulous dog beach not much further. Kitchen/bathrooms are not modernised but were very clean/functional. We made the most of relaxed covid restrictions and dined out every night, the streets/paths well lit for walking at night. Josh was a very responsive host. Just the winter mini break we all needed after lockdown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy home in a good spot
We loved our trip to Cowes. It was a very cold week but there was sufficient heating - heaters in every room, a/c and a woodfire. We also had our 2 small dogs and the fully fenced yard was perfect for them to explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

noel g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Hineymoon
What a lovely place, we wanted a quiet place for a belated mini honeymoon, with our little dog. The place was huge, we all had a lovely stay, then dog was safe and she had a ball as well.. it’s private, secure, clean as a whistle.. short drive to shops and the beach.. was Perfect..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

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