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Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

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Living area
Exterior
Kitchen
Master Bedroom with rear yard access
Queen room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cowes, VIC
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Bunk Room

+1
4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Family Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

Banyanda is a stunning beachside holiday retreat with a focus on art whilst nestled into landscaped gardens which are home to a number of local native birds.

This modern, architect designed home will satisfy all your holiday needs and has a fully equipped kitchen with stone benches and soaring cathedral ceilings and rooms bathed in natural light. Or cook your own BBQ on the weber and relax in the sun.

Relax and unwind in our jetted corner spa bath for 2.

This luxurious coastal getaway is a short 150 metre walk to a safe swimming beach where you can often find seals, manta rays, dolphins and is surrounded by walking and bike tracks, numerous surf beaches as well as being close to great cafes, restaurants, wineries and boutique shopping. Cowes main street is a 15 minute walk along the beach.

Enjoy a family getaway or a romantic weekend or just relax with friends.

Anderson Street boat ramp is just around the corner so you can easily access the concrete ramp and jetty to launch and retrieve your boat or sit and have brunch at the Boat Ramp cafe.

Experience a remarkable whale watching adventure departing from Rhyll to circumnavigate Phillip Island. Keep an eye out for humpbacks and southern right whales eagerly searching for their blow, distinctive water footprint or graceful dorsal fins. Be captivated by dolphins frolicking alongside the boat and discover a natural habitat for Albatross, gannets and seals.

Watch a Penguin colony at sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows at Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Explore the Koala Conservation Reserve and explore the treetop boardwalks to see koalas in their natural habitat.

Visit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, home to the world's leading motorsport series including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Superbike World Championship, as well as various Australian series and club meets.






Property manager

Robyn Hale
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Please notify of any pets in your booking
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HH 56-15

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Ventnor Bushland Reserve and Churchill Island Marine National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Silverleaves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Just loved it! Plenty of room, kids and adults loved it. Loved the artwork and the area. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
The house is fabulous. Welcoming, cosy, and full of light.The only issue we had were the doors. They were hard to open and close.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Banyanda Stay
We really enjoyed the house, well set up & a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tenay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a beautiful house
Lovely stay at a very clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissar A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing holiday home
The owner was kind and honest. The home was clean and organised. The stay was enjoyable and great. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

family account G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway before back to school
Excellent stay, close to beach.An absolute beauty of a house .Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nivine E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent everything just amazing
Very clean it's just the perfect house it's so nice and wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach location
Banyanda was in a great location with all the comforts of home. Check in process was very straightforward, hosts were easy to communicate with and quick to reply to my queries. We had a wonderful stay, everything was comfortable and modern and we could walk to the beach, coffee shop and takeaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property in Cowes
The property was lovely and bright, and the paintings provided excellent conversational material during meals! The location was excellent, and the host responded extremely promptly to our query.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lynda
Amazing property a perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely to look at and comfortable to be in
Exactly as per lovely photos. Easy for our dog. Great outdoor coffee cafe across the road. Everything we needed. Quiet location. Walking distance to beach and short drive to town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property
Absolutely loved the property. Extremely clean, dog friendly and a fantastic location. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
What a few days we had at this beautiful property. Extremely clean, all the amenities you could ask for and an amazing location. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Robyn was an amazing host. My kids and I had the best time and will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best
We spent just the two nights here and had such a lovely time. The house has a fabulous layout, is spacious with two seperate living areas- perfect for teens to have one and adults the other. The house is bright with plenty of natural light, clean and beautifully decorated. In terms of location, it is a few minutes walk to the beach, the local cafe is just across the road, and the town just a few minutes drive away. We will definitely booking again. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salem 3.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
The property was very clean and well presented. We enjoyed our stay and the house was very close to the main shops. It would have been good if we could access the streaming services.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sothear T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our little getaway
We wanted a little getaway and found the perfect place. Only a few metres from the beach, the place was perferct. Robyn was awesome with checking in and checked in with us, asking when we would arrive and when we rocked up in the evening, the lights and heating was on. The place is perfect. Definitely comjng back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, lovely setup, warm and cozy
Thank you Robyn for a wonderful stay in your home. Everything was so well setup and thought out. We will definitely be coming back (and have recommend others to book)!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great property close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

F D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We had a wonderful three night stay with the family and our dog. Very impressed with the cleanliness of the property. Comfortable and well appointed. We loved being very close to the beach. Thanks Robyn for sharing your lovely home. Happy to book again when we come back to Cowes.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous and Relaxing
We had the most amazing stay at Banyanda. It is a beautiful home, beautifully presented and large enough for us all to find our own space when needed. The location is perfect. So central to all of Phillip Island’s attractions, beaches and shopping. We can’t wait for our next stay. It was sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heika W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Most beautiful home in a great Location, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Robyn Hale

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50 somethings, we are both water babies and love nothing better than boating, swimming in the ocean and walking along the beach, especially all rugged up in the winter. We also love camping in the great Australian Outback.

Why they chose this property

The close proximity to the beach had us fall in love with this location to build a new house. It's huge windows and light and airy feel always makes you feel like you are on holidays. The birds that visit also keep us entertained.

What makes this property unique

Close to the Anderson Street Boat Ramp and Cafe and a safe swimming beach for chidren. Enjoy the koalas, and the penguin parade, water sports, surfing, boating and the great restaurants on offer at the island.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests