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The Mansion - sleeps 20

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Outdoor spa tub
Interior
Game room
Game room
Floor plan

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

5

2 Single Bunk Beds

6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living room upstairs

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom downstairs

Bathtub · Shower only

Bedroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Toilet/Shower upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

The Mansion - sleeps 20

About the home

"The Mansion" is a family friendly home in Cowes with entertaining board games, close to Seagrove Park with lots of space and childrens play equipment, and just around the corner from 'The Block'. Some of the many features of this home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Upstairs, the large main living area opens into the well appointed kitchen. There is access to the large second floor rear deck, the second laundry and a bathroom with toilet, basin and shower. The Master bedroom comes with BIR and large en-suite with double sink, bath and walk in shower. The second and third bedrooms are also on this floor.

Downstairs, there are three large bedrooms including one with its own ensuite and WIR. The other two bedrooms share a large main bathroom with bath, shower and a separate toilet. Also downstairs is the second living area, second kitchen and laundry.

The home has two Smart TV's that can be used to access your own Netflix or Stan accounts as well.

Outdoor Areas

The upstairs rear deck provides a sheltered place for outdoor meals. The downstairs rear deck leads out from the downstairs living area to the 8 seater spa, all under cover. There is a double garage with direct access inside the home (with a table tennis table/pool table, couches, sound system and lots of balls for children's games) plus a single car carport with under cover access to the rear. The outdoor area also features a fire pit (BYO wood please).

Across the road is the 2.7 acre Seagrove Park, with a family picnic area, electric BBQs, swings, slides, undercover seating, plenty of open spaces for ball games, walking and bike riding paths.

Kitchens

The fully appointed upstairs kitchen is equipped with standard cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Breville Barista Express espresso machine coffee machine (BYO beans), toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, walk in pantry, large fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and gas cook top. There is also a well appointed kitchen downstairs with its own oven, Nespresso coffee machine, gas cook top, dishwasher and fridge.

Heating/Cooling Systems

The entire home has ducted central heating and refridgerative cooling. There are also ceiling fans in the Master bedroom, bedroom 2 and the upstairs living area. The home has 6 mobile oil heaters (1 in each bedroom) as well.

Bedroom Configuration:

This home has 13 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 20 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One King bed
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed plus one set of Single bunks
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Queen bed plus one set of Single bunks
Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 5 (Downstairs): Two sets of Single bunks
Bedroom 6 (Downstairs): One Queen bed

There is also a Double divan/sofa bed in the downstairs living room suitable for 2 adults or children.

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

Hot tub
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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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

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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COWES, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cowes Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mansion - sleeps 20 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mansion - sleeps 20?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mansion - sleeps 20?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Mansion - sleeps 20 located?

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent weekend at The Mansion
We had an awesome time and would recommend this property. Very comfortable, excellent entertainment areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good range of bed configurations for mixed group
Large spaces great for family or friends groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shashank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Phillip Island
Had fun with Family and friends in Phillip Island. Ideal place to spend time with a big group. It provides spaces for all age groups to spend time together as well as retire to own private areas for some me time too.!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

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

8/10 Good

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend away
Highly recommended for families and kids. Spacious and kids had a great time as they had lots of activites/games to play. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
An amazing house for a large family getting together Everything you need. Also fantastic view of sunsets
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Taniya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stay
There was a lot of dust ontop of the lights in the upstairs kitchen. The spa got cold quickly. And we wernt told the panel for the spa was shut by the owners so we were trying to turn it on for ages. There was old mouldy bread left in the cupboard too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Soo-Lim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury home close to town
This property was a pleasure to stay in and just a 5 minute drive to the shops. It had all the luxury fittings and modern conveniences - excellent wifi, ducted cooling, 2 smart tvs, 2 washing machines, a dryer and coffee machines. The games room was fantastic. Kids and adults alike really enjoyed the well maintained pool table and darts. The only complaint we had is about the dishwasher in the main kitchen upstairs which was not working. We had to carry cutlery back and forth to the dishwasher downstairs after every meal. As you can imagine, this was a lot of trips for a large group. I don't know if it is a particularly temperamental model to fix as other complaints from other reviewers appeared to be resolved. One other recommendation from our holiday group is to add some large pots, saucepans, chef knives and chopping boards in the kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Peter M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The Mansion
A great layout for a large family/group. Pretty good position. Unfortunately the furniture etc is well used and not the brand new house as advertised. Very dusty and the couches were filthy. BBB also filthy. It took three days to get the spa fixed and received no return emails from manager. Outside unkept and needed gardening attention. This place just needs a little tlc and it would be great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Simone V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely house- but needs a deep clean.
Lovely modern house with great facilities. However, the BBQ was pretty disgusting. Meant to be cleaned before leaving- but it had not been cleaned for a long time. No tea towels as promised. Was def left better than we found it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Natasha M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Big house and great location
This property has so much potential and it’s in a fabulous location. A few things did let it down and unfortunately made our stay not as relaxing or enjoyable as it could be. The cleanliness was not as you would expect coming out of a pandemic, but happy to overlook and do my own bit for our stay. The dryer, one of the microwaves, the main dishwasher in upstairs kitchen wasn’t working which meant 20 dishes etc being walked up and down stairs .... not ideal and the heating element not working in the spa. So all these things were a bit frustrating and 1 vacuum cleaner with no carpet attachment is also a bit rough. The house wasn’t stocked as one might expect so future guests just bring everything. As I did mention the house for a big group is awesome great rooms and space but owners please do the maintenance.. Oh and 1 more TV would be nice.. 😩. 19 guests and 1 tv?? Thank you for the stay we had fun and Phillip Is is awesome, the property would rate 5 stars if things worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Chamara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Agent Dishonest
Our stay at the Mansion was bit disappointing because heating and cooling did not work as mentioned in the original listing also dryer didn't work and we informed to the agent couple of times and didn't get fix it was wasting time with emails and phone calls most disappointing is their dishonest behavior on the holiday rental web site original listing changed a couple of times and they asked us to refresh the page and clear cache. Fortunately, we had screenshot saved from the original listing If anyone booking this property please get all inclusions in writing via email. Other than agent dishonest behavior place is nice and we enjoyed our holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd

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English

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