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Cowes Central Beach House

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 2

Toilet

Toilet 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cowes Central Beach House

Note: *STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES BOOKINGS* Family groups or groups with tenants over 26 y/o only.

Near new modern 5 Bedroom home with spacious secure backyard & multiple living areas. Two bathrooms, Two separate living areas, upstairs and downstairs, so kids can entertain themselves upstairs while the adults enjoy themselves downstairs (if you need a break) :)
Easy walking distance to Cafes, Restaurants, Bars, and Beaches. (120metres to Cowes child friendly beach, 700metres to Cowes central.)
Undercover Alfresco Area with heater and/or fire pit - BYO firewood/coals, Large Weber Family Q BBQ (hooked to mains gas).
Basketball ring on large concreted area, Swing set for the younger children.
Huge backyard with room for kids to run around, kick the footy, play backyard cricket etc.
Beautiful Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, microwave and dishwasher. Kitchen fully equipped with all the cooking utensils you'll need. Refrigerator with filtered water & ice dispenser.
Large 8KW Reverse cycle split systems upstairs and down, for year round comfort.
2 x High Chairs, Porta Cots and Stair gates available - no extra charge.
2 car garage, large concrete driveway with room to park 4 more cars off-street.

There are 5 bedrooms, configurations are:
1: King Bed
2: Trio bunk (1xdouble, 1xsingle)
3: Queen bed
4: 2 x single beds or 1 x king bed - let me know what config you are after
5: 4 x single bunk beds

LINEN: PLEASE NOTE LINEN DETAILS -
Pillow cases, Pillows, fitted sheets, hand towels and tea-towels are all included.
***DOONA's & BATH TOWELS need to be brought by renters.***

HOUSE DETAILS:
DOWNSTAIRS:
Main Bedroom with King Size bed, TV & ensuite,
Bedroom 2 with Trio bunk which is able to sleep 3,
Kitchen, Dining area, Lounge room, with 55inch LED TV, Xbox 360 (with games), Blu-Ray player, stereo, leather recliners to just put your feet up.
Rumpus: (pool/table tennis room)
Washing machine, clothes dryer & toilet.
Alfresco undercover entertainment area with outdoor setting

UPSTAIRS:
Bedroom 3 with Queen Bed,
Bedroom 4 with 2 long singles with optional King bed configuration,
Bedroom 5 with 2 x single bunk beds (sleeps 4) - various childrens toys in WIR
Lounge room, with full blockout blinds for home theatre feel with 55inch LED TV, couches seat 12.
Bathroom with large bath, shower
& separate toilet.

FAMILY:
- Porta Cot (x2)
- High Chair (x2)
- Stair Gates
- Pool Table / Table tennis
- Large 'Vuly' Swing Set
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Iron with ironing board
- Clothesline
- NBN internet
- Foxtel Now Device and Netflix on Smart TV's

Cooking
- Weber Family Q - BBQ
- Cooking Facilities (90cm Oven and Gas Stove)
- Microwave
- Fridge with water/ice dispenser

OTHER:
- Non-Smoking

*Fully secure backyard in case you wish to bring pets, council rules legislate that a maximum of 2 dogs can be on the property. Pets to remain outdoors, however garage has rear roller door where they can access garage if need be. Please advise us in your enquiry if you wish to bring pets.

*As per new rental registration requirements we must mention noise or music being played must be reduced to an inaudible level outside the property by 10 pm, or risk being removed from the premises.
A 'NO EXTREME PARTY POLICY' IS IN PLACE, Police and/or nuisance call outs will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal of the occupants.

*Not Available to Schoolies - Family groups or groups with tenants over 26 y/o only.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Discover beaches, wildlife and many family attractions on a little island with a big reputation.

Explore the natural wonders of land and sea, including the Penguin Parade, The Nobbies, Wildlife parks, partake in fishing charters, or go on a wildlife cruise from the Cowes Jetty. All within close proximity to Cowes Central Beach House.

Activities are plentiful on the island; Learn to surf at Smiths Beach, take the kids to 'A Maze'N Things' theme park, visit the 'Trout and Bush Tucker farm, have a hit of golf, rev it up at the Go-Kart track which is a miniaturized replica of the GP circuit. Head to the Phillip Island airport where helicopter scenic flights are available, sky-diving or visit the National Vietnam Veterans Museum.

Treat yourself to a great selection of Restaurants and gourmet eateries. Head to Panny's Chocolate Factory or visit the 'Rusty Water' Brewery, the choices are yours.

Rev Heads:
Smell the burning rubber and hear the engines roar at an international motorcycle or car racing championship.

Property manager

Steven Sinclair
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ventnor Bushland Reserve and Churchill Island Marine National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowes Central Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowes Central Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowes Central Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cowes Central Beach House located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk 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 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual get away

Loved the house and ammenities. Great communication with Steve. Would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So perfect for our family

Our family love this house. The new basketball area is fabulous, there is so much to do inside even when the weather is not the best. The kitchen has everything you could need. So we are coming back each year as there is lots to see and do on the Island. Thanks Steve.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large family holiday

This is a wonderful property. We had a large family holiday together and it was fabulous. The layout of the home allows for easy food preparation in the big kitchen and sharing together inside or outside.It is very comfortable with 5 bedrooms with different bedding configuration and two big living areas. It is very well appointed with appliances, fans, air conditioning as well as great outdoor play areas and indoor play for children. The beach is an easy walk away as is Cowes township. It’s a perfect spot.We did have a problem with the fridge, but contacted the owner and he was very helpful. There was a back up fridge available. We would certainly go back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family getaway

This property is outstanding for a family holiday in Cowes. The proximity to the beach (approx 100m) and short walk to the Main Street makes this perfect for a holiday house. Coles is directly up the road which is also very convenient. The house itself has 2 x living rooms which is fantastic to seperate the kids and adults, with 5 x bedrooms offering plenty of space. The pool/table tennis table was a lot of fun also, with a massive backyard with swingset and basketball court also providing a few other activities for the kids. Steve the owner was great to communicate with and responded promptly which made the stay and booking process very easy. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ray s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Nice big house, plenty of room for every one. The thing that could be improved would be the cleaning, other than that a nice house to stay. Steve the host easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Penny H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for location and kids

Kids especially enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janice L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

We had a lovely getaway with our family group of 10 adults and 2 children for my 60th birthday celebrations. The house was spacious with a well equipped kitchen, 2 lounge areas furnished with large, comfy lounges. The house is situated in a great position, close to the beach and the main shopping area of Cowes. The host is a great communicator which made check in breeze. I would certainly recommend this property if you’re looking for a place to re-connect with family and/or friends. We had a great time. Thank you Steve😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fery G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House for Big Family living

We are 13 people staying in the house for our 3 night 4days trip in phillip island. First impression of the house is Clean, tidy, play facility and got everything for our needs. The most impres is the space actually can fit even more people then 13 😆. Since we travell many times to phillip island, this house is the best for Big Family Stay. Thank you and we will back again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property

Had everything we needed for our extended family get away. 4 couples, 3 young children. Lots of consideration for the things we might need for the younger ones (spoons, plates, portacot, stroller, toys) was really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Property is conveniently located close to shops and beach. Lots of room for families to share without being squashed together. Big outdoor area for kids to run around. We were fortunate to have great weather therefore most of our time was spent at the beach .
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

troy l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

WSBK 2024

House rocks and all provisions are good. We looked for firewood however for the fire pit, and could not find.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

highly recommended

fantastic roomy house and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cowes stay with everything you need

We (a family of 8 adults - three couples and two singles) absolutely loved this property. It was a 2min walk to the beach and a less than 10min walk to the shops. The kitchen was kitted out with all the necessities and practical things (like enough plates / cups / saucepans for a house of that size!). The two living areas and giant backyard meant we could all stretch out and enjoy the space. We had some minor issues with the BBQ but the host was super responsive and a great communicator. We would 100% recommend this property and hopefully stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Lou P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cowes

Needs to be properly cleaned prior to new tenants, we are paying retail rates and it needs to properly maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable with plenty os space for all.

This property is as described. Perfect for families and pets and easy walk to beach. Loved it and recommend to othets
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

40th bday getaway

Booked the house to have some old friends come together to celebrate a 40th bday and the house was perfect for the age of the kids and a relaxing time away. Well equiped and close to everything. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great stay

Always a great stay at Steve's property. Clean and well equipped for large groups. Comfortable spaces, basketball ring and pool/table tennis table is great for the kids. Close proximity to the beach and shops. Steve is very responsive to any issues raised. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bike ride

Excellent property. Good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family accommodation

Perfect house for a family holiday. Very comfortable with everything you need. Great location -walk to shops and beach. Host very helpful and quick to reply to any queries. Will definitely visit again. Highly recommend this accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

The house was fantastic - well equipped and spacious and within easy walking distance of the beach and the shops. We loved the table tennis table, the basketball hoop and the huge backyard. There was something for everyone and we had a wonderful extended family holiday together. We will definitely be back. Thank you very much Steve. Communication with you was quick and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ANDANI H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

3 nights stay

Good property.Stairs to go upstairs are steep.One of my friend slipped while coming from upstairs to down stairs. To avoid it happening a railing should be installed on the wall& also non skid strip can be installed on the stairs.Warning should be mentioned on the listing & also near the stairs, so to avoid happening to others.👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous for a family

We loved it so much we all voted to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Michelle G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cowes Holiday House

The location of the property and the layout was great but that’s where is stopped. The property was quite disappointing due to the fact that it needs a thorough clean. All the cupboards and vanities need wiping out and under furniture all needs to be vacuumed. The furniture and furnishings need updating. The linen and towels are old and need updating, (although we took our own doonas and towels). Finger marks on windows and doors. The showers and toilets had not been cleaned properly. The oven needed cleaning. Unfortunately I would not recommend this property in the state that it’s in.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Family Holiday

This holiday house had so much to keep everyone entertained over the weekend. There was plenty of backyard cricket and basketball played by the older grandchildren and the little ones loved the play equipment. The beach and shops were an easy walk away. Steve was brilliant to deal with. Older people need to be aware that the stairs are quite steep but luckily the main bedroom is on the ground floor(for us oldies!)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steven Sinclair

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Having grown up in Melbourne I had memories of holidaying at Phillip Island as a kid at an Aunt's house. I loved the outdoors, heading to the beach and the relaxed pace of the island.. I've now got 3 children and built this beach house so they could share similar memories with family and friends. We don't get down as much as we'd like with kids sports and the likes, but I'd prefer others to be enjoying the property rather than it just sitting vacant.

Why they chose this property

The house was built with sharing a holiday with another family in mind and I feel that this is one of the great things about our house. There is plenty of room for a couple families to enjoy themselves without tripping over one another.

What makes this property unique

The location is such that you can drive to the house and then hit the beach or town by foot if you desire. The backyard is large and secure which is great for young kids.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests