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Tricky's Family & Pet Friendly Beach House in Cowes - linen package included

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Interior
Dining
Living area
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace

Explore the area

Map
Cowes, VIC
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Ferry Dock16 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Wildlife Park2 min drive
  • Popular LocationA Maze'N Things6 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2 upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Tricky's Family & Pet Friendly Beach House in Cowes - linen package included

Tricky’s beach house is a bright, beautiful and very spacious 4 bedroom beach house with 2 living areas as well as a large undercover outdoor entertainment area with drop screens offering protection for windy or rainy days. Located in a fantastic central position in Cowes in a quiet street and walking distance to the beach and the town centre, this renovated, welcoming home has free WIFI, a cosy fireplace, 65 inch flat screen TV & a games room including a pool table & is the ideal accommodation for two families to enjoy. The fully fenced secure rear yard means that your fur babies do not miss out on the holiday fun. Well behaved out door pets are welcome, we ask that you please advise us in your booking request if you plan to bring your pet & please pick up after them prior to your departure.
Linen:
Unlike many other properties on Phillip Island, we provide a full linen package.
We appreciate that families do not want to fill the car with heaps of bedding and linen so we provide a full linen package which includes: mattress protectors, electric blankets, top & bottom sheets, pillows & pillowcases, doonas & doona covers, bath towels, bath mats, tea towels and hand towels.

Tricky's is complete with all mod cons including dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, coffee pod machine, BBQ, split system cooling/heating on both levels, ceiling fans and an awesome wood fire heater that we provide ample firewood for use making this the perfect home for all seasons.
Tricky’s features include complementary super-fast internet (on NBN), Netflix, pool table, racing car seat, PS 3, board games, a huge DVD collection to suit all ages and a toy box for small children.
There’s plenty of fun stuff so the kids can entertain themselves and the adults can relax and enjoy a quiet beer or wine.
Although there is car parking available in the driveway and on the street, you can easily do away with the car as Tricky’s is a short stroll to a fabulous family friendly beach. The flat waters are perfect for kids swimming & there are great BBQ facilities & a playground area for them to burn off that holiday energy.
An easy five minute stroll will take you to the heart of Cowes main street where you can find bustling cafes & restaurants as well as supermarkets and you can potter around the various other local stores.
Tricky’s is a spacious well equipped, comfortable, fun & funky beach house perfect for families or for groups aged 25 years+.

** 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).

** Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies **

We respectfully ask that you do not book if you intend to hold parties, or invite more guests to the property than the guests agreed, breach of these conditions will incur a loss of bond and you will be asked to leave. We are very conscious of our neighbours and are therefore not suitable for large groups or parties.
We do not accept schoolies bookings as we do not have the policies, procedures or resources to accommodate these bookings.

Kitchen/dining area & outdoor entertaining area
Tricky's Beach House offers a large renovated open kitchen & dining room. The dining table seats 8 & there are 5 handmade tuck box stools on the kitchen island bench.
The state of the art kitchen features a large island bench, electric cook top, range hood, wall oven, microwave, coffee pod machine, dishwasher & pull out pantry cupboards. Complete with all mod cons, this kitchen setup will make the cook in the family very happy with plenty of utensils & serving wear, including plastic ware/cutlery for young children plus a good selection of pots and pans.
We also provide guests with kitchen basics: salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, tea, coffee, sugar, butter, sauces, glad wrap, foil, rubbish bags, chux, dishwasher tablets, soap & toilet paper so you don’t have to worry about them, just settle in and enjoy your stay.

The kitchen/dining area leads out to the covered alfresco entertaining area with drop screens offering protection for windy or rainy days. It’s the perfect place to enjoy any time of day or night with an outdoor table and chairs that comfortably seats 8 adults. Complete with a 4 burner gas BBQ, this area overlooks the large fully fenced back yard so parents can watch the kids while they play. There’s an outdoor shower and refrigerator for added convenience.
Living areas & Indoor entertaining
Tricky's Beach House has the facilities to accommodate two families in comfort with the main living space downstairs offering flat screen 65 inch TV & DVD/Blu Ray player, sound bar and comfy couches where you can relax with a good book & a glass of wine by the welcoming fireplace.
Alternatively, for the young & young at heart, the upstairs living & entertainment zone is a treasure trove waiting to be explored including a 60 inch TV. Test your skills on the PS3 in the racing seat! There are plenty of games provided to work your way though, there's also a huge range of DVD's for both children and adults and books for when you are ready for a little less physical exertion.
To add to all of this, hours of fun can be had with the whole family around the pool table.
Babies & Infants
For families with babies and toddlers, no need to cart too much from home. We have a port-a-cot, (you will need to bring your own linen to use), a high chair, a safety gate for the stairs and a safety fence for the fireplace are all supplied, as well as a toy box with blocks, books etc. to keep them entertained.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Beside the ground floor main living area, there are two spacious queen bedrooms complete with wardrobes & blackout blinds. Keep cosy in winter with electric blankets and warm doonas in the comfy beds.
The modern main bathroom, complete with spa bubble bath, is also situated centrally off the ground floor living room for easy access.
Upstairs there is a huge third bedroom with both a queen and double bed, walk through to the fourth bedroom which has a single bed and is also a great spot you could put the port-a-cot if required. Both of these rooms have black out blinds, electric blankets, warm doonas & will make a great spot for all the kids.
This level also has a second modern bathroom with toilet and shower.

Tricky's Beach House is configured to sleep any combination of adults and children up to a maximum of 9.
Bedroom 1: One queen size bed
Bedroom 2: One queen size bed
Bedroom 3: One queen size bed & one double size bed
Bedsit: One single bed
Port-a-cot available

Pets
Your beloved pooch hasn't been forgotten either. The large back yard is fully fenced so your four legged friend is safe to explore the surrounds. There are dog-friendly beaches close by for your pooch to have a run. Tricky’s has water and food bowls, so just bring their bedding & leads. We do ask that you keep your four legged family member outside only, as there is plenty of shade for them in the outdoor entertainment area and the yard is a great size. Please let us know when you book if you wish to bring your pet.
Other
Other features include a lockup garage and laundry with washing machine and dryer and a full size clothes line outside.

Please note
This is a non-smoking property – smoking is permitted outside only
A security deposit of $500 will be required for all bookings.
This is fully refundable after your stay as long as there is no damage done to the property/furnishings, and the house is left in a clean and tidy condition. Rubbish removal will be charged for any rubbish that is not left in the bins.

The fact is, you'll never get bored on Phillip Island! Things to do:
Enjoy a game of golf
Go surfing
Go swimming
See the Penguin Parade
Take the kids to the Chocolate Factory
Visit Amaze'n'Things
Visit the wildlife sanctuaries to feed the kangaroos and cuddle the koalas
Feed the pelicans at San Remo Jetty
Wander around the pretty townships of Cowes and San Remo
Do some shopping
Go ten-pin bowling
Take one of the numerous delightfully planned nature walks
Visit nearby Churchill Island
Or go fishing
Phillip Island has the lot!

Property manager

Joe Tricarico

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please let us know when you book

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only
No Schoolies Bookings as we do not have the policies or procedures to support schoolies.

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Penguin Parade, or check out an event or a game at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. 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 - 13 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 16 min walk
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 2 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Porchetta Phillip Island - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Reach Brewing - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Isola Di Capri - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tricky's Family & Pet Friendly Beach House in Cowes - linen package included pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tricky's Family & Pet Friendly Beach House in Cowes - linen package included?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tricky's Family & Pet Friendly Beach House in Cowes - linen package included?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tricky's Family & Pet Friendly Beach House in Cowes - linen package included located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Silverleaves Beach and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Close to the beach, fully stocked kitchen, generous supplies, bed linen provided, wood fire (including wood), awesome games room and friendly hosts. What more do you need?!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like Home
An extremely easy and comforting trip away. We'll be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleesa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Great location and house. We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and really well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kairi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tricky’s family and pet friendly beach house
Tricky’s family and pet friendly beach house was an amazing place for our Easter getaway. I highly recommend this property for all of your family holiday needs. The house was very clean and very well appointed and was easily the best house we’ve stayed at over the years. The layout was great for the kids. They had the top floor with their own living area, TV and all the games they could ever want. The adults were very comfortable on the ground floor. The house is in a quiet area and within walking distance to the main street and beach. Communication with the host was easy and we appreciated the little touches on arrival. Thanks for having us, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
The house was in perfect condition, everyome had a comfortable and relaxing stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay in Phillip Island
Great place to stay lots of room and central location for exploring Philip island. We loved that linen and towels were provided it saved so much space in the car. Great showers lots of hot water. Lots of resources to keep yourself entertained. The host was so welcoming and went that extra mile it made it a really special place to stay with our overseas friends. We would certainly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
We had a great time at this wonderful property. Comfortable for 2 families with great amenities. Welcome gifts and kitchen staples we an amazing addition. Dogs loved it too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home and wonderful hosts!
First and foremost, we were pleasantly surprised upon check-in to see a note left by the hosts that they had left some breakfast essentials in the fridge, as well as a bottle of wine. The home was lovely and we really enjoyed playing countless pool games during our stay as well. As it was a getaway with our extended family visiting from overseas, it was the perfect base to catch up and reconnect. The location of the home is fantastic too! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
House as listed and perfect for large group. Hosts were fabulous and went the extra mile to make our stay enjoyable. Would book again 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect escape
Easily one of the best vacation stays we have had. Right from the booking process to check out is very well streamlined. The pictures do not do justice to the property as it looks MUCH better in reality. We had an excellent weekend getaway and will surely be visiting back again. Thanks again for the wonderful hospitality guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Miriam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Nice and quiet neighbourhood, close to town, nice garden & outdoor area, comfy beds, spacious kitchen, dining and living area! Overall verynice place to stay with family!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

salvatore l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will stay again
Awesome hosts. Beautiful house
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cup Weekend
Great location and good to get away. Lots of good communication with owner in lead up. Pet friendly makes it all the more special!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Motogp
Verry Nice and clean top spot
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cowes Holiday House
The property was a good fit for our multigenerational family. The kitchen was well equipped and the backyard and undercover area was lovely. The owner was communicative and checked if everything was ok. Angie was responsive when she was made aware of an issue. The location was great in walking distance to the park, beach and shops. The supplies of bread, eggs , milk and ice creams left in the kitchen were appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kristy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay
Fantastic communication via property management, comfy beds and quiet neighbourhood. Lovely surprise of eggs, bacon, milk, bread and wine on arrival. Secure backyard for our furbaby. Property just needs a clothes horse, more blankets/towels and some general maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best holiday ever!
Angie and Joe were so generous in all they provided. From providing breakfast, a bottle of wine, everything we could possibly need in the kitchen to all the entertainment each for every age group. We loved going for walks- everything was so close. Harvesting herbs from the little herb garden made it feel like we were in a home away from home. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mercy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful time and the place is so good. Angie and Joe are just so accomodating
Thank you for allowing us to stay at your place . The house is everything we needed and the teenagers did not complain once which was a bonus! We will definitely come back .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return to Ideal family holiday home
Return visitors - ideal property for multi-generational family holiday/break has everything you could need and mote. Location, space, facilities, and lots of extras. Highly recommended and hope to return again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and hosts
The house was just what we wanted for a short stay. Close to shops beach and a quiet street. The hosts are generous by leaving wine, oil, butter, bread and other pantry staples. Would definitely recommend this place to my family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great house. Plenty of space. Would be great for families. Hosts were very easy to deal with and very kind. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Philip island holiday
very nice and relaxing place
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway.
Tricky's beach house was the perfect place for our New Year family getaway. Angie and Joe were the perfect hosts with perfect communication before and during our stay. They also sought to address any issues as soon as they were made aware. The little additional comforts they provided were greatly appreciated - the Chardonnay specifically. Lots of space for everyone to hang out together or split up between the two living areas and the outdoor alfresco dining which was perfect for those warm nights. Thankyou for opening up your beautiful beach house, Angie and Joe!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tricky's Beach house is a delight!
Angie and Joe have a lovely, warm beach house that has everything you could need for your stay. It is close to the shops and restaurants in Cowes, and a short walk to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay at Tricky's, plus our dogs were welcome which was a massive bonus. We highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

debbie c., Melbourne

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family & dog& grandchildren weekend.
Location, space and plenty of amenities in the kitchen, lounge and the upstairs area. It was a wet weekend , but the space of the home accommodated the 8 adults and 2 children under 3 perfectly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joe Tricarico

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