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Raywood - sleeps up to 17

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Game room
Living area
Terrace/patio
Game room
Floor plan

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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31 Raywood Avenue, Cowes, VIC, 3922
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3

1 Single Bunk Bed

4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living room

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom ground floor

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom upstairs

Shower only

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Raywood - sleeps up to 17

About the home

“Raywood” is a large, pet friendly home in Cowes, perfectly set up for large family groups. It is ideal for boating and fishing enthusiasts - Cowes boat ramp is just a 3-minute drive away; and for golf lovers, both Phillip Island Golf Club and the Aussie Golf Ranch are within a 5-minute drive. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below.

Indoor Areas

Upstairs comprises the open plan kitchen / dining / living area (with TV& DVD player), leading out to a balcony. The master bedroom comes with an en-suite (shower & toilet), and there are two more bedrooms, a bathroom (with shower) and a separate toilet.

Downstairs contains a further two bedrooms, another living area (with TV & DVD player leading onto another deck, a bathroom (with bath over shower plus toilet) and a fully appointed laundry. Lastly, you will find the hero of the home - the vast games room containing a pool table, a table-tennis table, ample seating, TV, another fridge, plus a huge library of books, games, and DVDs for you to choose from.

Outdoor Areas

Leading from the downstairs undercover decking, there is a huge, fully fenced backyard ideal for pets, family games and fun in the sun. Upstairs there is a balcony (with BBQ). There is ample off-street parking at the home for at least 4 cars plus a boat!

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, an Aldi pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, sandwich press, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven with gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home contains features 6 split-system reverse cycle units. One is in the downstairs games room, one in the downstairs living room (that comfortably heats and cools the 2 x downstairs bedrooms), one in the upstairs living room and one each in the three upstairs bedrooms. There are an additional 6 pedestal fans for use where required.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 11 beds plus 3 extra mattresses, accommodating up to 17 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One Queen bed and one Single bed
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed and one set of Single bunks
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One set of Tri-bunks
Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): One set of Single bunks and a trundle bed
Bedroom 5 (Downstairs): One Double bed

There are also 3 Single bed mattresses available to accommodate larger groups

Please note: The Tri-bunks have a double bed base with a single bed above it.

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

Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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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. 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Raywood - sleeps up to 17 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Raywood - sleeps up to 17?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Raywood - sleeps up to 17?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Raywood - sleeps up to 17 located?

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

Reviews

8.0

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. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jordan C.

Great big house, great location.
Very happy with our stay. Big house with plenty of room, and close to cowes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanja K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Accomodation with huge rooms to make a program together with up to 17 persons
We spent one week for a retreat with volunteers. Each day we had some program and could therefore use the big room on the ground floor. The accommodation is also very suitable for large groups of around 15 adults. There are plenty of seating and dining areas, cutlery and storage facilities for food.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ken S.

Very good property for an extended family holiday.
We spent four nights over the Labor Day weekend, with our three adult children and their partners and our 5 grandchildren. This big rambling place was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alana E.

Quality Holiday home
The house was very large and accommodated 15 guests very comfortably. My friends and I had the best time staying on this property and would definitely consider coming back for another holiday. Had everything that we needed to make our stay very enjoyable and was such an amazing house to get away in. Only a few things in the house that needs updating but other than that 10/10 would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Megan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

donna g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family fun
This property is great for family wanting to stay together, the entrainment room down stairs was a lot of fun! However it wasn’t very clean, mattresses are stained! Lots of things broken or not usable like the iron that has corroded and the ironing board . They have a great collection Dvd’s but the dvd player is broken.. The dryer door was not on and my husband had to try to fix this as we had to wash all the lounge covers and bed protectors..which was not appreciated after a 10hour drive to get there! These are things that I hope the owners look into. It dosnt have to be the best of things but being clean is a must! I didn’t appreciate having to sleep on stained mattress! If this place was clean, all round and items either replaced or fixed I would give it a five star! The location and the size was awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend away
This property is exactly how it is represented in the photos, we had a great weekend, plenty of space for 8 adults and 3 children and a great games room, plenty of toys for the children as well. Everyone had their own room, there was a portacot and a high chair for my grandson, property was clean. The only down was there was no dishwasher tablets and not enough toilet paper. I would absoultely recommend this property for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Tanya V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location dirty house
The location and size of the house was fantastic! And we enjoyed our stay overall.. but the house was not clean and was quite run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Was the perfect house for our group of 12 adults & teens
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jodie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A great place for a large family and pets
Great house, especially loved the games room and the pet friendly yard. It could have been a bit cleaner when we arrived but the essentials were good e.g. bathrooms, toilets. Great deck and BBQ. Lots of fun was had.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Raywood
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Areas of improvement - could have been cleaner, wifi would be great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Marie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Alright
The stay here was okay, the cleanliness is what let it down. The places needs a good scrub and a but of TLC. There's old rusty towel racks and sticky floors etc. The pool and ping pong tables made for good entertainment though.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd

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