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Mackaloucoo Retreats - MR2

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Pool
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 25

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • A Maze'N Things
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

2nd Living area

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom - ensuite - WIR

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

WC1

Toilet

WC2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Mackaloucoo Retreats - MR2

Mackaloucoo Retreats is the perfect property when you want so much more than just a house for your next getaway.

The property boasts so many features you will feel like your at your own serene private luxury resort. Whether you are looking for a private romantic getaway, a family trip or a large group get together the property is all you could ever dream for.

Comprising of a breathtaking home situated on acre land you wont believe you are so close to cowes central and all of Phillip Islands attractions. You dont need to leave the property to have a fun packed luxury holiday or if you leave all the attractions on Phillip Island are either a walk or short drive away.

The house has an open plan living area with a modern gourmet kitchen, built in wall gas fire, large dining area and huge living space. The living area has leather lounge, plasma, foxtel and dvd. This room brings the outside in and opens out to the heated swimspa/Heated plunge pool on one side and a huge all seasons enclosed outdoor area with Bar, unique open fire place, Plasma, Foxtel and BBQ. Floor to ceiling glass right over the dam brings the outside in and makes you feel like you are fully outside but protected by the extreme weather no matter what it throws at you. Sit back and watch the ducks or fish feed on surface. Alternatively you can head outside and fish off the deck or pier. The Dam is fully stocked with Trout, Bas, Murray Cod and Silver perch.

The master bedroom is fit for a king and queen with tv, walk in robe, large ensuite featuring walk in double shower, spa and sliding doors that opens to your own deck overlooking the serenity of the dam.

It has another large living area (Games Room) with two sofa\'s, LCD Tv, dvd, table tennis table, and dart board, kids toys and playstation/xbox. There is another 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, drive in lockabe garage attached to the house with a gym fully equiped with Treadmill, exercise bike, and weights bench.

Outside the huge yard is fully fenced and the kids will be well entertained with the trampoline, sandpit, cubby and playground. The yard is fenced off from the dam so kids cant access the water.

PETS WELCOME. Fully fenced.

We pride ouselves on quality service. If there is something else you require to make your stay more enjoyable please let us know and we can try and accomodate you.

PLEASE NOTE

- Furniture & Decor may differ from shown in photos due to upgrades
- No Loud Functions Sorry, residential area
- No Schoolies

PRICING DETAILS
Weekends - two night stay at Weekend rate.
Peak Bookings - 7 Nights minimum Friday to Friday

All other nights available for one night stays. One night Cleaning Surcharge applies.

Specials not available for one night stay
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Linen is additional Cost of $30 per person if required

LINEN –
Option1 – Hired by Mackaloucoo Retreat $30 per person
All linen is supplied in your reservation and includes Pillows & Covers, Fitted Sheet, Flat Sheet, Doona & Cover, Blanket, Towels, Face washers, Hand & Foot Towels, Beach Towels and Tea Towels.

Option 2 -Guests to Supply Own Linen
Pillows & Doonas supplied only (no covers). Guests must supply all Doona and pillow Covers, Sheets and towellings and tea towels. If sheets are not used extra cleaning charges may apply to clean doona, pillows and mattress protectors etc.

Note- Mattresses and pillows are covered with protectors and these must remain on at all times and covered with sheets.

Wheel Chair accessible via portable ramps please discuss with Management

Contact Mackaloucoo Retreat directly for more specials.

Property shown in photos MR2

For your added security, this property Mackaloucoo Retreats are only managed in Australia and we never request payments be made to overseas bank accounts


Bedroom Arrangements
Custom choose your bedroom requirements - extra beds can be added to rooms. Contact us for Maximum beds per rooms approval.

Standard Configuration
Master suite - 1 x Queens Bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen Bed, 1 x Single
Bedroom 3 - 1 x Queen Bed & 1 x Single
Bedroom 4 - 1 x Queen Bed & 1 x Single
Bedroom 5 - 1 x Queen Bed & 1 x Single

Alternative Maximum Configuration on approval
Master suite - 1 x Queens Bed & 2 x Single
Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen Bed & 2 x Single
Bedroom 3 - 1 x Queen Bed & 2 x Single
Bedroom 4 - 1 x Queen Bed & 2 x Single
Bedroom 5 - 1 x Queen Bed & 2 x Single

2nd Living - Additional beds can be placed in here on request to create 6th Bedroom

Portcots, High Chair and Change Table Available Free of Charge.

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!!!!!

COWES CENTRAL

Around 10- 20 Minutes walk
*RSL
*Golf Course
*Water Slide
*Mini Golf
*Summer Carnival
*Wildlife walking & bike tracks
*Kids Fun Shed
*Art Gallery
*Bowling Alley

Around 20-30 Minutes walk
*Central Cowes
*Health Spa
*Safe Swimming Beaches
*Amazin Things
*Koala Reserve
*Wildlife Park

Within 5-10 km
*Safe Swimming Beaches
*Surf Beachs
*Penguin Parade
*Rhyll & Cowes Boat Ramps
*Race Track
*Boat Hire
*GoCarts

* Approximations Only.

Property manager

sam walton

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
On written approval by Management only
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only in Outdoor areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: On written approval by Management only
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Churchill Island Marine National Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Cowes Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 72 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackaloucoo Retreats - MR2 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Mackaloucoo Retreats - MR2?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mackaloucoo Retreats - MR2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mackaloucoo Retreats - MR2 located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ren D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Highly recomend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time!
Was a really good weekend. Place was astonishing
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends get away
Amazing 3 nights stay for 15 people Accommodation is huge with plenty to do and in a great location near the center of Cowes for heading out and doing activities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing gorgeous property
This place is great - definitely would stay again. Gorgeous house with a beautiful pond and well-stocked supplies of cutlery/crockery/glasses for 15 of us. Plenty of bedding options as well and the manager was super helpful in arranging a same-day fix of the spa for us to use it too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing does not do this place justice
We loved our stay, this property and home were amazing, and was above our expectations.This property is perfect for families and large groups. A well designed house with heaps of space and loads of outdoor activities to keep us occupied. You could relax in one space and have the kids playing in another space without hearing them!One of the greatest features is that this home has enough of everything for group, heaps of basketballs, forks and plates, chairs and couches.Would love to revisit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela B.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and entertaining
Once again we had a nice stay at MR2 for New Year. Children and adults were happy. The property did seem to need a bit of care/update from past year. But overall a great stay once again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mackaloucoo Retreat is AMAZING!!
We had an incredible weekend at this amazing home, perfect for our large family ranging from 2 months to 70 years. The kids loved the outdoor activities, especially the trampoline and swing set, and we had countless hours of fun in the swim spa. The house was spacious yet felt welcoming, and we particularly enjoyed the enclosed outdoor area with the open fire. The fully fenced grassy area was fantastic for the children to play safely, although our fishing attempts in the dam didn't yield any catches! Overall, it was a memorable stay, and we would love to return someday. Thanks, Sam, for sharing your wonderful home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lifestyles of the rich & famous
What an amazing house! We had 10 staff stay here as they were working in the expo at MotoGP. They all loved the house and preferred to shop in town and stay at the house rather than go out for meals. With all the different and spacious living areas no-one felt crowded and anyone could find a quiet space to relax. We will definitely be back in the future!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic family time
This is such a fabulous property. We spent a long weekend there to celebrate our parents' 50th wedding anniversary - children, spouses, grandchildren (and two white dogs), and didn't want to leave. Rooms aplenty, lots of space, spa an absolute success. We loved it so much we're going back over Easter. Sam was really helpful and responded to queries quickly. What would make this beautiful place even better would be some kind of shading over the spa (as sun can be biting) and grip on the flooring (mainly bathrooms and around spa/porch), as we found it quite the slip hazard. We're already counting down to our Easter trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon P.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Davy N.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R., Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family celebration/catch up
Fabulous property for large groups, various living spaces for all. The yard was fully enclosed for the younger members, everyone enjoyed their time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Family mini holiday
The place was amazing and cannot fault anything at all. The kids loved the playground the spa. There are 18 of us in total and place was very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Melanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Loved our stay but some furniture was over used and worn, needs some upgrades to rusted chairs and saggy mattress in master and would stay again if I don't need to worry about chairs breaking or chiropractor bill from saggy springs. Overall great for family or friends needing space to share
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love to go back soon
great property relaxing, quiet and nice and close to main shopping area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a amazing time
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Wonderful, spacious, relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect start of new year
The house is everything we could ask for a group of friends. The bar, pool and lake are a great addition to the entertainment. We will sure keep in mind for our future trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it and will be back
We had a wonderful time at Mackaloucoo Retreats - MR2. We could literally all stay put at the house and sit there and be entertained by the outdoor facilities and the indoor gyms and spaces. Kids had a great time too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

JOAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
loved the property, but.....
property, all excellent, very disappointed with the lack of communication with the host. Kitchen did not have enough bowls & mugs, only 17 for our group of 20.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Chloe M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house for large groups
We stayed here with a group of 16 and it comfortable slept us all. The house is awesome with a big outdoor area and large spa. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Margaret H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great house for a large group
The house easily accommodates a large group whether family or friends. The setting is lovely and the pool and playground entertained our grandchildren.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Molly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Amazing property
This accomodation really is a luxury retreat. The house had everything you could need and want for a get away with family and friends, especially kids if you have them. The rooms were very clean and well presented, plenty of sleeping space, bedrooms big etc. Our favourite part was the indoor bar area, with the beautiful large windows overlooking the dam, a fantastic entertaining room. We are very grateful to have been able to stay here, and hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place, has everything you want
My whole family loved it. We caught large golden trout (which we watched take the hook) during the day. We watched footy by the open fireplace and bar during the evening. The beds and bathroom facilities were brilliant. Well worth the money spent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Gabrielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Lovely place
This property is lovely. It rained the whole weekend that we were there but the house is so nice that it didn't really matter. The spa, fish and table tennis kept the kids happy and the adults loved the back room with the fire place. Unfortunately we couldn't find the controllers for the xbox which was disappointing for the kids. We did contact the owner but never heard back from them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by sam walton

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Languages:

English