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Encanto in central Cowes

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Private kitchen
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Living area
Floor plan

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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170 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Victoria, 3922
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room 3

1 Queen Bed

Room 4

1 Queen Bed

Room 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Room 3

Toilet · Shower only

Room 5

Toilet · Shower only

Room 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Encanto in central Cowes

About the home

"Encanto" (Enchanted in Spanish), is a single level, 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home in central Cowes providing the perfect setting if you want to park your car and walk around town. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

The home is split into three parts - the main home, a self-contained 'unit' accessible from the deck of the main home, and a bungalow attached to the garage.

Entrance to the main home is via the sliding door on the deck next to the driveway. It contains a Master bedroom with WIR and en-suite (with shower and toilet), bedroom 2 and 4 which share the main bathroom (with shower and toilet) and bedroom 3 which has a smart TV and an en-suite (with shower and toilet) and a rear laundry. The main kitchen / dining area is in the centre of the home, with a living/lounge area at the front of the home with coonara fireplace (no wood supplied, huge smart TV and a sound bar.

The self-contained unit is accessible via the covered alfresco at the rear of the main home and has bedroom 5, an en-suite (with shower and toilet) and its own living room (with smart TV) a kitchenette (with a fridge). The bungalow is attached to the side of the garage and contains the huge bedroom 6 (with smart TV), fridge and an en-suite (with shower and toilet).

Outdoor Areas

The huge garden provides a great place for kids to play and the covered side deck (accessed off the central kitchen/dining area) is perfect for entertaining. The large tandem double garage has a fold up table tennis table and the long driveway provides parking for up to 6 cars and/or boats.

Kitchen

The fully appointed main kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, pantry, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and 5-burner gas cook top.

The unit has a kitchenette with bar fridge, sink, microwave, kettle, grill and electric hot plates as well a small suply of cutlery, crokery etc. The bungalow also has a kitchenette with a bar fridge, sink, kettle, grill, and a small suply of cutlery, crokery etc.

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home has 7 wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners. There is one in each bedroom in the main house, plus one in the front living/lounge, one in the living room attached to bedroom 5 which also heats and cools that bedroom, and one in bedroom 6 (the bungalow). There is a coonara style wood heater in the main living room (no wood supplied - available from the service station just 30m away).

Bedroom Configuration

This home has 10 beds plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 17 guests:

Main House
Bedroom 1: One Queen bed
Bedroom 2: One Queen bed and one set of Single bed bunks
Bedroom 3: One Queen bed
Bedroom 4: One Queen bed

Self-contained unit
Bedroom 5: One Queen bed and a Double sofa bed

Bungalow
Bedroom 6: One Queen bed and one set of Single bed bunks

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
Dryer
Air conditioning
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ventnor Bushland Reserve and Churchill Island Marine National Park, while National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Wildlife Park, 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.
Map
Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cowes Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Somerville Station - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Encanto in central Cowes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Encanto in central Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Encanto in central Cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Encanto in central Cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Phillip Island Ferry Dock, Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Cowes Beach. Silverleaves Beach is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic accommodation, great location, so many bathrooms!
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a big family group
Encanto is a spacious, well equipped & well located holiday home. It is very comfortable a short walk to shops, cafes & restaurants. We loved the fire, the table tennis & the good kitchen for cooking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home and perfect location
We had such a fantastic stay here, we hardly left the place as the weather was quite cold. But when we did it was central to everything. Restuarants, Supermarkets etc were within walking distance. The house is such a great layout and as we had a few families stay it allowed everyone to have their own space too. Can't recommend enough. Thank you we all had sucha
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for adult reunion
the house was great for our group of friends who mostly had their own bathrooms and space. The kitchen was spacious and we loved he outdoor eating area; great for breakfast in the morning sun. A few more comfy chairs in the lounge room would be good. Wonderfully close to shops and a pleasant walk for morning coffee and the beach. Easy access tgo all other PIsland tourist spots.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

christine q., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant brilliant location and floorplan
We had our son’s wedding and stayed here with family for our grand event. What a wonderful place the joy was having so many bedrooms and bathrooms! A well equiped kitchen the only thing Missing was a grater.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

roxanne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Encanto
Had a great time staying over the weekend at encanto. Close the everything , clean and had all that we needed. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific time out space
There were 8 adult family members staying and we were comfortable and relaxed. We were in Cowes to attend my daughters wedding at the Shearing Shed. The house was located in a great spot, restaurants and shops were within walking distance. The house was awesome and nice to come back to after we went off to the wedding, walking to the shops and doing errands here and there. The outdoor area was a wonderful spot where we spent a lot of time, the garden was absolutely gorgeous. Will definitely book Encanto again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sanath J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visitors from New Zealand
The location was very good as it's very close to the town and is walking distance to the super markets and shops. It's about a ten minute walk to the beach. We had to pay an extra $300.00 for linen, but the linen that was supplied wasn't very clean, and they were just dumped on the beds. Even the pillow cases were just kept on the beds. We used the oven in the morning, but it didn't work the second time when we tried using it in the evening. We had to throw some food items that we had brought with us for baking, and had to spend extra to buy some other food items, as the oven wasn't working.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

sally s.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disappointing
The house has a practical location in central cowes. Lots of bedrooms for large groups. However there were multiple problems with the property. We paid for linen to be supplied ($30 per king/queen/double bed and $15 per single bed). We were disappointed on arrival to find the linen was left folded and we had to make up the beds ourselves. The host should make it clear that the fee doesn’t actually include putting linen on beds. We were then shocked to find one of the sheets provided was covered in mould stains. One of the bathrooms had a shelf dangerously hanging off it’s hinges. The lock on the same bathroom was broken and (oddly) the host had opted to paste a handwritten sticker on the door saying “please knock, lock broken“ rather than spend a few bucks at Bunnings to replace the latch. The kitchen was ill equipped. No kid’s dinnerware. A bottle of dishwashing liquid near the sink had been refilled with laundry liquid. This was incredible strange, not to mention possibly toxic. The property is not child friendly. There’s no children’s tableware whatsoever. No bath which is tricky for infants and toddlers (to be fair the description does list 5 showers so one could infer there’s no bath). The property is on a busy main road and there is no gate. We had several little kids with us so this was a big concern. We contacted the host quickly to advise of the broken shelf and mouldy sheet, which is they offered to replace. We didn’t need a replacement sheet. We hope the next guests have a better experience. A little bit of attention would go a long way in this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Group Trip to Encanto
We were a group made up of another of families and so the size of the property with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms was great. Kristina - one of the property managers was excellent to deal with and was quick to come up with prompt fixes for minor issues at the property. The kitchen had a good number of utensils and plates which was excellent for a large group. The property was overall quite new but needed a really good mop and dusting of all surfaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nic P., Old Orchard Beach, Maine, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
We stayed here for a family gathering and had a great time! There was plenty of space for everyone and it was kid friendly as we had small children with us. If you have a large party and are looking for a great base for an island getaway I couldn’t recommend this property any higher
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend
Only fault we had was lack of kitchen utensils/glasses
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Great location, extremely well equipped, very comfortable beds. Plenty of space for our 12, with room for more. Decor excellent and fresh. The garden and grass was somewhat overgrown but this was a very minor drawback. We would certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd

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