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A dining area with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, and a view of greenery outside. - Cowes Beach and Boat House (COWES)
Escape to 10 Highland suites and indulge in a serene retreat, perfect for all seasons. Unwind on the outdoor verandah or cozy up by the Coonara wood heater, and enjoy well-appointed kitchen amenities with electric appliances.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Cowes Beach and Boat House

  • Escape to this charming and peaceful holiday home in Cowes, Phillip Island — just minutes from the beach, boat ramp, and local attractions. Located in a quiet and family-friendly neighbourhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and convenience for your next coastal getaway.

    Enjoy spacious open-plan living with a cozy Coonara wood heater for winter stays and split-system air conditioning for summer comfort. The well-appointed kitchen is fully equipped with electric appliances, perfect for preparing meals to enjoy on the outdoor deck or front verandah.

    Each bedroom is thoughtfully positioned to provide guests with their own private space. The home includes two bathrooms (one with a shower over bath), a large driveway with room for two cars plus boat or caravan storage, and outdoor areas ideal for relaxing in sun or shade.

    Pet-friendly (outdoors only) and secured with external entry-point cameras, this delightful Phillip Island home is perfect year-round.

    *Please note that linen is not included when booking this property*
    Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels.
    Alternatively, a link to a local linen hire company will be provided with your booking confirmation.

    You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking.

    Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

    A security deposit of AUD500 is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit the SRO website.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Interior
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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in Cowes, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve, while National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, motor boating, and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Cowes travel guide
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COWES, VIC

What's nearby

  • A calm sea with a green sailboat anchored near orange buoys.
    Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with clear water, a sandy shore, and a forested area in the background.
    Cowes Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks and a clear blue sky.
    Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Silverleaves Beach
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
    10 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station
    74 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    143 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hotel Phillip Island
    3 min drive
  • Nat’s Fish And Chips
    3 min drive
  • Isola di Capri
    3 min drive
  • Fisherman's Wharf
    3 min drive
  • Golden Fry Fish & Chips
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowes Beach and Boat House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cowes Beach and Boat House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowes Beach and Boat House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cowes Beach and Boat House located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cowes Beach and Boat House Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alison Z.

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

Highland Ave

We had a great stay on highland ave. Fantastic location, close to the beach, lots of great books, puzzles etc for the kids to do. I found the main bedroom mattress to be pretty lumpy and uncomfortable, but otherwise the house was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Great house and location

Very good house for our family of 5, plenty of space and great layout. We would stay again. The only thing we found slightly problematic was the fan right above the bunk bed steps in the kids bedroom - wouldn’t be a problem for older kids but we didn’t use the top bunk because of this with my 6 year old. It was a hot night so we needed the fan on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicky S.

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

Pleasant house in Cowes

This is a really nice property with plenty of room for a family. We would have liked to stay longer.Our only problem was that linen wasn’t included, and while in retrospect this was stated on the confirmatory email it was way down the bottom. It also wasn’t obvious on the booking listing. It was an unpleasant surprise to arrive late on a Friday and have no sheets or towels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sarah D.

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

What a let down

We arrived at the property to find it FILTHY, the owner had not communicated to get the house cleaned and I we couldn’t believe what we found. We refused to stay and got a different place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is what it is.

Stay was just as advertised. Only hiccup was getting the keys, we were told in the instructions a code to a lock box would be sent on the day of the arrival. However when we got to the house we had still not received an email. We instead had to drive to the O’Brien office. Luckily we just made it within open business hours as I’m not sure how they would have been able to solve that.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Great big spacious house

We really enjoyed our stay. Great living spaces lots of couches, big dining table and comfy beds. Will be back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Quality home

Fantastic home in Phillip Island. Close to Cowes but far enough away to be relaxing and quiet. Home is fantastic and well presented with a warm atmosphere. Thanks heaps
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

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

A lovely, clean home! Perfect for a Phillip Island Getaway

A clean property, with plenty of bedding, space, eatery areas etc. The property manager was great to deal with and quick to respond also. It is a bit of a walk to the main area in Cowes however there is a great fish and chip shop closeby. We would definitely recommend others to stay here :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Perfect weekend away

Our weekend away was perfect thanks to the rental at Cowes. Home details were accurate, it was very clean, beds were comfortable, area was quiet & location was close to beach, cafes & shops. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely stay, realestate agent needs to improve comms

This was a great location with large deck, very enjoyable. The owner is let down by the real estate agent who does not return calls and did not respond to an email regarding a faulty shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Great

Had a wonderful time. Property did not disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Natalia O.

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

Between the cushions

We enjoyed our stay despite the fact that we found upon our arrival that the house had not been cleaned between guests. Floors not swept or vacuumed, Bathrooms filthy, left over old opened food in fridge. Toddlers found Contraceptive pills and a smoke vaporizer between the cushions of the couch. We left it much cleaner than we found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Thank you

Very impressed
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudi R.

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

Great property close to everything

An updated little home amongst the trees, two blocks from the beach and walking distance to town! Quiet and lovely.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten J.

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

Great place for a quiet stay, away from traffic

We enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and lovely verandah out the back. Due to the softness of the beds however, we wouldn't stay again, as it was rough on our backs. Other than that it was nice accommodation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Lovely home

Beautiful clean home had everything you could ask for and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020