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El Penguini in Cowes

Family-friendly vacation home in Cowes

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El Penguini in Cowes provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

El Penguini in Cowes

About the home

“El Penguini” is a delightful double-storey family home in Cowes just a short walk from the beach and supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Downstairs is an entry hall with a fully equipped european Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer) that provides access to Bedroom 1 (with 31” TV, Chromecast & BluRay player), a Bathroom (with shower over bath & toilet), Bedroom 2 (with BIR, 31” TV & Chromecast) a Deck and internal access to the Double Garage. Upstairs is a large open plan Kitchen/Family/Dining Room providing access the first floor Balcony, an adjoining Living Room (with 41” TV, Chromecast & BluRay player), as well as Bedroom 3 (with BIR, 31” TV & Chromecast), a Bathroom (with bath & shower) and a separate Toilet.

Outdoor Areas

The ground floor Deck & Patio (with 4 seater table & 2 recliners) overlooks the grassy fully enclosed rear courtyard with dog kennel (please note, smaller dogs would be more suited to this space). The upstairs Balcony (with sunshade awning, gas BBQ, 6 chairs & 2 recliners) overlooks the shared facilities, including a solar-heated in-ground pool and shady communal BBQ area. There is a Double Garage (with foldup table tennis table & internal access to the home) that accommodates 2 cars plus some additional communal parking spots which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and induction cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioners in all three Bedrooms and the upstairs Dining/Living Area, plus a ceiling fan in Bedroom 1.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 6 beds, and 2 sofa beds, accommodating up to 10 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs): Two sets of Single bunks
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Queen bed

There are also two small double sofa beds in the upstairs Living Room, each suitable for 1 adult or 2 small children.

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. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.

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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

48_436

About the neighborhood

Located in Cowes, this vacation home is near the beach. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching and wildlife walks. Visit our Cowes travel guide
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Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach showing general coastal views and a beach
    Cowes Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Beach featuring general coastal views
    Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Silverleaves Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pino's Trattoria
    8 min walk
  • La Porchetta
    6 min walk
  • Chapel Lane
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Lugano
    7 min walk
  • Hotel Phillip Island
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does El Penguini in Cowes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is El Penguini in Cowes 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 El Penguini in Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at El Penguini in Cowes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is El Penguini in Cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 15 minutes.

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El Penguini in Cowes Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

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

Enjoyable break

Lovely clean property, as described. Very comfortable. Position of property is great. Community barbecue was not clean, unfortunately. We would have made more use of the small barbecue downstairs but the outside light needs a new globe. Lock box for keys takes a bit of juggling.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle C.

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

El Penguini

Lovely stay and excellent location. Very appreciative to be able to take my dog and what was available for her. The other 2 adults were unable to come. Had difficulty with the tv in both the lounge and bedroom. Instructions on how to watch might have helped. Also difficult to get the keys out of the lockbox. Overall really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gayle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025