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Penguin Place in Cowes

Family-friendly vacation home in Cowes

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In Cowes, Penguin Place is a charming double-storey home just steps from the beach and local eateries. Unwind in the downstairs living room with a TV or relax on the upstairs balcony overlooking town, complete with table seating for 4 and gas BBQ.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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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.

Penguin Place in Cowes

About the home

“Penguin Place” is a delightful double-storey, pet-friendly 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 the 2nd Living Room (with TV & speaker dock) which provides access to Bedroom 1 & 2 (each with BIR), a bathroom (with shower & corner spa bath), a separate toilet and the fully equipped laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer). Upstairs is the large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with smart TV, Foxtel, DVD player & movie library) which flows out to the upstairs balcony. On this floor is also Bedroom 3 (which has walk through robes) and another bathroom (with shower & toilet).

Outdoor Areas

The upstairs Balcony has table & chairs for 4 plus a gas BBQ, and there is a large umbrella available too. There is parking in the Single Garage for one car (with access through to the enclosed rear yard - perfect for children and pets alike), plus space for up to an additional 3 cars (and/or a boat) in the driveway and in front of the garage.

Kitchen

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

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are two wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners; one in the downstairs Living Room and another in the upstairs Kitchen/Dining/Living Room, ceiling fans in all three bedrooms plus one in the upstairs Living Room, plus one additional stand-alone fan which can be used where required.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 4 beds, accommodating up to 6 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs): Two King Single beds
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Queen bed

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • 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

  • 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_338

About the neighborhood

Located in Cowes, this vacation home is near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Traveling with kids? Consider Penguin Parade and Churchill Island Marine National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching and wildlife walks.
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Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Waterboy Cafe - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Penguin Place 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 Penguin Place in Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penguin Place in Cowes?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Penguin Place in Cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Penguin Place in Cowes Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GLENN M.

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

Great weekend stay

Close to beach and cafes no need for the car. House is well kept highly recomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Great house, perfect location

This is a great house for a group of friends. The two separate living areas means people don't all have to do the same thing/watch same tv shows, & the barbecue on the balcony was fabulous to enjoy summer weather. Veryclotrestaurants & shops
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bronwyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025