10/10 Excellent
Marie L.
26 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Marie L.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Entire home
Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage
Holiday home in Cowes with fireplace
Photo gallery for Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage
Reviews
6.46.4 out of 10
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroom
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Fireplace
- Pet-friendly
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
COWES, VIC
- Cowes BeachPlace, Cowes Beach7 min walk
- Phillip Island Ferry DockPlace, Phillip Island Ferry Dock10 min walk
- Phillip Island Wildlife ParkPlace, Phillip Island Wildlife Park9 min drive
Room options
About the area
Cowes
At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a fireplace. .You can enjoy a fenced private garden in home. .In the area of this Cowes holiday home, you'll find Penguin Parade.
What's nearby
- Cowes Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
- Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
- Baxter Station - 73 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 150 min drive
Restaurants
- G’day Tiger - 11 min walk
- Pino's Trattoria - 12 min walk
- La Porchetta - 10 min walk
- Subway - 9 min walk
- Mighty Kebab Cowes - 8 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage
This quaint, retro, holiday cottage has timber floors in the living room, with split system heating and cooling, comfortable lounge and tv, video, dvd and stereo. Crank up the wood heater and take the chill out of the cooler days.
Well equipped kitchen with electric cooking and microwave has serving window into the dining area. There are 3 bedrooms tastefully furnished sleeping 8 comfortably. The bathroom has a bath and shower. There is a separate toilet and laundry with washing machine - all set up to make for an enjoyable holiday.
The house is set back from the road in a large fully fenced garden. Step out from the kitchen to the outdoor seating area with gas BBQ or move to the great Bali style hut.
Pets are welcome - Strictly outside (Conditions apply)
*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.
Well equipped kitchen with electric cooking and microwave has serving window into the dining area. There are 3 bedrooms tastefully furnished sleeping 8 comfortably. The bathroom has a bath and shower. There is a separate toilet and laundry with washing machine - all set up to make for an enjoyable holiday.
The house is set back from the road in a large fully fenced garden. Step out from the kitchen to the outdoor seating area with gas BBQ or move to the great Bali style hut.
Pets are welcome - Strictly outside (Conditions apply)
*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.
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub
- Shower
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Whale watching 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)
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
Pets
- Pets are welcome Service animals 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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
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127 Church Street Cowes
127 Church Street, Cowes - great location on a large block Cowes
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage?
Yep, Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage is a short 5-minute walk from Cowes Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding and fishing. You can also find motor boats.
Does Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage?
No, Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Cowes Coastal Retro Cottage Reviews
Reviews
6.4
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
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5.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Kate W.
3 Oct 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Run down but great location
Loved location and that block was fenced in but took 24hrs for hot water to kick in and was in need of a good clean.
Kate W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
6/10 Okay
Ana-Luka K.
25 Apr 2022
Good location
The house was in a great location to the town. It was a bit more run-down than how the photos made it look. The house also had quite a musty smokey smell inside. Otherwise, it had all that we needed.
Ana-Luka K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Deb R.
23 Jun 2021
Restful
The property was quite and quaint.
Deb R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
4/10 Poor
Paul S.
1 Feb 2020
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Happy..
Please refer to previous complaint...
Paul S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
6/10 Okay
Shirley P.
14 Aug 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quirky Retro
Functional albeit a little rundown. On the plus side it suited my needs and was an easy short walk to the beach which I loved. I suspect the photos of the outside on stayz may have been taken some years ago. Some grime in places (tea and coffee canisters, kitchen drawers, cupboard doors.... could do with a spring clean
Shirley P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019