A family-friendly stay in Cowes awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 1.5 bathrooms, a patio and a sofa bed. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fenced private garden, a coffee/tea maker and a video game console are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Cowes holiday home include Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Silverleaves Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 73 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 142 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Phillip Island - 13 min walk
Pino's Trattoria - 12 min walk
Chapel Lane - 9 min walk
Isola di Capri - 12 min walk
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 12 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.
Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool
About the home
"Absolutely Beach" is a delightful single-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
The spacious sunlit open-plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with smart 55" TV) flows through to a separate Lounge Room (with smart 55" TV, DVD player and movies). Off the Kitchen area is Bedroom 1 (with smart 40" TV) that has a WIR and en-suite bathroom (with shower & toilet) and a private Deck. Off the Living Room are Bedrooms 2 and 3 (each with BIR), a Bathroom (with bath & shower), a separate Toilet and a European-style Laundry (with washing machine).
Outdoor Areas
The covered rear Deck (with gas BBQ & seating for 8 people) overlooks the fully enclosed rear yard, featuring the centre-piece of this delightful home - the newly installed inground, salt-chlorinated solar-heated swimming pool (6m x 3m, 1.2 - 1.6m deep). There is also a hot & cold water outdoor shower. The Garage is not accessible to guests, but there is parking for 2 cars in the driveway or plenty of room to park a boat.
Please note there is a security camera in the driveway. It does not view any private areas in the home.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, MAP coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, large fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and 5-burner gas cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There are two wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners in the home; one in the Living Room and another in the Lounge Room. There are ceiling fans in Bedroom 1 and on the rear Deck.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 3 beds, plus a sofa bed, accommodating up to 7 guests:
Bedroom 1: One King bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: One Queen bed
The living area also contains a fold-out Double divan suitable for one adult or two 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.
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)
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
No pets allowed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Absolutely Sleeps 8 Cowes
Absolutely Beach Cowes VIC
Absolutely Beach - sleeps 8 Cowes
Absolutely Beach - sleeps 8 Private vacation home
Absolutely Beach - sleeps 8 Private vacation home Cowes
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool?
Yep, Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool is a short 5-minute walk from Cowes Beach.
Does Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool have a pool?
Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool has a heated pool and a pool.
Is Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool?
No, Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool?
No, pets are not allowed.
Absolutely Beach - with private swimming pool Reviews
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Wonderful
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Natalia P.
18 Jan 2026
Natalia P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Neil L.
7 Apr 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Restful
Property modern, well equipped & comfortable.
Note: Linen supplied with rental below the standard set by the management & property. Opportunity for improvement.