A family-friendly stay in Cowes awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fenced private garden and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden, express check-in and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cowes holiday home include Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Silverleaves Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 73 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Pino's Trattoria - 8 min walk
SAYANG - 14 min walk
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 7 min walk
Chapel Lane - 6 min walk
Hotel Phillip Island - 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.
Beachy Keen - sleeps 11
About the home
“Beachy Keen” is a lovely townhouse in a brilliant location in central Cowes, across the road from the beach and easily walkable to the many supermarkets, cafes and restaurants that Cowes has to offer. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below.
Indoor Areas
The first floor comprises an open plan kitchen / dining / living area (with smart TV) opening to a balcony. Two bedrooms and a bathroom (with shower and toilet) complete this floor.
The ground floor contains two bedrooms (with TV in one of them), and a bathroom (with shower over bath & toilet), and internal access to the garage. The European laundry is in the hallway.
Outdoor Areas
The home has both a balcony on the first floor as well as an enclosed rear courtyard. There is room for two cars in the double lock-up garage. Also at your disposal are the wonderful communal facilities including a solar-heated in-ground pool and shady BBQ area for those delightful summer afternoons, plus some communal parking spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, toaster, kettle, rice cooker, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and induction cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
The home contains two wall mounted heating/cooling reverse-cycle split system units; one in the upstairs living room, and the other downstairs in the entrance hallway. There are also two stand-alone fans and two mobile heaters for use where required.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 8 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 11 guests:
Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 3 (Downstairs): One set of Single bunks and one Single bed Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): One set of Single bunks, one Single trundle bed and one sofa/divan suitable for one person
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
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 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
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.
Property is also known as
Beachy Keen Cowes VIC
Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 Cowes
Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 Private vacation home
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Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 Private vacation home Cowes
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Beachy Keen - sleeps 11?
Yep, Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 is a short 2-minute walk from Cowes Beach.
How much does it cost to stay at Beachy Keen - sleeps 11?
As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$783, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 have a pool?
Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 has a communal pool.
Is Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Beachy Keen - sleeps 11?
No, Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Beachy Keen - sleeps 11?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Beachy Keen - sleeps 11?
No, pets are not allowed.
Beachy Keen - sleeps 11 Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Stevan I.
24 Feb 2025
Stevan I.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Sonia C.
15 Mar 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Excellent location, short walking distance to the beach and the main street. Kids loved the pool and spent most of their time there, although it could get quite crowded at times with all the other guests. House was overall comfortable and quite lovely, however cleanliness could have been better. In particular the couches were quite frankly disgusting, they had stains all over them and a large amount of dust and crumbs in between the seats. Bring your own pillows as the ones provided are very flat.
Sonia C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Lynn H.
4 Feb 2024
Could be perfect
Great for a groups, destination was close to main shopping and entertainment all un walking distance . The house was clean however the clothesline was broken and no one told us. The couches were disgusting. We had to put a cover over then to sit . Need to be cleaned on a regular basis. No lighting outsie when arriving home late .
Lynn H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily B.
12 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Great location, pool was fantastic!
Emily B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kylie W.
3 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean nice apartment
Apartment was clean and close to beach would stay again
Kylie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
4/10 Poor
Gail B.
21 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Will be talked about for all the wrong reasons!!
Couldn’t check in until 3 hrs after check in time because cleaners hadn’t cleaned aft previous tenants. Garage door was broken. Sign on balcony door said we couldn’t use balcony. Within 2 hours the fridge started tripping all power. We had 7 ppl living out of 2 small eskies as we were without a fridge for 3 days. Property Mgr (Bernadette) was responsive but it will go down as one of those holidays we talk about for all the wrong reasons.