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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet
Terrace/patio
Games room
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$1,248
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Cowes

A family-friendly stay in Cowes awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Cowes holiday home include Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬14 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.

Phillip Sunshine Retreat

About the home

"Phillip Sunshine Retreat" is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Cowes only 120m from Thompson Avenue with all its shops, restaurants, cafe's etc. Some of the many features of this home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Downstairs is the open plan kitchen / dining / living room (with smart tv) plus a second large central living room (with pool table, fuzbol table & smart tv) . Off this central living room are bedrooms 1 - 4, plus two separate bathrooms (each with shower & toilet) and a separate laundry. Upstairs is bedroom 5 (with walk in robe) and bedroom 6 (with built in robe) and the third bathroom (with shower & toilet).

Outdoor Areas

There is a fully covered outdoor area just outside the living / dining room with seating for 10. Parking for up to 3 cars is provided; one in the carport immediately outside the entrance to the home and 2 in designated parking bays in the visitor parking near the front of the block.

The home is situated on the same block as 8 separate one-bedroom Villa's (Sunshine Retreat Villas 1-8) previously known as "Cottages for Two".

Kitchen

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

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home has 8 wall mounted reverse cycle heating & airconditioning units; one in each of the 6 bedrooms, plus one in each of the two living areas.

Bedroom Configuration:

This home has 14 beds, accommodating up to18 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs) : One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs) : Two sets of Single bunks
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs) : One Queen bed
Bedroom 4 (Downstairs) : One Queen bed and One set of Single bunks
Bedroom 5 (Upstairs) : Two sets of Single bunks
Bedroom 6 (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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • 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)

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 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Phillip Sunshine Retreat?

Yep, Phillip Sunshine Retreat is a short 11-minute walk from Cowes Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Phillip Sunshine Retreat?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phillip Sunshine Retreat on 16 Mar 2026 start from NZ$1,248, 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 Phillip Sunshine Retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Phillip Sunshine Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Phillip Sunshine Retreat is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Phillip Sunshine Retreat?

No, Phillip Sunshine Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Phillip Sunshine Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Phillip Sunshine Retreat?

No, pets are not allowed.

Phillip Sunshine Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shane T.

Disappointing

Luckily for us the weather in Cowes was pretty good so we didn’t spend a lot of time at the house. On the days it rained it exposed the multiple holes in the roof which appeared to have been there for sometime. We reported this and a guy came out and said, “they told me there was a report of a small leak” but this is much bigger than that” and we never saw him again. We also reported a leak from the dishwasher that was never attended too. Great location, but overall the property was a disappointment when you are paying 1,000 a night..
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

candace P.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Great location

The property is great for large groups. However the entrance andoutside of the
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacki J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Phillip Is Sunshine

Fantastic house. Close to the main street, everything we needed was close at hand. Can highly recommend this house. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manoj K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Good for a big group
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023