A family-friendly stay in Cowes awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen and a washing machine. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a sofa bed and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a ceiling fan are also available. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Cowes holiday home, you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Cowes Beach and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Ventnor Beach.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Cowes Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Penguin Parade - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Somerville Station - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Pino's Trattoria - 5 min drive
SAYANG - 4 min drive
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 5 min drive
Chapel Lane - 4 min drive
Nat’s Fish And Chips - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Seacrest Haven in Cowes
About the home
“Seacrest Haven” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a short drive from the beach and supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
The huge open plan kitchen/dining/living room (with 65' smart tv) is near the rear of the home and provides access to the rear enclosed alfresco. The main bedroom is at the rear of the home and has a walk in robe and ensuite (with shower, toilet & double vanity). The second living room is adjacent to the main living room and the tv is connected to Amazon Firestick. Bedrooms 3 and 4 each have built in robes, and together with bedroom 2, all share access to the main bathroom (with bath, shower & toilet). There is also a full sized laundry and internal access from the garage into the home.
Outdoor Areas
The incredible fully covered and enclosed alfresco has an outdoor kitchen complete with electric oven and stove top, gas bbq and seating for 8 people. The enclosed rear and side yard is perfect for children. The double garage has a fold up table tennis table, and provides space for parking for 2 cars, with room for another vehicle (car or boat) in the side driveway behind gates.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, huge walk in pantry, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and cook top. There is an additional electric oven and cook top in the Alfresco area.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There is a wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioner in the Kitchen/Dining/Living room and another in bedroom 4, a ceiling fan in the master bedroom, plus three additional stand-alone fans and four heaters which can be used where required.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 7 beds plus 2 foldout sofa beds, accommodating up to 12 guests:
Bedroom 1: One King bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: One Queen bed Bedroom 4: Two sets of King Single bunks
There are two couches in the 2nd living room that fold out to Queen sofa beds, each suitable for 1 adult or child.
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, irrespective of whether school-leavers are part of the official Schoolies Program. 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
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.
Property is also known as
48_284
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Seacrest Haven in Cowes?
The closest beach to Seacrest Haven in Cowes is Cowes Beach (1.3 km).
How much does it cost to stay at Seacrest Haven in Cowes?
As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seacrest Haven in Cowes on 20 Apr 2026 start from NZ$863, 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 Seacrest Haven in Cowes have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Seacrest Haven in Cowes family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Seacrest Haven in Cowes is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Seacrest Haven in Cowes?
No, Seacrest Haven in Cowes does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Seacrest Haven in Cowes?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Seacrest Haven in Cowes?
No, pets are not allowed.
Seacrest Haven in Cowes Reviews
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8/10 Good
BRENDA P.
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Huge house. Great theatre room
BRENDA P.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kevin T.
27 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant peaceful stay
Clean, spacious home, great for family and relatives. Great for Christmas break. Cinema room works well with amazon firestick. Only issue table tennis table was broken.