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The Shack - sleeps 10

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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 kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 1.5 bathrooms, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room and an iron/ironing board are also available. .With a stay at this Cowes holiday home, you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Phillip Island Wildlife Park and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Phillip Island Ferry Dock.

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cowes Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬3 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.

The Shack - sleeps 10

About the home

“The Shack” is a beautifully appointed, light filled, water view from a distance home in Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

The ground floor entry leads up a few steps to a large open-plan kitchen / dining / living room (with smart TV, CD and DVD player), leading onto an undercover outdoor deck area with distant water views. On the entry level, there are four spacious bedrooms; the master bedroom has an en-suite with shower. There is a main bathroom (with shower and bath), and a separate toilet. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 all have BIR. Finally, there is a fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine and clothes dryer) with access to outside area. The lower ground floor has a second Living room (with smart TV & DVD player) and lounge opening to a second undercover deck, as well as a double Garage.

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor living is catered for as well, with a shady deck opening off the dining room. This delightful space is equipped with a gas BBQ and outdoor setting as well as a sun lounge. The under covered deck downstairs also has a table and two chairs. A double garage is supplemented by a long driveway with parking for three extra vehicles or a boat at the bottom of the driveway (not covered).

Kitchen

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

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home has two reverse-cycle split system air-conditioning units (one in each living room), plus separate heaters in each bedroom. There is a ceiling fan in the master bedroom and stand-alone fans in all the other bedrooms.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 7 beds, accommodating up to 9 guests:

Bedroom 1: One King bed
Bedroom 2: Two King single beds (can be converted into one King bed on request)
Bedroom 3: One Queen bed
Bedroom 4: One set of Tri-bunks and one Single bed

Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it.
Please note that if you want the King Single beds to be converted into a King bed prior to your arrival, we need at least one week's notice before checking in.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • 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.

Property is also known as

The Shack Cowes VIC
The Shack - sleeps 10 Cowes
The Shack - sleeps 10 Private vacation home
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The Shack - sleeps 10 Private vacation home Cowes

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Shack - sleeps 10?

Yep, The Shack - sleeps 10 is a short 14-minute walk from Cowes Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at The Shack - sleeps 10?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Shack - sleeps 10 on 20 Apr 2026 start from NZ$849, 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 The Shack - sleeps 10 have a pool?

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

Is The Shack - sleeps 10 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 The Shack - sleeps 10 is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shack - sleeps 10?

No, The Shack - sleeps 10 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Shack - sleeps 10?

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

Are pets allowed at The Shack - sleeps 10?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Shack - sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caleb T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house and view

House was amazing, TV room, table tennis table, great bedrooms. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

SALLY B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short getaway

Property large enough to accommodate all 10 of us & 2 lounge rooms was a great addition. Property clean and easy to manage. We would of loved to spend more time on the deck… just too cold this trip .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Tracey E.

Family break

Plenty of space. Everything required. Nicely decorated. Good for family get together.

10/10 Excellent

Felicity M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in a great location

This house is fantastic! As our second stay, we were as impressed as the first time and plan to return again in the future! We loved the location as a base for walking into town and experiencing Cowes. For our group of four friends we found the house itself spacious, comfortable and well equiped.

10/10 Excellent

kung l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect weekend getaway

The house was amazing and spacious!! It was so clean and tidy!!

10/10 Excellent

Griselda B.

Lots of space, clean environment. Easy to get to. Overall great place. Will definitely rent again

Very spacious and easy to get to. Was raining a few days of of our stay but with table tennis we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Fantastic stay at The Shack

Beautiful spacious home in a quiet location. Had a lovely stay and would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

GAIL B.

Fabulous House

We just loved the house, everything we needed was there. Great beds and 2 living rooms. Lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine H., McCrae, Victoria Australia

A truly wonderful stay, 5-star accommodation. Perfect house, spotless, quiet & really comfy beds

We were a group of 8 girls longing for a weekend away. The Shak was perfect, spotless, warm, had everything we needed and more. Beds were unbelievably comfortable and bathrooms like a hotel. Water views gorgeous. We’ll be back for sure. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

It was absolutely perfect! The house was beautiful and super clean ❤️

Really enjoyed my stay will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Patricia R.

Very suitable for a large family as it rained most of the time

We liked the house very much and unfortunately had to spend a lot of time there because of the weather. Well equipped but beds were not made up and bedside light in room with two single beds was unplugged and not working. Another toilet would have been useful and lock on door of ground floor one didn't work. Otherwise it was raining most of the weekend but we had a very nice time and we had a good time in spite of the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Terence T.

Thank you for keeping the property so lovely presented, clean and nice. We just loved the view!

It’s extremely spacious even we had nine adults. Loved the two rooms with TV. Everything is so good. We really enjoyed the stay. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

Great house for two families to stay

We had a fantastic couple of days! House was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018