10/10 Excellent
Sharon R.
23 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend celebrations
Sharon R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!!
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Cowes, VIC
- Cowes Beach5 min walk
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock13 min walk
- Phillip Island Wildlife Park3 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cowes Retreat - *Pet Friendly* Holiday House!!!
Cowes Retreat is a beautifully furnished, light-filled house only a 5 minute walk to beach and Main Street Cowes. Your furry family members are most welcome to come and enjoy your holidays with you at Cowes Retreat.
We also offer an early check in of 10am and a late check out of 4pm wherever possible (subject to availability)!
Our house is fully fenced and has high gates so it is very safe and private for your children and pets.
Secure parking behind high, private gates for cars, motorcycles and boats.
Cowes Retreat is the perfect place for your weekend getaway - ideal for family, friends and couples.
Our house is only a 5 minutes walk to the beautiful Westernport Bay beach where the sunsets and sunrises are incredible to watch! Its also only a 5 min walk to the lively town centre of Cowes with restaurants, cafes, shopping and supermarkets.
Wake up in the morning and enjoy your beach walk before breakfast, or have a BBQ in the evening with your friends. Modern furnishings and fixtures guarantees you will be back again.
The places to visit and things to do on the island are endless but the one everyone comes to the Island for is the Penguin Parade - this is not to be missed!! There is something for everyone. You could hire a bike or enjoy a stroll along the beach. Kids can enjoy Amaze N Things, mini golf, bowling, Go Karts at the GP track and visit Seal Rocks where up to 6000 fur seals hang out. Adults can enjoy a round of golf, tennis, bowling or take a cruise around the island. There are Art & Craft shops and Souvenir shops to visit. While you are there why not visit the Pyramid Rocks, Conservation Hill & Rhyll Inlet, Churchill Island, Sawn Lake or Forest Caves.
****** SORRY, NO SCHOOLIES OR YOUNG GROUPS******
SLEEPING CONFIGURATION
Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 x Single beds
We also have a porta cot available.
We provide doonas with covers, pillows and a tea towel, so you'll only need to bring your own top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, bath towels and bath mat. Linen can be provided for $25/bed. For our Australian Moto GP booking, we provide full linen for all beds.
*Block out dates apply
We also offer an early check in of 10am and a late check out of 4pm wherever possible (subject to availability)!
Our house is fully fenced and has high gates so it is very safe and private for your children and pets.
Secure parking behind high, private gates for cars, motorcycles and boats.
Cowes Retreat is the perfect place for your weekend getaway - ideal for family, friends and couples.
Our house is only a 5 minutes walk to the beautiful Westernport Bay beach where the sunsets and sunrises are incredible to watch! Its also only a 5 min walk to the lively town centre of Cowes with restaurants, cafes, shopping and supermarkets.
Wake up in the morning and enjoy your beach walk before breakfast, or have a BBQ in the evening with your friends. Modern furnishings and fixtures guarantees you will be back again.
The places to visit and things to do on the island are endless but the one everyone comes to the Island for is the Penguin Parade - this is not to be missed!! There is something for everyone. You could hire a bike or enjoy a stroll along the beach. Kids can enjoy Amaze N Things, mini golf, bowling, Go Karts at the GP track and visit Seal Rocks where up to 6000 fur seals hang out. Adults can enjoy a round of golf, tennis, bowling or take a cruise around the island. There are Art & Craft shops and Souvenir shops to visit. While you are there why not visit the Pyramid Rocks, Conservation Hill & Rhyll Inlet, Churchill Island, Sawn Lake or Forest Caves.
****** SORRY, NO SCHOOLIES OR YOUNG GROUPS******
SLEEPING CONFIGURATION
Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 x Single beds
We also have a porta cot available.
We provide doonas with covers, pillows and a tea towel, so you'll only need to bring your own top and bottom sheets, pillowcases, bath towels and bath mat. Linen can be provided for $25/bed. For our Australian Moto GP booking, we provide full linen for all beds.
*Block out dates apply
Property manager
Sharon Matthews
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our property is fully fenced & super safe for kids
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Our pet fee is $15/night
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please feel free to smoke outside our house.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cowes
Located in Cowes, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade are also worth visiting. Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Cowes, VIC
What's nearby
- Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - 12 min walk
- The Jetty Restaurant - 18 min walk
- Fig & Olive at Cowes - 9 min walk
- G'Day Tiger - 11 min walk
- Saigon Maggie - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gary
7 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gary
10/10 Excellent
Solmaz T.
7 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids friendly and good location
Solmaz T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Roy W.
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Roy W.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
29 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, perfect for the family and pooch!
Amy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cathy W.
14 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away
Cathy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Cherie G.
2 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and value
Cherie G.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dieter
20 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Dieter
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey N.
8 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Geoffrey N.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christine T.
28 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
Christine T.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Penny M.
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend at Cowes Retreat
Penny M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sok U.
17 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Sok U.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda
28 Nov 2021
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amanda
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Asha R.
28 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Asha R.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jenny L.
8 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and host
Jenny L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Ali W.
9 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with everything we needed. Close to town and beach.
Ali W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Kate W., Melbourne
1 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet friendly accommodation in Cowes.
Kate W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Julie E.
4 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Julie E.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Denise C.
25 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Denise C.
10/10 Excellent
Natalie R.
16 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient, clean and affordable
Natalie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
2 Apr 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect for dogs
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
8/10 Good
Mardi K., Geelong
3 May 2019
Well appointed and comfortable getaway
Mardi K.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Bronwyn J.
30 Apr 2019
Great pet friendly accommodation
Bronwyn J.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
camille e.
27 Jan 2018
Camille
camille e.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Sam J.
1 Sept 2017
Great property!!
Sam J.
About the host
Hosted by Sharon Matthews
We bought this house as a holiday rental in November 2012 and it's been booking consistently (almost every weekend of the year) ever since! I believe that offering early check ins and late check outs and being available for questions/issues anytime day and night and answering booking requests as promptly as I can has been a huge reason why our guests keep coming back and staying in our house year after year! Oh and we allow pets both outside and inside our house - I believe that guests who want to take their pets with them on holiday, love them (like I love our little dog!) and are also very respectful - not letting them sleep on the beds and picking up their droppings too! And what furry family member wouldn't want to come along and enjoy our house, but even better, running along the beach every day!
Why they chose this property
Cowes is a fabulous place to enjoy with so much on offer not the least of which is the world-renowned Penguin Parade! It's got beautiful, clean beaches and so many bars, restaurants and cafes now, there's something for everyone. I think I start to relax as soon as I go over the bridge in San Remo and start to really smell that fresh beach air. Cowes Retreat is a bright, open, airy house! We've got modern furniture that we've only just (2020) just updated. There is a tv in two of the bedrooms too.
What makes this property unique
Once you get to Cowes Retreat, you can park your car and walk everywhere! Best location ever - lovely quiet street, but walking distance to the beach and Main Street, Cowes
Languages:
English
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