Title: A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7306&destination=Cowes%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&selected=118959870&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! ## Photo gallery for A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! ![Outdoor dining - A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118959900/118959870/7985dad0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118959900/118959870/1dec714b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118959900/118959870/9950871b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118959900/118959870/38b93a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118960000/118959900/118959870/e3feecbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! Family & Pet-Friendly Double-Story Beach House in Cowes – Sleeps Up to 8! Looking for the perfect family getaway or group escape? Our spacious double-story 3 bedroom beach house in Cowes, Phillip Island ticks all the boxes for comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Sleeps up to 8 guests with flexible bedding for families and friends. Bedroom Configuration: Downstairs: Bedroom 1 – Queen bed Bedroom 2 – Tri-bunk (Double on bottom, Single on top) Bedroom 3 – Queen bed + Single bed Enjoy open-plan living, a fully fenced backyard ideal for kids and pets, and a covered outdoor area with table tennis for hours of fun. There's double-gate access for boats or caravans and off-street parking for 3–4 cars. Upstairs, relax on the beautiful balcony with amazing views—the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful moment or watch the sunset. Located just minutes from Cowes beach, local shops, cafes, and attractions like the Penguin Parade, Nobbies Centre, and A Maze’N Things—you’re close to all the action while enjoying your own private retreat. Pet friendly Please note - we're currently renovating a portion of the downstairs outdoor area and laundry so please ensure you are aware of this prior to booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2700000/2694800/2694753/a1bfd12d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### North Pier Hotel Cowes - 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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that 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 ## About the area Cowes is home to this holiday home. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cowes travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cowes.dx7306) [View more Holiday homes in Cowes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cowes-Private-Holiday-Homes.d7306-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.459896,145.22565&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fyuiFikkuZ%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40QBU%40Q%40UBQBSBS%40QBSDSBQDQBUDODSDQDQDQFQDSFQDMFSFOFOHSFMFQHOHOFQHMHOHOHMJOHKJMHOJKJOJKJKJKJKJKJMLKJKLKLGJILKLILGJILGNILILELGNELILENELENELCNELENANCLENANCN%3FNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%3FNBN%40LDNBN%40LDNDNBLDLDNDLDNHLDLFLDNHLHLFLHJFLHLJLHJFLJJJLJJLJJLJHJJJJJJNJJHNJLHJJNHLHNHNHLHPFNHNFPFLHRFNFNFRDLFPFRDPDPDPFPBRDNDTBPBPDRBRBP%40RBRBP%40TBP%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAT%3FPARARARCPATCPCTAPCPCTEPCPCPETEPCPGREPEPEPGPGPENGPGPGNIPGNGPINGLIRILINILINKLILKLINKJKNKJKJIJMJKJKJMJKJMJKHMHMJMFKHMFMHMHOFMDMHMDOFMFODMDMDO%40ODMDOBO%40MDOBO%40O%3FOBMBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOCO%3FOAOCMEOAOCMEOEMAOEMEOEMGMGOEMIMEMGOIMIKGMIMGMKKIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKIOKMIMKMIOIMIOIMGSIMIOGQGOIQGOGQGQEOGQEQGQEQEQESEQEQCUEQCQEQCUAQCQCUCQAUAQCSASAS%3FQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dPgGTfXXQB3oGrfmCSaEgQmp9aM=) Cowes, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Cowes Beach featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153762729/9249882c-1552-46bf-89c2-110d24defc41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Phillip Island Coastal Reserve 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![Cowes Beach showing general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153762729/b6caeee4-093a-46e3-bef9-4fb94fa95d67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cowes Beach 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Phillip Island Wildlife Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608482/1326d61c-1424-41e0-ba9a-b25e95e7d7b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Phillip Island Wildlife Park 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Phillip Island Ferry Dock 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Silverleaves Beach 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles ### Getting around - Somerville Station 75 min drive ### Restaurants - Pino's Trattoria 3 min drive - SAYANG 13 min walk - Golden Fry Fish & Chips 3 min drive - Chapel Lane 3 min drive - Nat’s Fish And Chips 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything!? ### What time is check-out at A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything!? ### Where is A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A stylish, family and pet friendly beach retreat near everything! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Birgitta N. 10 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Communication with the host was very good. We were three adults and one dog. The property was clean and welcoming. It worked very well for us, and we had a very lovely stay. Would love to come back. ##### Birgitta N. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi S. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We have just had a little family getaway for a couple of nights we had the best time in this property we recommend it any anyone ##### Kristi S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stuart G. 28 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A magnificent residence! There were 8 of us including a child and we had the best time over Christmas, some lovely memories. Olivia was a welcoming host who ensured our time there went smoothly. ##### Stuart G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah L. 27 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property was perfect for our needs and was great value for money. Olivia was fantastic at communication. No complaints ##### Sarah L. 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