Title: Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas ## Photo gallery for Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69917600/69917596/c498c019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet - Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69917600/69917596/7fb5e76f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69917600/69917596/d5dbea0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69917600/69917596/8b50c369.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69920000/69917600/69917596/ff1838ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Echidna Hollow, a family-friendly home in Cowes, offers multiple living areas and spacious rooms. Enjoy the central open plan kitchen with walk-through pantry and generous dining area or unwind in the separate 2nd living room or TV room. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available £301 includes taxes & fees 27 Feb - 28 Feb ## 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. ### Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas About the home "Echidna Hollow" is a family friendly single level home with 3 separate living areas in Cowes, just a short drive from the beach, and restaurants, cafes and supermarkets of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: Indoor Areas This expansive home offers a Master bedroom with en-suite (with double vanity, shower and separate toilet), a separate laundry, central open plan kitchen (with walk through pantry) opening into the generous sized dining and family room (with smart TV). Close by is the separate 2nd living (or sitting) room and nearer the front of the home is TV room (with smart TV). Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 all have BIR and close access to the main bathroom (with bath and shower) and separate powder room. With the table tennis table (in the garage), dozens of DVD's, lots of family games, puzzles and books plus plenty of space to spread out, large families will be easily entertained. Outdoor Areas The rear covered outdoor entertaining area (with gas BBQ & seating for 6) provides the perfect place to enjoy time with friends and family, and overlooks the fully enclosed side & rear yard - perfect for kids. The Double garage (with fold up table tennis table) has internal access to the home as well as direct access to the fully rear yard, and provides parking for 2 cars, with space for another 2 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway. Kitchen The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, toaster, kettle, etc, plus a double sink, large walk-through pantry, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and gas cook top. Heating/Cooling Systems The entire home is serviced by a ducted reverse cycle air-conditioner unit. Bedroom Configuration This home has 8 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 14 guests: Bedroom 1: One Queen bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: One Single bed, one Tri-bunk and one Single Trundle bed Bedroom 4: One Tri-bunk The front Living room has a Queen sofa/divan that is suitable for two adults or children. Please note: The Tri-bunks have a double bed base with a single bed above it. 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - 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 ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - 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 - Arcade/game room - 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5372200/5372178/a45bed57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island Cowes - Pool - Hot tub - Kids’ pool - Parking included 8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews £125 includes taxes & fees 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=5372178&PinnedHotelID=5372178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Two-Bedroom Villa | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4660000/4651500/4651433/b16657a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amaroo Holiday Park Cowes - 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Strict local council regulations apply. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas Cowes Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas Private vacation home Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas Private vacation home Cowes 48\_166 ## About the area Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale watching. [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.46092%2C145.22293&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T5x88SvAec7mfiE1mtjyQmicjnA=) Cowes, Victoria ### 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 15 min walk \- 0.8 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 17 min walk \- 0.9 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 \- 2.4 miles - Phillip Island Ferry Dock 4 min drive \- 2.6 miles - Silverleaves Beach 5 min drive \- 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Somerville Station 75 min drive ### Restaurants - Pino's Trattoria 4 min drive - SAYANG 2 min drive - Golden Fry Fish & Chips 4 min drive - Chapel Lane 3 min drive - Nat’s Fish And Chips 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas? ### How much is parking at Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas? ### What time is check-in at Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas? ### What time is check-out at Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas? ### Where is Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Echidna Hollow - with 3 living areas 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 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rozanne P. 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend was thoroughly enjoyable Had the most wonderful weekend with our school friends. Home is well appointed and equipped with the basics. Spacious and clean. Highly recommend ##### Rozanne P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane G. 23 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely! Pro: Love the house. Huge areas. Great appliances, books, games. Plenty of storage areas. Enjoyed the stay. Con: Windows in bedroom can rattle in high winds so some getting used to, some dust and stains on furnitures. Overall: Great house and value ##### Shane G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SALLY B. 8 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place with plenty of room for all the family Great place for all of us (10) loads of games for kids. Large lounge room perfect for a movie night. Thanks for our stay… hope to be back ##### SALLY B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sulochana G. 21 Oct 2025 ##### Sulochana G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick L. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Patrick L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Katie R. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Katie R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ---