Title: Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74889500/74889424/46ea8735.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, stereo, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74889500/74889424/784a9df8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74889500/74889424/daa89b42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74889500/74889424/28bb6879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74890000/74889500/74889424/w1182h800x18y0-ae36444c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Kilara Cottage, a tranquil seaside retreat in Cowes. Enjoy modern upgrades and refreshing indoor/outdoor living spaces that cater to relaxation and rejuvenation for up to 7 guests. With blazing fast Wi-Fi throughout the cottage, complimentary coffee & teas supplied w/ sugar and creamers, comprehensive housewares package + standard small appliances plus fresh linens & bath essentials for every guest. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 72260 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath Summary: Family-Friendly Home, Near Beach + Walk to Shops A tranquil escape awaits at the beautiful Kilara Cottage. Bright and airy spaces, modern upgrades, and refreshing indoor/outdoor living provide the perfect space to relax and rejuvenate during your visit to the seaside town of Cowes. This spacious family-friendly home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and comfortably accommodates up to 7 guests. Walk to the town’s shops, be at the beach in minutes, and enjoy easy driving access to all the popular Phillip Island attractions from this ideal location. The Space: Kilara Cottage offers peaceful solitude with a serene aesthetic vibe to all who enter. Detailed architectural elements such as beamed ceilings, unique roof lines, and barn door detailing soothe the senses while creating a perfect backdrop for pure vacation bliss. Find cosy corners and light-filled rooms indoors, and verdant green spaces interspersed with shady spots outside, all designed as a quiet retreat from the hectic schedules of everyday life. Guests will appreciate a modern kitchen with distinctive character that is perfectly equipped for cooking and serving full course meals. The main social dining and living area provides a warm and inviting space for gathering, entertaining, and especially snuggling around the fireplace on cool evenings. Three bedrooms are smartly situated across both levels of the home, providing privacy and separation from the kids or for groups traveling together. There are even cosy sleeping nooks and bunk beds that are sure to entice youngsters to tuck in for an early bedtime. Two remodelled bathrooms – one with a chic industrial flair, the other with a convenient tub for bathing little ones - keep morning and evening routines running smoothly. Outdoor living is a definite highlight here with garden pathways, a shady dining deck, and sun lounging pergola offering a lush haven for family meals, meditation, yoga, or simply settling down with a good book. On Property Amenities Include: • Blazing Fast Wi-Fi throughout the cottage • Complimentary coffee & teas supplied w/ sugar and creamers • Comprehensive housewares package + standard small appliances • Highchair & porta cot • Fresh linens and bath essentials for every guest • Washer and dryer Phillip Island is well known for its natural beauty and Cowes is a wonderful beach town for families and couples looking to get away for a nice holiday. In addition to the cottage’s amazing features, the property is a short walk to shopping and a quick drive from all the renowned parks, beaches, family-friendly experiences, and penguin parades Phillip Island is known for. Must see highlights include Phillip Island Nature Parks, Antarctic Journey, Rhyll’s boardwalks, and historic Churchill Island. Guest Access: Guest can get access to the property through a Lockbox. We send out the code two days before arrival on confirmed reservations due to security reasons. Other Things to Note: Kilara Cottage has a private driveway with undercover parking, accommodating up to 2 vehicles. Additional vehicles may park on the street, however, please do not block or park in neighbouring driveways. This listing is pet friendly but please make sure to clean up after your pet, and we don't allow pets on the beds or furniture. We hope you have lots of laughter and fun times during your holiday! However, as Kilara Cottage is in a residential area guests must be mindful and keep noise to a minimum, especially during night-time hours. Interaction with Guests: The host is available for communication on the booking platform or by phone in case of emergency ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,260 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive lockbox information You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Access methods Lockbox ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Free ### 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 This property accepts cash 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 61ebcc847c7ef2003105b71d ## About the area Located in Cowes, this holiday home is on the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things. Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.45153%2C145.23102&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g0ssvMEF_sX9fhN1DoXq4Jgfpgw=) Cowes, VIC ### What's nearby - Cowes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles - Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 10 min drive - 2.4 miles ### Getting around - Baxter Station - 73 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬10 min walk - ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬12 min walk - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬11 min walk - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬11 min walk - ‪Cowes Curry Club - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath located? > Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath Reviews 10 ### 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 13 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul R. 30 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and a house with character The house was clean and very handy to the beach with a 10 minute walk into town. ##### Paul R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Warm and welcoming Gorgeous cottage, loved our stay ##### Sarah C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie E. 23 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous place to stay Loved our stay at Kilara cottage. We had such a relaxing stay. great location as it is only a couple of mins walk to the beach and 10mins walk into town. ##### Debbie E. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa M. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful weekend away ❤️ This place has everything you need for a home away from home stay! Beautiful property, walking distance to everything including the beach 😊❤️ we loved it and will definitely be back one day ##### Lisa M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca B. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter short stay We had a very comfortable time at Kilara Cottage. It was in such a convenient location and very cosy - perfect for three adults and a dog! ##### Rebecca B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma D. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Place Great house close to the beach and all the amenities of Cowes. Nice and clean with lovely garden to enjoy the summer evenings. ##### Emma D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe W., Vancouver, Canada 17 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Phillip Island Gem Beautiful historic Cottage with surprising capacity and amenities. conveniently located in the major town of Phillip Island. Very clean and well equipped as a base for exploring Phillip Island. ##### Joe W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hiwot K. 7 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely little cabin. So beautifully renovated and has all the amenities. We had a lovely time. We had everything we needed, plenty of space within the rooms and living areas. Lovely little touches. Really loved the whole aesthetic. Thanks for the wonderful stay. ##### Hiwot K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachelle W. 29 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home We had 5 family members share this 4 bedroom holiday home. It was so clean & comfortable and absolutely stunningly decorated. It has all facilities available for cooking a family meal and the location is superb. Communication with the host was perfect. Thanks for hosting us, it was a wonderful stay. ##### Rachelle W. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacinta C. 21 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property in great location Gorgeous cottage well renovated and had everything we needed. Handy cot and high chair. Great location straight through to beach nearby access lane. Great base to look around the island. Would come back 😊 ##### Jacinta C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian F. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax at Kilara Kilara Cottage was a wonderful base to explore Cowes and Phillip Island. We were able to spend the mornings enjoying the area and return to an exceptionally comfortable property. The fireplace was an absolute bonus in the cold July weather. Reading and relaxing with a glass of wine in front of the fire was rejuvenating. We will definitely be looking to use the property again. Thank you for the use of this home. ##### Adrian F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lija B. 8 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay. Very close to beach, less than 5 min walk! Lovely relaxing garden. Would return! We had a lovely stay. The house was easy to check in to, clean on arrival. Bedrooms all very comfortable. Cot upstairs in one of the rooms and high chair was very handy for our little one. Nice new kitchen and bathroom made the house feel quite luxurious. Very quick walk to beach and less than 10 mins walk to shops. Had a minor issue with hot water and were eventually able to work out that each bathroom is serviced by a different hot water system. Would return again. ##### Lija B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginny E. 20 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Fabulous place. Great location. Beach access close by. Would love to be there in Summer. Everything plus more available within the house. Super quiet and cosy. Only negative was no curtain/blinds on kitchen window. Still it rates 5/5. Thank you. ##### Ginny E. 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