Title: Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach 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) # Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59801100/59801065/1df829d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59801100/59801065/ed5401bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59801100/59801065/w900h675x150y0-b8dab3c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59801100/59801065/8f93694c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59810000/59801100/59801065/771d0c36_edited_8c6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach sits just a short walk from both the shoreline and Cowes' main street. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCowes-Hotels-Self-Contained-Unit-Close-To-The-Beach.h59801065.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCowes-Hotels-Self-Contained-Unit-Close-To-The-Beach.h59801065.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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-38.45140%2C145.24493&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Eb5LuDPjYrFgXMY4ZD7U3SHxsw0=) Cowes, VIC #### What's nearby - Cowes Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles #### Getting around - Baxter Station - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬11 min walk - ‪Mighty Kebab - ‬8 min walk - ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬10 min walk - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬9 min walk - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬11 min walk ## About this property ### Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach Property highlights Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Smoke-free property and books Room features All guest rooms at Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as offices and Internet access. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers - Decks/patios, kitchens and fridges ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi - Available in some public areas: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Things to do - Books ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Garden ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning - Dryer - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Office ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### 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 ### Rules No noise after 11 PM ### 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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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 Self Contained Unit The Cowes Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach Cowes 5f7d35ed585359002b125488 Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach Guesthouse Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach Guesthouse Cowes ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach located? > Situated in Cowes, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach, Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Self Contained Unit Close to the Beach Reviews 9.4 ### 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 22 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allan B., Port Augusta 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to beach Easy to find and checkin, clean and tidy unit not too far from main street. 👍 ##### Allan B. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara 1 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean, tidy and had everything we needed. Very conveniently located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach. Also short distance to local sights.We enjoyed our stay and the kids did not want to leave! ##### Sara Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda V. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing sojourn A great place to have a relaxing sojourn with easy access by car and by foot to the Main Street and beach. Great host. ##### Linda V. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katarzyna M. 23 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time We spend 3 nights in a perfect location on the Phillip Island. I can recommend it. 3 days in almost enough to see the entire island. I can recommend the accommodation. Very clean and comfortable. ##### Katarzyna M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy T., Northcote, Victoria, Australia 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, very easy & comfortable place to stay We really enjoyed our 3 night stay in the unit & so did our 2 dogs. A couple of blocks to the beach, fantastic walking beach to the East (dogs ok off-lead before 10am & after 6pm). Comfortable king sized bed & very clean overall. Good wi-fi and all conveniences you need. A lot of dog friendly places in Cowes to eat & drink made for a great long weekend. ##### Tracy T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth P. 22 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot, perfect for a getaway Very clean and a great location. Bed was very comfortable (as someone with a bad back, this was a big highlight for me!) lots of space for cooking / relaxing. Not far from the beach, or the shops/ restaurants - but a very quiet street - which was nice. Thanks very much! ##### Beth P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah D. 11 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Great location. Short walk to beach and shops. Great unit with courtyard. We are a family of 4 and a fur baby. We had everything we needed and were very appreciative of the extra touches, such as toiletries, washing powder, plenty of towels etc. Communication was great and this was super easy. ##### Deborah D. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather S. 20 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pet friendly and good location We thoroughly enjoyed our stay including our labradoodle. The house is very clean and tidy with garage for car. Our pup was allowed inside but also had a small secure outside area. It’s in a nice quiet street, with a great sports park across the road to give your dog an extra run. Walking distance to shops and beach. The host was very helpful with excellent communication . ##### Heather S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### kelina 28 Dec 2022 Property was alright. Wish the bedding was better in the main bedroom. The fan and light didnt work. All in all we went there to relax and it was pretty quiet and nice. ##### kelina ### 8/10 Good #### Meredith L. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great unit close to everything Well designed spacious unit with great backyard. Good for my little dogs. Very secure. Unit had everything I needed and was in a great location. Very comfy king sized bed. Great communication all the way along. Only down side was no doggy door into backyard and no recliner or ottoman to put your feet up when watching TV. Could do with a bit of a spring clean. Many skirtings very dirty as was area around toilet, heaps of dirt and old food wrapper under bed head. Rangehood dripping fat, needs a clean. Just needs a bit of TLC to bring it up to scratch, but otherwise a very nice place to stay ##### Meredith L. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Shannon E. 11 Dec 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness #### Dangerous furniture arrangement next to non-safety glass windows There is a bed on wheels in the children’s room next to floor to ceiling windows of old non safety standard glass. We were lucky our child wasn’t severely injured by broken glass when the moving bed on wheels smashed into the window after bumping into it at night. If you have children playing in the room beware of danger due to poorly thought out furniture and non-safety glass that can cause major injuries. Owner charged for damage- doesn’t carry good insurance or think about safety. Old bottles of drink found under bed and coffee table-not well cleaned. ##### Shannon E. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very comfortable. Everything there. Very comfy bed. Cleo the border collie had a great stay. Would definitely reccomend to others. ##### Christine Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sonia p. 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great compact Unit and location Great holiday destination, Unit is ideally placed, close to beach, and main shopping strip and also close to the boardwalk for a nice walk along the foreshore and watch the sunsets ##### sonia p. Stayed 13 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol K. 7 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great We stayed ##### Carol K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia C. 24 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cute little unit Tucked in a quiet street, this cute little unit is the perfect getaway for couples or small family. We're happy to have found this pet-friendly place. A pleasant experience throughout including communications with owner. ##### Cynthia C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### CAROL M. 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday stay Lovely unit close to all the beaches and shops. ##### CAROL M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy E. 22 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay Unit was well presented and clean. It had a little courtyard which was secure for our dog. We felt comfortable and the host provided great communication to us. I would recommend the unit to family and friends. ##### Tammy E. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett R. 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect unit Very clean and tidy with everything we needed, Very comfy bed ##### Brett R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin M., Mansfield VIC 3722 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Great location, short walk to the beach, the house was clean and beds were very comfortable. Pet friendly which was a massive plus. Absolutely loved our stay and didn't want to leave! Highly recommend. Thank you for having us 😊 ##### Erin M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### eric c. 29 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little unit Very easy to get to and close to the heart of Cowes. Place was clean and great communication with the host. Highly recommended. ##### eric c. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lincoln B. 7 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property location is fantastic for a weekend getaway to Phillip Island Walking distance to everything you need in Cowes. Nice and quite block of units close also to the park for children and teens activities ##### Lincoln B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Glenn A., Holbrook,NSW .Australia 6 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convienent and a good size , nice secure back yard We enjoyed our stay, and appreciated the property being dog friendly, had a couple of minor issues , with lights not working and an unexplained 'water Hammer noise at night that kept waking us up.A bit of confusion with street numbering , I believe the listing decryption will be updated to reflect this. ##### Glenn A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arlyn A. 15 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy apartment in a great location A great family trip away including our fur-baby. The place was great with all amenities available. It was also in a great location with close to the beach and shops. ##### Arlyn A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina S. 10 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to beach and pet friendly Lovely apartment in quiet neighbourhood and close to beach. We were 3 adults and a dog. There was room to spare. Communication with the owner was fantastic. Linens were supplied which made it easy to settle in and get the holiday started. Small secure backyard was perfect for our dog to enjoy the fresh air. Also felt comfortable leaving the dog alone for a few hours while we enjoyed the local sites. Kitchen contained a decent variety of utensils etc. Would highly recommend this apartment and location. ##### Sabrina S. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maree G. 19 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little place Clean, great location and has everything you need for a short stay. ##### Maree G. 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