Title: Whimbrel Waves 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 # Whimbrel Waves Holiday home in Cowes with balcony ## Photo gallery for Whimbrel Waves ![Property grounds - Whimbrel Waves (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59840000/59837400/59837380/b0940d33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Whimbrel Waves (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59840000/59837400/59837380/6b93daa2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Whimbrel Waves (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59840000/59837400/59837380/675c7218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Whimbrel Waves (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59840000/59837400/59837380/b599135b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Whimbrel Waves (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59840000/59837400/59837380/376b0428.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Whimbrel Waves provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Whimbrel Waves Located in a superb position, a short walk to the main street cafes and shops and a stroll to the north facing front beach. Featuring a stunning open plan living downstairs opening to the tiled alfresco with outdoor bbq and seating area. The fabulous stainless steel kitchen with microwave and dishwasher, features a huge walk in pantry, perfect for storing all those essential holiday purchases. The adjacent dining area opens to the kitchen and sliding doors connect it to the alfresco. A master bedroom on the ground level with en suite bathroom is perfect for those wanting a single level bedroom or if you would like a quiet space away from the family. The second level has a master bedroom with en suite, a bedroom with tribunk and two further bedrooms with sets of bunks and trundle beds. A family bathroom with bath and shower and separate toilet. The rumpus room opens to the balcony and has glimpses of the sea. This beautiful beachhouse features ducted heating and cooling and quality furnishings throughout. Internet and large screen televisions in the living rooms. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 private bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - 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 bay ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Motor boating nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - 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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 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 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 Simply Stunning Beach House With 5 Bedrooms, Central Cowes Cowes getaway-phillip-island-WHIMBREL-WAVES ## 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-38.45730%2C145.22948&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3Tm39IgwwwfdLAkkkW0pNxjb_Go=) Cowes, Vic #### What's nearby - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Cowes Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Phillip Island Ferry Dock \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Phillip Island Wildlife Park \- 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Silverleaves Beach \- 5 min drive \- 1.7 miles #### Getting around - Baxter Station - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬20 min walk - ‪La Porchetta - ‬19 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk - ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whimbrel Waves pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Whimbrel Waves? ### What time is check-out at Whimbrel Waves? ### Where is Whimbrel Waves located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whimbrel Waves Reviews ## 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### sameh b. 8 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and tidy Booked at the last minute, the property is very clean and tidy. Close to centre of Philip island, spacious and have a nice alfresco with bbq facility. Definitely recommended ##### sameh b. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Narelle O. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Mums Group Getaway Great property for our group to get away. Lots of room for portacots. Only thing is stairs are hard to close off if you have little ones. Plenty of bathrooms and great stocked kitchen. Comfy beds. Overall it was a fantastic place for us to base out of. ##### Narelle O. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful property and very spacious. A bit of a walk to get into town around 20 minutes but we didn’t mind. ##### Marco Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mona T. 7 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Very clean. Well equiped. Family friendly. Really enjoyed our stay. ##### Mona T. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry W. 31 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very modern design, clean, free internet, netflix. Excellent appliances available An excellent property for a large family with large open family areas upstairs and downstairs ##### Terry W. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. 28 Nov 2024 ##### Amy S. 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