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# Cowries - Hamilton Island

Holiday home in Whitsundays with private pool and kitchen

## Photo gallery for Cowries - Hamilton Island

![Property grounds - Cowries - Hamilton Island (Hamilton Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33941500/33941487/0afbd280.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Terrace/patio - Cowries - Hamilton Island (Hamilton Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33941500/33941487/779e4ac6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, stereo - Cowries - Hamilton Island (Hamilton Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33941500/33941487/1bc8fa13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Flat-screen TV, DVD player, stereo - Cowries - Hamilton Island (Hamilton Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33941500/33941487/58b0d8fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Interior - Cowries - Hamilton Island (Hamilton Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33941500/33941487/3bec5c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located on the Marina side of Hamilton Island, The Cowries is an enormous double storey home with beautiful furnishings and modern appliances. It offers a heated pool, fantastic outdoor entertaining areas, and comfortably accommodates up to 10 people plus an infant in relaxed comfort and style.

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

## Popular amenities

- Pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Cowries - Hamilton Island

The Cowries on Hamilton Island is an enormous double storey home, directly overlooking Hamilton Island Harbour. With its 4 bedrooms, private pool and amazing outdoor and indoor entertaining areas, The Cowries is a great choice for large groups or families travelling to Hamilton Island together!  
This home can comfortably accommodate up to 10 people plus an infant, in relaxed comfort and style. With beautiful furnishings, modern appliances, fantastic gadgets throughout and a 12 seater dining table, The Cowries is a secluded holiday home located on the Marina side of Hamilton Island.  
  
Affordable rate and includes 2 x 4 seater buggies!  
  
Bedding configuration is:  
Bedroom 1: Queen  
Bedroom 2: Queen  
Bedroom 3: King or 2 x singles  
Bedroom 4: Queen  
Living area: 1 x double sofa bed downstairs  
For baby: 2 x portacot (BYO linen), 1 x highchair, 2 x property owned car seats  
Accommodates 10 plus infant  
  
$1000 refundable bond applies with each booking. This must be paid 30 days prior to arrival direct to Whitsunday Holidays and will be refunded upon departure once caretaker has checked the property for any excess damages or cleaning.  
  
Please note, there is a compulsory buggy insurance of $15 per day that will need to be paid directly to the booking agent prior to your arrival

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Outdoor pool
- Private pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room

### Entertainment

- DVD player
- Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony

### 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

- Next to a golf course

### Things to do

- Fishing 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)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### 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 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

The Cowries Hamilton Island

The Cowries - Hamilton Island Whitsundays

The Cowries - Hamilton Island Private vacation home

The Cowries - Hamilton Island Private vacation home Whitsundays

93069

## About the area

Located in Whitsundays, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Hamilton Island Marina and Spa Wumurdaylin are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit WILD LIFE Hamilton Island and Hamilton Island Bowling Alley. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. [Visit our Whitsundays travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitsundays.dx685636307853291520)

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Hamilton Island, QLD

### What's nearby

- ![Hamilton Island featuring signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621591293138/04dc0261-938c-4d19-8d15-cf26bad7dd60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
WILD LIFE Hamilton Island  
7 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- ![Hamilton Island Marina showing a bay or harbour, landscape views and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142905/fdbb0ef1-41f0-4c73-b0fd-3837f51f34a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Hamilton Island Marina  
7 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- ![Catseye Beach showing sailing and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152060/46abfe24-683c-4ded-a6d1-454626eccaad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Catseye Beach  
8 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- Point Henning Pavilion  
7 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Hamilton Island Bowling Alley  
8 min walk \- 0.5 miles

### Getting around

- Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef)  
6 min drive

### Restaurants

- Reef View Hotel  
14 min walk
- Pool Terrace  
14 min walk
- Reef Lounge  
14 min walk
- Coca Chu  
11 min walk
- The Island Bar  
11 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Cowries - Hamilton Island Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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8 - Good

0

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4 - Poor

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

## Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

### 10/10 Excellent

#### John F.

10 Sept 2016

#### Excellent \[Cowries\]

Wonderful family holiday at Cowries could not ask for anything more.Great views of Hamilton Island marina and Whitsunday islands.The 2 buggies were a great way to take the family around the island.

##### John F.

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Di D.

29 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Enjoyable relaxing wonderful

Family holiday was wonderful

##### Di D.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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