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Penguin Place in Cowes

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

Located within a 5-minute walk of Cowes Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. The vacation home includes a fenced private yard, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Penguin Place in Cowes

About the home

“Penguin Place” is a delightful double-storey, pet-friendly family home in Cowes just a short walk from the beach and supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Downstairs is the 2nd Living Room (with TV & speaker dock) which provides access to Bedroom 1 & 2 (each with BIR), a bathroom (with shower & corner spa bath), a separate toilet and the fully equipped laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer). Upstairs is the large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with smart TV, Foxtel, DVD player & movie library) which flows out to the upstairs balcony. On this floor is also Bedroom 3 (which has walk through robes) and another bathroom (with shower & toilet).

Outdoor Areas

The upstairs Balcony has table & chairs for 4 plus a gas BBQ, and there is a large umbrella available too. There is parking in the Single Garage for one car (with access through to the enclosed rear yard - perfect for children and pets alike), plus space for up to an additional 3 cars (and/or a boat) in the driveway and in front of the garage.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Breville pod coffee machine, toaster, sandwich maker, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and induction cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are two wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners; one in the downstairs Living Room and another in the upstairs Kitchen/Dining/Living Room, ceiling fans in all three bedrooms plus one in the upstairs Living Room, plus one additional stand-alone fan which can be used where required.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 4 beds, accommodating up to 6 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs): Two King Single beds
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Queen bed

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 1.5 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a microwave.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

48_338

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Cowes is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. You'll also find Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Penguin Place in Cowes?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a jetted bathtub as well as a garden and a video library.

Does Penguin Place in Cowes have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home offers jetted bathtubs in all accommodations.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Penguin Place in Cowes?

No, at Penguin Place in Cowes, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Penguin Place in Cowes Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bronwyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENN M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend stay

Close to beach and cafes no need for the car. House is well kept highly recomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house, perfect location

This is a great house for a group of friends. The two separate living areas means people don't all have to do the same thing/watch same tv shows, & the barbecue on the balcony was fabulous to enjoy summer weather. Veryclotrestaurants & shops
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025