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TV
Beach
Dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Leisure Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

This apartment places you next to Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. The apartment includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck!

This absolute beach front apartment, with magnificent balcony is located on the 2nd floor, right opposite the beach on the Esplanade at Cowes,
Walk quickly to all cafe's, restaurants and shops. The property does not have a lift and access is by stairs only. It has one car space.
Cook a meal while enjoying the views the Cowes main beach has to offer.
This is the perfect location for a family holiday or a weekend away for the adults.
Enjoy all of the local attractions Phillip Island has to offer all of which are closely accessible.
FREE WIFI NOW AVAILABLE
Sleeps 8
Bedroom 1 - 1 x Queen with ensuite
Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen
Bedroom 3 - 2 set of bunks, suitable for children.

NO LINEN SUPPLIED - Doonas with covers and pillows are supplied, however, YOU are required to bring your own LINEN, (top/bottom sheets, towels, bathmats and pillowcases) or you can hire these for an extra $25 per person. Please advise us if you wish to hire linen prior to arrival. Beds made up is an extra $15 per bed and must be advised a minimum of 7 days in advance of arrival. NOT PET FRIENDLY

GUEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS/HOUSE RULES/STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES NO PARTIES!

STRICTLY no Schoolies, Bucks Parties, Hens Parties. It is a requirement of our owners to obtain number of guests staying at this property.

This property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual 'Schoolies Week' period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.
If at any time we find you are accommodating more people than you have booked for, you will be evicted immediately and extra charges may apply. All bookings are subject to owner confirmation and approval.

You will be required to sign The Guest Registration Form and provide us with a copy of your Drivers Licence & Credit Card prior to your arrival OR on check in.

NON SMOKING POLICY: applies to all of our holiday rental properties both inside and outside the property - extra cleaning charges may apply for any butts found on the property.

Bookings - are accepted by First National in good faith as agents for the property owners. Bonds: Some properties charge a guest bond.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Upon booking a 50% deposit is payable immediately.
The total balance is payable 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation requests before the 30 days of arrival - 50% deposit will be refunded
Cancellations less than 30 days prior to arrival – No money will be refunded

KEY COLLECTION - All keys must be picked up and must be returned to our office in Cowes. You will be required to sign The Guest Registration Form and provide our office with a copy of your Drivers License & Credit Card prior to your arrival OR on check in.
AFTER HOURS KEY COLLECTION MUST BE ARRANGED WITH US THE DAY BEFORE ARRIVAL.

Thank you for your booking.
The apartment is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this apartment?

This apartment is located in Cowes, just steps from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach, and within a short walk of Phillip Island Ferry Dock. You'll also find Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Leisure Centre less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck!?

No, there isn't parking available at the apartment.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck!?

With a stay at this waterfront apartment, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each apartment plus a beach view and a kitchen in some.

Does The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck! have a hot tub?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment include breakfast service?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Does The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck!?

Yes, every apartment at The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck! comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

The Esplanade Apartment in Cowes, 2nd floor, watch the sunset from the deck! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathryn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Ideal location

Fabulous location, allows guests to walk everywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location

Very clean apartment with fantastic view
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Loved it

The location was fantastic especially for teens. The apartment was spacious and had everything we needed. We would definitely like to stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellie F.

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

What a location!

Had a lovely weekend away with the girls. The apartment was clean with all the amenities we needed and the VIEW!! So close to the main street and the beach. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment had great water views and balcony. For a place that sleeps 8 there were only 2 teaspoons. The door handle on the main bedroom is falling off but otherwise we had a great stay. Easy walking to restaurants and shops. Will come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T.

Family Holiday

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, great apartment for an extended family. Management/landlord very professional and responsive with an issue we had with the fridge. Thank you
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Cengiz G.

Location perfect but all furniture is need to upgrade

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: From rental office people very helpful and friendly nice service.Location of the house perfect but all furniture two dirty need to upgrade also need same maintenance to work on it door handles and others i hope after renovations i like to stay again
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jacqui L.

Walk to everything, beautiful view, perfect spot in Cowes to sta

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great position, Nice apartment, Walk to beach shops,and restaurants, No shade on balcony, and shower rose in bathroom would not stay up, other than that great
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Maree D.

Seven out of ten

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, spacious, clean but not perfect, one car space for a three bedroom apartment did not meet expectations and promotional photos rather deceiving
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Graeme W.

Perfect Location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, walking distance to restaurants & bars. a little more detail to cleaning balcony and updating furniture but overall, for our visit the place was perfect.Excellent coffee cart below for that early morning coffee and brekky roll to go.Property Manager very helpful and made it easy for late check in and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Great family get away.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The unit was in an amazing spot with a flawless view, we spent a lot of time on the balcony soaking it in. Generally the house was tidy and well kept with a few minor upgrades needed here and there but still comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Diane C.

Great Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great apartment, close to restaurants and shops. a little dated, but clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great location, size of the apartment was huge and view from the balcony was awesome
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Perfect Place for a WeekEnd

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Apartment, Great Views, Very Close to Shops and Restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Angela T.

Beautiful view, average amenities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We choose this apartment for its close location to the Main Street in Cowes Phillip Island, the spacious kitchen and amazing views. The downsides were there was no wifi (as noted in the details of the listing) and there were additional costs required for linen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mel G.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, comfy stay

Very comfy and spacious, amazing views. Does have a smell when entering, just from being locked up and unaired.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Melissa M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Pretty average for the money

Location of property was great. Cleanliness and facilities average. Had to take our own linen and towels even when paying top dollar. Wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

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

Magnificent View

Absolutely beautiful view sitting on the balcony looking over the water and pier. Close to restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Really close to the beach but was a little dirty. There is a window between two bedrooms that need a curtain otherwise when one room has a light on the other is really bright. The bathroom fans are all connected so if someone turns on a fan in the toilet, the whole place can hear a loud fan. That was really annoying late at night. Linen is NOT provided and First National was not happy about providing linen and as such gave me one less set meaning the first night I had to sleep under a donna cover that was essentially dirty. That was really disappointing. I dont think they managed the property very well. There is no hair dryer either and the cushions in the lounge room were outdoor cushions and really uncomfortable. It was a great place to stay though. The walls are thin so you can hear almost every conversation from upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lisa P.

Wonderful view of the bay

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was amazing. The booking was a little annoying though. I booked through Wotif and there was no mention that linen was not included. Then the real estate wanted to charge me for linen. The acknowledged the mistake and then gave me linen but not enough. I specifically told the manager I needed specific sheets and he gave me less meaning that night we had to sleep without them. That was very disapointing. He specifically ignored my answer as to how many we needed. Actually quite rude to be honest. I wa then emailed and asked to contact Wotif about the issue with linen - sorry, not my issue. Yours. There was also no hair dryer in either bathrooms and the window between the 2nd and 3rd bedroom was annoying because it let light in at night if the light were on in one. Other main issues were there fans that were really loud across the whole apartment if someone went into ANY bathroom. Really annoying if your trying to sleep and someone down the end of the corridor goes to the toilet. The bath was also very dirty and a lot of dust under the beds which shows that the cleaning needs to be improved.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Angela T.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Handy spot for my family of 6, and super easy access to beach and all the town amenities. Have been before, and will again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Very nice

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice place, would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Awesome stay with incredible views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best experience. Right from the start with the friendly people at the real estate to the amazing views from the apartment. We can not wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gina G.

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

Great location!

Pros: The location: was so good to walk to dinner and the shops. Teens could come and go and we could watch them on the beach from the balcony. The view: It was lovely sitting on the balcony looking out on the water and pier, very relaxing. This was my favourite thing about the apartment Apartment: Was clean enough, suited 2 families quite well. Cons: Noisy inside Apartment, could do with either carpet or some rugs to help with acoustics. Some of the chairs outside you couldn't sit on as they were worn. Not a major issue as there were bench seats A curtain on the connecting windows between the bunk room and queen room would be great as it's quite bright when people in Queen room are trying to sleep. Overall these were just some additional features that would be great but will not stop us from staying there again. The view and location make this a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

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

Amazing location and view

We spent a week here and it was amazing. Couple of issues but these were sorted out promptly by Real Estate agent. The close location to the main beach was so convenient as well as the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

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