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The Turnstone Retreat

Vacation home in Cowes with balcony and fireplace

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Smart TV, fireplace
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

This vacation home is a short stroll from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. The vacation home includes a fireplace, a balcony, and a fenced private yard.

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cowes Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Kebab Cowes - ‬20 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.

The Turnstone Retreat

Welcome to your dream getaway! This stunning brand-new home is perfectly designed for comfort, style, and relaxation. Boasting 5 generous bedrooms, 3 modern bathrooms, and 3 spacious living areas, it’s the ideal escape for two families or large groups looking to unwind together while still enjoying their own space.

Step inside and enjoy the comforts of ducted heating and cooling, keeping you comfortable all year round. The open-plan kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, coffee machine, and all the essentials for home-cooked meals. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and bring your furry friends along – this home is proudly pet-friendly.

Outside, a beautifully designed entertaining area awaits, perfect for alfresco dining and summer BBQs. After a day at the beach, rinse off in the outdoor shower, kick back and relax with a glass of wine while the kids (or dogs) play safely in the yard.

Located just minutes from the golden sands of Cowes Beach and a short drive to the main town centre, shops, cafes, and attractions, (Walk to Beach 700 metre Walk to shops 800metres) this home truly offers the best of Phillip Island living. There are 2 Off street car spaces, and ample street parking.


*Please note that linen is not included when booking this property*
Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels.
Alternatively, a link to a local linen hire company will be provided with your booking confirmation.

You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

A security deposit of AUD500 is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit the SRO website.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a balcony and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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 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 indicated 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Cowes, a short 11-minute walk from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and also 12 minutes on foot from Cowes Beach. You'll also find Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What do couples enjoy most about The Turnstone Retreat?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at The Turnstone Retreat?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Turnstone Retreat?

Yes, every accommodation at The Turnstone Retreat comes with a balcony.

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