This vacation home places you within a mile (2 km) of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Cowes Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
Penguin Parade - 8 min drive - 5.9 miles
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
Getting around
Baxter Station - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Pino's Trattoria - 4 min drive
SAYANG - 3 min drive
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
Chapel Lane - 4 min drive
Nat’s Fish And Chips - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Castaway, Cowes beach house
Modern decor newly renovated home, with three bedrooms, one luxurious bathroom, lounge, kitchen, dining and a huge outdoor undercover entertainment area with BBQ, outdoor furniture overlooking a neat backyard. Carport & driveway offers ample parking for up to 3 cars. Laundry with washing machine and dryer. Reverse - cycle heating and cooling and a lovely imitation log fire in the lounge room, with a Smart TV, so cosy and relaxing. Not Pet friendly. Fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine and pantry basics. Sleeps 7 maximum, great location close to all that Cowes and the Island offer for having a memorable holiday, Penguins, Nature Parks, Amaze N Things, Koala park, MotoGP, beaches, great cafes and restaurants. Free WIFI. Bedroom 1 - 1 x queen bed Bedroom 2 - 1 x queen bed Bedroom 3 1 x Tri-bunk (double below, single above) One bathroom, shower, double hand basin, toilet (no bathtub) LINEN NOT 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.
GUEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS/HOUSE RULES/STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES NO PARTIES!
GUESTS upon booking MUST advise ages of all guests. STRICTLY no Schoolies, Bucks Parties, Hens Parties. It is a requirement of our owners to obtain ages and number of guests staying at this property. All guests must be 25 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult, guardian or parent. If the accompanying guardian is not present, we can evict without refund. The host reserves the right at any time to cancel or not proceed with a booking that does not meet these requirements.
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 vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.
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 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 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.
Property is also known as
2712-252644
Frequently asked questions
What can I see close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Cowes, a short 15-minute walk from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and also 16 minutes on foot from Cowes Beach. You'll also find Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home adjacent to 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.
Is Castaway, Cowes beach house good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Castaway, Cowes beach house?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Are there rooms with balconies at Castaway, Cowes beach house?
Yes, every accommodation at Castaway, Cowes beach house comes with a deck.
Castaway, Cowes beach house Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kerrie-Ann C.
Jan 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house!
Lovely cosy place for a family of 4. We had everything we needed to cook our own meals, it was like another home away from home. It was also very peaceful, we didn’t hear much cars go by, only the birds. We really enjoyed our stay, we would stay here again!
Kerrie-Ann C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Antony A.
Jan 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a cpl small families, lovely house!
Had a lovely week away. A little distance from beach (5min drive), but really enjoyed the property!