Title: Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23075200/23075159/cc83c40a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23075200/23075159/fcbfea62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23075200/23075159/f73b253c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23075200/23075159/a68f02c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23080000/23075200/23075159/52fd635f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Banyanda, unwind in the jetted corner spa bath or soak up the sun near landscaped gardens where local native birds reside. This modern retreat is a short walk to a safe swimming beach and offers easy access to surf beaches, bike tracks, wineries and boutique shopping. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 821528 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales Banyanda is a stunning beachside holiday retreat with a focus on art whilst nestled into landscaped gardens which are home to a number of local native birds. This modern, architect designed home will satisfy all your holiday needs and has a fully equipped kitchen with stone benches and soaring cathedral ceilings and rooms bathed in natural light. Or cook your own BBQ on the weber and relax in the sun. Relax and unwind in our jetted corner spa bath for 2. This luxurious coastal getaway is a short 150 metre walk to a safe swimming beach where you can often find seals, manta rays, dolphins and is surrounded by walking and bike tracks, numerous surf beaches as well as being close to great cafes, restaurants, wineries and boutique shopping. Cowes main street is a 15 minute walk along the beach. Enjoy a family getaway or a romantic weekend or just relax with friends. Anderson Street boat ramp is just around the corner so you can easily access the concrete ramp and jetty to launch and retrieve your boat or sit and have brunch at the Boat Ramp cafe. Experience a remarkable whale watching adventure departing from Rhyll to circumnavigate Phillip Island. Keep an eye out for humpbacks and southern right whales eagerly searching for their blow, distinctive water footprint or graceful dorsal fins. Be captivated by dolphins frolicking alongside the boat and discover a natural habitat for Albatross, gannets and seals. Watch a Penguin colony at sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows at Phillip Island Penguin Parade. Explore the Koala Conservation Reserve and explore the treetop boardwalks to see koalas in their natural habitat. Visit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, home to the world's leading motorsport series including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Superbike World Championship, as well as various Australian series and club meets. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking outside only ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 21,528 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23140000/23137700/23137686/1f198232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cowes Chapel Beach House Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 241 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=23137686&PinnedHotelID=23137686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32590000/32583500/32583471/10310171.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surf Beach House - Water Views - Walk to Beach. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number HH 56-15 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House Cowes Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi Cowes Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House Cowes Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi Cowes Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi Banyanda: Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi Cowes Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi 57043 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.45274%2C145.22191&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_cs1ctZWVAFOVIjhyyfio4e5dhQ=) Cowes, VIC #### What's nearby - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Cowes Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 1.9 km - Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km #### Getting around - Baxter Station - 74 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 144 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬2 min drive - ‪La Porchetta - ‬2 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬2 min drive - ‪Island Whole Foods - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales located? > This family-friendly Cowes vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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