[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T Vacation home in Cowes with kitchen and balcony ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101249700/101249606/28b37d96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101249700/101249606/ff6bfe18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101249700/101249606/b84b4fb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101249700/101249606/b7bb32f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101250000/101249700/101249606/ceea5b98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122045 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T 5min walk to the beach! Our luxuriously renovated 4 bedroom two story house boasts a new kitchen, 2 lavish bathrooms, ultimate entertainment room with slate pool table & 75" TV plus Sonos Home Theatre, dining room and upstairs rumpus room. Outdoor dining, BBQ, and firepit in the alfresco. 4 premium-appointed bedrooms + sofa couch for 8 adults and 4 kids. Featuring Air-Con and ceiling fans throughout. Spacious front yard and an 8-car drive. General Store next door & only 900m from Cowes. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Hiking/biking trails 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 ### General - Unit size: 2,045 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27115900/27115885/73894e17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### R & R LUXURY BEACH HOUSE RETREAT Fantastic Home for Family and Friends Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 117 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=27115885&PinnedHotelID=27115885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592679/5e76cc06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 94 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=76592679&PinnedHotelID=76592679&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117050000/117041100/117041054/9f614cc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded Island Oasis Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=117041054&PinnedHotelID=117041054&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109950000/109946400/109946307/59c00da5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Racing Penguin Surf Grand Prix Walk Phillip Island Sunset Strip - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning CA $645 CA $1,076 total includes taxes & fees Oct 30 - Oct 31 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=109946307&PinnedHotelID=109946307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33910800/33910740/3e1721c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bella Views - Beach front, WiFi and Foxtel! 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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 is also known as 600155 ## About the area Located in Cowes, this vacation home is by the sea. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things. Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Cowes travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes.dx7306) [View more Vacation homes in Cowes](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes-Private-Vacation-Homes.d7306-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-38.45257%2C145.22650&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u3sWcrpHmZT6W4nq5GNBwiqtcSY=) 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 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.1 km - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 7.6 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station - 74 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Mighty Kebab - ‬14 min walk - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬16 min walk - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬17 min walk - ‪Fortuna Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk - ‪La Porchetta - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T? > As of Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T on Oct 28, 2025 start from CA $380.11, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes-Hotels-Big-Isle-Retreat-Walk-To-Beach.h101249606.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Big Isle Retreat - Walk to Beach, Pool Table, BBQ!, 5min Walk to the Beach! Pool Table, BBQ, Home T located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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