Title: Castaway, Cowes beach house - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Castaway, Cowes beach house Vacation home in Cowes with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Castaway, Cowes beach house ![Interior - Castaway, Cowes beach house (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96840000/96839200/96839176/2f79ba97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Castaway, Cowes beach house (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96840000/96839200/96839176/7b17e819.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Castaway, Cowes beach house (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96840000/96839200/96839176/623a8c69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Castaway, Cowes beach house (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96840000/96839200/96839176/00d6a7e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Castaway, Cowes beach house (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96840000/96839200/96839176/010a172f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience modern comfort and relaxation at this newly renovated home in Cowes. Unwind with the imitation log fire, Smart TV, and reverse-cycle heating and cooling in the lounge room or enjoy the outdoors with a BBQ on the huge undercover entertainment area overlooking a neat backyard. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Whale watching 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 - 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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 2712-252644 ## 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-38.45945%2C145.21570&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=md4UqbBgjIQY1J5THzvcLfEEK_8=) Cowes, Victoria #### What's nearby - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Cowes Beach \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Phillip Island Wildlife Park \- 3 min drive \- 3.8 km - Penguin Parade \- 8 min drive \- 9.5 km - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit \- 8 min drive \- 8.4 km #### Getting around - Baxter Station - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬4 min drive - ‪La Porchetta - ‬4 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mighty Kebab Cowes - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Castaway, Cowes beach house pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Castaway, Cowes beach house? ### What time is check-out at Castaway, Cowes beach house? ### Where is Castaway, Cowes beach house located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Castaway, Cowes beach house Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antony A. Jan 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Antony A. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan v. Nov 16, 2025 #### Great cosy guesthouse Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful and cosy little house. A short drive out of town but worth it if you have a car. ##### Meghan v. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessie S. Aug 26, 2025 #### Great place for a weekend away 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: Perfect place for a weekend away, lovely outdoor area for meals and games and the house is just beautiful. Highly recommend staying here. We’re already planning another trip to come again! ##### Jessie S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrie-Ann C. Jan 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. 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