Title: Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp - 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 # Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp Family-friendly vacation home in Cowes ## Photo gallery for Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp ![Exterior - Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592679/6b3e742b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592679/538252d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592679/ae5199cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592679/aeef8f4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76600000/76592700/76592679/78d369c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cowes Beach House is the perfect setting for a family get-together. Unwind on the undercover deck off the kitchen living area or enjoy lawn games in the spacious backyard, while kids of all ages have fun in their own games room. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp Forget the car. A leisurely 10min stroll takes you to Cowes Main Street and in less than 5 mins you are at one of the quieter Cowes beaches. This house is perfect for a family get together. The large kitchen living area opens up onto an undercover deck via a bifold door. A seperate games room and large back yard with lawn games keep the kids young and old entertained. A fully secure backyard in case you wish to bring pets although council rules legislate that a maximum of 2 dogs can be on the property. Pets to remain outdoors, but please advise us in your enquiry if you wish to bring pets. There is a ramp leading to the front door for easy access for roller suitcases and prams. Although the front door is extra wide, bedroom and bathroom doorways are your avarage width NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLIES- Family groups or groups with tenants over 26 y/o only. 12 people can sleep comfortably Bedroom 1- Queen bed Bedroom 2- Queenbed Bedroom 3- king bed Bedroom 4- tri bunk, double on the bottom, single bed on top Bedroom 5- 2 x long single beds and king single loft bed. Doona, doona cover and pillows supplied. Please bring top & bottom sheets, pillow case, towels and tea towels otherwise linen and towels can be supplied at $20 per person. High chair & baby bath available. Please let us know if you would like these put out. Rental registration requirements we must mention noise or music being played must be reduced to an inaudible level outside the property by 10 pm, or risk being removed from the premises. A 'NO EXTREME PARTY POLICY' IS IN PLACE, Police and/or nuisance call outs will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal of the occupants. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkeling 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595500/35595425/05263eb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxe on Steele - close to the beach and main street COWES - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=35595425&PinnedHotelID=35595425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42690000/42684500/42684401/c3e3d0bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Phillip Island - Contemporary beach house with modern amenities + Outdoor Spa Cowes - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=42684401&PinnedHotelID=42684401&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55190000/55188300/55188230/dde99f83_edited_98a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Home Close to The Beach Surf Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=55188230&PinnedHotelID=55188230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45430000/45420200/45420107/01fe2f1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island Luxe Retreat Cowes. 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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 ## About the area Located in Cowes, this vacation home is near the beach. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Traveling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. [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-38.45213%2C145.23032&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cGQkKr5ZL8D4AezxTWZc78IlQc0=) Cowes, VIC ### What's nearby - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Cowes Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Silverleaves Beach \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Phillip Island Wildlife Park \- 4 min drive \- 3.4 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station - 73 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 142 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪La Porchetta - ‬11 min walk - ‪Chapel Lane - ‬10 min walk - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬12 min walk - ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬10 min walk - ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp? ### What time is check-out at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp? ### Where is Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 93 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole N. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway. Excellent property. Clean, spacious, comfortable. Has everything you need for a fun getaway with friends and family. ##### Nicole N. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael C. Mar 31, 2025 #### Michael Wonderful facilities and close to the beach ##### Michael C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenette B. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent group house House was great for group stay easy location to centre of Cowes Facilities excellent for entertainment everything you need Close to beach just a short walk ##### Jenette B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette C. Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Clean, very spacious, we loved the outdoor area and games room ##### Janette C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyn M. Apr 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely family holiday In a great position and the home worked very well for adults and children alike. ##### Lyn M. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noni R. Sep 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends getaway Really enjoyed our holiday. Great spot and a very comfortable house for 5 couples. ##### Noni R. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home Beautiful home, great layout for a family stay. Great playroom ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christine r. Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay Property was spotless and had everthing you needed. Have already booked for next year. ##### christine r. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Penguins on Church highly recommend Penguins on Church was a well maintained, clean and well appointed rental. It had everything provided for a great stay. It was very clean and we valued the small touches such as bath mats, hand towels, soap and air diffusers. The gardens were lovely and the backyard grass was immaculate. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### christine r. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cowes Holiday The house was spotless and the kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful outdoor area and back yard. Close to everything. We have booked again for next year. ##### christine r. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gavin H. Dec 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend! The house is beautiful and immaculately kept. Backyard and games room was perfect for the kids. Proximity to main St shops and the beach made this property the perfect choice for our family vacation. Margaret was super helpful and lovely to deal with. Will always recommend this place and hope to be back one day. ##### Gavin H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather H. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for family break Great home to share with family we had 10 of us from 8 weeks to 66 and everyone felt comfortable. The games room was a hit Kitchen was well stocked and large enough for preparing food for the troops. Will re book again. ##### Heather H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### connie b. May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic home base Family of 8 adults thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable and relaxing space. A homely space with a super fun games room. Short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. Great cooking facilities and bbq to feast at home too. Highly recommended!!! ##### connie b. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rofel O. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect home away from home! We recently stayed here for Easter holidays. We’ve stayed in various houses in Phillip Island and this is the best location and house we’ve stayed in. It is perfect and has everything you need! Thank you Margaret, we will be back and stay again. 😊 ##### Rofel O. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Narelle M. Nov 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend of fun! Disability organization - supporting group of 6 adults on a much-deserved weekend away. Group had an absolute ball and loved staying in a home like house rather than a big school camp set up. Made them feel very inclusive indeed. ##### Narelle M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra S. Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Family Stay We booked this house for our children and grandchildren and we had a wonderful stay. Everything about the house was perfect and the Games room was well equipped for all sorts of activities which helped when it rained. We visited the Penguin Parade and the Koala Conservation and we would highly recommend both. ##### Debra S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel Z. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great large group holiday home We had a fantastic stay. We had a large family group including 6 teenagers, and the house suited us perfectly. Everyone had their own space and we were close enough to town that people could split off independently without needing a lift. The kitchen is extremely well kitted out and we used it most nights to stay in as there was heaps of entertainment at the house. We would definitely stay there again. ##### Laurel Z. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margie S. Nov 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous - will come again Spacious, well equipped home, comfortable spotlessly clean, fabulous games room. Hostess was extremely helpful. Highly recommend for a family group. ##### Margie S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICHELLE H. Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome house Great location, house has everything you need! Clean warm, comfy beds ca not fault They have thought of everything Easy walk to beach. We will return ##### MICHELLE H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tayla R. Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Group Getaway We had a lovely stay at Penguins on Church. The house was perfectly sized to accommodate 9 adults with large dining table, couch and outdoor area plus the bonus of a well equipped kitchen. Certainly didn't run out of things to do with the games room and an array of board games to play. Spoilt with location too right near the beach and main street. Would love to come back again and will recommend to others! ##### Tayla R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marella H. Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional Family and pet friendly clean, modern home in a great location. The property had everything we wanted, including thoughtful comforts. We loved our strolls from the house along the beach to the main street. Can’t wait to rebook next time. ##### Marella H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer P. May 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Autumn beach escape A great location on the island. The house was perfect. The photos online do not do it justice. Very big and spacious in person, easily accommodating 3 families while still allowing all to have their own space. Games room was a big hit with the teens and the back yard was perfect for the little ones to run around. ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### A D. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than the pics! Great home. Photos don't do it justice. Kids loved the games shed. Close to everything. Cannot fault. Owner is super accommodating and communication is fantastic. ##### A D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam C. Jun 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Family Home Really lovely home, located just 3/4 minutes from the main road of Cowes. Lots of games to do with the kids, plenty of space with 5 bedrooms. Clean and tidy, everything accessible and presentable. Will absolutely be returning here down the road!! Thanks ##### Sam C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie M. Mar 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together. We all loved this property as it had it all.Beautiful home with great entertaining areas inside and out.Great choice of bedrooms.Car parking good.Location near beach plus town.We were all very comfortable.The children enjoyed the games room.We would have appreciated the supply of linen as some guests were from out of state..It was a bit of a hastle.Margarate was very good with her communication.Many thanksJulie.Loc ##### Julie M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025