Title: Plover Haven in Cowes - 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 # Plover Haven in Cowes ## Photo gallery for Plover Haven in Cowes ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Plover Haven in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94636800/94636785/a3212f99.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Plover Haven in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94636800/94636785/2a741ab6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets - Plover Haven in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94636800/94636785/1ad0f824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Plover Haven in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94636800/94636785/913d2f05.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Plover Haven in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94640000/94636800/94636785/1dfbe1d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the charming town of Cowes, Plover Haven offers a warm welcome to families. This delightful single-storey home features a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living room with a coonara-style wood heater and outdoor areas perfect for children to play. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Plover Haven in Cowes About the home “Plover Haven” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a short drive or comfortable walk from the beach and supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: Indoor Areas The large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with TV, chromecast & dvd player) has a delightful coonara-style wood heater. A central corridor runs from here and provides access to the rest of the home. All three bedrooms have built in robes and share the main bathroom (with bath & shower), a separate toilet and a laundry that also provides access to the yard. Outdoor Areas The enclosed block provides a perfect place for children to play and there is an 8 seater table & chairs, plus an umbrella in the backyard. The garage is not available for guest use but there is plenty of parking for up to 2 small/medium vehicles under the tandem carport and an additional 2 vehicles (car and/or boat) in the long driveway. Kitchen The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Aldi pod coffee machine with milk frother, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, electric oven and cook top. Heating/Cooling Systems There is a wall mounted reverse cycle air-conditioner in the Living/Kitchen/Dining room and Coonara style wood heater as well. Bedding Configuration This home has 8 beds, accommodating up to 10 guests: Bedroom 1: One Queen bed Bedroom 2: Two sets of Single Bunks plus two Single trundle beds Bedroom 3: One Queen bed Linen It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged. Peak Periods Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm unless by prior arrangement. Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up. Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5380000/5372200/5372178/a45bed57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ramada Resort by Wyndham Phillip Island Cowes - Pool - Hot tub - Kids pool - Parking included 8.2 Very good 1,004 reviews CA $210 CA $231 total includes taxes & fees Mar 25 - Mar 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=5372178&PinnedHotelID=5372178&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Tent | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625500/9625425/f673e61c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park Cowes - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Game room 8.8 Excellent 272 reviews CA $92 CA $101 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=9625425&PinnedHotelID=9625425&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Glamping Pod with Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97040000/97039000/97038987/d5e1a420.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wonthaggi Park Lane Holiday Park Wonthaggi - Pool - Pet friendly - Parking included - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 46 reviews CA $135 CA $148 total includes taxes & fees Mar 11 - Mar 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12&selected=97038987&PinnedHotelID=97038987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41908600/41908576/a24002b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Phillip Island Townhouses Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 41 reviews CA $215 CA $256 total includes taxes & fees Feb 27 - Feb 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=41908576&PinnedHotelID=41908576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2500000/2497700/2497634/7f778352.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RACV Inverloch Resort Inverloch - Pool - Hot tub - Kids pool - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 291 reviews CA $161 CA $178 total includes taxes & fees Feb 26 - Feb 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=2497634&PinnedHotelID=2497634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595400/35595351/64a2aa77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glyndon Family Getaway the perfect family retreat. 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Strict local council regulations apply. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 not indicated whether 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 ### Property is also known as 48\_282 ## About the area Located in Cowes, this vacation home is near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching and wildlife walks. [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-38.45839%2C145.21394&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j3AugxZBdbbFGWEEVHVL953GBFQ=) Cowes, Victoria ### What's nearby - ![Cowes Beach featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153762729/9249882c-1552-46bf-89c2-110d24defc41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Phillip Island Coastal Reserve 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Cowes Beach showing general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635153762729/b6caeee4-093a-46e3-bef9-4fb94fa95d67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cowes Beach 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - ![Phillip Island Wildlife Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532608482/1326d61c-1424-41e0-ba9a-b25e95e7d7b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Phillip Island Wildlife Park 3 min drive \- 3.8 km - ![Penguin Parade showing a sandy beach and bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244063/319783ec-4c47-479b-a7c5-d2c6b717be13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Penguin Parade 8 min drive \- 9.5 km - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit 8 min drive \- 8.4 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station 74 min drive ### Restaurants - Pino's Trattoria 4 min drive - SAYANG 3 min drive - Golden Fry Fish & Chips 5 min drive - Chapel Lane 4 min drive - Nat’s Fish And Chips 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Plover Haven in Cowes pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Plover Haven in Cowes? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Plover Haven in Cowes? ### What time is check-out at Plover Haven in Cowes? ### Where is Plover Haven in Cowes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Plover Haven in Cowes 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert T. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home in quiet location Very clean and tidy, well equipped with everything you need. Quiet area with friendly neighbours. Group of 8 fitted comfortable ##### Robert T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024