Title: Shallow Water Retreat 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 # Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes ## Photo gallery for Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes ![Dining - Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91280000/91270300/91270267/d4fed78d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books - Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91280000/91270300/91270267/9f25b72a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91280000/91270300/91270267/03d9a883.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91280000/91270300/91270267/de19ee4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91280000/91270300/91270267/5e7f881f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes About the home “Shallow Water Retreat” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a comfortable walk from the beach and short drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: Indoor Areas This large home has three living areas, providing plenty of space and options to spread out; the Lounge Room is at the front of the home, a huge central Kitchen/Dining/Family Room (with coonara wood heater) and a rear Rumpus Room (with 75" smart TV, Netflix & Kayo). The Master bedroom is near the front of the home and has a walk in robe and ensuite (shower, toilet & double vanity). A separate hallway leads to Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 (each with built in robes), a main bathroom (with bath & shower), a separate toilet and a laundry (with clothes dryer & washing machine). Outdoor Areas The home has a large double garage with roller door access to the fully enclosed rear yard, as well as internal access to the home. The delightful central covered deck (with table & chairs for 12 people, plus 2 additional chairs and a gas BBQ) can be accessed from the central Dining/Living Room as well as the 3rd Living Room. There is space for 2 cars in the garage plus another in the driveway. The large open spaces of the North Shore Estate Reserve & Playground (with swings, slides, etc) are just 50m from the front door. Kitchen The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, toaster, kettle, Nespresso compatible pod coffee machine, sandwich press, etc. plus a sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and induction cook top. Heating/Cooling Systems There are two wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners; one in Bedroom 1 and the other in the 3rd (rear) living room, a coonara wood heater in the main Living Room (firewood not provided), plus three stand-alone fans which can be used where required. Bedding Configuration This home has 9 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 14 guests: Bedroom 1: One Queen bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: One Tri-bunk Bedroom 4: Two sets of King Single bunks and one King Single Trundle bed. There is also a Double sofa bed in the front Living Room that is suitable for 2 adults or children. Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it. The King Single trundle bed is best suited for a child. 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, irrespective of whether school-leavers are part of the official Schoolies Program. 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 - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### 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) - 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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\_313 ## About the area Located in Cowes, this vacation home is near the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Traveling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale-watching. [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-38.45528%2C145.21942&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oKXGupEJxf_KLa9q4_o-bdUHozs=) 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 7 min walk \- 0.6 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 9 min walk \- 0.8 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 5 min drive \- 3.8 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock 5 min drive \- 2.7 km - Silverleaves Beach 6 min drive \- 3.1 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station 75 min drive ### Restaurants - Pino's Trattoria 4 min drive - SAYANG 3 min drive - Golden Fry Fish & Chips 4 min drive - Chapel Lane 3 min drive - Nat’s Fish And Chips 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes? ### What time is check-out at Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes? ### Where is Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Apr 5, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Our stay in Phillip Island It was nice and spacious for all of us to fit comfortably. Mostly it was an enjoyable stay, apart frpm a few issues. The outdoor BBQ was completely dirty and did not work correctly. The oven was also dirty in the kitchen, there was a tray left inside it that was full of oil. The air conditioning unit in the back loungeroom was not working at all. It had no power to it ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda C. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### CURRINGTON FAMILY WEEK Great house for all of us. Loved the 3 different relaxing areas. Slept us all with no problems Only problem we had was heating. Place was cold and 1 of the air conditioners (only 2) was not working. Luckily we were able to get in touch with property manager who assisted in sorting out the electrical fault problem. Also didnt realise that we would have to buy wood and get the fire going. Soon sorted and the place warmed up quickly Would consider staying there again - easy to clean and look after too. Kids loved the big screen TV on wet days ##### Rhonda C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadia N. Jan 4, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay at shallow waters retreat. The house was nice and clean, the beds were super comfy, and the location was great! Only a short drive into town, and close to other beaches we enjoy! Overall it was a great stay! ##### Nadia N. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025