[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The house is light and bright perfect beach house for a family getaway. Vacation home in Cowes with kitchen ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63112900/63112892/88e18745.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63112900/63112892/b6f4307d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63112900/63112892/d688c436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63112900/63112892/71375fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63120000/63112900/63112892/60d84899.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Within walking distance to McKenzie Road beach and town shops, this casual beach house is a perfect retreat. Unwind in the large north-facing living area with wood heater and Unlimited WiFi or enjoy quality time with family in the fully fenced yard. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - 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. ### The house is light and bright perfect beach house for a family getaway. This well presented casual beach house located within close proximity to McKenzie Road beach and town shops. Featuring a large north facing living area with wood heater, TV/DVD and Unlimited WiFi, a wood heater, kitchen has a dishwasher, The outside yard is fully fenced with heaps of room for the kids to play. The owner will consider a pet outdoors only. Parking is driveway only for 2 cars. There are 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum 9 people, 2 bathrooms, one bathtub, 2 toilets, reverse-cycle air conditioning, coffee pod machine, wood heater, quiet street, close to beach and shops. This property is outdoor pet friendly upon owners approval and a $200 dog bond which is refunded once the property has been checked for hair/poop/damage/digging etc. Bedroom 1 - 1 x double bed Bedroom 2 - 1 x double bed Bedroom 3 - 1 x double bed Bedroom 4 - 1 x single and 1 set of bunks. 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 ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fully-fenced - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### 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) ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33561800/33561741/8ae09750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront 3 Bed 2 Bath Apartment. 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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 2712-208703 Vrbo Property ## 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-38.45735%2C145.23082&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xMv19tyOPWYeKkCkP5SSsIcGmc0=) Cowes, Victoria #### What's nearby - Cowes Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 5.3 km - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 6.8 km - Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 3.1 km #### Getting around - Baxter Station - 73 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 142 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬19 min walk - ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬20 min walk - ‪La Porchetta - ‬18 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The house is light and bright perfect beach house for a family getaway. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The house is light and bright perfect beach house for a family getaway.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The house is light and bright perfect beach house for a family getaway.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The house is light and bright perfect beach house for a family getaway. located? > Situated in Cowes, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question