Title: Thompson House Phillip Island - 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 # Thompson House Phillip Island ## Photo gallery for Thompson House Phillip Island ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Thompson House Phillip Island (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95720000/95712500/95712462/c12bbe6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Thompson House Phillip Island (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95720000/95712500/95712462/3c1958b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Thompson House Phillip Island (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95720000/95712500/95712462/be38af84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player - Thompson House Phillip Island (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95720000/95712500/95712462/1f234492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player - Thompson House Phillip Island (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95720000/95712500/95712462/2034b959.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Thompson House Phillip Island provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. ## Reviews 4.0 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - 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. ### Thompson House Phillip Island About the home “Thompson House Phillip Island” is a delightful single-storey family home in central Cowes just metres from supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes and a short walk to the beach. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: Indoor Areas The large Living room at the front of the home is set up as 2 areas, the front one with 75" smart TV, bluetooth sound bar & XBox, and behind that another space with 40" TV & XBox with some games (no FTA channels). The central open plan Kitchen/Dining Room provides access to both Bedrooms and a bathroom (with shower & toilet). Internal doors lead to the Double garage which in turn has a 2nd bathroom (with shower & toilet) and fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine and clothes dryer). Outdoor Areas The covered rear Alfresco (with gas BBQ, table & chairs for 6 people with an additional 8 chairs in the garage) overlooks enclosed rear and side yard which is perfect for children and pets. The double garage provides parking for 2 cars, there is space for 3-4 cars in front of the garage and the long side driveway provides space for an additional two vehicles (cars and/or a boat). Please note there are three security cameras facing the external areas of the home - they do not view any private areas in the home. Kitchen The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and cook top. There is also a 2nd full sized fridge available in the garage Heating/Cooling Systems There are four wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners; one in each of the front Living Room, Kitchen/Dining room and in each of the Bedrooms. There is also a coonara-style wood heater in the Living Room (wood not provided), plus one additional stand-alone heater that can be used if required. Bedding Configuration This home has 9 beds, accommodating up to 10 guests: Bedroom 1: One Double bed Bedroom 2: Four sets of Single bunks 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 ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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 allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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\_350 ## About the area Located in Cowes, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve, while National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. 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-38.46075%2C145.23843&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xaPzF3g43nXcWsvqscw3EMuVw0g=) Cowes, Victoria ### What's nearby - ![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 15 min walk \- 1.3 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 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - ![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 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Silverleaves Beach 3 min drive \- 1.9 km ### Getting around - Somerville Station 73 min drive ### Restaurants - Pino's Trattoria 16 min walk - SAYANG 8 min walk - Chapel Lane 16 min walk - Nat’s Fish And Chips 17 min walk - La Porchetta 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thompson House Phillip Island pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Thompson House Phillip Island? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Thompson House Phillip Island? ### What time is check-out at Thompson House Phillip Island? ### Where is Thompson House Phillip Island located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Thompson House Phillip Island Reviews ## Reviews 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 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 4.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Amenities ### 4.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Maria Jan 12, 2026 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I paid extra for linen $30 per bed and looked dusty with very low quality. Pillows were too soft. We were only supplied with 4 rolls of tissues for 4 days for 10 people! Carpet and rugs were dirty. BBQ was rusty. Only great about it was you could bring a pet. Location was ok. 10 minutes walk to town. ##### Maria Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025