Title: Cowes Beach and Boat House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35595694&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cowes Beach and Boat House Vacation home in Cowes with balcony and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Cowes Beach and Boat House ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cowes Beach and Boat House (COWES)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595700/35595694/ea11aba1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Cowes Beach and Boat House (COWES)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595700/35595694/3f57fcaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cowes Beach and Boat House (COWES)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595700/35595694/0473285c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet - Cowes Beach and Boat House (COWES)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595700/35595694/ad7e953c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cowes Beach and Boat House (COWES)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595700/35595694/90538dc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to 10 Highland suites and indulge in a serene retreat, perfect for all seasons. Unwind on the outdoor verandah or cozy up by the Coonara wood heater, and enjoy well-appointed kitchen amenities with electric appliances. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Cowes Beach and Boat House Escape to this charming and peaceful holiday home in Cowes, Phillip Island — just minutes from the beach, boat ramp, and local attractions. Located in a quiet and family-friendly neighbourhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and convenience for your next coastal getaway. Enjoy spacious open-plan living with a cozy Coonara wood heater for winter stays and split-system air conditioning for summer comfort. The well-appointed kitchen is fully equipped with electric appliances, perfect for preparing meals to enjoy on the outdoor deck or front verandah. Each bedroom is thoughtfully positioned to provide guests with their own private space. The home includes two bathrooms (one with a shower over bath), a large driveway with room for two cars plus boat or caravan storage, and outdoor areas ideal for relaxing in sun or shade. Pet-friendly (outdoors only) and secured with external entry-point cameras, this delightful Phillip Island home is perfect year-round. \*Please note that linen is not included when booking this property\* Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels. Alternatively, a link to a local linen hire company will be provided with your booking confirmation. You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. A security deposit of AUD500 is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property. Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit the SRO website. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - 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 - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35593300/35593239/73f2bcbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean Reach Sunset Villa CAPE WOOLAMAI - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=35593239&PinnedHotelID=35593239&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35594100/35594039/d320f564.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Seaside Townhouse COWES - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Toys/Games 9.6 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=35594039&PinnedHotelID=35594039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71410000/71409800/71409771/c63d8a51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Treetops Surf - Wi-Fi INVERLOCH - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=71409771&PinnedHotelID=71409771&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87020000/87014400/87014310/a23c1de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wooli Waves by Ready Set Stay- Comfortable Family Home - pet friendly and WIFI Cape Woolamai - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=87014310&PinnedHotelID=87014310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32650000/32645600/32645545/679f038c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paperbark Homestead - Surf Side Inverloch INVERLOCH - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.0 Very good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=32645545&PinnedHotelID=32645545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103850000/103842700/103842649/3e9e3483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seahorse Shores Luxury Stay Cape Woolamai - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=103842649&PinnedHotelID=103842649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120450000/120441900/120441871/5175b63f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### San Remo Luxe 1, large modern home with 180-degree bay views, outdoor spa. 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Coronet Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=92077681&PinnedHotelID=92077681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35592800/35592719/83621a4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cowes Cottage - short walk to the main street COWES - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-05&endDate=2026-01-06&selected=35592719&PinnedHotelID=35592719&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 indicated 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 10 Highland Ave Cowes 68\_23 ## 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-38.45326%2C145.22098&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eNNrphNiYAA6fCKUs15M68rVH2o=) 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 \- 4 min drive \- 2.3 km - Phillip Island Wildlife Park \- 5 min drive \- 4.2 km - Silverleaves Beach \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 km #### Getting around - Baxter Station - 74 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬2 min drive - ‪La Porchetta - ‬2 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬2 min drive - ‪Mighty Kebab Cowes - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cowes Beach and Boat House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Cowes Beach and Boat House? ### What time is check-out at Cowes Beach and Boat House? ### Where is Cowes Beach and Boat House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cowes Beach and Boat House 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 10 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Alison Z. Jan 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highland Ave We had a great stay on highland ave. Fantastic location, close to the beach, lots of great books, puzzles etc for the kids to do. I found the main bedroom mattress to be pretty lumpy and uncomfortable, but otherwise the house was fantastic. ##### Alison Z. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda P. Jan 18, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house and location Very good house for our family of 5, plenty of space and great layout. We would stay again. The only thing we found slightly problematic was the fan right above the bunk bed steps in the kids bedroom - wouldn’t be a problem for older kids but we didn’t use the top bunk because of this with my 6 year old. It was a hot night so we needed the fan on. ##### Linda P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Vicky S. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant house in Cowes This is a really nice property with plenty of room for a family. We would have liked to stay longer.Our only problem was that linen wasn’t included, and while in retrospect this was stated on the confirmatory email it was way down the bottom. It also wasn’t obvious on the booking listing. It was an unpleasant surprise to arrive late on a Friday and have no sheets or towels. ##### Vicky S. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sarah D. Jan 29, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a let down We arrived at the property to find it FILTHY, the owner had not communicated to get the house cleaned and I we couldn’t believe what we found. We refused to stay and got a different place. ##### Sarah D. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristen P. Apr 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It is what it is. Stay was just as advertised. Only hiccup was getting the keys, we were told in the instructions a code to a lock box would be sent on the day of the arrival. However when we got to the house we had still not received an email. We instead had to drive to the O’Brien office. Luckily we just made it within open business hours as I’m not sure how they would have been able to solve that. ##### Kristen P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen C. Sep 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great big spacious house We really enjoyed our stay. Great living spaces lots of couches, big dining table and comfy beds. Will be back to stay again. ##### Colleen C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. May 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quality home Fantastic home in Phillip Island. Close to Cowes but far enough away to be relaxing and quiet. Home is fantastic and well presented with a warm atmosphere. Thanks heaps ##### Matthew B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monique C. May 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely, clean home! Perfect for a Phillip Island Getaway A clean property, with plenty of bedding, space, eatery areas etc. The property manager was great to deal with and quick to respond also. It is a bit of a walk to the main area in Cowes however there is a great fish and chip shop closeby. We would definitely recommend others to stay here :) ##### Monique C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. Mar 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend away Our weekend away was perfect thanks to the rental at Cowes. Home details were accurate, it was very clean, beds were comfortable, area was quiet & location was close to beach, cafes & shops. Would highly recommend. ##### Michelle M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maree D., Prahran, Australia Feb 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Lovely stay, realestate agent needs to improve comms This was a great location with large deck, very enjoyable. The owner is let down by the real estate agent who does not return calls and did not respond to an email regarding a faulty shower. ##### Maree D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber M. Jan 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Had a wonderful time. Property did not disappoint. ##### Amber M. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Natalia O. Nov 17, 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Between the cushions We enjoyed our stay despite the fact that we found upon our arrival that the house had not been cleaned between guests. Floors not swept or vacuumed, Bathrooms filthy, left over old opened food in fridge. Toddlers found Contraceptive pills and a smoke vaporizer between the cushions of the couch. We left it much cleaner than we found it. ##### Natalia O. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. Mar 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you Very impressed ##### Michelle M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trudi R. Feb 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property close to everything An updated little home amongst the trees, two blocks from the beach and walking distance to town! Quiet and lovely. ##### Trudi R. ### 8/10 Good #### Kirsten J. Nov 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for a quiet stay, away from traffic We enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and lovely verandah out the back. Due to the softness of the beds however, we wouldn't stay again, as it was rough on our backs. Other than that it was nice accommodation. ##### Kirsten J. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. Jul 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home Beautiful clean home had everything you could ask for and more! ##### Lisa H. 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