Title: A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108541686&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach Apartment in Cowes with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils - A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108550000/108541700/108541686/1582714c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108550000/108541700/108541686/f170b01d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils - A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108550000/108541700/108541686/52847417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108550000/108541700/108541686/5be1f85b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108550000/108541700/108541686/17e43821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Cowes, this spacious apartment is a perfect retreat for family holidays. Enjoy the enclosed yard with outdoor furniture, Gas BBQ and an outdoor shower or simply unwind in front of one of 2 TV's after exploring nearby restaurants and cafes. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach Located in the perfect central part of Cowes, easy walk to restaurants, cafes, Cowes beach. Spacious apartment with three bedrooms (sleeps 6), one bathroom, 2 toilets, heating, cooling, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 TV's, Nespresso Pod coffee machine, enclosed yard, outdoor furniture, Gas BBQ, outdoor shower, perfect for family holiday. FREE WIFI, NO PETS ALLOWED, Parking for one car in driveway plus street parking. NO LINEN 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. Sleeps 6: Bedroom 1 - 1 x Queen Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen Bedroom 3 - 1 x Single plus 1 x Trundle 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 - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - Outdoor shower - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby - Whale watching 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) ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34425500/34425420/0f48972d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Koala Beach House - Relax Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=34425420&PinnedHotelID=34425420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595800/35595729/579ad19d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Koala Family Retreat COWES - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=35595729&PinnedHotelID=35595729&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35594400/35594332/31aab8a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful spacious pet friendly home next to the ocean. 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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 2712-265976 ## 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-38.45060%2C145.23634&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=U5hBFc6kNWCbNMMqzGo-8cgstl4=) Cowes, Victoria #### What's nearby - Cowes Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Silverleaves Beach \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Phillip Island Wildlife Park \- 3 min drive \- 3.1 km #### Getting around - Baxter Station - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬4 min walk - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬3 min walk - ‪La Porchetta - ‬2 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk - ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A short walk to Cowes central shops and main beach Reviews ## Reviews 9.4 ### 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 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### A guest from Wheelers Hill, NA Jan 22, 2025 #### In the heart of Cows a lovely 3 bedroom home to stay in. Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time in our 3 bedroom home. In the heart of cows we were able to walk to all shops and beaches. The house was beautifully maintained with lots of space. A front and backyard with lots of space. A BBQ area and washing line. We would stay here again. ##### A guest from Wheelers Hill, NA This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### reeves g. Mar 21, 2025 #### Apartment on. Chapel in Cowes Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Was more than satisfied with this property. It was well equipped.with everything we was clean cosy and most comfortable. The location was great. Walking distance to shops and beach. The property management were very friendly professional,helpful and informative. Would highly recommend them and this lovely property. ##### reeves g. ### 8/10 Good #### Igor Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Igor Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hilton West Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Palm-Beach-Hotels-Hilton-West-Palm-Beach.h12354695.Hotel-Information) > > [Bonnie Doon Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bonnie-Doon-Hotels-Bonnie-Doon-Hotel.h20516057.Hotel-Information) > > [Stonecroft Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Windsor-Hotels-Stonecroft-Inn.h41562635.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Hotels in Edmonton](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Fairmont.0-0-d180002--bFairmont.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-At-Blue-Horizon-Resort-Apartments.h2650727.Hotel-Information) > > [Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Saskatoon, SK](https://www.expedia.ca/Saskatoon-Hotels-Country-Inn-Suites-By-Radisson.h13671.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in London](https://www.expedia.ca/Heathrow-Airport-Hotels.0-aLHR-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-On-The-Lake-Hotels.d8957.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.ca/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Aurora Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Wolfville-Hotels-Aurora-Inn.h6307.Hotel-Information) > > [Alamo Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Alamo-Inn-Suites.h889954.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Koh Samui (USM) to Krabi (KBV)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/usm/kbv/samui-intl-airport-to-krabi) > > [Flights from Cranbrook (YXC) to Hamilton (YHM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxc/yhm/cranbrook-to-hamilton) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Agno (LUG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lug/toronto-to-lugano) > > [Flights from Minot (MOT) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mot/las/minot-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Kathmandu (KTM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/ktm/edmonton-to-kathmandu) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Leeds (LBA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/lba/calgary-to-leeds) > > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to TYO-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/tyo/toronto-to-tokyo) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to St. George's Parish (BDA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/bda/halifax-to-st-georges) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Saskatoon (YXE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/yxe/ottawa-to-saskatoon) > > [Hong Kong Airlines](https://www.expedia.ca/Hong-Kong-Airlines-Flights.cHX.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to British Columbia (YMF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/ymf/vancouver-to-galiano-island) ### Cars ### Packages ### General > [Visit Trapani](https://www.expedia.ca/Trapani.dx3524)