Title: Hideaway By The Sea. 2 minute walk to the beach. Free WIFI & LINEN - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Hideaway By The Sea. 2 minute walk to the beach. Free WIFI & LINEN Beach vacation home in Cowes ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029100/40029069/8db74837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029100/40029069/bf4a5a95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029100/40029069/c2966e2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029100/40029069/34324a62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40030000/40029100/40029069/d75cebeb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Hideaway By The Sea is nestled at the end of a quiet no-through road, with Red Rocks beach directly opposite and Aussie Golf Ranch behind. Perfect for families or couples, this two-story retreat features an open-plan living area and a spacious undercover entertainment space ideal for relaxing evenings. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Hideaway By The Sea. 2 minute walk to the beach. Free WIFI & LINEN Hideaway By The Sea is a 2 minute walk to beach. Situated at the end of a quite no through road with beach access to Red Rocks beach directly opposite your front door and Aussie Golf Ranch at the back of the property. Ideal for a family or couples. Two story three bedroom open plan living and large outdoor undercover entertainment area is a great place to enjoy the long summer evenings or just a relaxing break from the everyday stress. The lower level offers three bedrooms, master bedroom queen size bed with bathroom access. Second bedroom a double bed and third bedroom two single beds. Large bathroom with corner spa bath, shower and vanity, separate toilet with basin and a small equipped laundry with washing machine and laundry basin. The upstairs living area comprises of a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a large open plan living that leads out to a large undercover entertainment area with BBQ. A great area for entertaining guests and enjoying a summer's night on the balcony. Brand new quality furnishings throughout including Microwave, dishwasher, oven, hotplates, large fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV, DVD, outdoor furniture, BBQ. Upstairs has split system heating and cooling as well as a ceiling fan and downstairs bedrooms have a wall heater in the main bedroom and second bedroom and ceiling fans in all bedrooms. Guest access: Check in with a pin code for key box access. Host off site but contactable by email/phone at any time. Pin emailed to guests the day before check in. Guests will have full access to the entire home, with the exception of the locked cupboard under the stairs used to store linen and supplies. Linen: All beds are supplied with linen and bath towels. All beds have electric blankets. You are required to supply your own beach towels. Peak Periods: Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times it may involve linen being left on the beds but the beds not being made up. PLEASE NOTE: There is a strict NO PARTY policy. The house is located in a residential area and noise and public disturbances will not be tolerated. Guests will be asked to leave the premises without notice should noise or nuisance complaints be received or if the number of guests exceeds the number confirmed at time of booking. Other things to note: I rent 2 beach apartments in Cowes - Waves Phillip Island Apartment 110 & Apartment 321. Both apartments are in the town centre across the road from Cowes beach - can be rented together or separately for larger groups. Host off premises but contactable any time via phone or email. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Freezer - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking allowed outside with property doors closed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61470000/61467000/61466926/ca912b23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seascape Escape Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 7.2 Good 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=61466926&PinnedHotelID=61466926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34420000/34413200/34413112/7f94ee67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cherub Cottage - quiet romantic getaway. 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hideaway by the Sea. 2 Minute Walk to the Beach Hideaway By The Sea. 2 Minute Walk to the Beach. Free Wifi Linen ## 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 activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Winery. Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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-38.45637%2C145.19745&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nHppM04cDg80UJQ6HUh45a69594=) Cowes, VIC ### What's nearby - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 7 min drive - 4.6 km - Penguin Parade - 11 min drive - 9.5 km - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 11 min drive - 9.9 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station - 75 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬5 min drive - ‪La Porchetta - ‬5 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cowes Curry Club - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hideaway By The Sea. 2 minute walk to the beach. Free WIFI & LINEN pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hideaway By The Sea. 2 minute walk to the beach. Free WIFI & LINEN? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hideaway By The Sea. 2 minute walk to the beach. Free WIFI & LINEN? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hideaway By The Sea. 2 minute walk to the beach. Free WIFI & LINEN located? > Offering direct access to the beach, this Cowes vacation home is steps from Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Ventnor Beach and Silverleaves Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hideaway By The Sea. 2 minute walk to the beach. Free WIFI & LINEN Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin Oct 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property was clean, everything we needed was there and was so close to the beach. Loved staying here ##### Erin Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie H. Jun 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wknd away A great and very relaxing place to stay. Loved the close proximity to the beach. ##### Melanie H. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel B. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great place and location. Great house and location. Comfortable beds. Recommended and will visit again. ##### Joel B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke Nov 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great house and fast walk to the beach! really enjoyed my stay ##### Brooke Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda W. Jun 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay - quiet location - comfy A great place to relax, nice and quiet. I was confused by the written listing - I thought it read there were 2 toilets for the 3 bedroom house however there was only 1. ##### Rhonda W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Indigo B. Dec 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING it was a amazing stay ##### Indigo B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg H. Jan 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovley place very relaxed and well positioned to beach Excellent ##### Greg H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa A. Mar 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful it's a beautiful spot ##### Lisa A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen E. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous ! We loved our short stay at Hideaway by the sea. It was a fantastic location, clean and comfortable. Debbie was a great host, very quick with responses, easy to contact and very friendly. We will definitely return.😀 ##### Karen E. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mesbah A. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property We loved the property. Communication was fantastic. Check in was smooth. We had an accident in the property and the owner was very helpful and gracious. Definitely will come back ##### Mesbah A. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. Oct 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely spot with lots of chirpy morning birds 😊 Thanks Debbie, was a lovely house with everything we needed. As a birdo, was great hearing so many different birds in the morning. Definitely plenty of space for a larger group if anyone needed it. Thanks heaps 😊😊 ##### Michael M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura Apr 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Great location and the house presented as clean and tidy. However, the driveway was an extremely tight fit for our 7-seater family car and we didn't enjoy all of the millipedes crawling around the house. ##### Laura Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerome M. Jan 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Place - So So So So close to the Beach The photos online of the property, does not reflect really how awesome this place really is!!!! Debbie was an awesome host and made life sooooooo easy for me and my family. The house is literally walking distance to beach which made multi trips from the beach to the house easy and really convenient, My kids loved the house and of course the access to the beach. We will 100% be back for sure! ##### Jerome M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sanaa H. Jun 8, 2025 ##### Sanaa H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Navi K. Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property close to the beach Glad we came across this property, as it was the perfect size and very close (2 mins walk) to the beach.Overall the amenities are great, and not too far from Cowes. ##### Navi K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natasha S. Nov 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Comfortable stay. ##### Natasha S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PJStonie Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location and property. The owner was super helpful with any queries. The property is very presented with helpful tips placed around in the relevant locations. Great location at the end of a quiet street. We really enjoyed our time here. ##### PJStonie Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family holiday location What a lovely, spacious house, perfect for our family of 6. Very clean, well laid out and heaps of little extras that made our stay extra special. Secluded, a short walk to the beach with lots of wildlife to look out for on the relaxed outdoor area. Debbie was great to deal with, prompt communication and simple onsite access. Thanks, we will be back :) ##### Anne S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie C. May 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little getaway. Loved how close this property was to the beach. It reminded me of growing up at my grandparents beach house. ##### Natalie C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jade G. Oct 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hideaway By the Sea The name of the property says it all. A fantastic property close to the beach and in a 'secluded' part of the street. A drive's distance to Cowes, but close to bus stops and the MotoGP shuttle Bus stop. Fantastic property with great and thoughtful facilities. ##### Jade G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor M. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks for having us the house was perfect super clean and quiet it was a beautiful Thanks for having us the house was perfect super clean and quiet it was a beautiful ##### Trevor M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mridul Jul 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great quiet, clean and small hideaway for a family get away in a perfect spot, close to beaches. We even saw kangaroos in the backyard in the morning which was a great sight from the bedroom window. ##### Mridul Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvette G. Jun 30, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property and location The house was spacious, clean and modern and had everything we needed. Great location too. Thanks Debbie. ##### Yvette G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### yuganthie s. May 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Thank you Very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful clean property. ##### yuganthie s. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica L. Jan 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A relaxing oasis We had such a lovely stay at this property. The house was spacious, clean and well laid out. It had all the practical/functional things we needed as a family - like a bath, washing machine, dishwasher, heating/cooling etc. And it was lovely being amongst the t-tree and birds, especially on the big balcony. The location was terrific - only steps from a beautiful beach. Thanks so much for having us! ##### Jessica L. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020