[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Island Family Retreat Vacation home in Cowes with kitchen and balcony ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99528900/99528855/4d8a4919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99528900/99528855/39b69890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99528900/99528855/w1439h959x0y0-c9e98787.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99528900/99528855/b03cc75e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99530000/99528900/99528855/7fc45985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the coastal charm of Island Family Retreat, where vibrant sunsets and serene escapes await. Unwind on the spacious balcony, indulge in a BBQ feast with loved ones, or cozy up by the gas fireplace - perfect for family getaways and friends' gatherings. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Island Family Retreat Discover the epitome of coastal living at Island Family Retreat in Cowes, Phillip Island. With vibrant sunsets, a fully-equipped kitchen, and room for 12 guests, this serene escape is perfect for family getaways and friends' gatherings. Experience the magic of Phillip Island - book your stay today. THE SPACE Welcome to Island Family Retreat, your idyllic coastal haven in the heart of Cowes, Phillip Island. Step into a world of relaxation and rejuvenation where the possibilities for making cherished memories are endless. Imagine leisurely evenings in our spacious living room, where you can lounge with your loved ones, share stories, and bask in the warmth of togetherness. For a touch of friendly competition and endless laughter, our garage is a versatile space where you can create memorable family moments. As the sun bathes the sky in vibrant colours, retreat to our balcony to witness the breathtaking sunset over the coastal horizon. The view is mesmerizing, and it's all yours to enjoy. Our property boasts a complimentary BBQ for culinary enthusiasts, beckoning you to grill delicious meals under the open sky. Gather around the dining table that comfortably seats eight guests, and indulge in hearty feasts prepared in our fully-equipped kitchen, complete with a Nespresso coffee machine, induction cooktop, and dishwasher for your convenience. With two generous-sized smart TVs, entertainment is at your fingertips, ensuring everyone's entertainment needs are met. On cooler evenings, cozy up by the welcoming glow of the gas fireplace, creating an ambience of warmth and comfort. Our outdoor space is a haven for relaxation and recreation. The backyard, fully fenced for your privacy, invites you to revel in the great outdoors. An outdoor kitchen with a BBQ and seating for six ensures that al fresco dining is a breeze, whether it's a leisurely brunch or a starlit dinner. Accommodations are designed to cater to your every need, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Island Family Retreat can comfortably sleep up to 12 guests across five thoughtfully designed bedrooms, each with unique charm. Should you need extra sleeping arrangements, a sofa bed is available upstairs (please bring your linen if required), and a porta cot is ready for our younger guests. Stay comfortable year-round with zoned heating and cooling throughout the home, while the inviting gas fireplace adds extra coziness to your stay. To create a harmonious atmosphere, we kindly ask that all guests respect our neighbours, as we are located in a residential area with permanent tenants nearby. Our home is your retreat for relaxation-style holidays, and we do not permit loud parties. Feel free to explore and enjoy all areas of the property during your stay. Island Family Retreat embodies the essence of coastal living, providing the perfect backdrop for relaxation and rejuvenation. Gather your family and friends, and make this coastal paradise your home away from home. Book your stay today and embark on an unforgettable journey of tranquillity and joy on Phillip Island! This lovely home offers: Dining table for eight guests Four stools Kettle, toaster, sandwich press, rice cooker Nespresso coffee machine Induction Cooktop Walk in pantry Dishwasher and double fridge Huge TV Gas fireplace Outside kitchen with BBQ Table and six chairs outside Laundry with washing machine and dryer Block out blinds Two loungerooms, both with TVS Sofa bed upstairs (BYO linen if needed) Large balcony with seating for four upstairs Portacot and kid's cutlery Smart TV Unlimited WIFI Double garage Lovely grassed backyard fully fenced HEATING & COOLING Zoned heating and cooling throughout the home Gas fireplace GUEST ACCESS This home sleeps 12 people across five bedrooms. BEDROOM LAYOUT Bedroom 1: 1x Queen Bed with ensuite - downstairs Bedroom 2: 1x Tribunk bed with BIR Bedroom 3: 1x Tribunk bed with BIR Bedroom 4: 1x King bed with WIR Bedroom 5: 1x Single bunk, double fold-out couch (BYO linen) - loungeroom has no door What to bring: fitted sheets, flat sheets, pillowcases, beach towels, bath towels, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. Guests have the choice of: BYO Linen / Towels - Guests bring fitted sheets, flat sheets and pillowcases for each bed. Guests also bring their own beach, bath and tea towels, hand towels, and bathmats. Refer to the home's description for the bedding configurations. Linen Set Hire - Guests can hire a complete linen set for $30 per bed, including a fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcases. Bunk beds are classed as two beds. All beds are the same price. Towel Set Hire - Guests can hire a towel set for $10 per person, including one bath towel and two tea towels (for only the first ordered towel set). Bathroom Set Hire - Guests can hire a bathroom set for $10 per bathroom, including a bathmat and hand towel. Delivery Fee - If any items are hired, there will be a one-off delivery/set-up fee of $40. Ask management for additional pricing if the stay is longer than seven days. For linen or towel hires, advise Ready Set Stay with 48 hours notice, as last-minute requests may not be possible. Lost or damaged hired linen/towels may incur costs. Ready Set Stay will assume no linen or towel sets are requested for hire unless advised. We ask all guests to please clean the BBQ after use, or a $50 fee will be charged. NEIGHBOURHOOD The neighbourhood is safe and family-friendly. There is a guest guidebook at the home with recommendations on what to do in the area; this gives dining options and local attractions suggestions. Please let us know if you would like a copy of this before your stay, and email us your email address. If you need any advice, we are happy to assist. GETTING AROUND There is parking available for your stay. We can provide parking information if required. Please ask us any questions. ADDITIONAL RULES Strictly no schoolies, parties or events. Mature guests only. The property is patrolled by security. If neighbours complain or the police are called,d this could affect your bon,d and we reserve the right to evict guests. Bookings can only be confirmed once the verification process has been completed. Read and accept our terms and conditions—the Council Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct rule applies. You are required to bring your linen and towels unless prearranged. Please note, that the home has CCTV outside, which is not viewed unless there is an issue. INTERACTION WITH GUESTS Access details will be available for you to enter directly at the home. Therefore, unfortunately, we do not get a chance to meet, but this provides a simple and convenient way for you to enter and depart the house quickly. We can be contacted via the booking platform anytime during your stay, and we will send you our office number if you need us urgently. We want to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Thank you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27115900/27115885/73894e17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### R & R LUXURY BEACH HOUSE RETREAT Fantastic Home for Family and Friends Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 116 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=27115885&PinnedHotelID=27115885&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34006900/34006820/1c981016.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Genesta Street, sleeps 14 people, in the heart of Cowes Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=34006820&PinnedHotelID=34006820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32670000/32667300/32667238/01a8ff60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 7 Boardwalk Boulevard, Spacious 4 bedroom holiday house. 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Mature guests only. The property is patrolled by security. Booking reservations can only be confirmed once the verification process has been completed. You are required to bring your linen and towels unless prearranged. CCTV is at the home on the outside, which is not viewed unless there is an issue. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.45975,145.20444&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jxuiFwfguZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBSBSBQBSBSBODSDSBSDQDQDQFQDQFSDQFMFQFSFMFSFMHQHOFOHQHMHOHMHOHOJKHOJMHKJOJKJKJMJILKJMJKLKJKLGLIJKLILGLILILGLINELGLGLGNELELENENCLCNGNALCNENANCL%3FNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NDNBL%40NFLBNBLDNDNDLDLFLFNFLDLHLFLHLHLFLHLJJHLFJJLJJJLLJJJHJLJJJJJNHJJLJNHJHNHNJLFNHLHPHNFNHPFLFRFLHRDPFLFPDRDPFPDPDPDPBRDRDRBNBRBRBPBRBR%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPARARARAPCTAPCTCPCPCTCPCPEPETCPEPEPERGPEPEPGPGNEPIPGNGPGNIPGLINIPINGNKLINILILKLKNIJKNKJKJKJKJKJMJKJMJKJMHKHMJMFMHMFMHMHMFMDOHMDMFMFODODMDO%40MDODMBOBOBOBM%40O%3FOBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCM%3FOAOCOCMCOCOEMEOAOEMEMEOGMGMEMIOEMGMIMIMGMIMGKKMIMIKKMKKKKKMKKKKKKKKKKOIKKOIMKMIMIOIMIOIOIQGOIMIQGOGQGOGQGQGOEQGQEQGQESEQEQCQEUEQCQCQCUCQCQCUAQAUCQASASASAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rVy-jsEganIthD8q9yCgEU83hmQ=) Cowes, VIC #### What's nearby - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Cowes Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Penguin Parade - 9 min drive - 8.7 km - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 9.1 km #### Getting around - Somerville Station - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mighty Kebab - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬5 min drive - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fortuna Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive - ‪La Porchetta - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Island Family Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Island Family Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Island Family Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Island Family Retreat located? > Located in the heart of Cowes, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve, Phillip Island Wildlife Park, and Cowes Beach. Ventnor Beach and Ventnor Bushland Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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