Title: Penguin Mews in Cowes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106478129&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Penguin Mews in Cowes ## Photo gallery for Penguin Mews in Cowes ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library - Penguin Mews in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106480000/106478200/106478129/466c0fd0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, internet - Penguin Mews in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106480000/106478200/106478129/6ecd3509.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Penguin Mews in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106480000/106478200/106478129/b625df36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Penguin Mews in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106480000/106478200/106478129/d7e78f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Penguin Mews in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106480000/106478200/106478129/cb9f91b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Penguin Mews is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes, just a short walk from the pet-friendly beach and comfortable drive from supermarkets, restaurants & cafés. The open plan Living/Kitchen/Dining area features a TV and Blu tooth stereo for entertainment. With four bedrooms, two living rooms, an equipped laundry and bathroom facilities. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Penguin Mews in Cowes About the home “Penguin Mews” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a short walk from the (pet friendly) beach and comfortable drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: Indoor Areas The home opens into the open plan Living/Kitchen/Dining (with TV, Blu tooth stereo, DVD player & a small library of movies). Off this area is Bedroom 1 with an ensuite (with shower & toilet) as well as Bedrooms 2 and 3\. A small second Living room leads to Bedroom 4, a fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer) and the Bathroom (with Shower over a hip-bath and separate toilet). Outdoor Areas The rear Deck (with table & chairs for 8 people) overlooks the fully enclosed rear yard, which is perfect for children and pets. The front Deck (with table & chairs for 8 people) provides a second space to relax. There is space for 3 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway, with additional space in the street. Kitchen The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, electric oven and cook top. Heating/Cooling Systems There is a wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioner in the Living room, ceiling fans in Bedroom 1 and the Living Room, plus two additional stand-alone heaters and three fans which can be used where required. Bedding Configuration This home has 7 beds, accommodating up to 10 guests: Bedroom 1: One Queen bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: One King Single bed and one Single Trundle bed Bedroom 4: One Queen bed and Two Single beds 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. 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 - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### 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 - 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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\_422 ## 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 Leisure Centre 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-38.45342%2C145.20780&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oTf-35TNuTuXbiKlYqSjUdpI_UI=) Cowes, Victoria ### What's nearby - ![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 1 min walk \- 0.1 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 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![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 5 min drive \- 4.6 km - ![Penguin Parade showing a sandy beach and bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244063/319783ec-4c47-479b-a7c5-d2c6b717be13.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Penguin Parade 9 min drive \- 9.8 km - Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit 10 min drive \- 10.2 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station 75 min drive ### Restaurants - Pino's Trattoria 4 min drive - SAYANG 4 min drive - Golden Fry Fish & Chips 4 min drive - Chapel Lane 4 min drive - Nat’s Fish And Chips 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Penguin Mews in Cowes pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Penguin Mews in Cowes? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Penguin Mews in Cowes? ### What time is check-out at Penguin Mews in Cowes? ### Where is Penguin Mews in Cowes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Penguin Mews in Cowes Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### REETU S. Jan 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We had a nice stay over the Australia Day long weekend. There were 6 adults and 3 kids under 4 years in our party. There was plenty of space for us all. Excellent outdoor areas and yard space for us to kick around a ball. Proximity to beach and other Phillip Isand attractions made this a great location. ##### REETU S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jake l. Oct 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house, eight minute walk to the beach.Pet friendly which meant our dog could come, he loved it. ##### jake l. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025