Title: Settlement Sands Cowes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Settlement Sands Cowes ## Photo gallery for Settlement Sands Cowes ![Dining - Settlement Sands Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65320000/65313300/65313288/23aa38a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - Settlement Sands Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65320000/65313300/65313288/a4d80955.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Settlement Sands Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65320000/65313300/65313288/a29bcb06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Settlement Sands Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65320000/65313300/65313288/51169ce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Settlement Sands Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65320000/65313300/65313288/w1919h1080x0y0-bf0699b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to the main street of Cowes and a short walk to the beach, Settlement Sands Cowes offers a comfortable retreat. Unwind in the central open-plan kitchen/living/dining room or enjoy distant views from the large covered sunny north-facing deck with 6 burner gas BBQ and 8 seater table. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Settlement Sands Cowes About the home "Settlement Sands Cowes" is located close to the main street of Cowes and an easy walk to the beach. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: Indoor Areas The central open plan kitchen/living/dining room (with TV, DVD Pool table) leads out to the great covered deck. Down some steps and you come to the three bedrooms (two with BIR) and the conveniently placed central bathroom (with shower over a bath) and separate toilet off the laundry. Outdoor Areas The large covered sunny north facing deck (with 6 burner gas BBQ & 8 seater table) extends the open plan living space seamlessly to the outside and has distant views of trees tops and the bay across to the peninsula. There is a purpose built carport (9m x 4m) perfect for parking a boat or caravan. The huge fully enclosed yard is perfect for children and pets alike. Kitchen The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, a Lavazza Mio coffee pod machine, toaster, kettle, sandwich press, etc. plus a double sink, fridge , electric oven, air fryer and cook top. Heating/Cooling Systems The home has a wall mounted reverse cycle air-conditioning units in the living room and all bedrooms. Please note, the split-system units have recently been added to the bedrooms, so the existing photos do not represent this upgrade. Bedding Configuration This home has 6 beds plus 1 fold away bed, accommodating up to 9 guests: Bedroom 1: One Queen bed and One Single fold away bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: Two sets of Single bunks 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, irrespective of whether school-leavers are part of the official Schoolies Program. 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 ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Vrbo Property Settlement Sands Cowes Cowes Settlement Sands Cowes Private vacation home Settlement Sands Cowes Private vacation home Cowes 48\_154 ## 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 attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Traveling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Churchill Island Marine National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale-watching. [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-38.45657%2C145.23305&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=602cQgyJlsVq7xFGcReaaSHCFvo=) 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 10 min walk \- 0.9 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 12 min walk \- 1.0 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 3 min drive \- 3.1 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Silverleaves Beach 4 min drive \- 2.3 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station 72 min drive ### Restaurants - Pino's Trattoria 16 min walk - SAYANG 6 min walk - Golden Fry Fish & Chips 16 min walk - Chapel Lane 13 min walk - Nat’s Fish And Chips 16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Settlement Sands Cowes pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Settlement Sands Cowes? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Settlement Sands Cowes? ### What time is check-out at Settlement Sands Cowes? ### Where is Settlement Sands Cowes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Settlement Sands Cowes Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good 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 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.2 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Caz M. Jan 27, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Dissappointing stay experience I was really excited about our stay, but unfortunately, the cleanliness of the space left much to be desired.Unhygenic is a word to best to describe the property. The bathroom had left dirty from previous guests hair and sticky surfaces and there was visible dust on several surfaces in the living area, kitchen & bedroom. The floors appeared to have been neglected, with crumbs and dirt in places around the kitchen & in the couches were old popcorn from previous stays . Cutlery was Dirty and unclean from previous guests.we had had to wipe down the counters and the kitchen area before using them.Bedroom curtains were covered in dust and appeared to never have been cleaned.The mattress protectors were old and stained , pillow had blood on it.Cobwebs and dust everywhereFood particules on kitchen tableStains on the wall , such a shame as the property had such potiential.The host was responsive when I reached out about the issues, but the response was poor and that january was a busy month was the excuse for the lack of basic cleanliness, it definitely impacted our experience & if your thinking of booking i would explore your options. ##### Caz M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet S. Apr 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Myself and teenagers loved the house, it suited us perfectly. Easy to walk into Cowes, and central to drive everywhere on the island. Very dog friendly! ##### Janet S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brendan W. Jul 1, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! A beautiful well presented property, perfect for a family getaway. Short walk to the Main Street and beach. ##### Brendan W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dale Y. Mar 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely weekend or more if you desire The location and quality of the house was just way we were looking for would definitely come back again ##### Dale Y. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Joanna P. Oct 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Joanna P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024