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# The Block Retreat 5 Bedrooms
Vacation home in Cowes with kitchen and balcony
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Escape to a beautifully designed 5-bedroom home in Cowes, perfect for a relaxing getaway on Phillip Island. With two spacious living rooms, an open kitchen and outdoor patio with BBQ facilities, this haven offers everything you need for an entertaining stay.
## Reviews
10
Exceptional
### Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathrooms
## Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### The Block Retreat 5 Bedrooms
Summary:
Welcome to your perfect getaway on a quiet street in Cowes, just steps from the iconic The Block TV show location. This beautifully designed 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers everything you need for a relaxing stay on Phillip Island.
The Space:
Inside, you’ll find two spacious living rooms, an open kitchen with a large pantry, and a dining area that leads out to a outdoor patio through large sliding doors – perfect for entertaining. Fire up the BBQ and enjoy meals alfresco!
One bathroom features a bath, ideal for a relaxing soak after a day exploring the island. All linen is provided for your convenience.
The home also boasts a two-car garage and a long driveway with secure fencing, perfect for parking a trailer. Located in a quiet neighborhood, it offers peace and privacy, yet it’s close to the best that Cowes has to offer. Book your stay and experience comfort, space, and a prime location on Phillip Island!
Guest Access:
Guest will have access through a lockbox at the house with code sent out two days before arrival
Other Things to Note:
The house is in a residential neighborhood and we appreciate it keeping noise levels to a minimum.
Interaction with Guests:
The host is available through the booking platform or by phone in emergencies
## Property amenities
### Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
### Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking options include a garage
### Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
### Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
### Entertainment
- TV
### Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
### Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
### Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
### Pets
- No pets allowed
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
### Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
### 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
### General
- Garden
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## Policies
### Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### 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
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 and a first aid kit
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
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## About the area
Cowes is home to this vacation home. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Penguin Parade and Seal Rocks are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cowes travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes.dx7306)
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Cowes, Victoria
### What's nearby
- 
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
14 min walk \- 1.2 km
- 
Cowes Beach
17 min walk \- 1.5 km
- 
Phillip Island Wildlife Park
3 min drive \- 4.2 km
- 
Penguin Parade
7 min drive \- 9.1 km
- Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
8 min drive \- 9.5 km
### Getting around
- Somerville Station
75 min drive
### Restaurants
- Pino's Trattoria
5 min drive
- La Porchetta
5 min drive
- Chapel Lane
5 min drive
- Cafe Lugano
5 min drive
- Hotel Phillip Island
5 min drive
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