Title: The Seascape Shack in Cowes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102352912&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Seascape Shack in Cowes Family-friendly vacation home in Cowes ## Photo gallery for The Seascape Shack in Cowes ![TV, fireplace, offices - The Seascape Shack in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102353000/102352912/93c11ca9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Seascape Shack in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102353000/102352912/9f57803f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - The Seascape Shack in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102353000/102352912/7f275e19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - The Seascape Shack in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102353000/102352912/cab5cf3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Seascape Shack in Cowes (Cowes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102360000/102353000/102352912/0be73c14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at The Seascape Shack in Cowes. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### The Seascape Shack in Cowes About the home “The Seascape Shack” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a short walk from the beach and comfortable walk or drive to the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: Indoor Areas The large open plan Living/Dining/Kitchen (with 50" smart TV & Coonara-style wood heater) flows through to Bedroom 1, the first Bathroom (with shower & toilet), and Bedroom 2 & 3 (each with BIR). A hallway leads towards the rear of the home with a home office space (set up to enable 2 people to WFH with two desks, office chairs, two monitors (with Hdmi cables) and two laptop stands), Bedroom 4 & 5 (each with BIR), and a Laundry (with washing machine) that provides access to the second Bathroom (with shower & toilet). Outdoor Areas Entertaining is a dream, with a Servery window from the Kitchen opening straight onto the fully covered rear deck (with gas BBQ, 8-seater table, 32" TV with chromecast, rocking egg chair and zip-lock blinds) which overlooks the fully enclosed rear yard and is perfect for families, featuring table & chairs and lounge set, two sun umbrellas, a trampoline for the kids, and a hot/cold outdoor shower. The sun umbrellas and cushions for the lounge set are located on the deck. The deck itself also has clear blinds that are able to be opened or closed to make the space functional regardless of the weather and conditions. The front yard is also enclosed, and there is parking for up to 3 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the carport and driveway (the Garage is not for guest use). Kitchen The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, sandwich press, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, 900mm electric oven and electric cook top. Heating/Cooling Systems There is a wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioner in the Living/Kitchen/Dining room. There are ceiling fans in bedroom 2, bedroom 3 and bedroom 4\. The home has five additional stand-alone heaters and fans (one in each bedroom) which can be used where required as well. There is a Coonara wood-heater in the Living Room (some wood provided to get you started). Bedding Configuration This home has 9 beds, accommodating up to 13 guests: Bedroom 1: One Tri-bunk bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: One Queen bed Bedroom 4: One Queen bed Bedroom 5: One set of Single bunks, one Single Trundle bed and one Single bed Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it. 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### 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 - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 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 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\_393 ## 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 Penguin Parade. 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-38.45393%2C145.22336&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fMb90chKCYBLjeXA7fpAfuOaC7k=) 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 3 min walk \- 0.3 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 5 min walk \- 0.5 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 4 min drive \- 3.8 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock 5 min drive \- 2.7 km - Silverleaves Beach 6 min drive \- 3.1 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station 74 min drive ### Restaurants - Pino's Trattoria 3 min drive - SAYANG 20 min walk - Golden Fry Fish & Chips 3 min drive - Chapel Lane 2 min drive - Hotel Phillip Island 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Seascape Shack in Cowes pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Seascape Shack in Cowes? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Seascape Shack in Cowes? ### What time is check-out at The Seascape Shack in Cowes? ### Where is The Seascape Shack in Cowes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Seascape Shack 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 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina A. Nov 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent house We were very impressed with the house and it easily accommodated our group of 10\. Location is handy to various places of interest. ##### Gina A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judi H. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy Escape Perfect property for our needs. Comfy beds. well laid out with 2 bathrooms. Loved the deck area with window to pass food through from fully equiped kitchen.Plenty of activities for children including small trampoline. Easy walk to lovely beach.Friendly neighbours too. ##### Judi H. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024