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# Whimbrel Waves

Vacation home in Cowes with balcony

## Photo gallery for Whimbrel Waves

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Whimbrel Waves provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

## Popular amenities

- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Barbecue grill

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### Whimbrel Waves

Located in a superb position, a short walk to the main street cafes and shops and a stroll to the north facing front beach.  
  
Featuring a stunning open plan living downstairs opening to the tiled alfresco with outdoor bbq and seating area. The fabulous stainless steel kitchen with microwave and dishwasher, features a huge walk in pantry, perfect for storing all those essential holiday purchases. The adjacent dining area opens to the kitchen and sliding doors connect it to the alfresco.  
  
A master bedroom on the ground level with en suite bathroom is perfect for those wanting a single level bedroom or if you would like a quiet space away from the family. The second level has a master bedroom with en suite, a bedroom with tribunk and two further bedrooms with sets of bunks and trundle beds. A family bathroom with bath and shower and separate toilet. The rumpus room opens to the balcony and has glimpses of the sea.  
  
This beautiful beachhouse features ducted heating and cooling and quality furnishings throughout. Internet and large screen televisions in the living rooms.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Food and drink

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2.5 private bathrooms
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Patio

### 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

- Near the bay

### Things to do

- Ecotours nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Theme park nearby
- 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; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### 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

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

Simply Stunning Beach House With 5 Bedrooms, Central Cowes Cowes

getaway-phillip-island-WHIMBREL-WAVES

## About the area

Located in Cowes, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. 

[Visit our Cowes travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes.dx7306)

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Cowes, Vic

### What's nearby

- Phillip Island Coastal Reserve \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- Cowes Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- Phillip Island Ferry Dock \- 17 min walk \- 1.5 km
- Phillip Island Wildlife Park \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 km
- Silverleaves Beach \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 km

### Getting around

- Baxter Station - 73 min drive

### Restaurants

- ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
- ‪La Porchetta - ‬19 min walk
- ‪Chapel Lane - ‬18 min walk
- ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬20 min walk
- ‪The Waterboy Cafe - ‬3 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Whimbrel Waves Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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6

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4 - Poor

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 10

Location

### 10

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### sameh b.

Feb 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Clean and tidy

Booked at the last minute, the property is very clean and tidy. Close to centre of Philip island, spacious and have a nice alfresco with bbq facility. Definitely recommended

##### sameh b.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Narelle O.

Sep 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

#### Mums Group Getaway

Great property for our group to get away. Lots of room for portacots. Only thing is stairs are hard to close off if you have little ones. Plenty of bathrooms and great stocked kitchen. Comfy beds. Overall it was a fantastic place for us to base out of.

##### Narelle O.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Marco

Feb 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful property and very spacious. A bit of a walk to get into town around 20 minutes but we didn’t mind. 

##### Marco

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Mona T.

Feb 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Excellent

Very clean. Well equiped. Family friendly. Really enjoyed our stay.

##### Mona T.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Terry W.

Jan 31, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Very modern design, clean, free internet, netflix. Excellent appliances available

An excellent property for a large family with large open family areas upstairs and downstairs

##### Terry W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Amy S.

Nov 28, 2024

##### Amy S.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

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