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256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!

Cowes vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

In Cowes .You'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Cowes vacation home. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Leisure Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 72 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!

Older style, 3 bedroom house in Cowes, The property has a large fully fenced back yard with a lock up garage.
This is a great beach holiday house to enjoy an affordable break with the family.
Walking distance to the beach and short 2 minute drive into Cowes main street.
The living area has a reverse cycle air conditioner that heats and cools. (Sorry the coonara wood fire not working). No wifi.
PET FRIENDLY - this property requires a $200 dog bond, on approval which is returned once the property has been checked for poop/digging/scratches/damage etc.

3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, separate toilet.
1 x Queen
1 x Queen
1 x Tri-bunk, (double and single on top, suitable for children).

LINEN NOT SUPPLIED
Doonas with covers and pillows are supplied, however, YOU are required to bring your own LINEN, (top/bottom sheets, towels, bathmats and pillowcases) or you can hire these for an extra $25 per person. Please advise us if you wish to hire linen prior to arrival. Beds made up is an extra $15 per bed and must be advised a minimum of 7 days in advance of arrival.

GUEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS/HOUSE RULES/STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES NO PARTIES!

GUESTS upon booking MUST advise ages of all guests. STRICTLY no Schoolies, Bucks Parties, Hens Parties. It is a requirement of our owners to obtain number of guests staying at this property.

This property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual 'Schoolies Week' period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.
If at any time we find you are accommodating more people than you have booked for, you will be evicted immediately and extra charges may apply. All bookings are subject to owner confirmation and approval.

You will be required to sign The Guest Registration Form and provide us with a copy of your Drivers Licence & Credit Card prior to your arrival OR on check in.

NON SMOKING POLICY: applies to all of our holiday rental properties both inside and outside the property - extra cleaning charges may apply for any butts found on the property.

Bookings - are accepted by First National in good faith as agents for the property owners. Bonds: Some properties charge a guest bond.

CANCELLATION POLICY 2024
Upon booking a 50% deposit is payable immediately.
The total balance is payable 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation requests before the 30 days of arrival - 50% deposit will be refunded
Cancellations less than 30 days prior to arrival – No money will be refunded

KEY COLLECTION - All keys must be picked up and must be returned to our office in Cowes. You will be required to sign The Guest Registration Form and provide our office with a copy of your Drivers License & Credit Card prior to your arrival OR on check in.
AFTER HOURS KEY COLLECTION MUST BE ARRANGED WITH US THE DAY BEFORE ARRIVAL.

Thank you for your booking.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden

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 are welcome
  • Service animals 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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256 Settlement Road Cowes
Family Holiday House In Cowes great spot!
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Frequently asked questions

How close is 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! to the airport?

This vacation home is 120.2 mi (142-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! to downtown Cowes?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Cowes.

256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All clean and welcoming. We were happy the property was completely pet safe for our small dog. Good position, with easy walk to beachfront and main street.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

Relaxing stay

Thank you for a lovely quiet spot close to the beach and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda D.

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

Great accommodation

Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John C.

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

Weekend away

Good walking distance location. Clean well kept. Huge backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis B.

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

Lovely Cowes

Well located in the town of Cowes. Street was busy but bearable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dianne J.

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

Position

Great position. Walking distance to beach and shops. Very relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mechele A.

A lovely get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A beautiful home. Easy to relax and get away.WIFI would be a great added extra
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter B.

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

Bargain house

House was as advertised. Clean, everything worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Close to shops

Lovely location, small house, great back yard and front yard for dog. It was not cleaned when we arrived and very dusty. No wifi.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Perfect location, great for pets

Wow! We were really impressed with our stay here. First, the reception staff was super friendly and welcoming. The property itself was very clean and spacious, the five of us found it very relaxing. Shops for takeaway and morning coffee are walking distance, as is the beach, so the location is perfect. Best of all there is a large fully enclosed back yard, so our Jack Russell had plenty of space to run around and play fetch. A+ stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good location

Two main bedrooms were comfortable but the third room with bunks was very unfortable-the top bunk couldn’t be used even by a child. The toilet has no fan and the window wouldn’t open in this small house. Very limited cooking saucepan, pans. The yard was great, nice to sit and listen to the birds actually outside was nicer than inside. Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but small

The house looks huge in the pictures and the backyard definitely is. But inside is very tight. The house just seemed unfinished. Doors not even painted stained carpet and rock hard beds. Great location only a short worn to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa-Marie R.

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

Great budget stay

A great property that has an awesome fenced yard for dogs and not far to shops and beach. The bedroom carpet could do with a clean (made my friend nervous), but otherwise all the basics were supplied. Because the power was out on the island for several hours when we arrived, the house should have supplied candles/torch (as per other rentals I have had) - lucky our phones had enough charge to use their torches. On the whole, a pleasant stay for the two couples and although the weather (being winter) was inclement, we still did lots of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katarina M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A little tired but but dog friendly and location good

Could do with a new couch and some TLC and general upkeep. Great backyard for our labrador and 10 walk to the beach. No wifi which could be an issue for some so worth mentioning. Close to shops and 15 minute walk to the main drag.Overall ok and comfortable beds, no proper door to the main bedroom but a saloon door which could be an issue if you’re a light sleeper.A deep clean wouldn’t hurt since there was dust in most rooms and crumbs in the drawers.For what we paid, I would probably have expected a little more but it was ok for a weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

melia s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Run down

Yard was not dog secure. There was rat poison traps all around the outside of house. There was a dead rat in the garage. Lawns had not been mowed. Unsatisfactory outdoor seating. Cobwebs throughout interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Gregorio B.

Some good, some not so good

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in a good location ,and was quite clean overall.The house is in serious need of maintenance, and I mean professional maintenance not slum landlord DIY.The garage lock fell off due to rust. Front door was difficult to open due to dodgy trimming of the closing edge.3rd bedroom had totally unacceptable spring bed that woke up other guests.Front yard was a disgrace.This house needed a bit of love and attention.Unlikely to stay there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

A great base for exploring Phillip Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was perfectly located for us, we could walk into town or easily access other parts of the island. The location was quiet and private, the yard is huge and we felt secure. The amenities were great, The bathroom was an older style but everything worked and was clean. The house had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. It would be great to have wifi on site but the mobile reception was fine in the house. We'd happily stay here again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

The rental was very clean and tidy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great being close to the CBDand walking distance to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Great Little house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was close to everything and very neat and tidy. The backyard is huge but the fencing needs to be repaired especially if you have a dog. Very relaxing and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Zachary K.

Nice spot but a not great if you have pet allegies

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is in a great spot and a good price for how late we booked, unfortunately, we had issues with the hot water service and as it is pet friendly the carpet was littered with cat hair which caused a lot of issues with allergies.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Perfect for your pet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A big open backyard for our dog to run around. Plenty of shelter too as you can open the garage door from the yard for your dog to access.Yes, the carpet in the bedrooms has seen a few holidays, but the house and yard were nice and clean and tidy.Easy walk for coffee and supermarkets. Lovely stroll down the Main Street to the beach of an evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

DONALD D.

256 Settlement Road, Cowes

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Look forward to staying here again. Great location suited our needs perfectly.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Botanic Ridge, Vic

Simple but well appointed.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Older style home, comfortable, in great location. Walk to shops and beach, great for small puppy and family with children. Enjoyable stay, helpful staff at Real Estate, happy to recommend for budget conscious pet owners.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Narelle K.

Cowes Home

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time at Cowes. The home was well equiped for our needs and we could take our dog. We were thankful to be in walking distance to the beach and shops as we loved our beach strolls.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lex V.

Great Paw Family Holiday House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you're holidaying with your fur children this is a good house with a great backyard. Cowes' main strip shops and beach are only a 10 minutes stroll away. Don't let the outside exterior fool you, the interior has been given a make-over with beach decor.