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Thompson's Retreat in Cowes

Cowes vacation home with kitchen

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Dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet
TV
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

Seaside stay .You'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬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.

Thompson's Retreat in Cowes

About the home

“Thompson's Retreat” is a delightful double-storey townhouse in central Cowes just a short walk from the beach and only a stone's throw from all the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Downstairs, the large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with tv, fire tv stick & bluetooth speaker) provides access out to the rear courtyard. The laundry (with washing machine & dryer) and a powder room are also on this level as well as the double garage. Upstairs are Bedrooms 1 and 2 (with built in robes), Bedroom 3, the bathroom (with bath & shower), a separate toilet and a covered balcony.

Outdoor Areas

The fully enclosed rear courtyard provides a quiet space to enjoy the outside and has table & chairs for 6 people and a gas bbq, plus there is an upstairs covered balcony (accessible from Bedrooms 2 & 3). The double garage provides parking space for 2 cars.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are three wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners; one in the downstairs Living/Kitchen/Dining room and one each in Bedrooms 1 & 2. There is also one stand-alone heater and one stand-alone fan which can be used where required.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 5 beds, accommodating up to 8 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Tri-bunk and one Single Trundle bed

Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it.
The bunk in Bedroom 3 is recommended for children.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • 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

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.

Pets

  • No pets 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
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thompson's Retreat in Cowes to the airport?

This vacation home is 119.7 mi (141-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Thompson's Retreat in Cowes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Thompson's Retreat in Cowes to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Cowes Beach and 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Thompson's Retreat in Cowes offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Thompson's Retreat in Cowes?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Thompson's Retreat in Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Thompson's Retreat in Cowes?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Thompson's Retreat in Cowes have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Thompson's Retreat in Cowes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Thompson's Retreat in Cowes to downtown Cowes?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Cowes.

Thompson's Retreat in Cowes Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dale P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Thanks for lovely, quiet property. Garage door was a bit temperamental. Great to have air-conditioning in bedrooms as well as downstairs.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025