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The Old Cottage at Cowes

Cowes vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6129 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

In Cowes .Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Also, Phillip Island Ferry Dock is within half a mile (1 km) and Silverleaves Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Silverleaves Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬9 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.

The Old Cottage at Cowes

Located in the heart of Cowes, the main hub on Phillip Island, this quaint cottage is in a perfect location, a 100-metre walk to Cowes Main Beach (walk down Eva Lane), a short walk to supermarkets, shops, cafes & restaurants. Everything is at your fingertips.

The Old Cottage features 3 bedrooms (2 Double beds and 2 single beds), open plan living, dining and kitchen, family bathroom with toilet, laundry, BBQ in the back area, extra toilet in the back area and a cute verandah looking over the garden. A relaxing area to spend the day away. The kitchen is fully fitted out; all you need to bring is your food and drinks.

Fully fenced with off street parking and pets are welcome.

PLEASE NOTE:

LINEN: Sheets, pillowcase and bath towels are not provided. You can bring your own or hire linen from the holiday manager. There are doonas with covers, pillows, extra blankets, bathmat, hand towel and tea towels.

BOND: There is a $400 bond and this is held against your credit card. There is no payment required.

STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES OR GROUPS UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE. (With the exception of children accompanied by parents)

PLEASE NOTE: There is a strict NO PARTY policy. The house is located in a residential area and noise and public disturbances will not be tolerated. Guests will be asked to leave the premises without notice should noise or nuisance complaints be received or if the number of guests exceeds the number confirmed at time of booking.

There are many activities available on Phillip Island and only 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Melbourne CBD. A perfect location and a quaint cottage for you to enjoy your break away.
Pets - allowed

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 129 square feet

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Old Cottage @ Cowes Cowes
The Old Cottage @ Cowes Private vacation home
The Old Cottage @ Cowes Private vacation home Cowes
2570329

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Cottage at Cowes to the airport?

This vacation home is 120.7 mi (143-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Cottage at Cowes have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Cottage at Cowes to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 14-minute walk from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Cottage at Cowes offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Cottage at Cowes?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Old Cottage at Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Cottage at Cowes?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Old Cottage at Cowes have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Old Cottage at Cowes have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Cottage at Cowes to downtown Cowes?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Cowes.

The Old Cottage at Cowes Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Easy process. Very clean and sun on the front veranda in the afternoon was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

BECKY T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, secure for our dog and very comfortable. Really easy to check in and so close to the beach and local wallaby. The art on the wall in front bedroom was a surprise - I liked reading about the history of it but didn't love the feeling of the room, just personal preference. One of the single beds in the other front room is super squeaky so no-one slept on that one but everything else fantastic. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ray S., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Break In Beach St - Cowes

Excellent location - Really enjoyed our stay will come back again when it is warmer
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage right on the beach

Had a comfy and restful stay in a quiet street near the beach. The dogs were very happy with the small fenced yard. I particularly liked the hard floors and walk in shower.
Goldie drying off after a swim
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

P J S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short break…

We had a great break from Sunday to Wednesday, everything is within walking distance with a gorgeous beach 5 minutes walk. We would recommend this accomodation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great position, space & comfy!

Such character in this old cottage, beautiful high ceilings & floors! New bathroom, comfortable beds, stocked kitchen & loved sitting on veranda having a drink! Great to keep our dog locked in the yard to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Di B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The old cottage is a great location for your stay on Phillip Island. It is really neat and tidy has great kitchen with all the things you need. I loved being able to access the beach from a nearby lane to walk the dog. The GOP bedroom and history of the house was a surprise. The kids found it a bit spooky and opted to share the other bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vintage and cute

Welcoming little cottage, with good facilities. Spacious for the 3 of us, we got it cosy in mid winter, in the living room with the reverse cycle wall heater. Easy walk beach and Cowes. Lots to see around island for walkers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Close to beach and main street. Easy, quick and friendly communication with host. Great place for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing long weekend

This little cottage was perfect for the 2 of us. It felt like a welcoming family home. Great location within an easy walk to cafes, restaurants & beach, & easy drives to so many other beautiful spots on Phillip Island. .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zelda V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach cottage

Beach cottage with lots of character. Lazy deck at the front with big trees providing shade and atmosphere. Walking distance to beach and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good

Nice clean cute cottage as described, close to all ameny, will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Prue K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short get away

Overall we were happy with our stay. The yard was good, but wasn't very secure for our dogs, the gap under the gate was too big, so they couldn't be left alone. We couldn't all go out together as a family without out taking the dogs, so that limited some family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025