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Sandy at Cowes - sleeps 9

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Dining
Exterior
Living area
Outdoor dining
Floor plan

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • A Maze'N Things
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1

1 King Bed

2

1 Queen Bed

3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

4

1 Queen Bed

5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom (Sandy)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom (The Shack)

Shower only

Toilet (The Shack)

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sandy at Cowes - sleeps 9

About the home

"Sandy at Cowes" has two dwellings on the one property, the front one called "Sandy" and the back one called "The Shack". Some of the many features of these delightful homes are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

“Sandy”, the front house, is a newly renovated home. The front Sitting Room flows into a large open plan Kitchen/Dining Room (with smart TV and DVD player) and provides access to Bedroom 1, featuring BIR and and ensuite (with shower, bath & toilet), Bedrooms 2 and 3 (each with BIR), and the main Bathroom/Laundry (with separate toilet & shower, washing maching & clothes dryer). Adjoining the Kitchen/Dining area is the Lounge/TV Room (with 75" smart TV) complete with large window seat, and flows out through stacker doors to the covered deck.

“The Shack”, the back cottage, has two bedrooms, one bathroom (with shower), a separate toilet and a fully equipped laundry with washer and dryer. You will also find a large open plan kitchen/dining/living room (with smart TV).

Outdoor Areas

The rear covered deck on "Sandy" flows out to an open Deck (with BBQ and table & chairs for 8), overlooking the enclosed rear yard (with basketball ring) which is perfect for children. The side of the home provides space for two cars, with additional parking for up to two more vehicles (cars and/or a boat) at the front of the property. There is a hot/cold water outdoor shower adjacent to the covered deck on "Sandy" and there is another deck and outdoor cold water shower adjacent to "The Shack".

Kitchen

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

Heating/Cooling Systems

There is good natural cross ventilation with a touch panel controlling 6 high window panels. There are also four wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioners; three in "Sandy" (Sitting Room, Lounge/TV, and Bedroom 1) and one in “The Shack”, plus three ceiling fans in "Sandy" (Sitting Room, Lounge/TV, and Covered Deck). Bedrooms 4 and 5 have small heaters for the winter months, and there is also a Coonara style wood heater in the Lounge/TV Room (some wood provided to get you started).

Bedding Configuration

This home has 8 beds, accommodating up to 11 guests:

"Sandy":
Bedroom 1: One King bed
Bedroom 2: One Queen bed
Bedroom 3: One Set of Single bunks and One King Single bed

"The Shack":
Bedroom 4: One Queen bed
Bedroom 5: One Set of King Single bunks

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.

Property manager

Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is 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 looking for area attractions can visit Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Travelling with kids? Consider Churchill Island Marine National Park and Penguin Parade. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy at Cowes - sleeps 9 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy at Cowes - sleeps 9?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandy at Cowes - sleeps 9?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandy at Cowes - sleeps 9 located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Silverleaves Beach and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10
What a beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teniele L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for multiple families
Stayed with my children and my mum and brother. Great for them to have a separate space. Yard was great for children.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fabienne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, comfortable, lovely stay
House was so close to a quiet beach that we went every day. A nice walk along the beach to Cowes shops. Beds were very comfortable and plenty of space for the dogs to run around in the garden (front fence might be a bit low if you have dog prone to escaping). A great range of beach games available to use (we had a great time playing beach cricket and volleyball). Communication was very quick and easy with managers. Noticed the second bedroom in the Shack doesn't have curtains to block out the skylight. It was a nice relaxed family holiday, would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ariana N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family getaway
Amazing location and ideal stay for two small families with the two properties on the one large, shady block. Perfect for a summer getaway. We stayed with 3 small children and our fur babies too and it was perfectly catered for. Location is amazing, a 3 min walk to a lovely quiet beach. This will become a regular holiday for our family now.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Poilin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and bright holiday home
Fantastic property with everything you need for a holiday home. Great location. Great communication. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Grant H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay but the fly screens were not insect proof and AC did not blow cool air.
Nicely renovated shacks with modern and clean facilities and comfy beds. Large deck and shady trees really make for a lovely outdoor feel. However the fly screens in the front shack were not insect proof and the place filled with bugs on hot nights when we wanted to get the benefit of the evening breeze. Also, the AC in the front shack did not blow cool air. Get these basic things fixed and it’s all good. One last note - the rear yard is not fully fenced to be able to keep a dog in.

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Amazing
We will definitely be booking again! Had such a good time and perfect for our needs! Plenty of books, toys, games and DVD’s for the kids. Great location. Great communication. The perfect place to get away and relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Great location, beautiful shallow beach, great family trip
Houses were beautifully renovated, had everything you need. Was perfect for our 2 families with small children. Great shady backyard & such a short walk to the beach where the kids had a great time catching crabs when the tide was out. We'd love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests