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Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

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Living area
Exterior
Kitchen
Master Bedroom with rear yard access
Queen room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cowes, VIC
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Bunk Room

+1
4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Family Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

Banyanda is a stunning beachside holiday retreat with a focus on art whilst nestled into landscaped gardens which are home to a number of local native birds.

This modern, architect designed home will satisfy all your holiday needs and has a fully equipped kitchen with stone benches and soaring cathedral ceilings and rooms bathed in natural light. Or cook your own BBQ on the weber and relax in the sun.

Relax and unwind in our jetted corner spa bath for 2.

This luxurious coastal getaway is a short 150 metre walk to a safe swimming beach where you can often find seals, manta rays, dolphins and is surrounded by walking and bike tracks, numerous surf beaches as well as being close to great cafes, restaurants, wineries and boutique shopping. Cowes main street is a 15 minute walk along the beach.

Enjoy a family getaway or a romantic weekend or just relax with friends.

Anderson Street boat ramp is just around the corner so you can easily access the concrete ramp and jetty to launch and retrieve your boat or sit and have brunch at the Boat Ramp cafe.

Experience a remarkable whale watching adventure departing from Rhyll to circumnavigate Phillip Island. Keep an eye out for humpbacks and southern right whales eagerly searching for their blow, distinctive water footprint or graceful dorsal fins. Be captivated by dolphins frolicking alongside the boat and discover a natural habitat for Albatross, gannets and seals.

Watch a Penguin colony at sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows at Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Explore the Koala Conservation Reserve and explore the treetop boardwalks to see koalas in their natural habitat.

Visit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, home to the world's leading motorsport series including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Superbike World Championship, as well as various Australian series and club meets.






Property manager

Robyn Hale
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Please notify of any pets in your booking
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number HH 56-15

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Ventnor Bushland Reserve and Churchill Island Marine National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Silverleaves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 242 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tenay D.

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

Lovely stay in a beautiful house

Lovely stay at a very clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert o.

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

Banyanda Stay

We really enjoyed the house, well set up & a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

Fantastic

Just loved it! Plenty of room, kids and adults loved it. Loved the artwork and the area. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

family account G.

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

Getaway before back to school

Excellent stay, close to beach.An absolute beauty of a house .Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Weekend Stay

The house is fabulous. Welcoming, cosy, and full of light.The only issue we had were the doors. They were hard to open and close.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissar A.

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

Amazing holiday home

The owner was kind and honest. The home was clean and organised. The stay was enjoyable and great. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great beach location

Banyanda was in a great location with all the comforts of home. Check in process was very straightforward, hosts were easy to communicate with and quick to reply to my queries. We had a wonderful stay, everything was comfortable and modern and we could walk to the beach, coffee shop and takeaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nivine E.

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

Excellent everything just amazing

Very clean it's just the perfect house it's so nice and wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

A1 trip

This was as advertised. Close to the beach and shops. Lovely coffee shop minutes away. The unit was child friendly with toys books high chair and pack and play, so suited our needs well. The place was clean and well stocked so worked well for home cooked meals. It was great trip. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Amazing property

Absolutely loved the property. Extremely clean, dog friendly and a fantastic location. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Excellent property in Cowes

The property was lovely and bright, and the paintings provided excellent conversational material during meals! The location was excellent, and the host responded extremely promptly to our query.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

Great location

Great property close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Robyn was an amazing host. My kids and I had the best time and will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

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

Lynda

Amazing property a perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary K.

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

Lovely to look at and comfortable to be in

Exactly as per lovely photos. Easy for our dog. Great outdoor coffee cafe across the road. Everything we needed. Quiet location. Walking distance to beach and short drive to town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

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

Outstanding

What a few days we had at this beautiful property. Extremely clean, all the amenities you could ask for and an amazing location. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaylene S.

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

Beautiful accommodation

Easy to find, clean, and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn P.

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

Amazing property close to the beach

Our family stayed two nights at this property which was beautiful and made our stay on Phillips Island so perfrct
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perveen V.

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

Lovely place to stay

Really lovely home from home, excellent location with a local beach, really clean and had everything we needed for a lovely family weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev P.

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

Nice family home

Had a great stay with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salem 3.

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

Weekend getaway

The property was very clean and well presented. We enjoyed our stay and the house was very close to the main shops. It would have been good if we could access the streaming services.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

We will be back!

Great place, really nice house and perfect location. And fantastic that it’s pet friendly as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron s.

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

Phillip island stay

A lovely clean place close to beach and a smart little coffee shop. A great place for families or friends
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virgil L.

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

Family holiday with our dog

Great place to stay. Relaxing and comfortable house for all members of the family, including our furry K9.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Lovely stay!

Love staying here so much, couldn’t ask for more! Robyn is fantastic to deal with and I can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Robyn Hale

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50 somethings, we are both water babies and love nothing better than boating, swimming in the ocean and walking along the beach, especially all rugged up in the winter. We also love camping in the great Australian Outback.

Why they chose this property

The close proximity to the beach had us fall in love with this location to build a new house. It's huge windows and light and airy feel always makes you feel like you are on holidays. The birds that visit also keep us entertained.

What makes this property unique

Close to the Anderson Street Boat Ramp and Cafe and a safe swimming beach for chidren. Enjoy the koalas, and the penguin parade, water sports, surfing, boating and the great restaurants on offer at the island.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests