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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1428 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+3
7 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Albany Retreat cowes

There is a 5 nights booking from the 28 th of December to the 2 nd of January 2024/25
3 nights min during Easter Free NBN internet

Hi this is a brand new modern 5 bedroom house
2 living areas with two bathrooms.

Master bedroom with on suite , queen bed, split system air con

Second bedroom has a second queen bed and split system air con

3 rd bedroom has a queen bed.

Last two rooms have 2 bunk beds in each
( 3 singles and 1 double bed ) each with split system air con.

Has an alfresco area with gas bbq and
Outdoor dining table

Brand new split system cooling/ heating
and stainless steel kitchen with dishwasher .


Has enough car park for 5 cars and boat

Please Non smoking and no pets

Can negotiate for long stays

Right next to Mingara cafe and art display


A 2 min walk to the popular Phillip island RSL

And a quick drive to the ever popular ferry
Penguins and local beaches .



Includes :

5 bedrooms
11 beds total
Bbq alfresco area
Sleeps max 14
Brand new home with two living areas
2 large plasma TVs
2 large bathrooms
Parking for 4-5 cars easy
Close to town and beaches
FREE wifi
FREE bed Linen provided


Please note:

No Parties
No pets
Non smoking

House must be keeped clean and all dishes washed
And rubbish taken out.

Property manager

Luke

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is next to a golf course. 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 Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Seal Rocks. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 72 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Albany Retreat cowes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Albany Retreat cowes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Albany Retreat cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Albany Retreat cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Phillip Island Ferry Dock, Cowes Beach and Silverleaves Beach. Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri-Ann D.

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

Birthday weekend

Great house for a group. Clean and comfortable. Quiet area. A little to far to walk into town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vicki M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Condition awful

The property was large enough for two families but the overall condition was awful. The lawn and garden area was overgrown with long grass and weeds and not safe for the children to use the space. The bbq was filthy as was the oven and could not be used. Neither Tastics in the bathrooms would work, and one had a globe hanging out. Lots of dust under furniture as well as previous tenants rubbish. We had to purchase cleaning products to scrub the showers, toilets, kitchen and childrens bunks. With little response from Luke re the condition, and not much better from Stayz we were extremely upset and disappointed that this house can be advertised showing very old and misleading photos as to the condition. We were looking forward to our time in Cowes with our interstate visitors but feel annoyed by this experience and do not recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

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

Amazing house for family groups

Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. We stayed at the property with 3 family groups. Great central location to all the main attractions. Very clean and well sized property. Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

kerri S.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Gardens were really untidy, but otherwise was in reasonable condition

We liked it was walk into main town, that suited us to go out for dinner and no one had to drive
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate F., Melbourne, Victoria

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

Bigger than it looks

Inside is much bigger than it looks. Heaps of space. Tidy. Would be great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

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

Great trip

Group of 5 women, had a fantastic time at Luke's holiday house. Spacious and comfortable. Luke was very generous with check-in and out times.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leearna E.

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

Spent a wonderful night here with friends. House was big & plenty of room for the 10 of us.

Luke's communication was fantastic & we were lucky to be able to get a late checkout which made for a relaxing Sunday for us. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Easy and Comfortable stay

Property boasts generous indoor living spaces and modern finishes. Very clean and well equipped for any groups. A perfect short stays accommodation. It is a 20 minute walk to the beach and just under that for the centre of Cowes so keep this in mind as it isnt a overly quick walk. In saying that we still did it and it was a lovely walk in good weather.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mick W.

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

Quick and Easy

Check in process and communication with the host was quick and seamless. A great, clean property ideal for families and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

lana a.

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

Awesome

Photos don’t do the property justice. Nice and big and clean!! Would definitely stay there again. Thank you to a great host :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wayman H.

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

👍🏻

A wonderful holiday house for a large group
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

bobby o.

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

Beautiful property and location

We loved out stay in the property, the house was big, beautiful and tidy. Great communication with the owner, very generous.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

A lovely weekend

A fantastic beach house to stay in, plenty of space for everyone. The house is clean and it has a lovely garden to enjoy. There is plenty of things to do in Phillip Island. The farmers market on Church Hill Island was splendid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maddie B.

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

Great house! Super close to the beach and cafes! Lots of rooms and space! Definitely recommend!!

Great house! Super close to the beach and cafes! Lots of rooms and space! Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abbey C.

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

Lots of room!

We enjoyed our stay! The house is a lot bigger than the photos show and lots of room for entertaining with friends
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Great location great house

A very well appointed house located an easy walk to the heart of Cowes. Good communication with owner. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana P.

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

Philip Island nature indulgence

The property is even bigger then on the photos, very clean, everything is very comfortable, good linen, towels, kitchen items. Location is close to all main attractions.We had a wonderful stay. Thank you Luke for providing us a very good experience and for supplementary, water, Tim Tam and milk. For our overseas relatives the Tim Tam was a little treat.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

James V.

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

WHAT A FANTASTIC STAY!!

Thanks to Luke my friends and I had a fantastic week down at the island, Lukes ability to communicate, and very clean house was a perfect fit for our group! Highly recommend to anyone thats interested! What you see is what you get!! Thanks Luke once again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

beautiful home near Cowes

the house was perfect for a large family. Luke was kind enough to have us during New Year's.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Nice house close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S.

Great house and locatiom

Have spent time here before and it always is a beautiful stay. very close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marlene P.

Thank you so much Luke we thoroughly enjoyed staying at your lovely Property. Very roomy house

Thank you so much Luke, we all thoroughly enjoyed our Weekend in Cowes. Great location, central to Everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kiri H.

Beautiful home for a large family.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with eight Adults and five children. It was roomy, bright with all the amenities at your disposal. We were across the road from the Carnival which was so handy. Great summer holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Beautiful clean, spacious house, walking distance to town

Well looked after, perfect for large family or group of friends
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

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