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Bayside Retreat in Cowes

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Outdoor dining
Floor plan

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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20a McKenzie Road, Cowes, Victoria, 3922
  • Cowes Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Room 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom Downstairs

Bathtub · Shower only

Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet Downstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Bayside Retreat in Cowes

About the home

“Bayside Retreat” is a delightful double-storey family home in Cowes just 200m from the beach and 800m from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Downstairs is the second living room (with tv), Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 (all with built in robes), the main bathroom (with bath & shower) and a separate toilet. There is internal access from the garage and the laundry is accessed from the garage. Upstairs is the huge open plan Kitchen with large walk in pantry and Living/Dining Room (with smart tv) providing access to the large upstairs balcony. Bedroom 1 is also on this level with a walk through robe and en-suite (with shower & toilet) plus an additional powder room.

Outdoor Areas

The first floor balcony is accessible from the upstairs living room and has table and chairs for 7 people, plus direct access to the yard via a set of external stairs. The downstairs outdoor covered area (with table & chairs for 8 people & a gas bbq) overlooks the fully enclosed yard which is perfect for children and also features a hot/cold water outdoor shower on the rear of the garage. The large double garage has a Fuzbol table, laundry and internal access into the home as well as direct access to the rear yard. There is space to park 2 cars in the garage and up to another 2 vehicles (car and/or boat) in the driveway.

Please note there are security cameras at the home facing external areas only.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, De Longhi Espresso Coffee machine (uses ground coffee beans), toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, 900mm electric oven and gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are two wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners; one in the upstairs Living/Kitchen/Dining room and the other in the downstairs second living room, there are ceiling fans in Bedrooms 1 and 2 and portable fans in bedrooms 3 and 4.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 9 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 14 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs): Two sets of Single bunk beds (the top bunks may not be suitable for adults)
Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): One Tri-bunk and one Single bed

The upstairs living room has a double sofa bed that is suitable for up to 2 adults or children.

Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it.

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

Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayside Retreat in Cowes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Retreat in Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayside Retreat in Cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Retreat in Cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Donna S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Australia Day weekend
The house location is great. A short walk to town and the beach even closer. Great supply of all things listed except for the sleeping spaces. A sofa bed is listed as a sleeping place but was in such poor condition that we were not able to use it. Likewise, the bunk beds and single bed in two of the downstairs bedroom are quite cheap quality, mattresses thin and all very squeaky with any movement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walk anywhere
Great location. Nice and big for group stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bernadette, Les, Joel and Caleb Rudd

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

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