A family-friendly stay in Cowes awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a fenced private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Cowes holiday home, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Ventnor Beach and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Phillip Island Ferry Dock.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Cowes Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Penguin Parade - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Pino's Trattoria - 4 min drive
SAYANG - 3 min drive
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 4 min drive
Chapel Lane - 4 min drive
Nat’s Fish And Chips - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cowes Duplex Retreat
About the home
“Cowes Duplex Retreat” is a delightful double-storey family & pet friendly home in Cowes just a comfortable walk from the pet friendly Red Rock's beach and a short drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
Upstairs is accessed via an external staircase and features a large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with 42" TV & some games), Bedrooms 2 and 3 (each with storage & clothing racks) and a Bathroom (with shower, toilet & double vanity). Downstairs is another large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with 50" smart TV), Bedroom 1 (with storage & clothing racks) and a side hallway that leads to a Bathroom (with shower & double vanity), a fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer) and a separate Toilet. The separate Bungalow is accessed from the downstairs floor and via the backyard, and is large enough to double as a space to relax (with another 42" TV).
Outdoor Areas
The front first floor Balcony (with seating for 8) is accessed from the upstairs Living Room. The rear downstairs covered area (with gas BBQ & seating for 8) overlooks the enclosed rear yard, perfect for children and pets. Also in the yard is a firepit (wood not provided) with some seating around it. There is space for 3 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway, with additional street parking available.
Kitchen
This home uniquely has two fully appointed kitchens. Upstairs, the Kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Vittoria Espressotoria pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, 900mm electric oven and cook top. The downstairs Kitchen also has a microwave, toaster, double sink, fridge and dishwasher.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There are two wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioners; one in each of the upstairs Living Room & downstairs Living Room, plus four additional stand-alone heaters and fans which can be used where required.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 5 beds, 1 foldout bed & 2 sofa beds, accommodating up to 10 guests:
Bedroom 1 (Downstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Double bed and one Single foldout bed Bedroom 4 (Bungalow): One Tri-bunk
The upstairs Living Room has a Single sofa bed, suitable for one adult or child. The Bungalow has a Double sofa bed, suitable for two 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. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Rules
This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.
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
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
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. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Cowes Duplex Retreat?
Yep, Cowes Duplex Retreat is a short 10-minute walk from Cowes Beach.
How much does it cost to stay at Cowes Duplex Retreat?
As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowes Duplex Retreat on 1 Mar 2026 start from AU$357.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Cowes Duplex Retreat have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Cowes Duplex Retreat family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Cowes Duplex Retreat is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cowes Duplex Retreat?
No, Cowes Duplex Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Cowes Duplex Retreat?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Cowes Duplex Retreat Reviews
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6/10 Okay
helen P.
28 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and well appointwd and great location. Improvements could include replacing the front door lock and the lock beside the downstairs loo as they were challenging to open. Windows were locked and so very warm inside. Finally, investing in some decent pillows would be great.providing some toiletries in the bathrooms would be favourable.