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 washing machine. .Home features 3 bathrooms, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Cowes holiday home include Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Silverleaves Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 72 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Phillip Island - 14 min walk
Pino's Trattoria - 13 min walk
Chapel Lane - 10 min walk
Isola di Capri - 14 min walk
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 13 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Phillip Sunshine Retreat
About the home
"Phillip Sunshine Retreat" is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Cowes only 120m from Thompson Avenue with all its shops, restaurants, cafe's etc. Some of the many features of this home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
Downstairs is the open plan kitchen / dining / living room (with smart tv) plus a second large central living room (with pool table, fuzbol table & smart tv) . Off this central living room are bedrooms 1 - 4, plus two separate bathrooms (each with shower & toilet) and a separate laundry. Upstairs is bedroom 5 (with walk in robe) and bedroom 6 (with built in robe) and the third bathroom (with shower & toilet).
Outdoor Areas
There is a fully covered outdoor area just outside the living / dining room equipped with an outdoor BBQ (gas) and with an outdoor setting for 10. Parking for up to 3 cars is provided; one in the carport immediately outside the entrance to the home and 2 in designated parking bays in the visitor parking near the front of the block.
The home is situated on the same block as 8 separate one-bedroom Villa's (Sunshine Retreat Villas 1-8) previously known as "Cottages for Two".
Kitchen
The fully appointed main kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, toaster, kettle, Aldi coffee pod machine, etc. plus a single sink, pantry, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
The home has 8 wall mounted reverse cycle heating & airconditioning units; one in each of the 6 bedrooms, plus one in each of the two living areas.
Bedroom Configuration:
This home has 14 beds, accommodating up to18 guests:
Bedroom 1 (Downstairs) : One Queen bed Bedroom 2 (Downstairs) : Two sets of Single bunks Bedroom 3 (Downstairs) : One Queen bed Bedroom 4 (Downstairs) : One Queen bed and One set of Single bunks Bedroom 5 (Upstairs) : Two sets of Single bunks Bedroom 6 (Upstairs) : One Queen bed
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
No pets allowed
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
Property is also known as
48_254
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Phillip Sunshine Retreat?
Yep, Phillip Sunshine Retreat is a short 11-minute walk from Cowes Beach.
How much does it cost to stay at Phillip Sunshine Retreat?
As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phillip Sunshine Retreat on 6 May 2026 start from AU$1,047, including 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 Phillip Sunshine Retreat have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Phillip Sunshine Retreat family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Phillip Sunshine Retreat is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Phillip Sunshine Retreat?
No, Phillip Sunshine Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Phillip Sunshine Retreat?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Phillip Sunshine Retreat?
No, pets are not allowed.
Phillip Sunshine Retreat Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Francis V.
20 Apr 2026
Very good communication. Excellent location
Francis V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
6/10 Okay
Shane T.
13 Jan 2025
Disappointing
Luckily for us the weather in Cowes was pretty good so we didn’t spend a lot of time at the house. On the days it rained it exposed the multiple holes in the roof which appeared to have been there for sometime. We reported this and a guy came out and said, “they told me there was a report of a small leak” but this is much bigger than that” and we never saw him again. We also reported a leak from the dishwasher that was never attended too. Great location, but overall the property was a disappointment when you are paying 1,000 a night..
Shane T.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
candace P.
9 Aug 2024
candace P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Linda C.
26 Nov 2023
Great location
The property is great for large groups. However the entrance andoutside of the
Linda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacki J.
19 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Phillip Is Sunshine
Fantastic house. Close to the main street, everything we needed was close at hand. Can highly recommend this house. Thank you