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Starfish Sands in Cowes

Family-friendly holiday home in Cowes

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Interior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Pool
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, Internet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the area

Cowes

A family-friendly stay in Cowes awaits you at this holiday home. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a fenced private garden and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cowes holiday home include Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lugano - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Goose - ‬6 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.

Starfish Sands in Cowes

About the home

"Starfish Sands" is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, two storey town house, very close to the Cowes beach and shops. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Downstairs you will find bedroom 3 (with TV and DVD player) and bedroom 4 (with access to the rear yard), a laundry in the foyer, the main bathroom (with bath, shower and toilet) and internal access to the garage.

Upstairs is the large open plan kitchen, dining/living room (with a 75 inch smart TV) which provides access to the upstairs front balcony. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are also upstairs, each with a BIR and another bathroom (with shower and toilet).

Outdoor Areas

There are outdoor tables and chairs on the upstairs balcony as well as in the downstairs enclosed yard. The double Garage (with internal access into the home and foldup table tennis table) provides space for 2 cars. The shared facilities available include a solar-heated in-ground pool and shady BBQ area, plus some additional communal parking spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home has 2 x wall mounted reverse cycle A/C units - one in the upstairs living room and the other in the downstairs foyer. There’s also a ceiling fan in both of the upstairs bedrooms.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 8 beds, accommodating up to 11 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs): 1 x Tri-bunk bed
Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): 2 x Sets of Single bunks

Please note: The Tri-bunks have 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, irrespective of whether school-leavers are part of the official Schoolies Program. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process. Local council restrictions are in place for this property, and compliance is mandatory.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

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

  • 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Starfish Sands in Cowes?

Yep, Starfish Sands in Cowes is a short 3-minute walk from Cowes Beach.

Does Starfish Sands in Cowes have a pool?

Starfish Sands in Cowes has a communal pool.

Is Starfish Sands in Cowes family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Starfish Sands in Cowes is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Starfish Sands in Cowes?

No, Starfish Sands in Cowes does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Starfish Sands in Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Starfish Sands in Cowes?

No, pets are not allowed.

Starfish Sands in Cowes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tori G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend this property for your next stay in Cowes

The property was very easy to access and in a great location, close to shops, restaurants and the beach. The house was very spacious and clean, and it was great that we were able to have use of the washing machine and dryer and other appliances, as it made it easier for us all to have it available to us throughout our stay. There was plenty of things to do, especially for the adults, with access to games and WiFi. Highly recommend this property for your next family vacation in Cowes!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022