Escape to 10 Highland suites and indulge in a serene retreat, perfect for all seasons. Unwind on the outdoor verandah or cozy up by the Coonara wood heater, and enjoy well-appointed kitchen amenities with electric appliances.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
The current price is AU$583
AU$583
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
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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 Beach and Boat House
Escape to this charming and peaceful holiday home in Cowes, Phillip Island — just minutes from the beach, boat ramp, and local attractions. Located in a quiet and family-friendly neighbourhood, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect balance of comfort, privacy, and convenience for your next coastal getaway.
Enjoy spacious open-plan living with a cozy Coonara wood heater for winter stays and split-system air conditioning for summer comfort. The well-appointed kitchen is fully equipped with electric appliances, perfect for preparing meals to enjoy on the outdoor deck or front verandah.
Each bedroom is thoughtfully positioned to provide guests with their own private space. The home includes two bathrooms (one with a shower over bath), a large driveway with room for two cars plus boat or caravan storage, and outdoor areas ideal for relaxing in sun or shade.
Pet-friendly (outdoors only) and secured with external entry-point cameras, this delightful Phillip Island home is perfect year-round.
*Please note that linen is not included when booking this property* Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels. Alternatively, a link to a local linen hire company will be provided with your booking confirmation.
You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking.
Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.
A security deposit of AUD500 is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.
Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit the SRO website.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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
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
Property is also known as
10 Highland Ave Cowes
68_23
About the area
Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve, while National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Cowes travel guide
How much does it cost to stay at Cowes Beach and Boat House?
As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowes Beach and Boat House on 20 Apr 2026 start from AU$583, 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.
How much is parking at Cowes Beach and Boat House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cowes Beach and Boat House?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cowes Beach and Boat House?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cowes Beach and Boat House located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Cowes Beach and Boat House Reviews
Reviews
Excellent
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We had a great stay on highland ave. Fantastic location, close to the beach, lots of great books, puzzles etc for the kids to do. I found the main bedroom mattress to be pretty lumpy and uncomfortable, but otherwise the house was fantastic.
Very good house for our family of 5, plenty of space and great layout. We would stay again. The only thing we found slightly problematic was the fan right above the bunk bed steps in the kids bedroom - wouldn’t be a problem for older kids but we didn’t use the top bunk because of this with my 6 year old. It was a hot night so we needed the fan on.
This is a really nice property with plenty of room for a family. We would have liked to stay longer.Our only problem was that linen wasn’t included, and while in retrospect this was stated on the confirmatory email it was way down the bottom. It also wasn’t obvious on the booking listing. It was an unpleasant surprise to arrive late on a Friday and have no sheets or towels.
We arrived at the property to find it FILTHY, the owner had not communicated to get the house cleaned and I we couldn’t believe what we found. We refused to stay and got a different place.
Stay was just as advertised. Only hiccup was getting the keys, we were told in the instructions a code to a lock box would be sent on the day of the arrival. However when we got to the house we had still not received an email. We instead had to drive to the O’Brien office. Luckily we just made it within open business hours as I’m not sure how they would have been able to solve that.
Fantastic home in Phillip Island. Close to Cowes but far enough away to be relaxing and quiet. Home is fantastic and well presented with a warm atmosphere. Thanks heaps
A lovely, clean home! Perfect for a Phillip Island Getaway
A clean property, with plenty of bedding, space, eatery areas etc.
The property manager was great to deal with and quick to respond also.
It is a bit of a walk to the main area in Cowes however there is a great fish and chip shop closeby.
We would definitely recommend others to stay here :)
Our weekend away was perfect thanks to the rental at Cowes. Home details were accurate, it was very clean, beds were comfortable, area was quiet & location was close to beach, cafes & shops.
Would highly recommend.
Lovely stay, realestate agent needs to improve comms
This was a great location with large deck, very enjoyable. The owner is let down by the real estate agent who does not return calls and did not respond to an email regarding a faulty shower.
Had a wonderful time. Property did not disappoint.
Amber M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Natalia O.
17 Nov 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Between the cushions
We enjoyed our stay despite the fact that we found upon our arrival that the house had not been cleaned between guests.
Floors not swept or vacuumed, Bathrooms filthy, left over old opened food in fridge.
Toddlers found Contraceptive pills and a smoke vaporizer between the cushions of the couch.
We left it much cleaner than we found it.
We enjoyed the well equipped kitchen and lovely verandah out the back. Due to the softness of the beds however, we wouldn't stay again, as it was rough on our backs. Other than that it was nice accommodation.