Nestled on Phillip Island in Australia, Cowes has everything you need for a relaxed and wonderful vacation in nature. As soon as you reach this small town, drive directly to Phillip Island Wildlife Park. The park is popular for its large collection of animals that are roaming freely around the park. Are you ready to meet face to face with kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, wombats and other animals? When you feel satisfied enough, you can move on to the next destination, which is Cowes Beach. Enjoy a walk on the sandy beach while playing with the water some time. Then, make a stop at Grand Prix to enjoy some go-karting and high-speed circuit rides to complete your adventure. Keep reading to learn about the best Stayz accommodations in Cowes, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. A massive two-story house (from USD 250)
Situated within a quick drive to major attractions such as Motor Grand Prix track and Koala Park, this two-story house promises a comfortable stay experience for a large group of up to fifteen travelers. There are four spacious bedrooms available along with two bathrooms and two living areas for maximum comfort. Whenever you feel bored, simply go to the games room and enjoy what you like. There is also a grassed backyard and an outdoor area where you can spend quality time together.
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need to bring towels with you :-)good size bedrooms, good size kitchen and large entertaining areaquiet, lots of spaces and great to have linen provided2 family rooms 1 downstairs and 1 upstairsgreat backyard for the children to play inwe had 5-6 adults and 5 kidsCleanliness:
clean, well maintained, spacioushouse was clean and looked just like photos, was very modern & had a wonderful beach feelHost:
owner was very helpful and professionalwould definitely book again, when visiting cowes next timehouse has different living zones and we barely noticed we had so many people in the house because of the different living zonesmost appreciated, we wouldnt hesitate to book this one againtotally recommend the house and the ownersRead more reviewsLocation:
this property does not disappointgreat communiaction and great to deal withclose to safe family beaches and shops of cowesquiet street where kids could ride bikes to local playground and wetlandsthe whole process from booking to refunding the deposit was seamless
2. A fantastic stay by the bay (from USD 262)
Nestled on the bay with only a few minutes’ walk to the beach, this large house is equipped with everything you may need for a great stay. Every morning before you start your day, marvel at the spectacular vista of Western Port Bay in the sunny balcony. Then, you can head to the kitchen to make your morning coffee and prepare your breakfast. A large timber deck makes an excellent spot to relax and refresh. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are available to accommodate ten people.
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need blind over rv as sun glare badthen excessive charges per person for linenit is spacious and comfortable and has a fabulous view from the main kitchen/family zone and balconyplenty of spacewe made use of the table tennis on the downstairs balcony which also has a view over to somers from the downstairs balconyCleanliness:
clean and spaciousthe house is very clean which is most importantvery little lacking but some mirrors in the bedrooms would make sharing of bathrooms easierHost:
i feel sorry for the house ownerthey even have milk in the fridgei loved the welcome box of favourites and bottle of winei met with friends, from perth, benalla and melbourne and just loved this houseRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walking distance to the beach and 1walk to the beach , close to shops and lovely modern homethen a huge depositthe property/ house was excellentwill not bother with either of these booking places again
3. A house with ample natural light (from USD 333)
Enjoy a perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and warmth as you stay at this house that offers plenty of natural light that penetrates through the windows. Located within walking distance from Cowes front beach, the house provides five bedrooms and two bathrooms along with other facilities that include a covered outdoor dining area, a barbecue grill and a flat-screen TV with a Blu-Ray player. To keep yourself entertained, pick your favorite movie from a selection of DVDs or play table tennis or pool.
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roomy, light and airybeds were really comfortable with fresh linenplenty of room for large families to enjoy together and also have quiet spacethe only negative i have is that as it was a hot weekend the lack of an air conditioner upstairs made it for an uncomfortable sleepthe decking was relaxing to sit and have a glass of wine on, and the garage turned recreational room kept the oldies to the kiddies entertainedCleanliness:
very clean and excellent locationhouse was clean and comfortable and the perfect escape for numerous familiesvery comfortable and cleanHost:
communication from the owner was great and they were really accomodating and responsivemark was wonderfully responsive and provided detailed information for our staymark our host was very accommodating and easy to communicate witha great house for extended family and groupswell appointed kitchen, warm gas and reverse cycle heaters kept us cozyRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to the main street and beachthe location is idealthere are lots of cafes and restaurantswithin walking distance to the main street as well as to a lovely beachwonderful property in a great location
4. A modern residence with a spacious backyard (from USD 169)
Do you need a spacious backyard where you can have fun by doing some activities together with your travel buddies? This house is the answer. Feel comfortable as you enjoy all the modernities offered. There is a basketball ring in a large concentrated area. You can also enjoy al fresco dining in the outdoor area that has its own heater. Two living areas are provided so everyone can have plenty of space to their own when it is time to relax. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen, among others, are available.
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the house provided everything you need to make it feel like a home away from homethe house is huge and easily accommodated our family of 6 (4 kids aged 13-22)our grandchildren from the uk thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the penguins on the first night which was cold but not rainingthe kitchen has plenty of cooking appliances,pots and pans and room to move around the island bench when cookingoverly impressed with the house, plenty of room for everyone, the bedrooms were immaculate along with the rest of the house, easy enough to find, close enough to things to walk will definatley be backCleanliness:
awesome property, spacious, and brilliant locationHost:
the owner was great and very helpful when we locked ourselves outreally great house and we wanted for nothingvery nice home, ideal locationwe could have brought another family with us and still not been crowdeddouble thumbs upRead more reviewsLocation:
central to everythingclose to beach and cbdwe loved that it was so close to shops and the beachall very easy and perfect for little onesthe shops and 3 supermarkets, all only minutes away which was wonderful
5. A plush house equipped with all luxuries (from USD 375)
Whatever it is you need to make yourself feel comfortable and warm during your stay in Cowes can be found in this house as it is equipped with all luxuries. From an outdoor fireplace and an outdoor spa to a gazebo and a covered barbecue area, this house promises the ultimate stay. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are provided to accommodate up to twelve people. There are a TV and a DVD player in each bedroom. Before you close your eyes at night, turn on the TV to relax.
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the outdoor room with the fire was greatthe house itself had a great sized kitchen along with 4 bedrooms & 2 bathroomscommunication with the owners was brilliant and checking in was super easymy only advice to the owners would be to include a photo of the front of the house on the site as we found it a tiny bit hard to find, plus the front of the house is so charmingthe house has plenty of room for everyoneCleanliness:
also the spa temperature was fairly up and down and cold and we weren't allowed to touch the temperaturegreat entertaining areas for our large group!Host:
59pm and having to chase them up we had a nice staygreat house, very bigafter a bumpy start of not getting any check in details until 1fabulous location, great house, warm and comfortable, relaxingthe outdoor enclosed fire was perfect for the winter time and the spa right next to the bar was a great addition! the hosts were helpful and responded to inquiries quicklyRead more reviewsLocation:
close to main street and shopsgreat location, fantastic entertainment housegreat outdoor area, loved the spaoutdoor area was fabulous location was great also close to everythingthe outdoor fire place and entertaining area is really great
6. A beachside retreat for eight guests (from USD 183)
Have an excellent beachside retreat at this massive house that is located within walking distance to a beach that is safe for swimming. The house offers three generous-sized bedrooms for eight people along with two bathrooms and two living rooms. Enjoy your morning breakfast in the patio and go to the same spot at night to enjoy some barbecue.
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everything was as advertisedthe house is well equipped, that includes a nice kitchen, and the host offers some coffee capsulesthe property is just as robyn has describedthe property was amazing with everything that you could want for a mini breakthe oven is a little tricky to use but that would be my only suggestion for improvementHost:
communication with robyn was quick easy and efficientrobyn was a great hostthe owner was lovely and when i contacted robyn about linen missing she was quick to reply and sort it out for usrobyn replies immediately & nothing is ever too onerousfabulous spacious homeRead more reviewsLocation:
10 minute walk to the beach and only 20 minutes walk into cowesclose to everything, walking distance to the beachlovely house in a great locationgreat location, easy walk to the beach & townwithin easy access of the beach and a walk into to town
7. A luxury retreat with lake view (from USD 248)
Indulge in luxury throughout your stay in Cowes by staying at this luxury house that is located by the beach. From the outdoor area or covered balcony that comes with a barbecue grill, you can wonder at the picturesque Seagrove Lake. Come to kill time in the living area where you can find a large-screen TV, a Blu-Ray player, and a sofa bed. Entertain yourself in the living room that comes with a table tennis table and a dartboard. The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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plenty of room to be together and also room for privacythe beds are comfortablethe house is fully equipped with everything you need during your staycomfortable and wonderfulit housed the parents and children comfortably with lots of spaceCleanliness:
the house is very clean and everything is in great conditionclean houseit was clean and tidy with good facilitiesplenty of room everything works and was very clean on arrivalvery clean and well set upHost:
good facilitieshad a wonderful time at this huge family home with all amenitiesrussell was great with communication and very prompt with correspondencebeing able to bring my dogs along is always an added bonusthe owner was really easy to deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful areaperfect central location which is close to the shops and close to the beachquiet neighbourhoodgreat locationshort drive to beach and shops but spent a good bulk of the time just chilling out on the deck
8. A big house with an indoor heated pool (from USD 255)
Welcome to this big house and enjoy all the modern facilities and amenities available to make your stay in Cowes an unforgettable one. Whenever you want to refresh your body, simply plunge into the indoor heated pool. Relax over a glass of your favorite juice in the outdoor deck that boasts a marble-top dining setting and an umbrella. Cook up your favorite meals in the fully equipped kitchen. Watch what you like before you go to sleep by picking up your favorite in-house movies.
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but the water is coldthe pool was warm and funwe keep seeing them on the walls, near the pool and in the kitchenthe pool and theatre room was the best !!the plumbing is a shockerCleanliness:
eventhough the weather was completely raining and cold, this didn't stop us from having fun at the propertywas very clean, well designed and well furnishedthe rooms are nice and spaciousthe house had everything we neededHost:
fabulous home and great amenitiesabsolutely love everything about itwe had a beautiful family holiday with my mum and our teen children and grand childrenkids love the indoor poolthe holiday house is niceRead more reviewsLocation:
close to the main streetthe main thing this house needs is ducted heatingmy boys loved the pool and the theatre roomsplit system is in a odd spotwas a bit of a head case getting the theater system connected tho, but the tech was really prompt and fixed the issue within 2 days
9. A seaside paradise with great facilities (from USD 451)
Have a relaxing stay at this two-story house that promises a memorable experience as you indulge in all the facilities provided. The outdoor pizza oven is ready to cook your woodfire pizzas at any time of the day. Step into the electronically heated swimming pool to relax both your mind and your body after a great outdoor adventure. Head to the kitchen that has a Nespresso coffee machine and a Tecknika gourmet oven when you feel the need to make your coffee and meals. There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms and two separate living areas for everyone.
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very modern and spacious house heated pool was amazing for the adults and the kidsbetter house maintenance is appreciated like change of dining room bulb and fix of machine washing pipepool perfectly warmed house was just as described modern with all the facilities you neededCleanliness:
it was massive clean and very accommodatingwell presented and very cleanwe enjoyed our stay the house was perfect extremely clean and exactly as describedhouse was lovely and clean however the hot water not big enough to run four showersHost:
he answered all of my questions and offered helpful advice for our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to everythingthe overall access and location is a plus and we found the house very comfortablewe had an absolutely amazing 2 nights at a beautiful location
10. A spacious house close to a dam
When you wake up in the master bedroom in the morning, turn your head to the deck to absorb the tranquility that is provided by a dam before you start doing any other activities. After, you can walk into the en-suite bathroom and refresh yourself under a shower for some time before you finally make your way to the equipped kitchen where you can whip up some breakfast. There is a leather lounge in the living room if you need a place to sit back and unwind.
COWES, VIC, AU
10.11 km (6.3 mi) from Penguin ParadeTop guest reviews
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house was perfect for a large group getaway and the owner was very accommodatingthe place was impressive and the host was great and easy to deal withgreat property for a large group very child friendly and has everything you need and moreRead more reviewsLocation:
such a lovely place to come together and wind down and just relaxwe hope to be back soon and will recommend this place to people
Escape to Cowes and leave happy
If you need a break from all the daily routine, it is time to pack your bag and drive to Cowes, especially if you reside in Melbourne since it is only a two hours’ drive. Enjoy the beaches, the parks and other attractions you can find. When you escape to Cowes, you will leave feeling happy because you know you were having a superb time in the town.
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