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Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes

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Outdoor dining
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Living area

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes

Stay at this recently refurbished, child-friendly modern and comfortable cottage with fully equipped kitchen, laundry and outdoor deck.

Enjoy the lovely deck area at the back of the house with barbecue and external bath (use for storing wetsuits or hosing off)….perfect for a relaxing afternoon or evening over a bottle of wine.

LOCATION
Located off Phillip Island Road and with a bus stop at the top of the street, guests are less than 5 minutes walk from the RSL, Woolworths complex, Coles supermarket, specialty shops, restaurants, takeaway outlets and a short walk to the Cowes North facing beach.

A bus stop at the top of the street provides access to local bus routes and a V-Line coach to/from Flinders St or Southern Cross stations.

FEATURE LIST
Off-street parking with car port - Front area can fit 2-3 cars
Split-system air conditioning and heating
Bedroom 1: Queen-sized bed with drawers and hanging space for clothes
Bedroom 2: Tri-bunk (double bed on bottom/single on top) plus extra mattress
Large front garden full of native trees and shrubs
Back deck with outdoor setting and Gas BBQ
42” LED Television with DVD Player
Stereo with CD Player
Cooking Facilities including Microwave and Refrigerator
Internal laundry with Washing Machine and outside clothes line
Iron

NOTE FOR GUESTS
Guests are to provide their own linen for the duration of their stay.
This includes flat and fitted sheets, doona covers, pillow cases, towels, bath mats and tea towels ASIDE from designated events (MotoGP, Superbikes, V8 Supercars).

CHECK IN/OUT TIMES
Check in time from 2:00pm
Check out time is 10:00am

Happy, returning visitors would be our greatest compliment so we are more than happy to take on board any feedback or requirements to make your stay as best as it can be.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is next to a golf course. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes on 10 May, 2026 start from S$284, 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 Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holy Cowes: In the heart of Cowes located?

Situated in Cowes, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Phillip Island Leisure Centre, Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

6.6
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property for two single motorcyclists and would equally be perfect for two couples . Great location and was just as advertised.Will definitely be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Thanks Roger. Was a pleasure to host you. Hope you had a fantastic time and you are always welcome back.
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holy Cowes

I went and stayed at Holy Cowes property last weekend, and was a perfect little place for what the kids and I needed. Easy to walk into town, or go to RSL, nice quiet location. Would definitely stay again. Thanks Louisa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2022
It was effortless to host Nathan and family. Very self-sufficient and no issues. Place was left clean upon departure. Would be more than happy to host Nathan again.
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4/10 Poor

Giuseppe C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Very frustrated hot water took almost 18 hours to heat no gas in the BBQ

Tried to communicate to Louise but claimed I have done nothing but complain since being there because I turned the hot water on at 2 pm and at 930 pm water was still cold when my daughter wanted a shower went and paid for all this meat for the BBQ to get back and find no gas in the BBQ I don't think pictures should be taken of the BBQ if.it not working and when a person questions it and get told I do nothing but complain is very rude I just paid almost 3000 for a week and $80 on meat and house should be sprayed for spiders my kids and wife are scared of crawling insects and the house was very musty when we opened the door kids struggled to open shower door as it jammed at the bottom they didn't want to Break anything and last but not least the fridge is shocking freezer is fine but fridge does get cold enough
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2023
Without listing every issue, I would not welcome this guest again. As is clear from his review, he complained daily…power turned off due to the heat across the island and it was my fault, sent constant rude messages, had issues with the BBQ despite 2 full gas bottles. There were no insects; a cleaner came the day of check-in. Am lucky that guests like this are an exception rather than the norm.
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2/10 Terrible

Simon B.

Disappointed

Although in a convenient location close to the main strip, we were disappointed with our stay at this property. The property is dated, tired and had a musky smell throughout. Upon check in we found cobwebs in the corner of nearly every room. We felt uncomfortable putting our two young children to sleep in a bedroom filled with cobwebs. There were cobwebs above the fridge, in the bathroom and in the lounge room. There were stains on the couch and the outdoor table looked like it had not been cleaned in weeks. Upon making contact with the owner she told me the property had been professionally cleaned to two days ago. I found this strange as we had asked for an early check in but were declined as there were people checking out that morning so unsure why the property was not cleaned on the same day that we were checking in. The owner although initially tried to solve for the issue at hand soon became condescending by telling me that spiders were part of nature and that no one had ever called her to complain about spiders webs. She said that is was not a high end property but this does not justify the cleanliness or the fact that the house was filled with cobwebs which were more than a couple of days old. We have travelled all around the world in a variety of different types of accommodation and have never checked into a property looking like this or been spoken as customers in this tone. If it was not a public holiday long weekend we would have found somewhere else to stay but were left with no choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
I have rented my property for many years via many sites and encountered no problems before. I must say that I was nervous about renting to these guests given there is no photo with the profile, there are no reviews and the communication in the lead-up to the property was minimal (and I sent a lengthy email with tips on the property along with what to do around Phillip Island). I was surprised to then receive a call upon arrival stating that there were cobwebs at the property....I said I would call my cleaner to attend and she thought the request was ridiculous. I spoke to the guests and even offered to head up from Melbourne to Phillip Island to sweep up the cobwebs myself. The guests opted not to take up this offer but I feel they were fishing for a refund as they kept saying that they felt the cobwebs were dangerous to their children. They sent photos of which you can barely see anything which is hilarious. Mind you, these are cobwebs from a couple of daddy long legs who decided to settle after our cleaner 2 days beforehand. I asked whether the guest could simply sweep away the cobwebs with a broom or even use Mortein. She kept saying that she is on holidays and it would be a bad experience. My response seems heartless but I really can't control cobwebs and think I went above and beyond by even offering to clean myself. I don't think these guests would have been happy with any suggestion and would definitely not recommend as guests based on my experience.

About the host

Hosted by Louisa Williams

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I have rented out my property since 2011 and have received great reviews. I supply a comprehensive email on where to locate the property and what to do within the vicinity prior to arriving. I am quick to respond with any questions. I value repeat guests so it is important that everyone loves their stay.

Why they chose this property

Clean, well stocked and comfortable cottage in a perfect location right near shops and the beach.

What makes this property unique

Bus stop at top of street for convenience

Deck and outdoor setting

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English, French, Japanese
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