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Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

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A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and solar panels.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A bunk bed room with a window, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A bedroom with a bed, a colorful striped chair, a large abstract painting, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Phillip Island Coastal Reserve

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverleaves Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

The Bunk Room

4 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Family Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Rhyll Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Koala Conservation Reserve and A Maze'N Things. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wing Lock Chinese Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 258 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent. It was clean and really pet friendly as well which was excellent. We enjoyed the stay and will come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time away at Banyanda beachside home. What a great position, close to everything you need and the beach is a short walk away. The house was very clean and had a wonderful layout. The hosts were very friendly and quick to reply.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay in a beautiful house

Lovely stay at a very clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

Really lovely home from home, excellent location with a local beach, really clean and had everything we needed for a lovely family weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great stay

Lovely light filled home, well equipped and excellent hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I with my wife, son and his girlfriend withbtheir fur baby had an excellent stay and as listed found everything as expected. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was perfectly set up for all our needs. Not only comfortable, but a beautiful space to relax in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Banyanda Stay

We really enjoyed the house, well set up & a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great property close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice family home

Had a great stay with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phillip island stay

A lovely clean place close to beach and a smart little coffee shop. A great place for families or friends
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
thank you, ron
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cosy place to stay in winter

We enjoyed our stay. Don't forget to clean the BBQ please.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Thanks Paul, delighted you enjoyed your stay. Have addressed the BBQ issue and appreciate you bringing it to my attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway before back to school

Excellent stay, close to beach.An absolute beauty of a house .Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful accommodation

Easy to find, clean, and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay!

Love staying here so much, couldn’t ask for more! Robyn is fantastic to deal with and I can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
And we love having you stay, you are fantastic return guests. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful weekend

We loved staying at this property and will definitely be back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thanks for staying and we do look forward to seeing you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday with our dog

Great place to stay. Relaxing and comfortable house for all members of the family, including our furry K9.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely spacious house close to the beach and restaurants. Robyn was easy to communicate with and responsive. Had a good stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a lovely home in a perfect location! We had a wonderful time.

Spacious home Very clean Perfect location- a few minutes from the beach Lovely outdoor area with barbecue Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thank you for the kind words Jean. So glad you enjoyed your stay Robyn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property close to the beach

Our family stayed two nights at this property which was beautiful and made our stay on Phillips Island so perfrct
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sensational place , spacious, well appointed, quiet area, close to beach, great natural lighting , perfect for pets also Fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

Absolutely loved the property. Extremely clean, dog friendly and a fantastic location. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We will be back!

Great place, really nice house and perfect location. And fantastic that it’s pet friendly as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house close to everything!

We loved our stay at Banyanda to celebrate our anniversary! House was close to the center of Cowes, good modern ammenities and clean. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Happy Anniversary! Thanks for staying at Banyanda, so pleased you enjoyed your stay ☺️☺️☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Our family had the best 4 day get away at this property. It was comfy and cosy, had all the amenities we needed for a family and in a fantastic location close to beach and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Thanks for staying at Banyanda, hope to see you again in the future 😊
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