Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
Ping pong onsite
A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
Sleeps 12•5 bedrooms•7 beds
Popular amenities
Garage parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Cowes, VIC
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
7 min walk
Silverleaves Beach
Place, Silverleaves Beach
7 min walk
Cowes Beach
Place, Cowes Beach
12 min walk
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
3 bathrooms
Downstairs Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs Bathroom
Bathtub · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes
Located in the highly sought after area east of Cowes, McLardy Island Retreat is a perfect mix of comfort and luxury situated in a relaxed court setting.
Situated just 400m from Cowes front beach and walking distance to the tennis courts, golf club, football oval, lovers walk, skate park and main street of Cowes, you can leave your car at home and relax into true island time.
The home is situated over 3 levels with beautiful raked ceilings and natural light. It has two air conditioners to keep you cool during the hotter months and a cosy Coonara gas log heater for winter. With five bedrooms, this home can comfortably fit up to 4 couples, with an additional bunk room and 2 single beds.
There are two separate living areas, each with its own flat screen TV and Blu-Ray player and another smaller sitting room downstairs. Free WiFi is also available for our guests
Keep the kids entertained with Play Station 3 and Wii consoles (limited games supplied) as well as a table tennis table, pool table and 2 bikes and boogie boards for your convenience. A large selection of DVD's for both the adults and kids are supplied for your entertainment.
There is an partially covered outdoor dining area and barbeque for those warm summer nights.
All bed linen and bath towels are provided for up to 12 guests.
Bed Configurations are as follows:
- 3 x queen rooms (queen bed only) - 1 x double room (1 x double bed and 1 x single bed) - 1 x bunk room (1 single bunk set + separate single bed)
The house has two bathrooms with the upstairs bathroom consisting of a full size bath, separate shower and double basins. A separate toilet is also located upstairs. The 2 downstairs bedrooms share another bathroom which has a shower and toilet
A high chair is also available for young children
Well behaved pets are welcome but are strictly not permitted on beds, couches or other furnishings.
The double garage houses the small pool table plus room for one car. The pool table can be easily moved to accommodate two cars and there is plenty of onsite parking in the drive way
Strictly no schoolies groups or applicants under 21. Large party groups are strictly prohibited and any contravention of these conditions will result in guests being asked to leave.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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This property is not suitable for school leavers/Hens/Bucks’ parties/Events/Weddings/Birthday functions or parties - noise must be kept to a minimum
It can be used by the confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner
Important information
You need to know
Property Registration Number REG2023-000395/2023
Property # 9169893
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cowes
Located in Cowes, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve 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 power boating, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Silverleaves Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Cowes Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 73 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Somers General Store - 89 min drive
Tides of Rhyll - 7 min drive
Nat’s Fish And Chips - 16 min walk
Fisherman's Wharf - 16 min walk
SAYANG - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes?
As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes on 7 Feb 2027 start from £572, 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 McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is McLardy Island Retreat - 5 McLardy Crt Cowes located?
This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Silverleaves Beach, Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 1 mile (2 km).
About the host
Hosted by Mark Ryan
My wife and I and our 3 kids currently reside in Surrey Hills with weekend sport taking up most of our free time. We both work full time and like nothing better than coming down to the Island (when sport permits) to relax and walk along the beach, enjoy a glass of wine or have fish and chips on the beach. We love entertaining and having friends over and this house allows us to do both.
Why they chose this property
After renting houses on the Island over 3 or 4 years, we fell in love with the area as it has so much to do and has some of the most amazing beaches whether it's the placid front beach in Cowes or the surf beaches of Smith's Beach and Woolamai. We can walk to the beach in 5 mins or walk into town for a coffee in 10 mins. This is our home away from home where we will eventually retire and pass on to our kids and grand kids. It is a real family home set up for multiple families to enjoy together.
What makes this property unique
There is nothing like sitting on the back deck to enjoy the warm sun and look out over the garden. The street is very quite which allows kids to play outside without fear of traffic. The house is split over 3 levels which separates the two sleep areas and the main kitchen and lounge area.
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