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Boobook Retreat in Cowes

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a metal fence and a grassy yard in the background.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a water dispenser.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island with stools, and a backsplash with a wood-like pattern.
A modern two-story house with a garage, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and shrubs.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a clock, and a television.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Phillip Island Coastal Reserve

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Room 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room 4

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Room 4

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Upstairs toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Koala Conservation Reserve and A Maze'N Things. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Penguin Parade - 9 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wing Lock Chinese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boobook Retreat in Cowes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boobook Retreat in Cowes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boobook Retreat in Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boobook Retreat in Cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boobook Retreat in Cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve, Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Motherday girls weekend

Great house Plenty of room Close enough to everything
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home with everything

This house had everything we needed, plenty of sleeping space, and seperate areas for adults and children. The spa was a hit with everyone. Walking distance to the beach. Central location to shops, penguins and other attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Roomy Clean Comfortable

we were pleasantly surprised at the space and ample beds of this property it was better than it appeared in advert. location was great easy to access plenty of car space and a great backyard. thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Nice spacious house, ideal for big groups, but spa wasn't hot enough. Couldn't find out if a late check out was possible despite asking a few times
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2025
We're glad to hear you enjoyed the house. The spa is professionally serviced prior to each stay, should you have any issues we do urge guests to reach out so we can assist.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location
Dangerous rug in floor didn’t take long to have child fall and hit their head ,told the holiday accomodation people but was ignored , sent pics of dust ect in the home that was ignored won’t be using stayz any more as it all about money not people and safety
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. While we regret that this stay did not meet your expectations, we wish to clarify that we remained actively engaged from the outset and made consistent, genuine efforts to address concerns as they were raised throughout the stay, including offering reasonable solutions at the time. Communication during this booking was challenging due to the guest; however, despite this, we acted professionally and in good faith, and we’re disappointed that our attempts to resolve matters did not leave the guest feeling satisfied.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall a good stay

A good location and plenty of space. Just a couple of things that could be better was no linen or towels provided unless arranged beforehand which was very surprising considering the price of the property. Although, it was mentioned in the finer details of the confirmation email which I didn't go through properly and I think most of the people will miss it. The outside area was also not the cleanest and very usable as opposed to the photos. However, the spa was good fun. An overall satisfactory stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Property was lovely, but property management was disappointing

Loved the house and we had such a great time as a family, however the property management really let our experience down. We rang and spoke with Caleb as soon as we checked in to ask what was happening with the TV. We found it was missing from the upstairs lounge room and found a damaged one in the garage. We explained that it was forecast to rain for the next 4 days and we really needed a TV to entertain the kids for the next few days. He could not have cared less and didn't do anything about it. The bathroom upstairs had a faulty lock on it and my son was locked in for half an hour. The spa was not very clean, the water was white.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big spacious home away from home

We had a great stay here over the weekend. The place is big and spacious and the outside set up is really nice for a bbq and some drinks. would definitely recommend staying here for a holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Thank you, Tamara, for staying at Boobook Retreat and for taking the time to provide your rating. We truly appreciate your support and are delighted that you chose to stay with us. We're grateful for your stay and thank you for your valued feedback. We hope you had a wonderful time on Phillip Island and look forward to welcoming you back for another visit in the future. Regards, The team at Phillip Island Holiday Homes
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