Cowes is home to this holiday home. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Leisure Centre. Koala Conservation Reserve and A Maze'N Things are also worth visiting.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Cowes Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
Penguin Parade - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 74 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Pino's Trattoria - 5 min drive
The Store - 3 min drive
Bani's Restaurant & Bar - 5 min drive
SAYANG - 4 min drive
Fork N Waffle - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Family Home w/ Large Backyard & Fast WiFi pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Family Home w/ Large Backyard & Fast WiFi?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Family Home w/ Large Backyard & Fast WiFi on 8 Nov 2026 start from £374, 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 Modern Family Home w/ Large Backyard & Fast WiFi?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Family Home w/ Large Backyard & Fast WiFi?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern Family Home w/ Large Backyard & Fast WiFi?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Modern Family Home w/ Large Backyard & Fast WiFi located?
Situated in Cowes, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Ventnor Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, lovely home and very welcoming host
Our family had a great time during our stay. The host was in constant contact offering any assistance if required however we did not require anything as the house was well stocked with the necessities. Amazing location right next to the pond! I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're so happy to hear that your family had a great time and that the house had everything you needed. The location by the pond really is special! 🌿 We’d love to welcome you back again.✨
Best regards,
Matt
It was a nice and comfy house very well maintained and clean
Stayed 26 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was spacious and clean with a fenced backyard. It is a little out of town so you cant walk to shops etc but that is the compromise for having such a large and quiet place. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Hi there, the property was nice and the backyard was great. However, the kitchen was missing some small pots, the outside windows were dirty, I found toys in the front room on the floor, there was an old top behind the cushion on the chair in the front room and the floors were dusty even in the bedrooms we hadn’t used. We were going to fry some eggs for brekkie and the pan we went to use hasn’t been washed from the previous person who used it. We thought this needed to be raised with you. Phillip Island is a lovely place
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2026
Hi Carolyn,
Thank you for your feedback — we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the property and the backyard, and that you had a lovely time on Phillip Island.
We sincerely apologize for the cleanliness and kitchen issues you encountered. This is not the standard we aim to provide. While these concerns weren’t raised during your stay, we would have gladly arranged for our team to promptly reattend and resolve them for you.
Please be assured that the items you’ve mentioned — including the cookware, floors, windows, and overlooked items — have now been addressed with our team, and additional checks have been reinforced to ensure a more consistent standard moving forward.
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much improved experience next time.
Best regards,
Matt
The property is well located, close to cowes but still a few minutes away so it is very quiet. It is clean, spacious. It would be more convenient ,if the laundry could have some washing powder and the coffee machine has some capsules. Otherwise everything is quite perfect.
Our family including a couple of elderly people enjoyed our stay very much!
It's a beautiful place in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood.
We arrived around midnight on the first night of our stay, however the check-in process was very easy and convenient. The communication regarding check-in process was great with very clear instructions. We felt very welcomed.
The location was perfect for us, just a short-drive to the penguin parade.
Everything was just so wonderful and faultless.
Will definitely come back again when we have the chance.
The house is located in a quiet estate. As a multi-generational family group the property was large enough for our needs. As stated in a previous review if you are planning on eating in you need to take all of your provisions and condiments. Beds are comfortable and clean. Its only a short drive to surf and safe beaches. The back garden is securely fenced for animals. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2025
Hi Rosalind,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the location. It’s our goal to make every guest's experience as comfortable and seamless as possible, and we're so happy to know we succeeded. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime! 😊😊
Kind regards,
Matt
Enjoyed our stay at this house. Outside could do with a clean and tidy up, windows need cleaned, cobwebs cleared and bird poo removed from front door as is first impression. Could do with more glassware in kitchen. Otherwise spacious and generally comfortable.
Even before we arrived we felt welcomed with wonderful communication from Matt. We arrived late in the evening and check in was so simple.
Spacious for our little one to play in with plenty of room for the adults to relax. This lovely new house was so effortless to call home after our long days at the track.
It was also lovely to wake up to all the seagulls and plovers across the road, including our own family gaggle of Cape Baron geese wandering down the street.
Can't wait to come back again!
We enjoyed our holiday here, the house is lovely, it was clean and spacious, beds are comfortable and the location very relaxed and peaceful. It's just a short drive to a nice safe beach for the kids to play.
The backyard was perfect for the dog with nice high fences and secure gates.
It's worth saying there was very little in regards to condiments etc provided in the pantry, so if you plan on cooking and eating in you're best to take pretty much everything you will need to do so. Generally speaking it's a very pleasant house and the host was in touch throughout our stay to make sure we were happy.
We would definitely stay there again.
A lovely weekend spent at Phillip Island. House big (4) brooms and 2 bathrooms. Clean and well presented. New. Reverse cycle heating in lounge and nice efficient bar heaters in all rooms. Large garage to park 2 cars, thanks. We will stay again another time. :) KJ
Our stay overall was pleasant. We were missing the cot in the main bedroom We notified the owner and one was delivered to us within the hour. The BBQ hadn’t been cleaned and the outside umbrella was broken.. ..in the listing it states 3 toilets yet only has 2 toilets.We all felt it needed a thorough cleaning. The TV also had no free to air . Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Hi Jo,
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear that you had a pleasant stay overall and that we were able to promptly provide the missing cot. However, we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered, including the BBQ, outdoor umbrella, and the listing discrepancy regarding the toilets. We also understand the importance of cleanliness and have taken steps to ensure our cleaning standards are thoroughly maintained so that the house is fully prepared for future guests.
We appreciate your comments and will work on these areas to improve future stays. Thank you for bringing them to our attention, and we hope to welcome you back for an even better experience! 😊😊
Best regards,
Matt
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Michelina
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely house. Very clean and well stocked. Great size for the 6 of us. Good communication with owner. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
31 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication