Accommodating 10 guests, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers easy access to fishing, game walks, and swimming. Enjoy the outdoor patio while relaxing with your pets in this family-friendly space near the sea. Explore Cowes Beach and Ventnor Bushland Reserve for local attractions.
Highlights
Bring your furry friends
Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Patio
Air-conditioning
Dryer
Onsite parking available
Refrigerator
Internet
Explore the area
Cowes, Victoria
Where you'll sleep
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Room 2
1 Queen Bed
Room 3
2 Single Beds
Room 4
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Room 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Penguin Mews in Cowes
About the home
“Penguin Mews” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a short walk from the (pet friendly) beach and comfortable drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
The home opens into the open plan Living/Kitchen/Dining (with TV, Blu tooth stereo, DVD player & a small library of movies). Off this area is Bedroom 1 with an ensuite (with shower & toilet) as well as Bedrooms 2 and 3. A small second Living room leads to Bedroom 4, a fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer) and the Bathroom (with Shower over a hip-bath and separate toilet).
Outdoor Areas
The rear Deck (with table & chairs for 8 people plus a gas BBQ) overlooks the fully enclosed rear yard, which is perfect for children and pets. The front Deck (with table & chairs for 8 people) provides a second space to relax. There is space for 3 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway, with additional space in the street.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, electric oven and cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There is a wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioner in the Living room, ceiling fans in Bedroom 1 and the Living Room, plus two additional stand-alone heaters and three fans which can be used where required.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 7 beds, accommodating up to 10 guests:
Bedroom 1: One Queen bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: One King Single bed and one Single Trundle bed Bedroom 4: One Queen bed and Two Single beds
Linen
It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.
Peak Periods
Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm unless by prior arrangement. Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.
Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies
Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.
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This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9978144
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Cowes
Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve, while National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Koala Conservation Reserve. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Penguin Mews in Cowes?
As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Penguin Mews in Cowes on 22 Aug 2027 start from £321, 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 Penguin Mews in Cowes?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Penguin Mews in Cowes?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Penguin Mews in Cowes?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Penguin Mews in Cowes located?
This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Ventnor Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great house, eight minute walk to the beach.Pet friendly which meant our dog could come, he loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Hi Jake,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you loved the house and that your dog enjoyed the pet-friendly environment. It means a lot to us that you took the time to share your experience.
We truly appreciate your kind words and support, and we will continue striving to provide even better stays for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Sincerely,
Phillip Island Holiday Homes
We had a nice stay over the Australia Day long weekend. There were 6 adults and 3 kids under 4 years in our party. There was plenty of space for us all. Excellent outdoor areas and yard space for us to kick around a ball. Proximity to beach and other Phillip Isand attractions made this a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jo G.
19 Jul 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, we were disappointed with our stay. We paid an additional fee for linen, which we’ve never had to do before, yet there were no towels or bed linen ready when we arrived. The house was also not clean, with dog hair throughout the carpets, doors and microwave not clean,making it seem like it hadn’t been properly cleaned before our arrival. The property is in need of maintenance, with loose or missing handrails and a BBQ that was too rusty to use. Overall, it did not meet our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear your stay did not meet your expectations.
We sincerely apologise for the issues you experienced with the linen, cleanliness, and maintenance of the property. This is not the standard we aim to provide, and we will be following up with our cleaning and maintenance teams to investigate and address the concerns you've raised.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve the experience for future guests.
About the host
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