“Koala Beach House” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a short walk from the beach and comfortable drive to the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
The central hallway provides access to Bedroom 1, which features a WIR and ensuite (with toilet & shower), a fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer) and direct access to the Garage, before opening into the large open plan Kitchen (with WIP)/Dining/Living Room (with 55" smart TV, DVD player and a selection of movies) that flows out to the rear Alfresco. A side hallway leads to Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 (each with BIR), a Family Room (with 42" smart TV), a Bathroom (with shower & bath) plus a separate Toilet.
Outdoor Areas
The fully covered rear Alfresco (with gas BBQ and seating for up to 12 people) overlooks the fully enclosed rear yard, which is perfect for children. There is a also firepit area with seating (no wood provided). The Double Garage has internal access into the home as well as direct access to the rear yard. There is space to park 2 cars in the Garage, and another 1-2 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway.
Please note: There are security cameras on the outside of the building facing external areas only.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Lavazza pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, 900mm electric oven and 5-burner gas cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There are two wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioners in the home; one in the Kitchen/Dining/Living room and another in Bedroom1, plus ceiling fans in Bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and one the Family Room, plus three mobile heaters and one pedestal fan, which can be used where required.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 5 beds, and 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 10 guests:
Bedroom 1: One Queen bed Bedroom 2: One Queen bed Bedroom 3: One Queen bed Bedroom 4: Two Single beds
There is also a Queen sized sofa bed in the Family room, that is suitable for 2 adults or children.
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Cowes
Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Travelling with kids? Consider Penguin Parade and Seal Rocks. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale watching.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cowes Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Silverleaves Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 74 min drive
Restaurants
Pino's Trattoria - 3 min drive
SAYANG - 15 min walk
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 3 min drive
Chapel Lane - 20 min walk
Hotel Phillip Island - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Koala Beach House in Cowes pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Koala Beach House in Cowes?
As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koala Beach House in Cowes on 30 May, 2026 start from S$295, 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 Koala Beach House in Cowes?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Koala Beach House in Cowes?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Koala Beach House in Cowes?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Koala Beach House 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 Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House layout and amenities were well suited for our family and location to the beach and town was nice too. We had a delayed check in due to the cleaner still being there on arrival and the floors were very wet when we arrived back 45mins later, but given late check out which was appreciated. No towels provided however contacted via email and given access to linen cupboard which didn't have enough towels so we just shared.
Andrea J.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2026
Hi Andrea,
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear the house layout and location were well-suited for your family trip.
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delayed check-in and the wet floors upon your arrival. We also regret the inconvenience regarding the towel shortage; this is certainly not the standard we aim to provide.
Rest assured we are looking into this matter immediately with our cleaning team to ensure our cleaning schedules and linen inventories are better managed moving forward. We appreciate your patience and were happy to provide a late check-out to help compensate for the delay.
Thank you for staying with us, and we hope to have the chance to provide a much smoother experience in the future.
Sincerely,
Phillip Island Holiday Homes
Generally a nice property, well located and equipped. Biggest issue was internet access - extremely slow. Not able to stream and taking 5 minutes to down load digital image. Totally inadequate and created cloud of frustration over stay. Although generally clean, seemed as though the pre clean fell short - dirty tray in oven, dirty cutting board, no liners/bags in bins. Wont be going back.
Chris G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. We’re glad to hear you found the property well located and equipped. We’re sorry to hear about the internet issues during your stay. Being on Phillip Island, connection speeds can occasionally drop out or slow down due to the island’s remote network infrastructure, and we understand how frustrating that can be. Thank you also for noting the cleaning concerns. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we will forward your comments to the cleaner to ensure this is addressed. Thank you again for taking the time to leave the feedback.