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McLardy Island Retreat | Walk to Beach & Town | Sleeps 12 | Pet Friendly

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A two-story house with a deck and a covered patio area.
A two-story house with a garage, a front door, and a small porch area.
A residential area with a white house, a driveway, and surrounding greenery.
A modern two-story house with a front porch and a garage.
A single-story house with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Ping pong on-site
    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

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverleaves Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • 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

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About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Rhyll Wetlands 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.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • 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 - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wing Lock Chinese Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is McLardy Island Retreat | Walk to Beach & Town | Sleeps 12 | Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at McLardy Island Retreat | Walk to Beach & Town | Sleeps 12 | Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at McLardy Island Retreat | Walk to Beach & Town | Sleeps 12 | Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McLardy Island Retreat | Walk to Beach & Town | Sleeps 12 | Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McLardy Island Retreat | Walk to Beach & Town | Sleeps 12 | Pet Friendly 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay with the family, had everything we needed and wanted!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host communication was excellent. House excellent location and very spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good communication by the host. House was in reasonably handy location to Cowes cbd
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday house

This is the second time we have stayed here and it is an excellent house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our girl's weekend away. It was clean, well equipped and comfortable. Great location within walking distance to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was well-maintained and fit our group of 10 comfortably. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to use. We loved that linen was supplied so we didn’t need to bring all of that with us. The host answered all queries promptly and in detail. We loved staying at this property so much we will be back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very comfortable house great location

Nice property, great facilities,walking distance to beach and Cowes shops. Quiet location and host very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very well presented and exactly as described. It was well set up for 8 adults and 4 children with games, spacious living areas with 2 tvs and a good kitchen. It was an easy walk to the beach and nearby playgrounds. The quiet court provided opportunities for parking and street cricket. The owner was very responsive and delivered access information in a timely manner. We enjoyed it so much we are looking to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house created a beautiful calming element amongst the trees. The house can be echoey with many kids though the facilities and location to the beach far makes up for it. The host was awesome with communication and responding. It was absolutely lovely staying there. Just if you like coffee like us first thing, you’ll need to bring your own coffee machine. However there are many awesome coffee places in town.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Fantastic location and space for friends or family. Just a short walk to the Main Street and beach. We all loved our stay and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location lovely house short walk from the beach

We had a lovely stay. Check in was easy. Owner was flexible on timing and the kids loved the games room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very nice house

We enjoyed our stay. Interesting house with everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We stayed there with two families, 12 of us in total and the house is a great size and has everything you need there. It’s within a quick walking distance to the beach. Also a quick drive to everything. We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. Mark and Fiona are wonderful hosts who really look after their guests. This is our third time staying at McLardy Island Retreat and we have already booked for next year. The home is neat, tidy, clean and spacious. The amenities are great quality. We cook a full Christmas dinner. Just a short stroll to the local beach and Cowes shopping strip. We just love it, and our dogs are safe in the spacious yard. We also enjoy seeing the wallabies and rabbits in the front yard every morning. 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic size for large family

Absolutely wonderful, lots of cobwebs tho
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful property, easy walk to beach and town. Everything we needed for a weekend away with family. Highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was well set up and a lovely place to stay.

We had a great time and especially enjoyed sitting on the deck having breakfast. Great communication from the owner about the property and the location. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thanks Louise. The deck is a great spot to enjoy a meal or a glass of wine in the evening Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The perfect property for our family getaway. A room for each couple and beds to spare which would be perfect for future use as more grandchildren come. Close enough to the beach and the main street to walk but far enough to create the quiet haven feels. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phillip Island

Comfortable well appointed suitable for a family stay. Property has everything needed for younger and older teenagers especially garage setup with pool table and table tennis table lots of fun had by everyone. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Review

Great location. Well equipped kitchen Easy walking distance to beach & to shops Maybe need Air Con or fans on top floor. Will definitely book again. Thank for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for a large family.

The property was perfect for our family, with bedrooms upstairs and downstairs. The kitchen and living area was large and perfect for a large group. The beds were comfortable and bathrooms modern and clean. Walking distance to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

McLardy

The house was exactly what we needed, plenty of room for everyone. In a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good experience

Host very approachable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family get together

Just had a great stay in Cowes. The house suited us perfectly, 6 adults and 2 children. The house had everything we needed with a great supply of kitchen plates, cooking goods, entertainment etc., plenty of room, different areas to keep everyone happy. Nice and handy to the beach and all things in Phillip Island. Would definitely recommend this house to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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