“Raywood” is a large, pet friendly home in Cowes, perfectly set up for large family groups. It is ideal for boating and fishing enthusiasts - Cowes boat ramp is just a 3-minute drive away; and for golf lovers, both Phillip Island Golf Club and the Aussie Golf Ranch are within a 5-minute drive. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below.
Indoor Areas
Upstairs comprises the open plan kitchen / dining / living area (with TV& DVD player), leading out to a balcony. The master bedroom comes with an en-suite (shower & toilet), and there are two more bedrooms, a bathroom (with shower) and a separate toilet.
Downstairs contains a further two bedrooms, another living area (with TV & DVD player leading onto another deck, a bathroom (with bath over shower plus toilet) and a fully appointed laundry. Lastly, you will find the hero of the home - the vast games room containing a pool table, a table-tennis table, ample seating, TV, another fridge, plus a huge library of books, games, and DVDs for you to choose from.
Outdoor Areas
Leading from the downstairs undercover decking, there is a huge, fully fenced backyard ideal for pets, family games and fun in the sun. Upstairs there is a balcony (with BBQ). There is ample off-street parking at the home for at least 4 cars plus a boat!
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, an Aldi pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, sandwich press, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven with gas cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
The home contains features 6 split-system reverse cycle units. One is in the downstairs games room, one in the downstairs living room (that comfortably heats and cools the 2 x downstairs bedrooms), one in the upstairs living room and one each in the three upstairs bedrooms. There are an additional 6 pedestal fans for use where required.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 11 beds plus 3 extra mattresses, accommodating up to 17 guests:
Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One Queen bed and one Single bed Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed and one set of Single bunks Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One set of Tri-bunks Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): One set of Single bunks and a trundle bed Bedroom 5 (Downstairs): One Double bed
There are also 3 Single bed mattresses available to accommodate larger groups
Please note: The Tri-bunks have a double bed base with a single bed above it.
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Cowes
Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Phillip Island Leisure Centre and A Maze'N Things. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Penguin Parade. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and wildlife walks.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Cowes Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Silverleaves Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Baxter Station - 74 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 145 min drive
Restaurants
Pino's Trattoria - 3 min drive
Chapel Lane - 3 min drive
Isola di Capri - 3 min drive
Golden Fry Fish & Chips - 3 min drive
Nat’s Fish And Chips - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Raywood - sleeps up to 17 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Raywood - sleeps up to 17?
As of 14 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Raywood - sleeps up to 17 on 25 Jul, 2026 start from S$414, 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 Raywood - sleeps up to 17?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Raywood - sleeps up to 17?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Raywood - sleeps up to 17?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Raywood - sleeps up to 17 located?
This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.4
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Was good and quiet but not the bathroom on ground floor because got some issues.
Hanlai L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2026
Hi Hanlai,
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your stay overall, and we’re sorry the issues with the bathroom affected your stay. We’ve already referred these to the owner and organised a handyman to fix these, as improving the guest experience is always our priority.
A thoughtful response is important for future guests considering our home, and we thank you for helping us identify what to improve.
We hope your next stay with us will be even better
We really appreciated the accommodation, as it offers enough space for a large group (there were 12 of us) and provides spacious common rooms with various amenities. We were able to hold our seminar very successfully in this environment. Thank you very much!
Tanja K.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Jordan C.
17 Nov, 2018
Great big house, great location.
Very happy with our stay. Big house with plenty of room, and close to cowes.
There is only 2 out of 4 hot plates working on the stove and 1 sealing light out in the kitchen. The down stairs bathroom was un -usable as the whole floor flooded when having a shower and the sink filled with water when brushing teeth and stayed that way for a long time before going down. I think the pipe work is blocked up in that bathroom and will need looking at asap, so we had to mop it up and did not use again. There was areas of needed of maintenance , but the stay was a good experience for all of us. It needs a maintenance man to go through it though . Thank you :)
Ian P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Ken S.
8 Apr, 2019
Very good property for an extended family holiday.
We spent four nights over the Labor Day weekend, with our three adult children and their partners and our 5 grandchildren. This big rambling place was perfect for us.
The property had some great spaces, maintenance is greatly needed and more cleaning is required. Good location.If you want clean and maintained this is not for you, most things needed are provided but not really enough for 17 people.
Harm V.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you highlighting the great spaces and the good location of the property.
We acknowledge your comments regarding the maintenance and the level of cleanliness you experienced. Please note that a deep clean of the property has now been completed to address the cleaning concerns you raised. We are also actively reviewing the maintenance requirements and the quantity of provided items to ensure they are adequate for larger groups.
We strive to provide a comfortable and well-maintained stay for all our guests and are taking your feedback seriously to make the necessary improvements.
Accomodation with huge rooms to make a program together with up to 17 persons
We spent one week for a retreat with volunteers. Each day we had some program and could therefore use the big room on the ground floor. The accommodation is also very suitable for large groups of around 15 adults. There are plenty of seating and dining areas, cutlery and storage facilities for food.
Tanja K.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alana E.
25 Dec, 2018
Quality Holiday home
The house was very large and accommodated 15 guests very comfortably. My friends and I had the best time staying on this property and would definitely consider coming back for another holiday. Had everything that we needed to make our stay very enjoyable and was such an amazing house to get away in. Only a few things in the house that needs updating but other than that 10/10 would definitely recommend.
Alana E.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
4/10 Poor
donna g.
2 Oct, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family fun
This property is great for family wanting to stay together, the entrainment room down stairs was a lot of fun!
However it wasn’t very clean, mattresses are stained!
Lots of things broken or not usable like the iron that has corroded and the ironing board . They have a great collection Dvd’s but the dvd player is broken..
The dryer door was not on and my husband had to try to fix this as we had to wash all the lounge covers and bed protectors..which was not appreciated after a 10hour drive to get there!
These are things that I hope the owners look into.
It dosnt have to be the best of things but being clean is a must!
I didn’t appreciate having to sleep on stained mattress!
If this place was clean, all round and items either replaced or fixed I would give it a five star!
The location and the size was awesome!
donna g.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Donna, we greatly appreciate it. We wish you had contacted us during your stay as we would have immediately sent a cleaner to rectify any issues. This home consistently gets good reviews and the cleaning is often scored 100%. Still, to ensure we keep the quality high, we have now arranged a deep clean of the home and hope to see you again some time soon.
This property is exactly how it is represented in the photos, we had a great weekend, plenty of space for 8 adults and 3 children and a great games room, plenty of toys for the children as well.
Everyone had their own room, there was a portacot and a high chair for my grandson, property was clean. The only down was there was no dishwasher tablets and not enough toilet paper. I would absoultely recommend this property for large groups.
Leanne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Tanya V.
17 Jul, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location dirty house
The location and size of the house was fantastic! And we enjoyed our stay overall.. but the house was not clean and was quite run down.
Great house, especially loved the games room and the pet friendly yard. It could have been a bit cleaner when we arrived but the essentials were good e.g. bathrooms, toilets. Great deck and BBQ. Lots of fun was had.
The stay here was okay, the cleanliness is what let it down. The places needs a good scrub and a but of TLC. There's old rusty towel racks and sticky floors etc. The pool and ping pong tables made for good entertainment though.
Marie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2021
Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments Marie. We've inspected the home and agree that the home was in need of a deep 'spring clean' following the very busy period we've had since travel was opened up. We have got that happening now so hope that the home is much fresher for future groups.