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The Cottage-100m to beach, dog friendly

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Rose Avenue Beach
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King Bedroom with ensuite
King Bedroom
King Bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51291.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
  • Place, A Maze'N Things

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2 with 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom King Size Bed

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage-100m to beach, dog friendly


SPECIAL FOR UPCOMING SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS:
Bedlinen and Towels supplied free of charge for all guests


Our photo's give a true representation of The Cottage, no photo-shopping was applied.



Positioned in sought after Rose Avenue, Cowes, we are welcoming small families or groups to our relaxed cottage, just 100 m from the beach.
We have recently finished the second part of our renovation and hope that you enjoy the changes to our bedrooms and bathroom.

Spend lazy summer days by the beach in one of the best locations on Phillip Island.
Close enough to enjoy a stroll along the foreshore into Cowes or just spend your days on the beach enjoying the views across the water to French Island and beyond.
In winter, relax by the fire, warm up after you spend hours exploring the Island during the day, and from June on, maybe catch a sight of Whales passing along the coast.
Enjoy chasing Aurora Australis along our south facing coast, a sight not to be missed!

Situated within a native garden setting, our cottage gives you easy access to the beautiful, child friendly north facing beaches of Cowes.
The Cottage features a small undercover entertaining area facing north. We supply a BBQ and outdoor table setting for your convenience.
Entering the house, you are stepping into the Kitchen/Dining Room and next to this the living room. Please note that there is a wood heater in this area (we do supply wood for your stay in winter)
When Phillip Island weather is not at its best, choose a DVD from our collection and watch a movie with every one, or find your special spot in the Cottage, put your feed up and read one of the many books we provide. Get together around the table and try to finish one of the many puzzles.

The Bedrooms:
Bed Configurations
Bedroom 1 – King bed
Bedroom 2 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 – 2 single beds

For your convenience:

All bedrooms have extra blankets, another set of doona and a panel heater each room
All bedrooms have a ceiling fan and now built in wardrobes


IMPORTANT, change to the supply of Linen for new bookings for 2025

For every booking we will provide bedlinen just for the king bed, as well as 1 towel per guest, 1 hand towel and 1 face washer, bathmat and tea towels.

For the other beds, the following will be provided for new bookings after January 1, 2025
Covered Doona's (Quilts), uncovered pillows, blankets for the queen bed and the single beds.

For the Queen and 2 Single beds, you are required to bring your own fitted and flat sheets; pillow covers and towels.

If you would like the optional linen for the queen and single beds included in your booking, please let us know at your earliest convenience, including which bed you would like it provided for. The additional cost will be a one-off charge of $30 per bed - and we would prefer a 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get the linen arranged.

DOGS:
Well behaved dogs are welcome, maximum 2 dogs. Don’t forget to pick up your dog’s poo. The property is fenced. But pls note that we do not guaranty that your dog cannot get out. If your dog digs or jumps, it might be able to escape. Absolutely no dogs on the furniture, especially on the beds. If your dog sheds a lot of hair, we kindly ask you to sweep/vacuum any excess as our cleaner will charge extra if more time is needed to clean additional hair of the floor. If they find hair on linen or blankets, we will incur an extra charge of up to $200 for the cleaning of bed linen.

With the beach, Cowes shops, cafés, football ground, golf course, gymnasium and tennis courts all within walking distance of this classic beach cottage, it will remind you of holidays of the past.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a strict NO PARTY policy. The house is located in a residential area and noise and public disturbances will not be tolerated. Guests will be asked to leave the premises without notice should noise or nuisance complaints be received or if the number of guests exceeds the number confirmed at time of booking.
STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES OR GROUPS UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE. (With the exception of children accompanied by parents).
All guest cars MUST be parked on the property. New Bass Coast By-Laws do not allow additional parking on the road.

Absolutely no smoking inside

Please note: If booking weeks/months in advance payment is required when initial booking is made. If this option is not suitable then a deposit is required and in peak times is non refundable if you decide to cancel and that time cannot be rebooked.
We also require a bond in some cases which is fully refundable after your stay.
Weekend and Long weekend stays may have a later checkout but must be confirmed by us. Standard checkout is 10am.

PRICING EXCEPTIONS:

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner. Bookings paid through the Stayz/HomeAway online payment system incur a surcharge.


PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept Schoolies or Party bookings

.** Cancellation and Changes due to Covid Lockdown**

If your stay is affected by a Government regulated Lockdown (The person booking the stay) we will work with you to find a solution to reschedule or cancel your booking (with a full refund), even if it falls within the 7 days before your stay .This is different than cancelling or changing a booking for other reasons. Please stay in contact if you have any questions about this offer as some exclusions may apply based on notice, group composition restrictions and so on.

IN BOOKING, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU ARE FOLLOWING THE CURRENT TRAVEL ADVISE BY THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Absolutely no loud music after 10pm
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Absolutely no loud music after 10pm
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number REG25/26 00096

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Phillip Island Ferry Dock and A Maze'N Things. Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪G’day Tiger - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage-100m to beach, dog friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage-100m to beach, dog friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage-100m to beach, dog friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage-100m to beach, dog friendly located?

Situated in Cowes, this golf cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erie Martha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family (plus dog) had an excellent time. The house was exactly as advertised and so close to the beach. It was easy to take walks there, while also exploring the island. We’d highly recommend the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Love the cottage

A yearly get away that I greatly look forward to. So near the beach , its heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie M.

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

The Cottage

Loved our time there, short walk to beach, my 4 sisters and I stayed 2 nights, everything that we needed was there!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

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

A wonderful getaway

A very relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

debbie g.

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

Easy

Lovely little beachside cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tarja s.

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

Island getaway

We had amazing time here at the cottage. My friend from Sandinavia really loved her stay and loved Phillip island. The cottage was perfect place for us and our frenchie and it was so close to the beach. Great, very quiet and relaxed location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for me

I love this accommodation. It feels homely and has great outdoor space which was well utilised during our stay.. Fenced in area for my dog, is very useful. The nearby beach is lovely and its walking distance to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Great Stay

Great location and pet friendly. I highly recommend it as a great pet friendly stay. The accommodation offers everything you need with a very close proximity to the beach. Will say again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad K.

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

Love the Cottage - Perfect for Us !!!!

We loved this accommodation !!!!It felt cosy and homely from the moment we walked in. It was our first time in the cottage and we loved every day of it. Our Westie also loved every moment of it.The cottage was perfect for us and our westie.A great location and so close to the beach. We will definitely be back!!!!Stayed 5 nights in March 2025
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

Nice short break at The Cottage

Well equipped, spacious cottage near the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cherian T.

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

Enjoyable holiday in a great location

Well appointed home, very generously supplied. Everything we needed for a relaxed vacation. The home itself had a nice rustic feel. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Elizabeth ceran c.

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

Short break at Phillip Island

Fantastic property. Clean. Great location.. I have stayed before and found everything wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Phillip island beach holiday

Wonderful peaceful property.Great location easy access to everything. Dog friendly safe. Great access to beach end of the street😀 Would definitely recommend this property and would holiday there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Third time we’ve stayed here.

Excellent location. Great communication with hosts. Cottage has everything you could want for a quiet getaway. Recent improvements to amenities. Love staying at rose cottage.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

So comfortable, feels like home away from home.

This is the second time I’ve stayed at The Cottage and we’ll be back again next year. Katja & Jon are fabulous hosts and very responsive to any queries I had. The house has everything you could need on a holiday, the beach close by for beautiful day and lots of board games, puzzles, books etc for those rainy day. Beautiful & relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Serenity

Cosy, quiet, convenient…home away from home
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

The Cottage

Close to beach and shops but felt like you’re in your own oasis ! House was very well stocked with everything you need to have a relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Winter wonder

Great location. Quirky quaint traditional beach house. Excellent communication with owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Cottage in Cowes

This cottage was terrific. So close to the beach. Had everything we needed. Very quiet location. Felt very secluded. Lovely wood fire on very cold days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Poppy M.

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

Great stay in excellent location.

My husband enjoyed our short break in Cowes. The cottage was immaculate and as described. A very family and dog friendly home. The communication from Katja re the uncomfortable bed in the main bedroom was good and we felt this will be dealt with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

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

A wonderful place.

A cosy home with a garden and dog-friendly fenced area, just a few houses from the beach. Coffee machine, wine, comfy beds and couches...it had the lot. Great owners with friendly and thorough communication. And the area is a walk to main shopping strip, but in quiet streets that don't get much traffic. It made for a stress-free holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick V., Wangaratta, Vict.

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

Gracie's First Beach Holiday.

Very accommodating with all facilities available for a couple or family to enjoy a holiday. Safe and secure for our pet Gracie too who loved exploring the garden. Great location only 5 houses from the beach - Quiet, with very little through traffic. Great for walking, relaxing, and a good home base for driving trips to explore Phillip Island. Lovely, comfortable house with all provisions for a top stay. Will definitely seek to rebook in future if available.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

janeehayes@aapt.net.au H.

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

A cosy cottage by the sea for a Winter getaway

We enjoyed our Winter getaway at the older style house - The Cottage, set in a bushy garden in a quiet street It was comfortable and well equipped with everything provided as listed. An Air Fryer has been added to the list of kitchen appliances Dry wood was provided for the small but efficient fireplace It's a 5 minute walk to the beach and a 20 minute walk into Cowes central along a beach side track We were welcomed with a bottle of red wine and choc biscuits A second split system for a stay during Summer may be needed
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Ivan G., VERMONT

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

an enjoyable stay

This is the fourth time we have stayed at the Cottage. Each year we notice that there have been improvements at the property. This year there was a new wall in the bathroom an air conditioner in the kitchen and living area and a path had been added to the garden. As always if we had any issues, we were able to contact Katja who replied immmediately. Our Golden Retriever, Mimi, loves being so close to the beach and enjoys the space the garden affords her. We will almost certainly come back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Marian L.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Rose Cottage

Reality did not match the photos. Very cluttered rooms. bathroom cabinet shelf held in with duct tape, as was window in bedroom. Windows needed cleaning and de-cobwebbing Worst thing was mice running around the kitchen whilst we were sitting there. Droppings on the table in the morning.Loud noise of mice in bedroom wall kept me from sleeping, We came home a day early because of this. Contact number host had given us was 'disconnected' when rung although good contact was had beforehand. Very disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Taylor

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We have lived in Australia and Europe and now calling Phillip Island home. Our kids were fortunate enough to grow up in this beautiful community and have now started to explore the world on their own.
We love to share this unique place with our guest and hope that you feel the same enjoyment of staying here and creating your own family memories in this beautiful place.

Why they chose this property

This property has been held in the family since the late 1940's. The family has many memories of spending the holidays with friends on the island every year. We love this place because of it simplicity, the memory of a relaxed holiday spend with family and loved ones.

What makes this property unique

We do supply bed linen, towels, tea towels and bath mat for every booking included in the price. The Cottage is professionally cleaned after each stay for your convenience. We also supply wood for the wood heater during winter to keep you warm and cosy at no extra cost.

Languages:

English, German

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