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Island Life by Ready Set Stay- Spacious home a stroll away from the beach

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Open plan living, dining & kitchen area
Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar
Spacious light-filled bedrooms each with their own split system AC unit
Alfresco dining with BBQ
Separate additional living & media area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Island Life by Ready Set Stay- Spacious home a stroll away from the beach

Island Life is the perfect getaway home for your family & friends to spend a weekend away from your daily routine. The home sleeps up to 8 guests and is located in a peaceful residential area, within walking distance of the beach, shops, restaurants and other attractions.

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay.

Island Life boasts an unbeatable location just a stone's throw away from the beach and Cowes main street.

The home features four beautifully designed bedrooms and two modern bathrooms ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay for all guests. The fully equipped kitchen offers everything you need to whip up a delicious meal. If you prefer to cook outdoors, the BBQ is available for your use.

The property boasts a double garage, offering secure parking for your vehicles, giving you peace of mind during your stay.

Experience the ultimate relaxation in this lovely home, where you can unwind and rejuvenate. Book now and embark on a truly memorable holiday at Island Life.

The house is in a residential street with surrounding permanent tenants so we only rent to mature guests that will remain respectful to our neighbours. The house is to be used for relaxation-style holidaying, loud parties are prohibited.

This lovely home offers:
Sleeps 8 guests
Unlimited WIFI
2 living areas
Coffee machine - BYO pods
Lighted-filled open-plan kitchen/living/dining
Dishwasher, microwave, slow cooker and blender
Dining table inside and outside
Highchair, travel cot, toys and books for kids
Washing machine and drying horse
Outdoor area with BBQ
Parking on-premise

HEATING AND COOLING
Split system in every bedroom and the living area.

GUEST ACCESS
This home sleeps 8 guests across 4 bedrooms.

Bedroom 1: 1x Queen bed (Sleeps 2)
Bedroom 2: 1x Queen bed (Sleeps 2)
Bedroom 3: 1x Queen bed (Sleeps 2)
Bedroom 4: 1x Double bed (Sleeps 2)

What to bring: fitted sheets, flat sheets, pillowcases, beach towels, bath towels, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats.

Guests have the choice of:

BYO Linen / Towels - Guests bring their own fitted, sheets, flat sheets and pillowcases for each bed. Guests also bring their own beach, bath and tea towels along with hand towels and refer to the home’s description for the bedding configurations.

Linen Set Hire - Guests can hire full linen set for $30 per bed which includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and pillowcases. Bunk beds are classed as two beds. All beds are the same price.

Towel Set Hire - Guests can hire a towel set for $10 per person which includes 1 bath towel and 2 tea towels (for only the first ordered towel set).

Bathroom Set Hire - Guests can hire a bathroom set for $10 per bathroom which includes a bathmat and hand towel.

Delivery Fee - If any items are hired, there will be a one-off delivery/set-up fee of $40.

If the stay is longer than 7 days, ask management for any additional pricing. For linen or towel hires, advise Ready Set Stay with 48 hours' notice as last-minute requests may not be possible. Lost or damaged hired linen/towels may incur costs. Ready Set Stay will assume no linen or towel sets are requested for hire unless advised.

We ask all guests to please clean the BBQ after use, or a $50 fee will be charged.

NEIGHBOURHOOD
The neighbourhood is safe and family friendly. Your guest guidebook/house manual (linked in your welcome message) also includes recommendations on things to do in the area, dining options, and local attractions. A QR code for the manual is also available at the property. If you need any guidance, reach out to our team, we are happy to help.

GETTING AROUND
There is parking available for your stay. We can provide parking information if required. Please ask us any questions.

ADDITIONAL RULES
Strictly no schoolies, parties or events. Mature guests only. The property is patrolled by security. If neighbours complain or the police are called this could affect your bond and we the reserve right to evict guests.

Bookings can only be confirmed once the verification process has been completed.

Read and accept our terms and conditions. Council Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct rules applies.

Required to bring your linen and towels unless prearranged.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
Access details will be available for you to enter directly at the home. Therefore unfortunately we do not get a chance to meet, but this provides a simple and convenient way for you to enter and depart the home easily. We can be contacted via the booking platform anytime during your stay and we will send you our office number if you need us urgently. We want to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Thank you.

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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. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cowes Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬2 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well positioned home - modern, well appointed and great for pets.
Kitchen / dining
Kitchen
Hallway
Master with ensuite
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Hi Susan, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the home’s location, modern design, and pet-friendly features. We’d love to welcome you back again 😊 Best Regards, The Team at Ready Set Stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, clean and tidy, nice walk to beach or shops, great yard space for our dog, AC in every bedroom was a well needed luxury!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2026
Hi Tracey, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the clean and comfortable home, the easy walk to the beach and shops, and the yard space for your dog. It’s great to hear the air conditioning in every bedroom was appreciated too. We’d love to welcome you back again 😊 Best Regards, The Team at Ready Set Stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Great stay. Easy check in, communication timely and supportive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2025
Hi Tamara, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and found the check-in process easy. Providing clear communication and support is always a priority for us, so we’re delighted it made a positive difference. We’d love to host you again anytime—you’re always welcome! Best Regards, The Team at Ready Set Stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly S.

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

Short summer stay

Our stay was great! The property was well maintained and very clean. Beds were comfortable and everything was close by for easy access. We couldn’t be happier with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2025
Hi Polly, Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that your stay was great and that you found the property well-maintained, clean, and comfortable. It’s wonderful to know that everything was conveniently located for easy access, making your summer stay even more enjoyable. We’re so happy that you couldn’t be happier with your stay—it was our pleasure to host you! We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful experience in the future. 😊 Best Regards, The Team at Ready Set Stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful, spacious, tidy property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2025
Hi Rochelle, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that you found the property beautiful, spacious, and tidy—it sounds like the perfect getaway! We hope you had a wonderful time and would love to host you again in the future. 😊 Best Regards, The Team at Ready Set Stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

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

Enjoyed this

The property suited us perfectly. Easy access to the property. We enjoyed our time there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2024
Hi Robyn, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that the property suited you perfectly and that you enjoyed your time there. Providing a positive experience for our guests is our goal, and we're glad we could contribute to your enjoyment. If there's anything specific you loved about your stay or any suggestions for making future visits even more enjoyable, please feel free to share. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future. Regards, Team Ready Set Stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Fabulous!!

A modern house with great amenities and a convenient location. Walking distance to beach and town. Great communication with the owners and smooth check-in and out. We loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan, 2024
Dear Pam, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our modern house and that the amenities exceeded your expectations. It's fantastic that the convenient location, within walking distance to both the beach and town, added to the overall enjoyment of your stay. We greatly appreciate your kind words about our communication and the smooth check-in and check-out process. Ensuring a seamless experience for our guests is a top priority, and we're delighted that it contributed to your satisfaction. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. If there's anything specific that made your stay memorable or any suggestions for future improvements, please feel free to share. Warm regards, Team Ready Set Stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

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

Lovely!

Excellent communication prior to our stay. Upon arrival the house was very clean and was as pictured. An easy location as we walked along the beach every morning with our dog and later drove to the beach at Vetnor a dog friendly beach. The shops were nice and close. A relaxing time in a lovely home.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2025
Hi Helen, Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the house clean, as pictured, and in a convenient location. It’s wonderful that you and your dog could enjoy morning walks along the beach and visits to the dog-friendly beach at Ventnor—sounds like the perfect getaway! We’re also pleased that the shops were close by and that you had a relaxing time in the home. Thank you for your kind words about our communication—we strive to make everything as smooth as possible for our guests. We hope to welcome you and your furry friend back for another relaxing stay in the future! 😊 Best Regards, The Team at Ready Set Stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Damien R.

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

Family get together from interstate

Overall the house was good. The remote controls for the front and back bedrooms weren't sync'd even when I change the batteries, managed to use the remote in the Main bedroom to get the others started but it was a disappointment. Also the vanity in the main bathroom took some time to drain and may need attention. Bringing linen from interstate was also a pain. When we arrived the place was freezing cold, I know it is winter, but many other places where we've stayed in winter or summer the owners turn the heating/cooling on before we arrive
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2025
Hi Damien, Thank you for your review and for choosing our home for your family get-together. We’re really pleased to hear that overall you found the house to be good, and we hope you enjoyed your time together. We appreciate your feedback regarding the remote controls and the bathroom vanity. We will ensure our team looks in to this ASAP and fixes. Regarding linen, we understand that bringing your own can be inconvenient, particularly when travelling from interstate. We do offer a linen hire option for our guests, and by offering this service, it keeps the clean / linen charges for guests lower. We also take on board your note about the house being cold on arrival. Unfortunately heating isn't typically not switched on in advance for stays. However we do find that this hoe does not take long to heat up. Thanks again for your comments, and we hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alyson M.

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

Spacious but lacking the little touches

Great bbq but no bbq utensils or cleaning supplies. No washing up liquid. No oven mitts. Write up mentioned a coffee machine but there wasn’t one there. All in all we had a good time and enjoyed our stay but a few additional items would have made life easier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2024
Hi Alyson, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your stay at Island Life. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the spaciousness of the property and had a good time overall. However, we apologize for the oversight in providing some essential items that would have enhanced your experience. We appreciate your constructive comments, and we will address the lack of BBQ utensils, cleaning supplies, washing up liquid, and oven mitts. Your input is valuable as it helps us identify areas for improvement. Regarding the coffee machine, we apologise for any confusion caused by the discrepancy in the write-up. We'll ensure that accurate information is provided for future guests. We're grateful for your understanding, and your suggestions will be taken into consideration to make necessary additions for the convenience of our guests. If you decide to stay with us again, we hope to provide a more seamless and enjoyable experience. Thank you for choosing Island Life, and we look forward to the possibility of hosting you again. Regards, Team Ready Set Stay
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Julieann Lever L.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Everything was filthy. No sheets or towels supplied. I have never paid so much for accommodation and not been given sheets and towels. Everything was ditty and dusty. No maintenance being carried out at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb, 2026
Hi Julieann, I’m really sorry to read this. Island Life is offered as a BYO linen property, which is clearly stated on the listing description and booking confirmation. Guests are welcome to bring their own sheets and towels, or hire them through us prior to arrival. I’m sorry if you missed this. In regard to cleanliness and maintenance, this certainly isn’t the standard we aim to deliver. We have addressed your feedback directly with our cleaning and housekeeping team and have completed a full re-inspection of the property to ensure it meets our expected standards. We value feedback, even when it’s hard to hear, as it helps us improve. If you’re open to it, please feel free to contact us directly so we can better understand your concerns.
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