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Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers
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Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming

Banyanda is a stunning beachside holiday retreat with a focus on art whilst nestled into landscaped gardens which are home to a number of local native birds.

This modern, architect designed home will satisfy all your holiday needs and has a fully equipped kitchen with stone benches and soaring cathedral ceilings and rooms bathed in natural light. Or cook your own BBQ on the weber and relax in the sun.

Relax and unwind in our jetted corner spa bath for 2.

This luxurious coastal getaway is a short 150 metre walk to a safe swimming beach where you can often find seals, manta rays, dolphins and is surrounded by walking and bike tracks, numerous surf beaches as well as being close to great cafes, restaurants, wineries and boutique shopping. Cowes main street is a 15 minute walk along the beach.

Enjoy a family getaway or a romantic weekend or just relax with friends.

Anderson Street boat ramp is just around the corner so you can easily access the concrete ramp and jetty to launch and retrieve your boat or sit and have brunch at the Boat Ramp cafe.

Experience a remarkable whale watching adventure departing from Rhyll to circumnavigate Phillip Island. Keep an eye out for humpbacks and southern right whales eagerly searching for their blow, distinctive water footprint or graceful dorsal fins. Be captivated by dolphins frolicking alongside the boat and discover a natural habitat for Albatross, gannets and seals.

Watch a Penguin colony at sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows at Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Explore the Koala Conservation Reserve and explore the treetop boardwalks to see koalas in their natural habitat.

Visit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, home to the world's leading motorsport series including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Superbike World Championship, as well as various Australian series and club meets.






Property manager

Robyn Hale

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 21,528 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please notify of any pets in your booking

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number HH 56-15

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi House
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat Wifi
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi
Banyanda: Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi Cowes
Banyanda Luxury Beachside Retreat With Wifi
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About the area

Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 17 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Jetty Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Banyanda beachside home (pet friendly) Whale watching, Penguins, koalas swimming located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Silverleaves Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 219 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 246 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Lovely stay at a very clean and well maintained property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

We really enjoyed the house, well set up & a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent stay, close to beach.An absolute beauty of a house .Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The owner was kind and honest. The home was clean and organised. The stay was enjoyable and great. Will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Banyanda was in a great location with all the comforts of home. Check in process was very straightforward, hosts were easy to communicate with and quick to reply to my queries. We had a wonderful stay, everything was comfortable and modern and we could walk to the beach, coffee shop and takeaways.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The house is fabulous. Welcoming, cosy, and full of light.The only issue we had were the doors. They were hard to open and close.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean it's just the perfect house it's so nice and wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Absolutely loved the property. Extremely clean, dog friendly and a fantastic location. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Great property close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

The property was lovely and bright, and the paintings provided excellent conversational material during meals! The location was excellent, and the host responded extremely promptly to our query.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Robyn was an amazing host. My kids and I had the best time and will visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Easy to find, clean, and plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Really lovely home from home, excellent location with a local beach, really clean and had everything we needed for a lovely family weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

What a few days we had at this beautiful property. Extremely clean, all the amenities you could ask for and an amazing location. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Our family stayed two nights at this property which was beautiful and made our stay on Phillips Island so perfrct
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Exactly as per lovely photos. Easy for our dog. Great outdoor coffee cafe across the road. Everything we needed. Quiet location. Walking distance to beach and short drive to town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Amazing property a perfect spot
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Had a great stay with family
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Great place, really nice house and perfect location. And fantastic that it’s pet friendly as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Love staying here so much, couldn’t ask for more! Robyn is fantastic to deal with and I can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

The property was very clean and well presented. We enjoyed our stay and the house was very close to the main shops. It would have been good if we could access the streaming services.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Most beautiful home in a great Location, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Had everything we needed, beautiful house and furnishing,amazing artwork!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The property was great. Truly pet friendly, immaculate in appearance, well maintained and very clean. Beds were comfy, close to beach, not too far from the main shopping strip. We enjoyed our stay , would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We loved our stay at Banyanda beachside home... The house is modern, beautiful, has huge open space living with lots of natural light..very close to almost everything in the Phillip Island region!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023