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Cowes Duplex Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home in Cowes

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At Cowes Duplex Retreat, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$418
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cowes Duplex Retreat

About the home

“Cowes Duplex Retreat” is a delightful double-storey family & pet friendly home in Cowes just a comfortable walk from the pet friendly Red Rock's beach and a short drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Upstairs is accessed via an external staircase and features a large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with 42" TV & some games), Bedrooms 2 and 3 (each with storage & clothing racks) and a Bathroom (with shower, toilet & double vanity). Downstairs is another large open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with 50" smart TV), Bedroom 1 (with storage & clothing racks) and a side hallway that leads to a Bathroom (with shower & double vanity), a fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer) and a separate Toilet. The separate Bungalow is accessed from the downstairs floor and via the backyard, and is large enough to double as a space to relax (with another 42" TV).

Outdoor Areas

The front first floor Balcony (with seating for 8) is accessed from the upstairs Living Room. The rear downstairs covered area (with gas BBQ & seating for 8) overlooks the enclosed rear yard, perfect for children and pets. Also in the yard is a firepit (wood not provided) with some seating around it. There is space for 3 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway, with additional street parking available.

Kitchen

This home uniquely has two fully appointed kitchens. Upstairs, the Kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Vittoria Espressotoria pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, 900mm electric oven and cook top. The downstairs Kitchen also has a microwave, toaster, double sink, fridge and dishwasher.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are two wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioners; one in each of the upstairs Living Room & downstairs Living Room, plus four additional stand-alone heaters and fans which can be used where required.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 5 beds, 1 foldout bed & 2 sofa beds, accommodating up to 10 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Double bed and one Single foldout bed
Bedroom 4 (Bungalow): One Tri-bunk

The upstairs Living Room has a Single sofa bed, suitable for one adult or child.
The Bungalow has a Double sofa bed, suitable for two adults or children.
Please note: The Tri-bunk has 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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 is also known as

48_463

About the area

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 Phillip Island Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching and wildlife walks. Visit our Cowes travel guide
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Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach featuring general coastal views
    Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cowes Beach showing general coastal views and a beach
    Cowes Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Penguin Parade showing a beach and bird life
    Penguin Parade
    8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
    9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station
    74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pino's Trattoria
    4 min drive
  • SAYANG
    3 min drive
  • Golden Fry Fish & Chips
    4 min drive
  • Chapel Lane
    4 min drive
  • Nat’s Fish And Chips
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowes Duplex Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowes Duplex Retreat?

As of 16 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowes Duplex Retreat on 3 Mar 2026 start from NZ$418.11, excluding 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 Cowes Duplex Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cowes Duplex Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowes Duplex Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cowes Duplex Retreat located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Ventnor Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Cowes Duplex Retreat Reviews

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Reviews

6/10 Okay

helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well appointwd and great location. Improvements could include replacing the front door lock and the lock beside the downstairs loo as they were challenging to open. Windows were locked and so very warm inside. Finally, investing in some decent pillows would be great.providing some toiletries in the bathrooms would be favourable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025