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Starfish Sands in Cowes

Family-friendly holiday home in Cowes

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Starfish Sands, a 4-bedroom haven near Cowes beach and shops, offers a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the upstairs front balcony with electronic shade awning, or unwind by the solar-heated in-ground pool. The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking essentials and coffee machine.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$1,198
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb

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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.

Starfish Sands in Cowes

About the home

"Starfish Sands" is a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom, two storey town house, very close to the Cowes beach and shops. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Downstairs you will find bedroom 3 (with TV and DVD player) and bedroom 4 (with access to the rear yard), a laundry in the foyer, the main bathroom (with bath, shower and toilet) and internal access to the garage.

Upstairs is the large open plan kitchen, dining/living room (with a 75 inch smart TV) which provides access to the upstairs front balcony. Bedrooms 1 and 2 are also upstairs, each with a BIR and another bathroom (with shower and toilet).

Outdoor Areas

There are outdoor tables and chairs on the upstairs balcony as well as in the downstairs enclosed yard. The double Garage (with internal access into the home and foldup table tennis table) provides space for 2 cars. The shared facilities available include a solar-heated in-ground pool and shady BBQ area, plus some additional communal parking spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home has 2 x wall mounted reverse cycle A/C units - one in the upstairs living room and the other in the downstairs foyer. There’s also a ceiling fan in both of the upstairs bedrooms.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 8 beds, accommodating up to 11 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): 1 x Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs): 1 x Tri-bunk bed
Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): 2 x Sets of Single bunks

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, irrespective of whether school-leavers are part of the official Schoolies Program. 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

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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 not allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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_188

About the area

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Wildlife Park and A Maze'N Things. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale watching. Visit our Cowes travel guide
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Cowes, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach showing general coastal views and a beach
    Cowes Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cowes Beach featuring general coastal views
    Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Silverleaves Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pino's Trattoria
    8 min walk
  • La Porchetta
    6 min walk
  • Chapel Lane
    6 min walk
  • Cafe Lugano
    7 min walk
  • Hotel Phillip Island
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Starfish Sands in Cowes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Starfish Sands in Cowes?

As of 30 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starfish Sands in Cowes on 13 Feb 2026 start from NZ$1,198.14, 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 Starfish Sands in Cowes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Starfish Sands in Cowes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Starfish Sands in Cowes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starfish Sands in Cowes located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 15 minutes.

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Starfish Sands in Cowes Reviews

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8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tori G.

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

Highly recommend this property for your next stay in Cowes

The property was very easy to access and in a great location, close to shops, restaurants and the beach. The house was very spacious and clean, and it was great that we were able to have use of the washing machine and dryer and other appliances, as it made it easier for us all to have it available to us throughout our stay. There was plenty of things to do, especially for the adults, with access to games and WiFi. Highly recommend this property for your next family vacation in Cowes!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022