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Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp

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Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cowes, VIC
  • Cowes Beach
    4 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    14 min walk
  • Mon Dieu
    7 min walk
  • Melbourne Crib Point Station
    84 min drive

Room options

About the area

Cowes

With a stay at this vacation home in Cowes, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 14 minutes by foot from Phillip Island Ferry Dock. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Silverleaves Beach and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Phillip Island Nature Park.

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 4 min walk
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 14 min walk
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp

Forget the car. A leisurely 10min stroll takes you to Cowes Main Street and in less than 5 mins you are at one of the quieter Cowes beaches. This house is perfect for a family get together. The large kitchen living area opens up onto an undercover deck via a bifold door.
A seperate games room and large back yard with lawn games keep the kids young and old entertained.
A fully secure backyard in case you wish to bring pets although council rules legislate that a maximum of 2 dogs can be on the property. Pets to remain outdoors, but please advise us in your enquiry if you wish to bring pets. There is a ramp leading to the front door for easy access for roller suitcases and prams. Although the front door is extra wide, bedroom and bathroom doorways are your avarage width

NOT AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLIES- Family groups or groups with tenants over 26 y/o only.

12 people can sleep comfortably
Bedroom 1- Queen bed
Bedroom 2- Queenbed
Bedroom 3- king bed
Bedroom 4- tri bunk, double on the bottom, single bed on top
Bedroom 5- 2 x long single beds and king single loft bed.

Doona, doona cover and pillows supplied.
Please bring top & bottom sheets, pillow case, towels and tea towels otherwise linen and towels can be supplied at $20 per person.

High chair & baby bath available. Please let us know if you would like these put out.

Rental registration requirements we must mention noise or music being played must be reduced to an inaudible level outside the property by 10 pm, or risk being removed from the premises.

A 'NO EXTREME PARTY POLICY' IS IN PLACE, Police and/or nuisance call outs will not be tolerated and will result in immediate removal of the occupants.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Margaret Browne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
Onsite 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 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

Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday friends weekend
Fabulous house. So spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing set up
We had a great weekend thank you so much for sharing your amazing house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend of fun!
Disability organization - supporting group of 6 adults on a much-deserved weekend away. Group had an absolute ball and loved staying in a home like house rather than a big school camp set up. Made them feel very inclusive indeed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenette B.

Excellent group house
House was great for group stay easy location to centre of Cowes Facilities excellent for entertainment everything you need Close to beach just a short walk
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Penguins on Church exceeded our expectations
Totally blown away. Had an awesome experience and will look to book again next year for Australian Motogp 2025
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

judy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
group weekend away
Beautiful property. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family or group
Everything was as described in listing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

A D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than the pics!
Great home. Photos don't do it justice. Kids loved the games shed. Close to everything. Cannot fault. Owner is super accommodating and communication is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tayla R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Group Getaway
We had a lovely stay at Penguins on Church. The house was perfectly sized to accommodate 9 adults with large dining table, couch and outdoor area plus the bonus of a well equipped kitchen. Certainly didn't run out of things to do with the games room and an array of board games to play. Spoilt with location too right near the beach and main street. Would love to come back again and will recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family break
Great home to share with family we had 10 of us from 8 weeks to 66 and everyone felt comfortable. The games room was a hit Kitchen was well stocked and large enough for preparing food for the troops. Will re book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great large group holiday home
We had a fantastic stay. We had a large family group including 6 teenagers, and the house suited us perfectly. Everyone had their own space and we were close enough to town that people could split off independently without needing a lift. The kitchen is extremely well kitted out and we used it most nights to stay in as there was heaps of entertainment at the house. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

natalie h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house and location
This property exceeded our expectations - everything about it was 100% - will recommend to others thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend away
Amazing house that has something for everyone. Had a really great time and will definitely book again 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Family Home
Really lovely home, located just 3/4 minutes from the main road of Cowes. Lots of games to do with the kids, plenty of space with 5 bedrooms. Clean and tidy, everything accessible and presentable. Will absolutely be returning here down the road!! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

connie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home base
Family of 8 adults thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable and relaxing space. A homely space with a super fun games room. Short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. Great cooking facilities and bbq to feast at home too. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn beach escape
A great location on the island. The house was perfect. The photos online do not do it justice. Very big and spacious in person, easily accommodating 3 families while still allowing all to have their own space. Games room was a big hit with the teens and the back yard was perfect for the little ones to run around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Liked: Cleanliness
FAB
Didnt realise about no linen or towels, need to make that a bit clearer overall i would rent it again. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends on Safari
Excellent, roomy, spacious, wonderful enclosed private back yard, well equipped and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely family holiday
In a great position and the home worked very well for adults and children alike.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rofel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home away from home!
We recently stayed here for Easter holidays. We’ve stayed in various houses in Phillip Island and this is the best location and house we’ve stayed in. It is perfect and has everything you need! Thank you Margaret, we will be back and stay again. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Clean, very spacious, we loved the outdoor area and games room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great all-rounder
This house is absolutely amazing, beautifully appointed, great location. Everything was Fantastic, can't recommend highly enough. We'll definitely be back. :D
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024