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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

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.

Property manager

Margaret Browne

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • 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

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 are 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk 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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Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

Jennifer C.

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

Jennifer T.

Highly recommended familyproperty
Penguins on Church is a pristinely kept home away from home, close to the beach and Cowes centre. Marg provided everything we could possibly need, and more. Thank you for the Christmas tree! Would most definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

Highly recommend!
The house is beautiful and immaculately kept. Backyard and games room was perfect for the kids. Proximity to main St shops and the beach made this property the perfect choice for our family vacation. Margaret was super helpful and lovely to deal with. Will always recommend this place and hope to be back one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

Wonderful house
Beautiful house in a great location, we really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

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

Janette C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Narelle M.

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

Noni R.

Friends getaway
Really enjoyed our holiday. Great spot and a very comfortable house for 5 couples.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Great family beach house.
Great house for a family or group of friends and has a great deck and games room. Easy walk to shops and beach as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

Excellent
Excellent accommodation, location and host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

Jacinta L.

Great stay
The house was even better than we expected! Three families with teenagers, all were really well catered for here. The location was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

Family stay
Property was spotless and had everthing you needed. Have already booked for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

Great stay
We had a two night stay fir our sons wedding. The house was perfect for groups as it is zoned into 2 sections.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Verified traveller

Beautiful home
Beautiful home, great layout for a family stay. Great playroom
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel Z.

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

connie b.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daine R.

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

Rofel O.

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

Alex T.

Excellent beach house
Great house around the corner from the beach. Games room a highlight.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Family-friendly
Stayed for 4 nights with my partner, two kids (5 & 2), sister and niece (16). Very well appointed home with 5BR, 2 baths plus ensuite. Good lay out and would suit multiple families. Kitchen was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Requested bed linen / towels in the week prior to check in and host was very accomodating and replies quickly. Hot outdoor shower in the fully contained and pet friendly backyard a big bonus. Kids enjoyed the entertainment area in the garage. Very short walking distance to beach and Coles. Have already booked for next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

A D.

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

Alan T., Vermont South

Excellent short stay on Phillip Island
The property was fantastic. Ideal for our needs and a short walk along the beach to the main Street. Marg was an extremely helpfull host. We could not have hoped for better!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023