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

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Cowes Beach House is the perfect setting for a family get-together. Unwind on the undercover deck off the kitchen living area or enjoy lawn games in the spacious backyard, while kids of all ages have fun in their own games room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space

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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.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • 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

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is near the beach. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Ventnor Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Cowes travel guide
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Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cowes Beach
    Cowes Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Silverleaves Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre
    3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pino's Trattoria
    13 min walk
  • SAYANG
    14 min walk
  • Golden Fry Fish & Chips
    12 min walk
  • Chapel Lane
    10 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).

How much is parking at Penguins on Church -800m to Main Street, 120m to beach, 1km to boat ramp?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Leisure Centre and Silverleaves Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Second stay at Penguin on Church and it is always a pleasure. Margaret is a very accomodating host and always exceptionally quick to respond with any issues. We stayed with 4 adults and three children (aged 6, 3 and 5 months) and had everything we could possibly need and more. Well equipped kitchen provides everything you need, however due to being so close to Cowes and all the dining options we did eat out a lot. Wonderful beach access. Outdoor shower (with hot water) is a bonus. Ample off-street parking. Good house layout for multiple adults as the bedrooms are in separate wings off the living space.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great locationGreat host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vivien M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fabulous house for groups. Everything there you needed. Good layout of bedrooms and bathrooms and back deck fabulous. Host communicated well beforehand. A great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house for our family . Close to the beach and shops , secure safe backyard, a really great games room and big outdoor deck . Spacious kitchen and lounge and well equipped bedrooms. Margaret our host was very approachable and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Joan N.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
Pet and family friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great space and well suited to all our needs. The property owner was amazing with all our requests and prompt with replying!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Esther G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great amenities including coffee machine. We love the games room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for the extended family to gather including the fur babies. Plenty of room and activities to keep all entertained
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Les C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large clean property, fantastic location and lots of facilities. Great communication from host, easy access. We really enjoyed stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy Elisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite a delay to our check in due cleaners being late we had a great time at Penguin on Church. Margaret is a great host, she responded quickly to messages and offered late checkout to compensate for delayed check-in. All facilities were good and location is great. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phuong L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean space and great communication from host. Place is close to attractions and shops (walking distance). House has everything you need and even a back games room for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, tidy, close to amenities and Margaret was contactable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie W.

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

Girls Weekend Away

A great property, close to town with everything we could have wanted. Perfect accomodation for a Girls weekend away! Communication was great and always prompt.Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liam T.

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

Phillip island

Had a great time Thankyou for having us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Great location, excellent for family stay including our dog

We all enjoyed the property and its offerings.Comfortable and homely, great layout.Wish we could have stayed a little longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Michael

Wonderful facilities and close to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

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

Lovely getaway.

Excellent property. Clean, spacious, comfortable. Has everything you need for a fun getaway with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy V.

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

Phillip island short Break

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

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

Wonderful family home

We had 10 adults, a nearly 3 year old and a 15 month old in our group. Penguins on Church was perfect for us to come together for a long weekend. There was plenty of space inside and out and we were easily able to park 4 cars in the driveway. Having 3 internal bathrooms to service the 5 bedrooms made the weekend easy to all live with each other, especially as we all prepared for a family wedding on the Saturday. The portable cot was wonderful for the baby - very sturdy, safe and obviously comfortable, as the baby slept well each night. All the beds and accompanying linen were also wonderful. The kitchen has plenty of cutlery, crockery and glassware, cooking implements and all the necessary tools and machines to make self-catering easy. The games room afforded us much fun and there were plenty of books and games for the little ones. The owner was extremely prompt with communication and all instructions for access etc were easy to follow. I can highly recommend Penguins on Church for a wonderful stay on Phillip Island!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Family get together.

We all loved this property as it had it all.Beautiful home with great entertaining areas inside and out.Great choice of bedrooms.Car parking good.Location near beach plus town.We were all very comfortable.The children enjoyed the games room.We would have appreciated the supply of linen as some guests were from out of state..It was a bit of a hastle.Margarate was very good with her communication.Many thanksJulie.Loc
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Rachael M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a group holiday

Has a great layout for friends/ families holidaying together, and is within walking distance from the main beach and shops. A short drive to key tourist destinations. The yard was well maintained. We were disappointed with the cleanliness of the property; we had to spend a large portion of our first day scrubbing all three bathrooms, cleaning the couch and washing kitchen utensils and plates. Some of the cookware was also really worn out, so we couldn't cook as much as planned.The host's communication was fantastic, however. Would definitely return if the cleaning situation is sorted out. Small bins in the bathrooms would be a convenient addition.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine r.

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

Cowes Holiday

The house was spotless and the kitchen had everything we needed. Beautiful outdoor area and back yard. Close to everything. We have booked again for next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Penguins on Church highly recommend

Penguins on Church was a well maintained, clean and well appointed rental. It had everything provided for a great stay. It was very clean and we valued the small touches such as bath mats, hand towels, soap and air diffusers. The gardens were lovely and the backyard grass was immaculate. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

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