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Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Interior
TV, fireplace, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Ferry Dock
    ‪5 min drive‬

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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.

Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes

About the home

“Shallow Water Retreat” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a comfortable walk from the beach and short drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

This large home has three living areas, providing plenty of space and options to spread out; the Lounge Room is at the front of the home, a huge central Kitchen/Dining/Family Room (with coonara wood heater) and a rear Rumpus Room (with 75" smart TV, Netflix & Kayo). The Master bedroom is near the front of the home and has a walk in robe and ensuite (shower, toilet & double vanity). A separate hallway leads to Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 (each with built in robes), a main bathroom (with bath & shower), a separate toilet and a laundry (with clothes dryer & washing machine).

Outdoor Areas

The home has a large double garage with roller door access to the fully enclosed rear yard, as well as internal access to the home. The delightful central covered deck (with table & chairs for 12 people, plus 2 additional chairs and a gas BBQ) can be accessed from the central Dining/Living Room as well as the 3rd Living Room. There is space for 2 cars in the garage plus another in the driveway. The large open spaces of the North Shore Estate Reserve & Playground (with swings, slides, etc) are just 50m from the front door.

Kitchen

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

Heating/Cooling Systems

There are two wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioners; one in Bedroom 1 and the other in the 3rd (rear) living room, a coonara wood heater in the main Living Room (firewood not provided), plus three stand-alone fans which can be used where required.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 9 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 14 guests:

Bedroom 1: One Queen bed
Bedroom 2: One Queen bed
Bedroom 3: One Tri-bunk
Bedroom 4: Two sets of King Single bunks and one King Single Trundle bed.

There is also a Double sofa bed in the front Living Room that is suitable for 2 adults or children.

Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it.
The King Single trundle bed is best suited for a child.

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach
As a guest of Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

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

  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Shallow Water Retreat in Cowes Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at shallow waters retreat. The house was nice and clean, the beds were super comfy, and the location was great! Only a short drive into town, and close to other beaches we enjoy! Overall it was a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Our stay in Phillip Island

It was nice and spacious for all of us to fit comfortably. Mostly it was an enjoyable stay, apart frpm a few issues. The outdoor BBQ was completely dirty and did not work correctly. The oven was also dirty in the kitchen, there was a tray left inside it that was full of oil. The air conditioning unit in the back loungeroom was not working at all. It had no power to it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

CURRINGTON FAMILY WEEK

Great house for all of us. Loved the 3 different relaxing areas. Slept us all with no problems Only problem we had was heating. Place was cold and 1 of the air conditioners (only 2) was not working. Luckily we were able to get in touch with property manager who assisted in sorting out the electrical fault problem. Also didnt realise that we would have to buy wood and get the fire going. Soon sorted and the place warmed up quickly Would consider staying there again - easy to clean and look after too. Kids loved the big screen TV on wet days
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023