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256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!

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Beach
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!

Older style, 3 bedroom house in Cowes, The property has a large fully fenced back yard with a lock up garage.
This is a great beach holiday house to enjoy an affordable break with the family.
Walking distance to the beach and short 2 minute drive into Cowes main street.
The living area has a reverse cycle air conditioner that heats and cools. (Sorry the coonara wood fire not working). No wifi.
PET FRIENDLY - this property requires a $200 dog bond, on approval which is returned once the property has been checked for poop/digging/scratches/damage etc.

3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, separate toilet.
1 x Queen
1 x Queen
1 x Tri-bunk, (double and single on top, suitable for children).

LINEN NOT SUPPLIED
Doonas with covers and pillows are supplied, however, YOU are required to bring your own LINEN, (top/bottom sheets, towels, bathmats and pillowcases) or you can hire these for an extra $25 per person. Please advise us if you wish to hire linen prior to arrival. Beds made up is an extra $15 per bed and must be advised a minimum of 7 days in advance of arrival.

GUEST TERMS AND CONDITIONS/HOUSE RULES/STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES NO PARTIES!

GUESTS upon booking MUST advise ages of all guests. STRICTLY no Schoolies, Bucks Parties, Hens Parties. It is a requirement of our owners to obtain ages and number of guests staying at this property. All guests must be 25 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult, guardian or parent. If the accompanying guardian is not present, we can evict without refund. The host reserves the right at any time to cancel or not proceed with a booking that does not meet these requirements.

This property does not have any policies, procedures or resources in place to accommodate the unique needs of school graduates during the annual 'Schoolies Week' period. It does not have adequate resources to engage qualified security personnel to guarantee the safety, comfort and convenience of school graduate guests during this period.
If at any time we find you are accommodating more people than you have booked for, you will be evicted immediately and extra charges may apply. All bookings are subject to owner confirmation and approval.

You will be required to sign The Guest Registration Form and provide us with a copy of your Drivers Licence & Credit Card prior to your arrival OR on check in.

NON SMOKING POLICY: applies to all of our holiday rental properties both inside and outside the property - extra cleaning charges may apply for any butts found on the property.

Bookings - are accepted by First National in good faith as agents for the property owners. Bonds: Some properties charge a guest bond.

CANCELLATION POLICY 2024
Upon booking a 50% deposit is payable immediately.
The total balance is payable 30 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation requests before the 30 days of arrival - 50% deposit will be refunded
Cancellations less than 30 days prior to arrival – No money will be refunded

KEY COLLECTION - All keys must be picked up and must be returned to our office in Cowes. You will be required to sign The Guest Registration Form and provide our office with a copy of your Drivers License & Credit Card prior to your arrival OR on check in.
AFTER HOURS KEY COLLECTION MUST BE ARRANGED WITH US THE DAY BEFORE ARRIVAL.

Thank you for your booking.

Property manager

First National Phillip Island

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Outdoor areas

  • Yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)

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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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 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

House
256 Settlement Road Cowes
Family Holiday House In Cowes great spot!
2712-190911

About the neighborhood

Map
Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cowes Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 14 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Baxter Station - 72 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 142 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kristo's Charcoal Rotisserie & Salad Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Maggie - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! located?

Situated in Cowes, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowes Beach, Phillip Island Ferry Dock, and Silverleaves Beach. Phillip Island Wildlife Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

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256 Settlement Road, Holiday House In Cowes, dog friendly, great spot! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation
Had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely Cowes
Well located in the town of Cowes. Street was busy but bearable.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bargain house
House was as advertised. Clean, everything worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, great for pets
Wow! We were really impressed with our stay here. First, the reception staff was super friendly and welcoming. The property itself was very clean and spacious, the five of us found it very relaxing. Shops for takeaway and morning coffee are walking distance, as is the beach, so the location is perfect. Best of all there is a large fully enclosed back yard, so our Jack Russell had plenty of space to run around and play fetch. A+ stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location but small
The house looks huge in the pictures and the backyard definitely is. But inside is very tight. The house just seemed unfinished. Doors not even painted stained carpet and rock hard beds. Great location only a short worn to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa-Marie R., Rosanna (Victoria), Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great budget stay
A great property that has an awesome fenced yard for dogs and not far to shops and beach. The bedroom carpet could do with a clean (made my friend nervous), but otherwise all the basics were supplied. Because the power was out on the island for several hours when we arrived, the house should have supplied candles/torch (as per other rentals I have had) - lucky our phones had enough charge to use their torches. On the whole, a pleasant stay for the two couples and although the weather (being winter) was inclement, we still did lots of exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

melia s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Run down
Yard was not dog secure. There was rat poison traps all around the outside of house. There was a dead rat in the garage. Lawns had not been mowed. Unsatisfactory outdoor seating. Cobwebs throughout interior.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

A great base for exploring Phillip Island
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This place was perfectly located for us, we could walk into town or easily access other parts of the island. The location was quiet and private, the yard is huge and we felt secure. The amenities were great, The bathroom was an older style but everything worked and was clean. The house had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. It would be great to have wifi on site but the mobile reception was fine in the house. We'd happily stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

The rental was very clean and tidy
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was great being close to the CBDand walking distance to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Great Little house
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was close to everything and very neat and tidy. The backyard is huge but the fencing needs to be repaired especially if you have a dog. Very relaxing and has everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Zachary K.

Nice spot but a not great if you have pet allegies
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is in a great spot and a good price for how late we booked, unfortunately, we had issues with the hot water service and as it is pet friendly the carpet was littered with cat hair which caused a lot of issues with allergies.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Perfect for your pet
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A big open backyard for our dog to run around. Plenty of shelter too as you can open the garage door from the yard for your dog to access.Yes, the carpet in the bedrooms has seen a few holidays, but the house and yard were nice and clean and tidy.Easy walk for coffee and supermarkets. Lovely stroll down the Main Street to the beach of an evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

DONALD D.

256 Settlement Road, Cowes
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Look forward to staying here again. Great location suited our needs perfectly.
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Botanic Ridge, Vic

Simple but well appointed.
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Older style home, comfortable, in great location. Walk to shops and beach, great for small puppy and family with children. Enjoyable stay, helpful staff at Real Estate, happy to recommend for budget conscious pet owners.
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8/10 Good

Narelle K.

Cowes Home
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a lovely time at Cowes. The home was well equiped for our needs and we could take our dog. We were thankful to be in walking distance to the beach and shops as we loved our beach strolls.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
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8/10 Good

Lex V.

Great Paw Family Holiday House
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you're holidaying with your fur children this is a good house with a great backyard. Cowes' main strip shops and beach are only a 10 minutes stroll away. Don't let the outside exterior fool you, the interior has been given a make-over with beach decor.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple but comfortable
Property managers were amazing to deal with. Property was simple but lovely. Very comfortable stay. Got to bring my dog which was the best!!

4/10 Poor

Maria A.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
maintenance and cleaning
Main door was broken , key doesn’t work but used back door . Spider web Inside facilities not bed .. just stayed , cause we had no option
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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4/10 Poor

Amy

Unclean house close to beach
We stayed here only because we have two dogs and unfortunately the nice accommodation doesn’t allow animals. The house was close to beach, 20 min walk and a 3 minute drive to shops and restaurants. The property was musty and needed a very good clean. The vacuum provided was not the best at cleaning the floor. The bathroom was dirty and I did clean it before we used it. We did choose to leave the night before. I would not recommend this house, I would suggest people put there dogs in a kennel and find a nicer place for the same price
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Diana T.

ok, but needs some attention
Great big backyard, excellent location and the ability to walk to the main road and shops was an advantage. Kitchen modern, clean and well equipped but no pantry to store food. Beds are comfortable and clean. Living area is small and does not accommodate for 4 adults and 2 children. Unable to open any windows in the house. Would benefit from a overall clean of cobwebs. Mice or Possums living in the roof kept us awake during the night