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The Carapooka Coast Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverleaves Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Cowes

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Cowes, within a 5-minute drive of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Phillip Island Leisure Centre. .This vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cowes Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Phillip Island Ferry Dock.

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cowes Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Carapooka Coast Retreat

Welcome to this lovely, well appointed homely holiday house with zoned living areas.

Immerse yourself in coastal living with only a short stroll to the Cowes main beach or town center or relax on the expansive balcony as you savor the sea breeze.

This double story retreat features four bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed for comfort. Downstairs, bedroom 1 offers a queen bed, while bedroom 2 is perfect for the kids, offering one bunk-bed & one single bed. Bedrooms 3 & 4 are located upstairs both offer a cosy queen-sized haven.

There are two bathrooms, one on each level. The comfy upstairs lounge area opens up to the sunny balcony and has a TV. The fully equipped kitchen with electric cooking, and a cosy living area with TV are located downstairs giving access to the out door decking overlooking a large fenced rear yard that is perfect for a family game of cricket.

The property also has a carport and free wifi

This a great family orientated holiday home in a fantastic location making it an ideal getaway for families and friends alike.

*Please note that linen is included when booking this property*

You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

A security deposit of AUD500 is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit the SRO website.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating 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)

General

  • Garden

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 not allowed

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
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

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The Carapooka Coast Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Loren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easter weekend

Great neat and tidy house with basic but clean facilities. Close to Main Street
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024