Vacation rentals in Cowell

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Apartment in Wallaroo

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews

Wallaroo Marina Apartment with Sea & Marina Views

This Luxury Apartment is right on the Wallaroo Marina with views of North Beach. The apartment is fully equipped has just been renovated in October 2018 with a NEW comfy bed * Huge 55" NEW Smart TV * full kitchen and great appliances ,personalized decor, the high ceilings and the private balcony of the marina and north beach. My unit is on 4th floor which gives you the best views of the marina and beach good for all holidaymakers, couples, business travelers, families (with kids) or big groups.

24 – 31 May

$1,261 AUD total
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Home in Coffin Bay

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 143 reviews

Dingley Dell

Newly renovated shack on the Esplanade which is a great budget option for a family, directly across the road from the "Oyster Walk" and a short walk to popular restaurant 1802, Oyster HQ & Oyster Farm Tours. This 2 bedroom shack which sleeps 6 has an open living and dining area including stove, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and heating/cooling. The bathroom/laundry has washing machine/dryer. There is a large deck with a BBQ/outdoor setting Linen provided. Parking for 2 cars/boat .

18 – 25 Dec

$1,347 AUD total
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Home in Port Lincoln

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 331 reviews

BEST LOCATION in town... 2 minutes walk anywhere

Mill Hill is a large light airy modern 3 bedroom 2 bathroom open plan house with seperate zoned living areas and beautiful sea views . Unlimited wifi and air conditioned . 3 outdoor entertaining areas sea views extensive off street parking . Large enclosed lawned backyard undercover sandpit -fire bin . Centrally located in a quiet dress circle area of town . Short walk to the main beach -CBD restaurants -local hospital -lawned park playground -deli -skate park -KFC Hungry Jacks -tennis courts

26 June – 3 July

$2,009 AUD total

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Other great accommodation in Cowell

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Home in North Beach

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews

Shore Beats Work! (Pet friendly + views)

7 – 14 May

$888 AUD total
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Home in Fitzgerald Bay

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 158 reviews

Mariners Retreat

10 – 17 Oct

$2,557 AUD total
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Guesthouse in Coffin Bay

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 310 reviews

Sylvies Nest

16 – 23 Feb

$676 AUD total
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Townhouse in Wallaroo

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews

WallorooJetty Holiday Accommodation

26 Aug – 2 Sept

$1,868 AUD total
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Home in Chinaman Wells

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Beach Frontage, Sunsets, Fishing & Family Fun

5 – 12 Feb

$1,684 AUD total
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Home in Cowell

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 37 reviews

Cowell Accommodation Facility #1

27 Feb – 6 Mar

$871 AUD total
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Home in Port Gibbon

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 34 reviews

Port Gibbon HouseShellac

5 – 12 July

$1,404 AUD total
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Holiday home in Cleve

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

Apartment 1 -Modern Luxury, with Comfort & Style

28 Nov – 5 Dec

$1,120 AUD total
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Guesthouse in Moonta Mines

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 84 reviews

The Miner's Shanty

31 Aug – 7 Sept

$948 AUD total
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Townhouse in Port Hughes

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

Port Hughes- Luxurious extreme comfort

24 – 31 May

$1,301 AUD total
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Home in Port Broughton

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Tommy Rough Shack

17 – 24 Sept

$779 AUD total
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Tiny home in Hawson

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 86 reviews

'Tally-Ho' Tiny Home

9 – 16 Apr

$1,838 AUD total

Your guide to Cowell

All About Cowell

There are plenty of fish in the sea in Cowell — literally. This tiny town perched on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia is renowned for its fertile waters brimming with salmon, snapper, mullet, silver whiting, tommy ruff, squid, crabs, and oysters. As you may expect, this is the perfect place for a seafood dinner. Local fishing boats bob along on the horizon and fishermen haul in their catches of the day. Here, you can order heaping platters of steamed blue swimmer crab, swill briny seawater from fresh-harvested oysters, and tuck into crispy, golden fish and chips, all without taking your eyes off the ocean or your feet off the sand.

Seafood isn’t the only thing that’s plentiful around here — Cowell is home to the world’s largest deposits of nephrite jade. You can meander along the boardwalk and peruse stalls showcasing local artisan jewellery and sculptures featuring this precious stone. Visitors also come here to take in some local history and enjoy the soft sandy beaches.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Cowell

Cowell’s climate is fairly warm and dry year round. The most popular times to visit are from January until May — when the weather is all but guaranteed to be hot and sunny — and September through December to catch the last of the summer rays and enjoy some refreshing breezes. Crabbing season is from October to April, so be sure to plan your trip during this timeframe if you want to sample fresh-caught blue crabs at their most delicious. The peak season for Pacific oysters is from March to December and from April to August for rarer Angasi oysters. There are oysters available in every season around here, but if you want to sample the best of the best, pay attention to the seasonality and plan your trip accordingly.


Top things to do in Cowell

Shopping for Jade Jewellery

From local artists selling their sculptures to jewellers showing off unique pieces, the shops lining the Cowell boardwalk are the place to go to pick up a souvenir made with the inky black jade stone that this town is famous for. Head to the Cowell Jade Motel to see a collection of striking pieces made by locals and to the Franklin Harbour History Museum to learn about the place of nephrite jade in the town’s history.

Freshly-caught Seafood

Cowell is world-renowned for its fish and seafood, and especially its oysters. From catch-of-the-day fish and chips at a seaside shack to towers of blue crab and oysters on sea-view terraces, everything you’ll eat here is freshly caught and top quality.

Spotting Sea Lions at the Beach

With soft, sugary sands, rolling dunes, and lush reefs, nearby Gibbon Bay is one of the most scenic beaches in the local area. It also happens to be a favourite spot for colonies of sea lions to hang out. Look for them lounging on the rocks and taking in the sun, but be sure to keep your distance.

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