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Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath
Family-Friendly Home, Near Beach + Walk to Shops A tranquil escape awaits at the beautiful Kilara Cottage. Bright and airy spaces, modern upgrades, and refreshing indoor/outdoor living provide the perfect space to relax and rejuvenate during your visit to the seaside town of Cowes. This spacious family-friendly home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and comfortably accommodates up to 7 guests. Walk to the town’s shops, be at the beach in minutes, and enjoy easy driving access to all the popular Phillip I

Coastal Charm: 3BR home Just Steps To The Sand
Just steps from your door at Coastal Charm, the scenic beach boardwalk beckons. This serene 3BR retreat is perfectly equipped with a modern kitchen, inviting indoor and outdoor dining areas, & a cozy living space ideal for social gatherings. Start your day with a sauna & coffee on the deck overlooking the garden, and end it with a BBQ under the stars. Ideal for relaxing family vacations or a fun-filled seaside getaway with friends, this home seamlessly combines coastal charm with modern comforts

SaltHouse - Phillip Island
Welcome to SaltHouse, a minimalistic modern beach retreat nestled amongst the dunes and striking coastal banksias of Surf Beach Phillip Island. Perfect for couples and opposite the beach, this architecturally designed space allows you to bask in the un-hurriedness of life, enjoy long summer days and warm winter fireside snuggle-ups, all to the sounds of Bass Straight. Walk the dog friendly beach, dive deep into the crisp saltwater waves and simply reconnect. Un-pace yourself IG@salthouseretreat

Foreshore barefoot beachouse BBQ, wallabies +waves
Family Foreshore Beach House. Tucked at the end of a quiet culdesac this relaxed foreshore hideaway is made for barefoot holidays. Wander to rock pools, play on the lawn, watch wallabies graze and kookaburras laugh in the trees or gather on the deck as the BBQ sizzles and waves roll in. Two living areas give families space to spread out while cosy bedrooms invite slow mornings with sea views. A fully equipped kitchen makes longer stays and entertaining a breeze your island home away from home

Island Escape - The heart of Cowes, Phillip Island
Welcome to our Island Escape! Our 2bdr coastal getaway is walking distance from the Cowes Restaurant Precinct, Cowes Pier and beach, the best bars and restaurants on Phillip Island, and a short drive to the world famous Penguin Parade.. Island Escape is perfectly positioned for your next holiday! Award-winning restaurants, the iconic natural landmarks and more! At your fingertips! We offer: - 2 Queen Beds - Sofa Bed - Bespoke interior design - Wi-Fi - Fully appointed Kitchen/Bathroom -Laundry

Hampton beach house Cowes
Come and stay in our new Hampton Style Beach house in Philip Island, Cowes. It has 3 bedrooms which can comfortably sleep up to 8 guests, and well-behaved pets are welcome. We have recently installed a new kitchen, new euro laundry, and 2 new bathrooms, and transformed the rear deck into an alfresco/dining for 8. The front veranda includes separate meals and seating areas which are a standout feature of this charming property. The block is fully fenced and includes a double garage/games room.

Church St Haven
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this central location. Located 450m from the main street and 400m from Cowes beach. Its an easy walk down paved paths to shops, cocktail bars, restaurants, Cafe's and markets as well as a leisurely stroll to the Beach. Within 15 min drive you can find many local attractions including wineries, penguin parade, Phillip Island wildlife park, The Nobbies, Koala conservation reserve, A maze N Things, Golf, Mini golf, bowling and much more!

Spectacular Views - Quiet Location - Outdoor Spa
This house on stilts with lovely under cover decking area makes for the perfect place to relax with spectacular views across the island. Private Outdoor Spa with hot outdoor shower is the ultimate in stress relief. This modern, comfortable home is perfectly situated in a quiet residential location and is convenient to explore all that Phillip Island has to offer. Off-street parking. It is close to Grand Prix track, Penguins, beaches, children’s playground, bike riding paths and Cowes.

Garden, Fully Fenced, BBQ: Poet's Corner House
Poet’s Corner House on Phillip Island is a peaceful retreat that blends modern comfort with relaxed coastal charm. With two queen bedrooms, a sunlit loft lounge, and a cozy fireplace, it’s ideal for couples, families, or friends. Prepare meals in the gourmet kitchen or outdoors on the BBQ and pizza oven, then unwind in the garden hammock under the stars. Minutes from Surf Beach, local dining, and the Penguin Parade, it’s a welcoming base to slow down, recharge, and enjoy “Island Time.”

Home Away From Home
Modern, light filled home in quiet western end of Cowes. Open plan kitchen, dining, lounge room. 3 bedrooms plus sofa bed in second living area with ensuite to main bedroom. Large deck with BBQ and outdoor setting. Table tennis table and half size pool table for the kids to have a great time. However no wifi. Parking for two cars. Pets allowed outside and in laundry. Four free bikes available - BYO helmets. TV, DVD player, stereo, dishwasher, washing machine, iron and ironing board.

Baydream Believer
Just a short walk to Silverleaves beach and lovely Silverleaves Café! One of the best locations on the Island, nestled in a quiet and sheltered court. The house has two lounge areas and is very well equipped with everything you’ll need to relax, entertain and enjoy! Inside decor has holiday and beach feel galore, while the fireplace will keep you cosy and comfortable in winter. The house has free unlimited internet, a great covered deck with BBQ and a large fully fenced backyard.

Cowes Pet Friendly Family Home
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, leave your car behind as it’s a short walking distance to the beach, the main street and activities around Cowes. The house sleeps up to 9 people and has a port-a-cot if required. We have free wifi, a large TV, a variety of boards games and toys to enjoy. The backyard is fully fenced and has a large sandpit for children to play in. The kitchen has everything you need to cook at home. The house suits families, couples or a group of friends.
Popular amenities for Cowes house rentals
House rentals with a pool

The Birch House

Poolhouse

Phillip Island Resort Coastal Villa

Currawong Paradise Indoor heated pool, sauna & spa

Bonview Beach Boy with pool on the park

Beach Haven

Shelley Beach Retreat Kilcunda

Red Rocks Unplugged
Weekly house rentals

Red Rocks Family Getaway - Linen & Wi-Fi included

"Sea Star" - 250m to Cowes Beach

Piet's for two (or one:-) ultimate beach getaway

Palm Springs House Phillip Island Getaway with spa

Melaleuca Shack - Pure Beachside Relaxation

Beach Shack near Grand Prix track. Dog friendly.

The Wave Shack, Phillip Island

Beach & Penguin Parade - Central Cowes Stay
Private house rentals

Peace & Serenity in the Heart of Phillip Island

Beach Life

DRIFTWOOD@RedRocks - Summer is here!

Beach is 1 min walk, Starlink, Pool Table

Myrtle House @ Red Rocks

Smiths Beach Getaway Hosts Paul & Lisa

Walk to the beach and town! - 4BR house

Where Wellness & Luxury meets the Ocean | Zoarii
When is the best time to visit Cowes?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $337 AUD | $269 AUD | $275 AUD | $281 AUD | $239 AUD | $254 AUD | $259 AUD | $244 AUD | $281 AUD | $352 AUD | $278 AUD | $331 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C | 16°C | 14°C | 11°C | 11°C | 11°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C |
Quick stats about house rentals in Cowes

Total holiday rentals
Explore 770 holiday rentals in Cowes

Nightly prices starting at
Cowes holiday rentals start at $75 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
750 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Find 290 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
50 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
200 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
620 of Cowes holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi and Pool across Cowes rentals

4.8 Average rating
Cowes stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Cowes's top spots, include Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Cowes Beach, and Red Rocks Beach
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