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Roydon Island Retreat

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Cowes

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A spacious living area with wooden flooring, a television, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A living room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a wooden bookshelf, and a large window.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a window. There are three pink bar stools at the counter.
A backyard with a wooden deck, a covered patio area, and a staircase leading to a second-story deck.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a white railing, overlooking a grassy area with trees.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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COWES, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverleaves Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the area

Cowes

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Silverleaves Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowes Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪M And O - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Roydon Island Retreat

This property is all you will need for that great family holiday and all at a great price! With 3 bedrooms consisting of a queen bed, a double bed and 2 sets of bunks, with the master bedroom having the addition of an ensuite.

Features include 2 living areas, split system heating and cooling, laundry and a large, fully equipped kitchen with electric cooking appliances and ample crockery, cutlery and utensils to cook up a family feast.

Enjoy a Bbq on the deck whilst watching the kids play in the fully fenced yard.

Pets are welcome - strictly outside only (Conditions apply)

*Please note that linen is not included when booking this property*
Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels.
Alternatively, a link to a local linen hire company will be provided with your booking confirmation.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • 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 (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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2 Roydon Road Cowes

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Roydon Island Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 120.6 mi (144-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Roydon Island Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Roydon Island Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 1 mi (2-min drive) from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Roydon Island Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Roydon Island Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Roydon Island Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Roydon Island Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Roydon Island Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Roydon Island Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Roydon Island Retreat to downtown Cowes?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Cowes.

Roydon Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay, great position - walking distance to beach and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kellie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great size and access

Loved this holiday home. Loved the backyard and the access to be able to park our cars and JetSki. The house was a great size and great bedrooms etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gertrude B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Property was very comfortable .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

2 Roydon Road Cowes

Great property in top location! Perfect family holiday with our pet dog too! Only issue was not being able to pay the real estate agent in cash or transfer and being forced into paying an additional 1% fee to visa/MasterCard. I really think this issue needs to be rectified.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carol H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, but low value for price

The house is in a great spot and the layout is good, with large bedrooms. Great ensuite to main, good size family bath and separate toilet. Not dirty when we arrived, but not really clean either, with a lot of dust and grit on most surfaces (high season). A few small broken items (toilet seat falling off, lightbulb out, cupboard door in kitchen falling on your foot when you open it) were fixed after some follow up, but in my mind should have been checked, reported to us and at least scheduled to be fixed before we started our stay. The deck is borderline dangerous with loose boards and nails sticking up all over in the back, broken clothesline means no way to dry washing which is very annoying for a longer stay (they did say there is a clothes horse to dry things on when we reported the clothesline issue and we did find it eventually in one of the wardrobes - it’s one of those very small ones you might be able to dry some underwear on, but nothing bigger than a tshirt so not particularly helpful for a family of six). NO WIFI at property which would have been good to know ahead of time with four teens! Beds not as described, with extra single in 2nd bedroom (with queen bed) but one less in ‘bunk room’ with an extremely lumpy futon as the base for one of the bunks. This might not be a big deal for some, but it meant that the bed linen we brought did not match the beds etc and the sleeping arrangements had to be changed. When asking us to bring our own linen (which is standard and not an issue) it’s important that the actual beds are as described on the listing to make them usable, and is an easy fix for the lister to make to avoid this. No dishwasher, so not ‘fully equipped’ kitchen, but there is plenty of glassware, mugs, cutlery and crockery, which is good! Not a single square of toilet paper provided, which was not ideal after a long drive and just makes it seem stingy as a first impression. Basically it’s a nice enough house in a good spot, easy beach access and easy walk to town, but overall low value - premium price without any premium inclusions, very uncomfortable couches, beds not very comfy, and a few bits that make the holiday more stressful (nowhere to dry towels/bathers, hand washing dishes, no wifi) and take away from the overall experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jade T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house, very spacious

The house was in a great position and had heaps of room. It is a queen bed in the main bedroom not double as the listing states so had to go and buy a queen sheet. The house is extremely dusty, mirrors have not been cleaned in a long time, we drew pictures in the dust. Was some hairs in the shower and my son refused to have a bath because it was so dusty. Needs a good cobweb. Otherwise loved the house, amazing selection of board games and dvd's for the kids. We found electric blankets in the cupboards and popped them on our beds which was great as it was a cold weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

vic k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good house but no linen ,no internet,no towels,no toilet paper no value of money

7-8 mins away from beach
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Located in close proximity to the beach and shops. Large kitchen and dining area for families. Enclosed back yard, fenced and gated deck, prefect for pets! Plenty of sleeping room for large families.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lorraine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Close to beach and shops

Ok but there was no driveway just grass which was very wet and the car got bogged as soon as we drove in
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Terrific property for family and pets convenient to many things

I have nothing good to say about the real estate agent who looks after this property
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rizza M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

It was fun
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location - short walk to everything

We had a great stay at the house. The location is great, our three-year-olds, happily walked to the beach and into town. The house was large with two massive living areas and three big bedrooms. Backyard was huge, the dog loved it. It was a bit dusty though and some of the beds had things under them. Overall, we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay here

We found the accommodation to be a good size for us - 5 adults and 2 children. The yard was very large and secure for our 2 little dogs. It was a short distance to shops and eateries and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Only nuisance, and this in no way reflects on the property, were the noisy neighbours across the road who partied loudly both nights we were there. First night was the worst.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Break

Lovely decking area and garden at the house, 5 minute walk into Cowes, for shopping and food.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donna D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Position

A short walk to a dog friendly beach. The house is large but could use a shade umbrella out the back as it is very hot on the back deck. The property is well fenced.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Plenty of room, easy walk to beach or shops, even with kids (age 8+). Lots of outdoor room for kids and dog and good shelter for dog outside. Lots of extras like bikes in shed, wetsuits for kids, stuff to use at the beach, ie enflatable ring. Comfy beds. :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bronwyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Winter recharge between lockdowns

Really great. Would recommend people bring own toilet paper and tea towels. Also was supposed to receive text from agent for the key box but had to call to find out. Otherwise really great experience despite the winter weather. Great location near beach and shops, lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer break

Good little beach house close to town and beach..Relaxing ouple of weeks👍
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

A real gem!

This house was perfect for our family. Plenty of room inside and out. Very clean with everything we needed. Great location too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Curklen

Holiday home

The holiday home was fantastic.I will recommend it to any one.It was clean and there was every thing you can ask for.This was one off the best holiday homes I have stayed at.I can recommend it to any one who will look after it when they stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

curklen s.

Holiday Home

What a place to stay me and my friends enjoyed the days we stayed.I will recommend this place to any one who will take care off the place.And it was so clean and it had everything you could ask for me and my friends could not believe what was there to make us cofertable.It was the best place I have stayed at.