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The Carapooka Coast Retreat

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Cowes

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A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and a balcony with a view.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a TV, and a large window.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round coffee table, and a sofa. There is a large window on one side and a sliding door on the other.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with floral bedding, a bedside table, and a framed eye chart on the wall.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cowes, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Leisure Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Cowes

Heart of Cowes.You'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Leisure Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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

  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪M And O - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬15 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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

  • No pets allowed

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Carapooka Coast Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Carapooka Coast Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Cowes Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Carapooka Coast Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Carapooka Coast Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Carapooka Coast Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Carapooka Coast Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Carapooka Coast Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Carapooka Coast Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Carapooka Coast Retreat to downtown Cowes?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Cowes.

The Carapooka Coast Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
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

Verified review

8/10 Good

Loren B.

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

Easter weekend

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

8/10 Good

Andrew R.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025