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The Curlew Way Retreat

Cowes vacation home with kitchen

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A modern two-story house with a tiled roof, brick exterior, and a landscaped front yard with various plants and rocks.
A spacious living area with a dining table, a sofa, and a kitchen in the background.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of a road and trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table with chairs.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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Cowes, VIC

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About the area

Cowes

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fisherman's Wharf - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪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 Curlew Way Retreat

Welcome to 1 Curlew Way, Cowes – a modern, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home in a sought-after location.

The home offers an inviting open plan living/dining area with plenty of natural light, a separate family room and a modern kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, gas cooktop, and electric oven. There are 5 stools at the island bench adjacent to the dining setting.

The home is also complete with ducted heating and cooling, a well set up alfresco area with ample seating; perfect for entertaining family and friends.

With its modern design, the home will make a great base to relax and enjoy life's moments.

The 2 car garage is available for guest use.

*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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)

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.

Property is also known as

1 Curlew Way Cowes Cowes VIC
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1 Curlew Way, Cowes - lovely home close to everything! Cowes

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Curlew Way Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 120.7 mi (143-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Curlew Way Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Curlew Way Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Curlew Way Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Curlew Way Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Curlew Way Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Curlew Way Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Curlew Way Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Curlew Way Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Curlew Way Retreat to downtown Cowes?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Cowes.

The Curlew Way Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

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

Relaxing break

A beautiful four bedroom home with an amazing outdoor area. It was perfect for our two families to go away for the long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Santo P.

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

Weekender

Generally a nice place to stay. Very new and reasonably clean. Plenty of space. Excellent beds and bathrooms. No internet 😢 though.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry S.

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

Not Bad

Good location size of house was good relaxing time ,cleaning wasn’t up to scratch .Plus some one had graffiti on the wall in master bedroom and back toilet wall and you could still see it which I think wasn’t very nice too see Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christina M.

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

Lovely house and great location!

This house is modern, in close proximity to shops/restaurants and has everything to you need for a great stay. The only thing that let this house down was its cleanliness. Empty bottle of milk drink on bedside table, rubbish under beds, carpets didn't look they had been vacuumed and coffee table had cup stains and crumbs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vineeth K.

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

Excellent

We really enjoyed out stay Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Needed a little cleaning !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette C.

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

Great House & Location

We loved the house but it would have been great to have internet
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Y.

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

Philip Island

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tu Anh K.

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

Good property

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna s.

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

Clean and tidy

Loved the property, great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emma K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good for last minute booking

We requested on a Wednesday to book this property for the Saturday. It took over 24 hours for confirmation, which left us on edge about potentially not being able to proceed and then cutting it too close to book another property. The property is managed by a property manager, who is lovely, and provided most information. Drop box made check in easy. However, A check in QR code was sent to check in for Covid reasons, but for the wrong address. The water was also not connected upon arrival, with no instructions via email or a hard copy book in house to fix this. We managed to do this ourselves eventually. The ad said linen was not provided, but there was linen on all beds when we arrived. The ad also said that beds were Queens - they are doubles and are VERY hard. I’m not one to complain about a place to sleep, but I had about one hour of sleep the first night due to the small and uncomfortable bed. There were ample dishes, pots, cleaning products and basic food essentials in the house which was great. However, we found things like half-used condensed milk that had solidified and out of date products. Many dishes and cupboards were not overly clean. Other than that, the house was presented very well with a large living area and kitchen and two bathrooms. There is no backyard (photo of outdoor area is on the street with no fence) but the house does overlook a nice lake. There is not much around, no cafes within 1km. Probably a tad too far to walk to the main shops, particularly in the winter. The street was quiet and pretty, though. A $300 bond was required upon booking and was returned 1.5 weeks later. A good option for a last minute booking, but probably won’t book here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRIGORIOS K.

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

Girls weekend

We absolutely loved it, the weather was abit miserable ,but we didn't mind, the house was so cozy with its beautiful living room and big kitchen with a bench and stools,staying indoors in this beautiful house with friends was just perfect The kitchen was well equiped and the bedrooms were nice and clean. We would definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre P.

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

Super Clean and Very Comfortable.

If Available will book this property whenever we visit Cowes for Sure.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Claire H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not great for families

The location of the property and the actual house were great. Lovely looking house and in a nice area, across from a walking track and close to the beach. Kitchen and bathroom facilities were good, bbq to use and double car garage. However if you are a family or group and/or staying for an extended time this property does not have the extra comforts you will need. -No wifi but also no phone reception. -Broken dishwasher that we notified real estate of but nothing was done. -DVD player didn’t connect to tv. -No washing line and dryer took hours to dry. -No fenced outdoor area, outdoor area is in the front and very close to the road, no space for children to play that is safe. -Mattress’ were very uncomfortable. -No mop bucket to clean the floors. -No high chair so not great for young kids. -Key was not left in drop box for us, meaning we had to go down to real estate to pick up and got into the property an hour late. -Real estate were not helpful when it came to communication via phone or email and being in the centre of town it was hard to get parking to go into the shop. -No information left for visitors (how things work, how to leave the property, food suggestions). -Linen had to be provided by us which was fine, but all beds were made when we arrived., which meant we had to unmake them and remake them before leaving. -Bins were full when we arrived and didn’t get emptied until the day before we left (stayed 11 days) meaning we had mountains of rubbish all week. Overall the whole experience was pretty disappointing, for a family that doesn’t get to holiday very often, it’s a lot of money to spend considering all the inconveniences. I would suggest the owners look at changing property managers as the real estate was very disappointing. And I would also suggest not using HomeAway as they charge a large booking fee just for booking through the app. Wasn’t aware this is what I was paying for when I booked. Won’t be using the service again!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy P.

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

Great house

Our stay was great, the house was well stocked with plenty of plates and cutlery, condiments and toilet paper. 2nd bed was a double not a queen as listed. Apart from that the property was as described. There was also a BBQ.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tung N.

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

Nice and well set up property

Nice property and well equipped kitchen
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Best stay

The house is clean, great location and well equipped.