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Broadwater by the Bay

Cowes vacation home by the sea

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TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cowes, Victoria
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silverleaves Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬

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About the area

Cowes

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Cowes vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Cowes Beach. Silverleaves Beach and Phillip Island Ferry Dock are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silverleaves Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cowes Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Baxter Station - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Golden Fry Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Nat’s Fish And Chips - ‬13 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.

Broadwater by the Bay

About the home

"Broadwater by the Bay" is a stunning home away from home with tranquil, light-filled interiors and only a short walk to the shops and beach in Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

Upstairs is Bedroom 1 which features a TV & WIR, as well as an ensuite (with shower and basin) and a separate Toilet. The large upstairs Living area has a bar (with TV and DVD player). Downstairs is the large open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining room with TV. Bedroom 2 has a TV, BIR and an ensuite (with shower, toilet and basin), while the other three downstairs Bedrooms (all with BIR) share access to the main Bathroom (with bath & shower) and a separate Toilet.

Outdoor Areas

The fully enclosed rear yard features an electric heated 6-seater spa, plus a hot/cold outdoor shower. The large covered rear entertaining area (with gas BBQ, seating for 10 plus 2 bar stools) and there are some day beds around the spa. The large Double garage (with rear roller door) provides parking for 2 cars plus additional parking on the street.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, a Nespresso compatible pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, full sized fridge (plus a bar fridge in the upstairs bar), dishwasher, 900mm electric oven and gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home has four wall mounted reverse cycle air-conditioning units in the downstairs living and bedroom 2, as well as the upstairs living and bedroom 1. The upstairs bedroom has a ceiling fan and there are also 2 x portable heaters and 2 x portable fans for use where they're required. Please note: the gas fireplace in the downstairs Living Room is not for guest use.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 8 beds, plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 14 guests:

Bedroom 1 (upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (downstairs): One King bed
Bedroom 3 (downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 4 (upstairs): One Tri-bunk
Bedroom 5 (downstairs): One Tri-bunk and one Single bed

The upstairs living room also has a fold out Double divan/sofa that is suitable for two adults or children.

Please note: Tri-bunks have a double bed base with a single bed above it.

Linen

It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.

Peak Periods

Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm (unless by prior arrangement). Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.

Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies

Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • 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

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Rules

This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.

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 not indicated whether 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.

Property is also known as

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Broadwater by the Bay Cowes
Broadwater by the Bay Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

Does Broadwater by the Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Broadwater by the Bay to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Cowes Beach and 7-minute walk from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Broadwater by the Bay offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Broadwater by the Bay?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Broadwater by the Bay?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Broadwater by the Bay?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Broadwater by the Bay have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Broadwater by the Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Broadwater by the Bay to downtown Cowes?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Cowes.

Broadwater by the Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Maria C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house ,not well equipped for a large family ,fridge and tvs need updating

Our stay was nice the house is very large for a big family ,unfortunately is not well equipped for a large number of people ,needs updating especially the fridge and TV's ,overall it was a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Magnificant Home

Great home for a large group, plenty space and comfortable accomodation
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay: lots of room for 3 families, loved the outdoor spa and fantastic location close to the beach. A little dissapointed the gas log fire heater was out of order on arrival but overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away fun!

We had a wonderful stay, 4 families, 8 adults and 6 kids! Plenty of space for everyone! Close to the beach and main strip! Would definitely stay here again! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Gathering

Our family enjoyed the layout of this property and loved the spa. The upstairs accommodation was popular with the children and we all enjoyed the outdoor space. A great location as the beach is just around the corner and Cowes in easy walking distance. The only negative was the lack of wine and champagne glasses!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023