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Total holiday rentals
Explore 900 holiday rentals in Cowes

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Cowes holiday rentals start at $86 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 290 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
80 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
240 properties have a dedicated workspace

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

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi 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
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Cowes
Guests agree: These family-friendly homes are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Beachfront Family-Friendly Cottage Near Shops & At
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

Rainbow Retreat Phillip Island
This unique 3 BEDROOM house has rainbows everywhere you look. 💕 2 queen beds & 1 double. This place is good for the moode, for a relaxing trip, movies at night on the TV, jacuzzi under the stars. Only 5 mins drive to popular beaches like Smiths Beach , Cowes (the main town) , reataurants , cafes & bars , Amaze’ n things, tenpin bowling, nature walks , 10 mins from Penguin Parade. For peace of mind exterior survailence cameras for security cover front deck,backyard, & entry to the jacuzzi area

Superb Beachfront Shack in Cowes
'Edgewater' is a unique beachfront property in a superb location on Red Rocks Beach. Recently updated this quaint 3 bdm fibro beach shack is set on a sprawling half acre block. It's stunning water views are best appreciated from the large gazebo fully equipped with an outdoor TV & fireplace, pool table, speakers, dining table, couches & BBQ. The yard has a tree house and slide making it a perfect getaway for young families. It is also fully fenced -ideal for including your pooch on your getaway.

Coastal Charm: 3BR beach house with sauna
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

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

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!

Hobsons Cabin - Perfect for couples or singles.
Hobsons Cabin is a self contained cabin (one of two cabins in our backyard) at the right hand side of our private backyard. Access through gates and carport. Features QS bed, split system heating & cooling, kitchenette includes microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle, electric frypan, cutlery & crockery, Smart TV with Netflix and Foxtel. Separate toilet & bathroom. All linen supplied. Close to beach, GP track, Penguin Parade, Nobbies Centre. 5 mins drive to Cowes to all shops & restaurants.

The Vines Beach House Cowes - Stroll to the beach
This renovated 4 bedroom home is only a 200 metre stroll through a nature reserve to Cowes beach, Red Rock beach and Ventnor. The expansive 10 metre deck under the wisteria vines enjoys a view to the sea from strategically positioned bar-stools, with an adjacent cosy outdoor dining area for 8 people. This coastal Hamptons boho escape has been stylishly decorated with brand new furnishings, a new farmhouse open plan kitchen & dining connected to the living room, and two very large bathrooms.

Salty Rays 70s Beach House
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway metres from the ocean. Inspired from its original 1970s heritage, this retro renovated beach home will make your time away from home feel like home itself. Salty Rays sits right alongside the Cowes boat ramp and has been designed to make water activities easy and accessible. Coffee shops just around the corner and a short walk along the beach into town. It is a great spot for family or friends to enjoy the ocean right at your fingertips.

Tranquil Island Family Villa
*NO SERVICE & CLEANING FEES* A modern, as new 3-bedroom beach house, only a short distance to the family-friendly beaches of Red Rocks, Cowes and the Anderson Rd boat ramp. This fully self-contained home in a tranquil setting, comes with all that is needed to enjoy a comfortable, tranquil & memorable family stay and experience on Phillip Island with all it has to offer. Extra charge of $20 for more than 6 guests. DISCOUNTS, 40% monthly, 50% 12-week bookings, WIFI - NBN-2-premises.

Perfect Family Getaway Home
This modern house is the perfect family getaway destination for your trip to the island. Located in a safe, quiet street away from the buzz but with everything at door step. Sleeping a maximum of 7 guest , it's features includes 3 fully furnished bedrooms and an open plan kitchen, dining & living area which open onto a sun-filled deck for outdoor dining and relaxing. The cafe blinds ensure the deck can be enjoyed all year round as the kids play in the secure court yard.

The Shore Shack - family friendly getaway
The Shore Shack is best suited for couples or small families to sit back, relax & enjoy. Situated on a flat block, the large grassed backyard was created for children to explore with an enclosed trampoline, cubby house and boat. For the family, a large undercover area, family sized Weber BBQ, outdoor seating & fire pit. Located a stones throw from the RSL, a short walk to the main shopping precinct and close to the Cowes main beach.
Popular amenities for Cowes family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Gym, Sauna and Ice Plunge- Recovery Retreat

Beach at Red Rocks! - with heated Swim Spa!

Grande Nisi Casa Cowes, Outdoor Spa, Table tennis

Phillip Islands' Best Escape - absolute beachfront

3 br townhouse w spa close to beach and penguins!

Spectacular Views - Quiet Location - Outdoor Spa

Phillip Island Resort Accommodation

Stone's Throw Beachside, View, Netflix, WIFI
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Phillip Island Escape • Quiet Beachside Retreat

Alba | Cape Woolamai Beach House with Sunny Deck

SaltHouse - Phillip Island

Walk to Beach • Private Garden • BBQ & Pizza Oven

Water views on the beach

Pet friendly studio for couples + 2.

Cowes Central Beach House

Hampton beach house Cowes
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Island Escape with Pool

Apartments at Glen Isla

Edgewater

Relaxing resort stay in Cowes (3 bedrooms + WIFI)

Just Beachy

Phillip Island Resort Villa 148 Amazing Views

Glamping Pod with Ensuite

Red Rocks Unplugged
When is the best time to visit Cowes?
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