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Kilara Cottage 3-Bed 2-Bath
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

Coastal Charm: Modern Home Just Steps To The Sand
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

SaltHouse - Phillip Island
Welcome to SaltHouse, a minimalistic modern beach retreat nestled amongst the dunes and striking coastal banksias of Surf Beach Phillip Island. Perfect for couples and opposite the beach, this architecturally designed space allows you to bask in the un-hurriedness of life, enjoy long summer days and warm winter fireside snuggle-ups, all to the sounds of Bass Straight. Walk the dog friendly beach, dive deep into the crisp saltwater waves and simply reconnect. Un-pace yourself IG@salthouseretreat

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

Island Escape - The heart of Cowes, Phillip Island
Welcome to our Island Escape! Our 2bdr coastal getaway is walking distance from the Cowes Restaurant Precinct, Cowes Pier and beach, the best bars and restaurants on Phillip Island, and a short drive to the world famous Penguin Parade.. Island Escape is perfectly positioned for your next holiday! Award-winning restaurants, the iconic natural landmarks and more! At your fingertips! We offer: - 2 Queen Beds - Sofa Bed - Bespoke interior design - Wi-Fi - Fully appointed Kitchen/Bathroom -Laundry

The Olives - Location Location!
The Olives is not available for schoolies bookings or end of year 12 school holidays 2 bedrooms with queen beds 1 bedroom with a double bed Porta cot / high chair **Please bring your own bed linen & towels or we can arrange hire of bed linen and towels- $35 per bed + $25 delivery fee ** Fans, electric blankets, heaters in each room Air conditioning/ heating in lounge One bathroom Separate toilet Kitchen fully equipped Washing machine/ iron TV / DVD player Large garden, no tents.

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!

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.

Garden, Fully Fenced, BBQ: Poet's Corner House
Poet’s Corner House on Phillip Island is a peaceful retreat that blends modern comfort with relaxed coastal charm. With two queen bedrooms, a sunlit loft lounge, and a cozy fireplace, it’s ideal for couples, families, or friends. Prepare meals in the gourmet kitchen or outdoors on the BBQ and pizza oven, then unwind in the garden hammock under the stars. Minutes from Surf Beach, local dining, and the Penguin Parade, it’s a welcoming base to slow down, recharge, and enjoy “Island Time.”

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.

Beach House on Bruce, Silverleaves Phillip Island.
Beach house in Silverleaves just 200m walk to the beach. - Perfect for a family holiday, winter escape or a beach getaway with friends - 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms - Modern fully equipped kitchen - Fireplace, Split system, ceiling fans and panel heating - Large fenced in backyard with BBQ area - Quiet location away from the crowds and only 5 mins drive to Cowes
Popular amenities for Cowes house rentals
House rentals with a pool

The Birch House

Poolhouse

Ocean View home in San Remo with heated pool

Phillip Island Resort Coastal Villa

Bonview Beach Boy with pool on the park

Beach Haven

Beach Hill Pool and Spa

Shelley Beach Retreat Kilcunda
Weekly house rentals

The Vines Beach House Cowes - Stroll to the beach

"Sea Star" - 250m to Cowes Beach

Corvers Rest

Palm Springs House Phillip Island Getaway with spa

The Wave Shack, Phillip Island

Renovated Lux Property in Quiet Estate

Beach & Penguin Parade - Central Cowes Stay

The Island Hideaway, Central Location
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Red Rocks Family Getaway - Linen & Wi-Fi included

Cherry Retro at Silverleaves—Minutes to the Beach

Piet's for two (or one:-) ultimate beach getaway

Water views, beach access

Myrtle House @ Red Rocks

Cozy Vibes in Cowes. Peaceful & Penguin Ready!

Family Island Getaway - Short stroll to beach!

Rest & Beach | Free Wi-Fi, Stan & Coastal Vibes
When is the best time to visit Cowes?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | $390 NZD | $312 NZD | $319 NZD | $326 NZD | $277 NZD | $295 NZD | $300 NZD | $283 NZD | $326 NZD | $407 NZD | $322 NZD | $383 NZD |
| Avg. temp | 20°C | 20°C | 19°C | 16°C | 14°C | 11°C | 11°C | 11°C | 13°C | 14°C | 16°C | 18°C |
Quick stats about house rentals in Cowes

Total holiday rentals
Explore 770 holiday rentals in Cowes

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Cowes holiday rentals start at $69 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
750 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Find 290 rentals that welcome pets

Holiday rentals with a pool
50 properties feature pools

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
190 properties have a dedicated workspace

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

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wi-Fi 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
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