The Big Isle Retreat

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Property highlights

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Big Isle Retreat in Cowes offers a spacious holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property features a living room, family rooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy a garden, outdoor fireplace, and outdoor seating area. The property includes barbecue facilities, perfect for outdoor gatherings. Convenient Facilities: The holiday home provides free on-site private parking, air-conditioning, and streaming services. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dishwasher, and work desk. Local Attractions: Red Rock Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Phillip Island Wildlife Park lies 4 km from the property. Essendon Fields Airport is 151 km distant.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
2 bunk beds
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Laidlaw
Australia Australia
“House location was very easy and central to Cowes. Amenities were great and overall a great house. We enjoyed the space overall and found the house ample size with 9 adults. Could have had an extra chair in the lounge, but we managed....”
Luan
Australia Australia
“Excellent communication. Thoughtful presentation of property including supply of extra items making the house have a really homely feeling.”
Andrea
Australia Australia
“Great size for our family. Perfect for our doggies. Enough outside cover in case of rain. Easy walk to beach. All the facilities are up to date and clean.”
Zhang
Australia Australia
“Five-star experience, comfortable and warm, the host is always there to help”
Sarah
Australia Australia
“The location was fine, about a 15 minute walk from the town. Enjoyed my morning walks around the area”
Bernadette
Australia Australia
“Clean, spacious and well equipped with pool table, bbq, lawn area for cricket playing, big dining tables inside and outside, lots of cooking equipment and pod coffee. A close able gate ( great for young children).”
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Australia Australia
“It was a home that felt both responsive and thoughtfully designed with attention to detail. And having a pool table made it even more enjoyable.”
Sumnima
Australia Australia
“Everything was so meticulously thought about . We had amazing time . Everything was taken care of . Thankyou so much for amazing stay.❤️”
Michael
Australia Australia
“Perfectly appointed! Everything was thought of and in the property! Lovely speaker system and loved the pool table!”
Nina
Australia Australia
“Perfect location and beautiful house for a big group of family or friends. Loved the pool tables and all the extra amenities!”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Taylah

9.2
Host review score
Taylah
3min walk to the beach! Our luxuriously renovated 4 bedroom two story house boasts a new kitchen, 2 lavish bathrooms, a huge entertainment room complete with slate pool table & 75" TV, expansive dining room and large upstairs rumpus. Outdoor dining, Weber BBQ, and firepit await in the alfresco. Sleep soundly in premium-appointed bedrooms for 6 adults and 4 kids. Featuring Air-Con and ceiling fans throughout. Spacious front yard and a 6-car drive. General Store next door & only 900m from Cowes.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Big Isle Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.