The Big Isle Retreat
Garden Property: Escape to The Big Isle Retreat, nestled in a beautiful garden setting in Cowes, just steps away from Cowes Beach. Spacious & Well-equipped: This air-conditioned holiday home features 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and modern amenities for a comfortable stay. Leisure & Entertainment: Enjoy a snack bar, BBQ facilities, and billiards on-site, promising endless entertainment options for guests of all ages. To secure your stay at The Big Isle Retreat and experience the ultimate relaxation, book now!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Policies & house rules
- Check-in from 14:00 until 00:00
- Check-out until 10:00
- Children welcome
- Pets allowed
- Free parking
Available rooms
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AU · solo_traveller · Sep 2026
Family weekend away
The home was lovely, very clean and comfortable, it had everything that we could want in a holiday home and we enjoyed all the facilities,an added bonus was the supplys available if needed during your stay and very kind offer of late checkout, excellent communication and great location to the beach and fish n chip shop.
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AU · solo_traveller · Aug 2026
We recently visited Cowes and rented this property for 3 nights with 4 adults and 4 kids, and it was fantastic. The house is spacious with plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax. All the beds were very comfortable, and the kitchen was fully equipped with plenty of cookware and utensils for our group. The outdoor firepit was a massive hit with the kids for roasting marshmallows in the evenings. Communication with the host was seamless from start to finish. The location is close to local restaurants in Cowes and an easy drive for visiting the penguins. As an added bonus, we were lucky enough to spot a whale while walking along the Nobbies boardwalks during our stay! We had such a brilliant time and highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Phillip Island.
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MO · family_with_children · Jul 2026
AU · solo_traveller · Jul 2026
Best stay on the island!
Everything was perfection at The Big Isle Retreat - where do I even start? From the excellent communication with Ben & Heather, to an immaculate house that had every detail covered, this was by far our best stay in the 15 years that we have been coming to the island. Our group of 6 + 3 dogs loved everything here. We all had our own space, and the house was equipped with everything from linen and towels to a full pantry of essentials, coffee pods to cotton buds, Netflix to board games and heating in every room to keep us toasty! The workstation was great to keep on top of work when the kids were asleep too! It was like a home away from home. The location was also perfect for us - dog off lead beach a short walk away, great cafe just 450m down the road, amazing fish & chips next door, and the heart of Cowes at the end of the street! You will not be disappointed at The Big Isle Retreat - we already can't wait to return!
Nothing - everything was perfect!
AU · family_with_children · Jul 2026
We had a wonderful stay! The house was spotless, in a fantastic location, and perfect for families. It had everything we
We had a wonderful stay! The house was spotless, in a fantastic location, and perfect for families. It had everything we needed. The host has truly thought of it all. The welcome hamper and thoughtful bathroom amenities were such a lovely touch. We’d happily stay here again!
Nothing, everything was wonderful.
Location
183 Church Street · Cowes