The Shebeen - family fun & dog friendly with WIFI - Cowes

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Cowes, VIC

Cowes Beach11 min walk
Phillip Island Wildlife Park4 min drive
Phillip Island Ferry Dock4 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)120 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Shebeen - family fun & dog friendly with WIFI

A 'Shebeen' was an illegal drinking house in old Ireland.

In a quiet location in Cowes West, near Red Rocks Beach and Anderson St Boat Ramp, the property backs directly onto to the Cowes foreshore reserve, with an 8 minute walk via bush tracks leading you to the beautiful calm waters of Red Rocks Beach

A traditional beach house, this is a deceptively large house with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The kitchen and both bathrooms have just been fully renovated. The kitchen has a ceramic cooktop, oven, dishwasher, microwave and large fridge freezer. The island bench is a popular place to gather.

The living area has ample comfy seating, a large flat screen TV, gas heating and a split system for heating/cooling.
Free WIFI with access to Netflix and Stan.

The dining table extends.

Sleeping accommodation consists of:
3 x Queen bedrooms, and a bunk room with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and a trundle bed.
There is also a travel cot, high chair and baby bath available.

Doonas with covers and pillows supplied for all beds.
Guests supply own bed linen - pillow cases, top and bottom sheets.
BYO towels and beach towels.

# We can provide a quote to supply bed linen and towels - depending on number of guests and length of stay.

The large covered deck has dining and seating areas, BBQ and outside flat screen TV.

Fully fenced. Large north- facing back yard. Room to park a boat.

NOTE: No Schoolies or Uni groups

Fully fenced. Large north- facing back yard. Room to park a boat.

Property manager

Rosemary McClean

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cowes

Located in Cowes, this holiday home is next to a golf course and by the sea. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider A Maze'N Things, or check out an event or a game at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Cowes, VIC

What's nearby

Cowes Beach - 11 min walk
Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive
Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 4 min drive
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 10 min drive
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 17 min drive

Getting around

Melbourne Baxter Station - 75 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

La Porchetta Phillip Island - 4 min drive
Fisherman's Wharf - 5 min drive
Ocean Reach Brewing - 5 min drive
Isola Di Capri - 5 min drive
Pino's Trattoria - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shebeen - family fun & dog friendly with WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at The Shebeen - family fun & dog friendly with WIFI?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shebeen - family fun & dog friendly with WIFI?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Shebeen - family fun & dog friendly with WIFI located?

This family-friendly Cowes holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cowes Beach and Phillip Island Nature Park. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Ventnor Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Z.

13 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We had a lovely holiday. It was a very relaxing time for all at the house with a great yard for our dogs. The owner responded quickly to any questions and would gladly go again

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Torbien B.

3 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sheeben Review

We had a great time at the sheebeen (group of 10). House was fantastic with a great outdoor entertaining area and backyard. Backs directly onto a nature reserve and beach. Urban enough to be easily accessible but remote enough to make you feel you're in nature.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

20 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay with the family

We had a great time here with the extended family. I loved that the track to the beach was filled with butterflies and that there were no roads that we needed to cross. Beach is kid friendly. Town centre was close enough to ride to but a little far to walk. The house is set up nicely and we had a great time spending the nights playing cards on the back deck.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH P., Diamond Creek

19 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and Relaxing

The property was very welcoming and restful. Great location and the house has everything you could ever want. Rosie was great with communicating and I would be very happy to stay at Shebeen again. Deb

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chlodaugh C.

8 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant property and location!

Loved the place would love to stay again!

About the host

Hosted by Rosemary McClean

We are Rosie and Peter, The Irish connection is Rosie, who hails from Donegal but has called Australia home since 1989.

We live in Melbourne, but are only a phone call away if you need help or have any questions. In an emergency we have supportive friends nearby who can assist you. The keys to the house are accessed via a key safe, which you will be provided the code for, along with full instructions for the house.

Why they chose this property

We love to travel and know the importance of having a comfortable, clean place to stay. The Shebeen is not fancy, but it is relaxing. It is in Cowes, (with all the benefits of shops and restaurants close by) but is very quiet and crowd free, even in high season.

What makes this property unique

The Shebeen backs onto a reserve. An 8 minute walk on bush and beach tracks takes you to Red Rocks Beach.

You will see the local Wallabies (not for very long as they bound away) but sometimes they come up and watch us through the back fence.

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