El Penguini in Cowes | House in Cowes

9.4 (3 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  10 Guests
Cowes House | El Penguini in Cowes

3 Bedroom House in Cowes

About the home
“El Penguini” is a delightful double-storey family home in Cowes just a short walk from the beach and supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
Downstairs is an entry hall with a fully equipped european Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer) that provides access to Bedroom 1 (with 31” TV, Chromecast & BluRay player), a Bathroom (with shower over bath & toilet), Bedroom 2 (with BIR, 31” TV & Chromecast) a Deck and internal access to the Double Garage. Upstairs is a large open plan Kitchen/Family/Dining Room providing access the first floor Balcony, an adjoining Living Room (with 41” TV, Chromecast & BluRay player), as well as Bedroom 3 (with BIR, 31” TV & Chromecast), a Bathroom (with bath & shower) and a separate Toilet.
Outdoor Areas
The ground floor Deck & Patio (with 4 seater table & 2 recliners) overlooks the grassy fully enclosed rear courtyard with dog kennel (please note, smaller dogs would be more suited to this space). The upstairs Balcony (with sunshade awning, gas BBQ, 6 chairs & 2 recliners) overlooks the shared facilities, including a solar-heated in-ground pool and shady communal BBQ area. There is a Double Garage (with foldup table tennis table & internal access to the home) that accommodates 2 cars plus some additional communal parking spots which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and induction cook top.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There are wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioners in all three Bedrooms and the upstairs Dining/Living Area, plus a ceiling fan in Bedroom 1.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 6 beds, and 2 sofa beds, accommodating up to 10 guests:
Bedroom 1 (Downstairs): Two sets of Single bunks
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): One Queen bed
There are also two small double sofa beds in the upstairs Living Room, each suitable for 1 adult or 2 small children.
Linen
It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.
Peak Periods
Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm unless by prior arrangement. Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.
Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies
Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Air Conditioner, Pet Friendly, Oceanfront, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Cowes. Enjoy your stay in Cowes at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 1+ bathrooms
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games
General
  • English
  • Near the sea
Guest Services
  • Highchair
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Internet access
Outdoors
  • Fenced yard
  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Spa
  • Shared/communal pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Megan R.
Mar 7, 2025 05:03:02 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely clean property, as described. Very comfortable. Position of property is great. Community barbecue was not clean, unfortunately. We would have made more use of the small barbecue downstairs but the outside light needs a new globe. Lock box for keys takes a bit of juggling.
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