With a stay at this vacation home in Cowes, you'll be near the beach, just a 4-minute walk from Cowes Yacht Haven and 5 minutes by foot from Cowes Harbour. .This vacation home is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Southampton Cruise Terminal and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cowes retreat
Great family home just a couple of minutes walk from the yacht haven and town centre, perfect for families, groups and crew alike. Sleeps 9 guests comfortably, and there is a sofa bed and floor mattress in the living room for extra people if needed (sleeps up to 12 max). Spacious rooms and sea views from some of the bedrooms. Large kitchen diner, separate living room and cosy snug with comfy sofas and smart TV. Private back yard perfect for a summer evening. On road parking for one vehicle (visitor permit can be arranged) and walking distance from the passenger ferry. The perfect place to use as your base to explore the island.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Claire
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well behaved pets are welcome!
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Stairs to top floor unsuitable for young children
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Property is also known as
Cowes Retreat Cowes
Cowes Retreat Private vacation home
Cowes Retreat Private vacation home Cowes
Cowes retreat Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Tracey P.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good break with friends
Excellent location. Just short walk from red jet. Nice spacious house. Lots of sleep options for group of friends. Good value.
Great base for a trip to the IOW. Nothing too much hassle for our host. Cowes centre only a 3 minute walk
Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Jane L.
Aug 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cowes
Comfortable house and great access into Cowes and island. The owner was really helpful and prompt. However only thing to be mindful of is parking (even with permit that owner kindly arranged) wasn’t easy. Overall great stay.
Jane L.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Nicky M.
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies away in Cowes
Excellent location to walk into Cowes. Super host who was very responsive and gave us good advise. Would recommend
Nicky M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny L., Hants
Apr 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Super family break
Great location which suited us perfectly.
Jenny L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hiroshi N.
Aug 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Housing in Cowes
The location of this house was ideal for our purposes. It was central to Marina, grocery shopping, ferry. Can walk to everything an no car necessary. Property owner was very responsive and helpful if any questions.
Would stay here again.
Hiroshi N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jamie M.
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Iow
Amazing for 10 people comfortable and lovely host. Will be back!
Jamie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Karen L.
Jun 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We had a lovely time at this property. The location to town is great. We were a family of 7, 5 adults and two 5 year olds. We spent the majority of our time when at the property, in the large kitchen. Claire the property manager, was outstanding from beginning to end.
Karen L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ian R.
Jun 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Lovely house in a great location.
Claire was a fantastic host and I would highly recommend.
Ian R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jon H.
Jun 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Very flexible property and great for large families