Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales

Cowes, Victoria
$233 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Banyanda is a stunning beachside holiday retreat with a focus on art whilst nestled into landscaped gardens which are home to a number of local native birds.

This modern, architect designed home will satisfy all your holiday needs and has a fully equipped kitchen with stone benches and soaring cathedral ceilings and rooms bathed in natural light. Or cook your own BBQ on the weber and relax in the sun.

Relax and unwind in our jetted corner spa bath for 2.

This luxurious coastal getaway is a short 150 metre walk to a safe swimming beach where you can often find seals, manta rays, dolphins and is surrounded by walking and bike tracks, numerous surf beaches as well as being close to great cafes, restaurants, wineries and boutique shopping. Cowes main street is a 15 minute walk along the beach.

Enjoy a family getaway or a romantic weekend or just relax with friends.

Anderson Street boat ramp is just around the corner so you can easily access the concrete ramp and jetty to launch and retrieve your boat or sit and have brunch at the Boat Ramp cafe.

Experience a remarkable whale watching adventure departing from Rhyll to circumnavigate Phillip Island. Keep an eye out for humpbacks and southern right whales eagerly searching for their blow, distinctive water footprint or graceful dorsal fins. Be captivated by dolphins frolicking alongside the boat and discover a natural habitat for Albatross, gannets and seals.

Watch a Penguin colony at sunset waddle from the sea to their burrows at Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Explore the Koala Conservation Reserve and explore the treetop boardwalks to see koalas in their natural habitat.

Visit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, home to the world's leading motorsport series including the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the Superbike World Championship, as well as various Australian series and club meets.






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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 21528 Sq Ft (2000 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Carport And A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fully Fenced Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Horse Riding Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Zoo Near The Bay Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Safe
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Smoking Outside Only

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Rob

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Sensational place , spacious, well appointed, quiet area, close to beach, great natural lighting , perfect for pets also Fabulous

  • Mark

    Submitted Aug 30, 2021

    Stayed Aug 26, 2021

    Could not use the stay due to Covid lock down. The owner was fantastic and very understanding. Will be able to use it in the future when lock down finishes. Cheers Mark

  • M C.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2026

    Stayed Jan 5, 2026

    The house was perfectly set up for all our needs. Not only comfortable, but a beautiful space to relax in.

  • Jennie Y.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Property was as described and in a good location. The process from start to finish was easy.

  • Alexander D.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    I with my wife, son and his girlfriend withbtheir fur baby had an excellent stay and as listed found everything as expected. We highly recommend staying here.

  • Jane T.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 27, 2025

    I loved the property. I was greatful there was no drama with the key i thought id lost. The property manger was able to bring one very quickly. It was a safe place to have a pet in the yard.He alerted me to the guy that walked into the gate unexpectedly.

  • Paul B.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay. Don't forget to clean the BBQ please.

  • Kobus V.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    A lovely spacious house close to the beach and restaurants. Robyn was easy to communicate with and responsive. Had a good stay here!

  • Sneha J.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We really enjoyed our first weekend away with our baby. Robyn was fantasic, easily able to contact for any questions or issues. She even had the portacot set up for us!

  • Peter T.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 24, 2025

    We loved our stay at Banyanda to celebrate our anniversary! House was close to the center of Cowes, good modern ammenities and clean. Highly recommended!

  • Angela H.

    Submitted May 15, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Lovely light filled home, well equipped and excellent hosts

  • Melissa E.

    Submitted Apr 12, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Just loved it! Plenty of room, kids and adults loved it. Loved the artwork and the area. Would visit again.

  • Christine T.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    The house is fabulous. Welcoming, cosy, and full of light.The only issue we had were the doors. They were hard to open and close.

  • Anne C.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 26, 2025

    This was as advertised. Close to the beach and shops. Lovely coffee shop minutes away. The unit was child friendly with toys books high chair and pack and play, so suited our needs well. The place was clean and well stocked so worked well for home cooked meals. It was great trip. Thanks

  • robert o.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    We really enjoyed the house, well set up & a great location

  • Tenay D.

    Submitted Feb 18, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    Lovely stay at a very clean and well maintained property.

  • Alissar A.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 27, 2025

    The owner was kind and honest. The home was clean and organised. The stay was enjoyable and great. Will come again.

  • family account G.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Excellent stay, close to beach.An absolute beauty of a house .Will definitely book again.

  • Nivine E.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    Very clean it's just the perfect house it's so nice and wonderful

  • Jessica W.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 6, 2025

    Banyanda was in a great location with all the comforts of home. Check in process was very straightforward, hosts were easy to communicate with and quick to reply to my queries. We had a wonderful stay, everything was comfortable and modern and we could walk to the beach, coffee shop and takeaways.

  • Andrew B.

    Submitted Dec 11, 2024

    Stayed Dec 8, 2024

    The property was lovely and bright, and the paintings provided excellent conversational material during meals! The location was excellent, and the host responded extremely promptly to our query.

  • Lynda G.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    Amazing property a perfect spot

  • Hilary K.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 28, 2024

    Exactly as per lovely photos. Easy for our dog. Great outdoor coffee cafe across the road. Everything we needed. Quiet location. Walking distance to beach and short drive to town

  • Suzanne D.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Absolutely loved the property. Extremely clean, dog friendly and a fantastic location. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

  • Darren B.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    What a few days we had at this beautiful property. Extremely clean, all the amenities you could ask for and an amazing location. We can’t wait to come back.

  • Juliet P.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We spent just the two nights here and had such a lovely time. The house has a fabulous layout, is spacious with two seperate living areas- perfect for teens to have one and adults the other. The house is bright with plenty of natural light, clean and beautifully decorated. In terms of location, it is a few minutes walk to the beach, the local cafe is just across the road, and the town just a few minutes drive away. We will definitely booking again. Loved it.

  • Salem 3.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    The property was very clean and well presented. We enjoyed our stay and the house was very close to the main shops. It would have been good if we could access the streaming services.

  • Sothear T.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    We wanted a little getaway and found the perfect place. Only a few metres from the beach, the place was perferct. Robyn was awesome with checking in and checked in with us, asking when we would arrive and when we rocked up in the evening, the lights and heating was on. The place is perfect. Definitely comjng back.

  • Sarah D.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    Thank you Robyn for a wonderful stay in your home. Everything was so well setup and thought out. We will definitely be coming back (and have recommend others to book)!

  • Jaylene S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 2, 2024

    Easy to find, clean, and plenty of room.

  • Jeremy R.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 25, 2024

    Great property close to the beach.

  • Jacquelyn P.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Our family stayed two nights at this property which was beautiful and made our stay on Phillips Island so perfrct

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$233+
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