Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed at the property, with a limit of one pet (dog or cat). Guests are requested to notify the property of any pets in their booking.

Where is the property located?

The property is located in Cowes, Victoria, near theme parks and on the waterfront. It is a short 150-meter walk to a safe swimming beach and is surrounded by walking and bike tracks, surf beaches, cafes, restaurants, wineries, and boutique shopping. Cowes main street is a 15-minute walk along the beach.

Are children allowed at the property?

Children are permitted at the property, and they can stay for free up to the age of 17.

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

What guests think

Reviews of Banyanda: Luxury beachside retreat, pet friendly, Winter Penguins & Whales describe a bright, spacious, well equipped home with consistently high cleanliness standards and responsive hosts who make check in and communication easy.

Many also appreciate the quiet setting and easy access to a local cafe and the town’s shops, with the beach an easy walk. Families and pet owners value the secure yard, practical outdoor areas, and thoughtful touches that make stays simple. Overall, expect a relaxed, well run holiday home experience.

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Facilities

Well equipped kitchen and outdoor BBQ are highlighted, along with a secure yard and genuinely pet friendly setup. Several reviews also mention child friendly items such as a high chair or portacot.

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Debra L.

29 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Gorgeous light filled house. Cleaners were still there when we arrived at checkin time. They were fine and friendly though. Would definitely come back as close to everything. Would love to see the side fence higher for our dog to have more outside room. She was happy enough in the small space out back. We really liked it!!!

10

Michelle L.

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely property with easy walk to the bay. The house had everything that you needed and we especially loved the kitchen which had the cupboards labelled so it was super easy to find everything. Bed was comfy, had a smart TV the kids to log into their Netflix. Host was a quick and great communicator. We would love to visit again !

10

Dianne N.

19 Jan 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Thoroughly enjoyed our summer break in this lovely home. Fantastic location, 5min walk to beach, cafe 2mins over the road. Close to Main shopping strip. Set on a tranquil street. So nice to sit out on front deck and enjoy the sunshine. House is beautiful, so much natural light and modern. Extremely clean on our arrival. Robyn was the perfect host, friendly and efficient. We look forward to returning for another holiday.

10

Anne C.

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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

10

Suzanne D.

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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

10

Phil L.

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Property well exceeded expectations, fantastic location, spotless home, loved everything about this property including the secure yard for our small dog, will definitely be on top of our list to stay here again. Great family home for upto 2 families.

10

Jean B.

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious home Very clean Perfect location- a few minutes from the beach Lovely outdoor area with barbecue Pet friendly

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Rob

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Mary K.

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was great. Truly pet friendly, immaculate in appearance, well maintained and very clean. Beds were comfy, close to beach, not too far from the main shopping strip. We enjoyed our stay , would definitely come back.

10

Paul B.

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is consistently praised, with the home described as very clean and well maintained.

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Suzanne D.

8 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

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

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Christine R.

18 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The house was awesome. Very comfy & inviting. So clean & the host was wonderful

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Tenay D.

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay at a very clean and well maintained property.

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Nivine E.

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

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Jaylene S.

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy to find, clean, and plenty of room.

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Jean B.

29 Jan 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious home Very clean Perfect location- a few minutes from the beach Lovely outdoor area with barbecue Pet friendly

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Darren B.

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Perveen V.

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Really lovely home from home, excellent location with a local beach, really clean and had everything we needed for a lovely family weekend away.

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Peter T.

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Mary K.

3 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was great. Truly pet friendly, immaculate in appearance, well maintained and very clean. Beds were comfy, close to beach, not too far from the main shopping strip. We enjoyed our stay , would definitely come back.

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Rooms

Rooms and living spaces are spacious, modern and light filled with comfortable furnishings; the layout suits families and small groups.

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Juliet P.

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Melissa E.

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Nathan B.

30 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very spacious modern interior, the photos are good but don't fully convey the open airy feel in the main living spaces. Owners great to deal with, would definitely stay again.

10

Angela H.

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely light filled home, well equipped and excellent hosts

10

Tanya C.

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Had everything we needed, beautiful house and furnishing,amazing artwork!

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Rob

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Peter T.

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Sean H.

21 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The house is gorgeous. Especially as so many others in the street aren't. So to walk into this one and realise you have the nicest one in the street was amazing. Very clean, nice ambient lighting on arrival, the spa bath was beautiful and all the required things for a 14 month old baby! Loved it. However, take note that when they say to bring your own linen, they mean ALL linen. There wasn't a bath mat, toilet mat, hand towel, sheets or bath towel. The only towel is the dish towel. So make sure you take plenty of towels, as the bathroom floor gets verrry slippery without something down.

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Nagesh A.

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay at Banyanda beachside home... The house is modern, beautiful, has huge open space living with lots of natural light..very close to almost everything in the Phillip Island region!!

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Christine T.

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Service

Hosts are friendly, communicative and highly responsive, with straightforward check in and quick help when needed.

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Dianne N.

19 Jan 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

Thoroughly enjoyed our summer break in this lovely home. Fantastic location, 5min walk to beach, cafe 2mins over the road. Close to Main shopping strip. Set on a tranquil street. So nice to sit out on front deck and enjoy the sunshine. House is beautiful, so much natural light and modern. Extremely clean on our arrival. Robyn was the perfect host, friendly and efficient. We look forward to returning for another holiday.

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Sneha J.

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Shawn G.

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

This place was fantastic, had everything we needed in a comfortable and beautiful house. Great location close to all shops, food places and amenities. Great communication with Robyn (property mgr) throughout whole process. Would love to stay again sometime! 😊

10

Jessica W.

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

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Jane T.

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

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.

10

Andrew B.

11 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Sothear T.

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

sim t.

7 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean n very quick response from owners thanknuou

10

Kobus V.

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Sarah D.

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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)!

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Location

Quiet, convenient position near the beach, with a cafe across the road and shops a short walk or drive; also handy for Phillip Island attractions.

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Juliet P.

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Jessica W.

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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.

10

Hilary K.

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Rebecca M.

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We had the most amazing stay at Banyanda. It is a beautiful home, beautifully presented and large enough for us all to find our own space when needed. The location is perfect. So central to all of Phillip Island’s attractions, beaches and shopping. We can’t wait for our next stay. It was sad to leave.

10

Perveen V.

14 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Really lovely home from home, excellent location with a local beach, really clean and had everything we needed for a lovely family weekend away.

10

robert o.

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Rob

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Peter T.

30 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

family account G.

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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

10

Stela A.

2 Jan 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

Great property its actually bigger then its look like, nice outdoor setting, very close to the beach and boat ramp. We only need 20 minutes to walk to the town centre. Everything what ever we needed is close by. Coffee shop literally across the road. Host is very accommodating.

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