About the home

“Kookaburra Corner” is a delightful single-storey family home in Cowes just a short drive or comfortable walk from the beach and supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

The entry of the home leads to a long central Hallway that provides access to all the rooms in the home. Bedroom 1 is at the front of the home and features a smart TV, WIR and ensuite (with shower & toilet). Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 are in the centre of the home (each with BIR) as well as the main Bathroom (with shower & bath) plus a separate Toilet. The huge rear open plan Kitchen/Living/Dining room (with smart TV) provides access to the rear entertaining deck, the Laundry (with washing machine) and a large walk in pantry. The 2nd Living Room (with smart TV, board games & kids toys) provides an additional space for families to spread out, and there is internal access from the Garage to the home.

Outdoor Areas

The rear Deck (with gas BBQ & outdoor setting for 6 people plus some outdoor lounge chairs) overlooks the enclosed rear yard, which is a lovely space for children and pets (pets to remain outside please) and also features a firepit (wood not provided). The double Garage has access to the rear yard (and internal access into the home) and provides space for 2 cars to park, with additional parking for 2 more vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway.

Seagrove Park is opposite the home and is a large open space, perfect for children and with great playground facilities including swings, slides, climbing fort, picnic area and open space for ball games.

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, 900mm electric oven and 900mm 5-burner gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There is a wall mounted reverse cycle airconditioner in the Living/Kitchen/Dining room, plus four additional stand-alone fans which can be used where required. There is also a firepit in the enclosed rear yard (wood not provided).

Bedding Configuration

This home has 6 beds plus 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 11 guests:

Bedroom 1: One Queen bed
Bedroom 2: One Queen bed
Bedroom 3: One Queen bed
Bedroom 4: One set of Single bunks and one Single trundle bed

There is also a Double sofa bed in the 2nd Living room, suitable for 2 adults or 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.