About the home

“Killara Retreat” is a delightful single-storey family home in central 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

The front open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with 65" smart TV) flows through to a Lounge (with 65" smart TV). A central hallway leads to Bedroom 1 featuring a WIR and ensuite (with shower & toilet), a fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer), a separate Toilet, Bedrooms 2 and 3 (each with BIR) and another Bathroom (with bath & shower).

Outdoor Areas

The front Deck (with seating for 4) overlooks the quiet cul-de-sac in central Cowes, while the side Deck overlooks the enlcosed rear yard with a separate covered Gazebo (with gas BBQ & seating for 6) - perfect and suitable for children to play safely. There is space for 2 cars in the Double Carport, with space for another 2 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway.

Kitchen

The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, DeLonghi Nespresso Mini pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and gas cook top.

Heating/Cooling Systems

There is a wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioner in the Kitchen/Dining/Living Room room, ceiling fans in Bedrooms 1 and 2 plus a small fan attached to the wall in bedroom 3. There is also three additional stand-alone heaters which can be used where required.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 5 beds, accommodating up to 8 guests:

Bedroom 1: One Queen bed
Bedroom 2: One Queen bed
Bedroom 3: One Tri-bunk and one Single Trundle bed

Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it.

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.