House in Cowes
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Danish for “north sea”, Norsø is located in the northern town of Cowes. Perfectly positioned halfway between the famous Penguin Parade and Cowes main street, each less than a 10 minute drive away and only a 10 minute stroll to Red Rocks Beach.
It’s love at first sight opening the mint front door to a light filled open plan living and dining room. A wrap around verandah and outdoor entertaining deck area are perfect to soak up that summer sun or retire inside to the cosy fireplace.
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Sleeping up to 10, Norsø has four bedrooms, two newly renovated bathrooms and a large open plan living and dining room. With full access to the kitchen and BBQ with cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery provided for all the entertaining you may do while staying in your home away from home. There are also laundry washer and dryer facilities for those in need of washing. All beds needed for your stay will be dressed with fresh sheets, pillows and a doona. One bathroom towel is provided per person is (you may want to bring a beach towel with you).
We try our best to keep Norsø stocked with the bare essentials like coffee, tea, sugar, hand soap, washing detergent, laundry powder, shower body wash, toilet paper and firewood although these items do run out from time to time so please let us know if there are items to be restocked :)
Master Suite: Queen bed and ensuite
2nd Bedroom: Queen bed
3rd Bedroom: 2x Bunk beds (sleeping x4 persons)
4th Bedroom: Double bed
There are so many things to do and places to go in and around Phillip Island. Norsø is less than 10 minutes drive from the Penguin Parade which is a MUST DO for all Phillip Island visitors - bring your coats and scarves because it gets chilly in winter! Thompson Avenue is the main street of Cowes town with many cafes, coffee shops, boutiques as well as Coles/Aldi/Woolworths. For the best coffee on the Island head down the road to the lovely ladies at The Store where you will find the most unique homewares and artisan gifts along with a mini florist and bespoke butcher.
In winter the best spot to go is Grossard Point to watch the sun go down on the western whale watching point in Ventnor, or bare the winds at Nobbies to see the blowhole and stunning seascape views at the edge of the Island. For all you surfies there’s the popular Smiths Beach and Cape Woolamai, you can book surfing lessons in at Smiths over summer too.
Phillip Island Chocolate factory and Rhyll’s fishing are the perfect places to take your family if you’re in need of a day away from the stunning beaches that wrap around the entire Island.
Enjoy everything that Phillip Island has to offer!
It’s love at first sight opening the mint front door to a light filled open plan living and dining room. A wrap around verandah and outdoor entertaining deck area are perfect to soak up that summer sun or retire inside to the cosy fireplace.
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Sleeping up to 10, Norsø has four bedrooms, two newly renovated bathrooms and a large open plan living and dining room. With full access to the kitchen and BBQ with cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery provided for all the entertaining you may do while staying in your home away from home. There are also laundry washer and dryer facilities for those in need of washing. All beds needed for your stay will be dressed with fresh sheets, pillows and a doona. One bathroom towel is provided per person is (you may want to bring a beach towel with you).
We try our best to keep Norsø stocked with the bare essentials like coffee, tea, sugar, hand soap, washing detergent, laundry powder, shower body wash, toilet paper and firewood although these items do run out from time to time so please let us know if there are items to be restocked :)
Master Suite: Queen bed and ensuite
2nd Bedroom: Queen bed
3rd Bedroom: 2x Bunk beds (sleeping x4 persons)
4th Bedroom: Double bed
There are so many things to do and places to go in and around Phillip Island. Norsø is less than 10 minutes drive from the Penguin Parade which is a MUST DO for all Phillip Island visitors - bring your coats and scarves because it gets chilly in winter! Thompson Avenue is the main street of Cowes town with many cafes, coffee shops, boutiques as well as Coles/Aldi/Woolworths. For the best coffee on the Island head down the road to the lovely ladies at The Store where you will find the most unique homewares and artisan gifts along with a mini florist and bespoke butcher.
In winter the best spot to go is Grossard Point to watch the sun go down on the western whale watching point in Ventnor, or bare the winds at Nobbies to see the blowhole and stunning seascape views at the edge of the Island. For all you surfies there’s the popular Smiths Beach and Cape Woolamai, you can book surfing lessons in at Smiths over summer too.
Phillip Island Chocolate factory and Rhyll’s fishing are the perfect places to take your family if you’re in need of a day away from the stunning beaches that wrap around the entire Island.
Enjoy everything that Phillip Island has to offer!
Amenities at Norsø Phillip Island
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Cowes
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property exceeded expectations with its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and great location. The house felt like home, and the host was attentive and welcoming.
8 / 10Excellent·Dec 2025
Did not meet or converse directly with the host and mostly the amenities were good, although finding a pin on the carpet of one bedroom and an open safety pin on another bedroom carpet was worrying with two young children in no shoes. Also, found it strange that one needs to use an extension cord to use the microwave in the pantry. Beds were comfortable and luckily one son is an expert in home automation and TV's as the antennae power plug switch is broken so no wonder TV reception can be intermittent as advised. Eventually found a utensil to light the fire which was handy as none of us are smokers, so did not think to take matches or light with us. Overall, apart from a few minor hitches the family and especially the children had a nice break and kids loved the penguin parade (would recommend to anyone going to the parade to spend the extra and do the underground area as it was dry and not cold and we go to see the penguins waddling up to their burrows only inches away from hoppy little faces pressed against the windows.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
So clean and decor was beautiful. All the beds and pillows were perfect. Wanted to take bed home. We all loved our stay here. Can’t rate it high enough. Had aerial trouble with tv but a phone call to Cassandra and we were set. Everything we needed was available. Close to beach and shops and very peaceful. Highly recommend . Kind Regards Judy Parkington
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
It's an excellent accommodation, located not too far from shopping and restaurants as well as major attractions, with all amenities thoughtfully provided. Great for families with children. We had a wonderful time.
5 / 10·Apr 2021
This house is perfect for a family vacay. There is everything you could need and more. We all had a brilliant sleep and all mattresses were the comfiest we had ever had on a night away.We loved our stay and had a blast !
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9.2Outstanding
(59 Ratings)
The property exceeded expectations with its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and great location. The house felt like home, and the host was attentive and welcoming.
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