** COVID Cancellations/Changes ** We understand that if a lockdown means you are not permitted to come and stay, it is different than cancelling or changing a booking for other reasons. If a lockdown means you (as the person booking) are not permitted to come and stay, we will provide you with the choice of either cancelling and getting a full refund or changing your dates. Please ask us if you have any questions about this offer as some exclusions may apply based on notice, group composition restrictions, etc. ** About the home ** “Paradise in Cowes” is a delightful, two-storey, dog friendly (downstairs only) home in a brilliant location in central Cowes, walkable to both the beach and to the many supermarkets, cafes and restaurants Cowes has to offer. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below: ** Indoor Areas ** The ground floor comprises of a combined dining / lounge area (with TV, Foxtel cable & DVD player), leading out to the delightful alfresco. There is also the kitchen, a fully equipped laundry (with a clothes dryer in the garage), separate toilet and internal access to the garage. Upstairs contains the bedrooms, firstly the master (with TV & huge WIR) and en-suite (with shower & toilet) and its own balcony. There are a further two bedrooms and a bathroom (with shower over bath & toilet). ** Outdoor Areas ** Outdoors there is a completely enclosed, undercover alfresco / courtyard at the rear (ideal for pets), equipped with a gas barbecue and outdoor setting, as well as another outdoor setting in the fully fenced front courtyard. There's a single car garage and room for another car at the front of the property, plus street parking. ** Kitchen ** The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, an Nescafe Dolce pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven, and separate cook top. ** Heating/Cooling Systems ** The main living area and all of the bedrooms have wall mounted reverse-cycle split system units. The bedrooms also contain ceiling fans. ** Bedding Configuration ** "Paradise in Cowes" is configured to comfortably sleep any combination of adults and children up to a maximum of 9: Bedroom 1 (upstairs): One Queen and one King single Bedroom 2 (upstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 3 (upstairs): One set of tri-bunks and one King single ** Linen ** A standard booking comes with doonas with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bath mats. Guests can bring their own sheets (flat and fitted), pillow cases and towels or opt to pay extra for this 'optional linen'. The cost to provide optional linen is a once off fee per stay of $30 per king/queen/double bed and $15 per single bed. Please advise us if you would like this additional service. ** 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.