Great location in a quality cottage

Well appointed cottage style accommodation with cosy fireplace that was lovely on cold evenings.

Perfect for a mid winter stay on the island. Great location with an easy walk along the beach into town for coffee and the beach was at the end of the street! Anna was fantastic to deal with and made sure we had everything we needed for a lovely break!

We had a great time at Grape Escape. Located close to all the shops in Cowes & stroll to the beach but in a quiet street, making everything easily accessible by foot. The house was lovely and perfect for a small family or group, and coming back at the end of the day to the fireplace topped things off.

A truly beautiful home with the charm from been built from mud bricks with expose timber beams and a timber ceiling, located on a quiet street, really nice take away shop around the corner and only 900mts from Cowes central. Would recommend and stay there again :)

We booked to stay for 3 nights and Anna was super helpful in providing all the information we needed before we arrived, including some extra details on things to do while at Phillip Island. Upon arrival the welcome wine and snacks were very much appreciated :-) The cottage itself was neat and clean and really comfortable with everything we needed. The option to hire linen as well was great given we were on motorbikes. Would highly recommend

On arrival the property did not feel welcoming with all curtains closed making it dark and a real chill in the air due to the mud brick walls and slate floors and no sun getting in to warm it up (which could be ideal for summer but was miserable in winter). It was very DIY for the price, ie byo linen and towels so had to make beds on arrival (you do this in a caravan park cabin for well under half the price of this property), byo wood for the fire, if you run out of gas call the company and organise more yourself (on the owners account), and a whole page of house keeping instructions which you do to get your bond back. After a sleepless night due to the cold, (we couldn't leave the doors open to warm the bedrooms due to the mix of guests) we realised there wasn't any milk (UHT or otherwise) or plain black tea bags to start the day with a nice cuppa. Again we had to byo these staples even the most basic accommodation usually provides. If we had known beforehand we would have packed these.The complimentary clean skin wine was a nice touch but some milk would have been more appreciated. And the only shower (a step up over a hip bath) was a really tight squeeze to get into between the small glass door opening and the position of the taps for anyone slightly overweight which made that an unpleasant experience. Not the owners fault but a heads up might have been handy before booking. The decor left a lot to be desired, was it rustic or just old, boho or just trash and treasure, some asian influences which could have been unwanted souvenirs and the 'nana' curtains didn't match anything. I wouldn't even say it was eclectic, just oddments. I think the styling of a property is very important to the overall welcome and feel. It was clean and comfortable and everything worked but I'm not sure it represented great value. Whilst the owner was very helpful, prompt to respond to questions and seems lovely, this property would not be a first choice for future visits. We've travelled a lot and stayed in plenty of accommodation of all standards but this one did not do it for us, sorry!

The house feels like a home, has everything you need. Very clean, and in a great central location. Anna is a great host, she goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. Thanks Anna, you helped make our stay fantastic!

Thank you Anna for making our stay at the Grape Escape very enjoyable and comfortable. We really had a fun stay. Close to all the attractions we wanted to visit and to the beach for an early morning walk. Everything we needed was provided in your wonderful home. The backyard was very secure which meant our dog was safe while we went exploring.

We had a very enjoyable stay.the house was clean,tidy and we felt very welcomed by the owners leaving us some wine,a lovely gesture. We definitely will go back there.

We had a great holiday. The accomodation was excellent. Perfect setting for the beach and the town centre. Would highly recommend this property to other people and would definitely come back again in the future.

The house was very well equipped and the instructions provided were comprehensive and easy to follow. The neighbourhood was excellent and the neighbours were friendly. An easy walk to the shops either through the streets or via the beach made for a relaxing break. Visits from native birds in the front garden was perfect for our international guests.

We loved our stay at grape escape, it was in the perfect location nice quite street but not to far to Main Street and beach. Plenty of room for the kids to relax and play outside. Anna was fantastic with communicating the process and had great information folder at the house. As my older kids said "it feels like a home away from home"

Everything was fine. Anna is very well organised and we had clear instructions and all the details we needed for a trouble free stay

We really enjoyed our stay at The Grape Escape, it is a short walk to the beach and we had a lovely stroll along the beach to Cowes for lunch. The house was very comfortable for our three kids and our dog loved the big backyard. It was very clean and orderly on arrival and had all the necessary equipment for a relaxing stay. It is close to Cowes central and a great base for exploring Phillip Island. Would highly recommend this lovely holiday home!

had a beautiful stay here.. very kid friendly and would highly recommend for a relaxing weekend away

We enjoyed our stay at the Grape Escape. It was full of character, well provisioned,(some interesting book titles we wish we had time to read) with all we needed for our time there; plenty of room in the back yard for our 3 year old grandson to run around. It was conveniently located to all we wanted to explore.

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property to anyone. The beds were comfortable, the house immaculate, very well equipped kitchen and cosy lounge. Our kids loved the back yard, and we all loved the close proximity to the beach and town. Look forward to returning for another visit!

We had a great time! Lovely&quiet corner, yet close enough to the main street&shops&food stores! 3 lovely bedrooms- perfect for our family! The only thing is - no rangehood to get rid of the smell if you cook sausages or food like that.Cookeries need upgrade. Otherwise highly recommend!

Thank you Anna for very wonderful 5 day stay .Everything available in cottage for relaxing break and appreciated info re the island . Clean, comfy, well organised and roomy for families. Wine in front of woodheater ..way to go ! Great location close to shops ,cafs and beach .Safe backyard for families .Thoroughly recommended. Sue.and Owen . Melbourne

Thankyou you so much! Awesome Accommodation, just what we were looking for. House was clean, and well equipped, very organized. Great location, right near the main strip of shops and beach. Had an amazing time and will deffinatly be going back again soon. Loved it! Thankyou once again :)

close to the beach, lovely and cool on a hot day, great back yard to eat and play and read in the shade with grandchildren. Cooling sea breezes, great wine, every thing you need for a trouble free stay.

We all had a lovely time at the Grape Escape. There was plenty of room for the 5 of us and the house was well equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay and the cosy fireplace was a bonus. There was a big backyard for the kids and it was an easy walk to the beach or main shopping area of Cowes.

An enjoyable stay. Great value for money mud brick cottage in a nice quiet part of town. We enjoyed a wonderful bbq, fabulous wood fire and it is only a 5 minute walk to the beach. The owners were very accommodating. Highly recommend for families or couples that are after a no-fuss stay.

Had a great weekend away at the grape escape. Matt and Anna made it all so easy and convenient. The place has everything that you'd need for a getaway. So affordable as well! Would highly recommend it. Thank you so much.

Great family holiday destination. the house and yard was extremely family friendly, and we loved the easy walk to the beach. We hope to return soon!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Wonderful owners and a very clean home with large safe back yard for the kids. Great beach close by. Took many leisurly strolls to Cowes central. Has everything you could need. Will be happy to return again to this property.

Brilliant stay in a nice house which had everything we needed. Backyard and barbecue area was outstanding and provided us many hours of entertainment. Close to Cowes central and beaches, could not have asked for anything else. Would recommend it to anyone and I look forward to coming back someday!

Great place to stay, everything you could think of was provided.Owners very easy to deal with and very informative.