About the home

"Shmatty” is a lovely townhouse in a brilliant location in central Cowes, across the road from the beach and easily walkable 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

Upstairs comprises an open plan kitchen / dining / living area (with TV and DVD player), a bathroom (with shower), a separate toilet and the master bedroom with its own balcony.

Downstairs contains another living area, three bedrooms, another bathroom (with shower over a ½ bath and toilet), a European laundry and internal access to the garage.

Outdoor Areas

The home has both a balcony from the first floor (with outdoor setting for 6) as well as an enclosed rear courtyard (with BBQ). There is a single lock-up garage and room for another vehicle in front of the garage, plus access to some visitor parking. Also at your disposal are the wonderful communal facilities including a solar-heated in-ground pool and shady BBQ area for those delightful summer afternoons.

Kitchen

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

Heating/Cooling Systems

The home contains reverse-cycle, split system units in the upstairs living area and downstairs living area. There’s also a ceiling fan in the upstairs living area.

Bedroom Configuration

This home has 6 beds, accommodating up to 10 guests:

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs): One Tri-bunk bed
Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): One Tri-bunk bed

Please note: The Tri-bunks have 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.