Title: Island Beach Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Island Beach Retreat Vacation home in Surf Beach ## Photo gallery for Island Beach Retreat ![TV, books - Island Beach Retreat (Surf Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120320000/120316700/120316652/e9011dc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Floor plan - Island Beach Retreat (Surf Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120320000/120316700/120316652/d4b262c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, internet - Island Beach Retreat (Surf Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120320000/120316700/120316652/a0299860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Island Beach Retreat (Surf Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120320000/120316700/120316652/b04bd06f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Island Beach Retreat (Surf Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120320000/120316700/120316652/e8995b33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Island Beach Retreat provides everything you need. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Island Beach Retreat About the home “Island Beach Retreat” is a brand new one-bedroom home that is perfect for a couple or small family, located just 900m from the Hot Springs (opening 2026), 280m from Surf Beach (a 3-4 minute walk), and just a short drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Some of the many features of these lovely homes are detailed below: The Retreat There are four dwellings on the block, just metres from each other, sharing the amazing facilities. The Original Beach Retreat is a mud brick 3-bedroom dwelling that has been completely renovated, extended and tastefully set up, providing premium accommodation. The second dwelling is the Island Beach Retreat - a brand new one-bedroom addition that is perfect for a couple or small family. The third dwelling is the newly renovated Forrest Caves Retreat - a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom wheelchair friendly accommodation. The fourth dwelling is the Seafoam Retreat - another newly renovated home with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. There are gates that can be closed off to provide separate spaces (with their own access) or opened up to create one fantastic Retreat with some shared facilities (if the whole Hot Springs Retreat is booked). Indoor Areas The Living Room (with 50" smart TV and Panosonic sound system) also features a Kitchen and leads to the Bedroom and attached Bathroom (with shower & toilet). Outdoor Areas There is a gas BBQ on the covered Deck at the front of the home. The huge corner block, surrounded by native trees, has space for one car (parked next to the home, as per the photos). There are gates in the courtyard that can be locked, to separate the "Island Beach Retreat" from the Original Beach Retreat. Kitchens The kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a sink, fridge, electric oven and stove. Heating/Cooling Systems There is a wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioner in the Living Room that warms and cools both the Living Room/Kitchen and Bedroom. Bedding Configuration This home has 1 bed, and 1 Double sofa bed, accommodating up to 4 guests: Bedroom: One King bed There is also a Double sofa bed in the Living Room suitable for two adults or children. 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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Strict local council regulations apply. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 48\_493 ## About the area Located in Surf Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. Phillip Island Chocolate Factory and Purple Hen Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Churchill Island Marine National Park and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks and whale-watching. 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