Title: Island Vibes Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Island Vibes Retreat Beachfront apartment for sun and fun ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90863900/90863845/79055fc6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90863900/90863845/154a34f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90863900/90863845/c6ee5262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90863900/90863845/689f9532.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90870000/90863900/90863845/c241203d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled within The Waves complex, this Cowes beach apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Enjoy an open plan living area, a full size kitchen, and a paved courtyard for alfresco dining. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms to relax in, you'll appreciate the laundry facilities and BBQ areas just outside. 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Island Vibes Retreat Located within the popular The waves complex, this ground level apartment is a stone's throw from Cowes beach including playgrounds and bbq’s, as well as walking distance to the main street and cafes. This apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and an open plan living/dining area opening out to your own courtyard area. With a full size kitchen including, electric cooking, dishwasher and full fridge, it is the perfect apartment for a family holiday. A split system keeps you comfortable all year round. The master bedroom has doors that open out to a paved area, and an ensuite with shower and spa bath. The second bedroom has a double bed with the third room consisting of 2 single beds. Other features of this wonderful apartment include a laundry and the Waves Complex Bbq’s are located just outside the apartment \*Please note that linen is not included when booking this property\* Guests are required to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, towels, bathmats and tea towels. Alternatively, a link to a local linen hire company will be provided with your booking confirmation. You will need to complete an online check-in form (Guests are required to provide a photo identification and credit card) closer to your arrival date. If you are not comfortable with this requirement, please refrain from making a booking. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. A security deposit of AUD500 is required for all confirmed reservations. This will be processed via an online link 7 days prior to arrival and will be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out, subject to an inspection of the property. Please note that the Victorian Government has implemented a levy on short-stay accommodations. Starting January 1st, 2025, bookings of less than 28 days will incur the "short stay levy" in addition to the accommodation cost. For further details, please visit the SRO website. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - Games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564400/564379/c4671962.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Phillip Island Apartments Cowes - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.6 Excellent 453 reviews CA $290 CA $318 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=564379&PinnedHotelID=564379&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2660000/2650800/2650762/ae88ea5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Waves Apartments Cowes - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 703 reviews CA $240 CA $265 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=2650762&PinnedHotelID=2650762&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61470000/61467000/61466926/ca912b23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seascape Escape Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 7.2 Good 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=61466926&PinnedHotelID=61466926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98511100/98511005/cc569232.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Getaway - Cowes - Phillip Island VIC - Walk to beach, pool & spa Cowes - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 7.8 Good 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=98511005&PinnedHotelID=98511005&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77120000/77113500/77113499/409b177f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay Views from the balcony Cowes - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=77113499&PinnedHotelID=77113499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Executive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17390000/17389100/17389027/56335189.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Phillip Island Towers Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 90 reviews CA $291 CA $314 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=17389027&PinnedHotelID=17389027&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34617800/34617742/f4cb9fb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 321 @ Waves Phillip Island. 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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 68\_406 ## About the area Located in Cowes, this apartment is on the beach. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting. With snorkeling, surfing/body boarding, and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Cowes travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes.dx7306) [View more Apartments in Cowes](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes-Apartments.d7306-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.44853%2C145.24297&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4H4XvKlaoVtg-R3ae5l95i0eCIE=) Cowes, VIC ### What's nearby - Cowes Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Silverleaves Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - A Maze'N Things - 7 min drive - 6.5 km ### Getting around - Baxter Station - 74 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬5 min walk - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬7 min walk - ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬6 min walk - ‪La Porchetta - ‬8 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Island Vibes Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Island Vibes Retreat? > As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Island Vibes Retreat on Oct 28, 2025 start from CA $421.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Cowes-Hotels-1191-The-Esplanade.h90863845.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Island Vibes Retreat? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Island Vibes Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Island Vibes Retreat located? > Nestled on the beach, this Cowes apartment building is steps from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve, Cowes Beach, and Silverleaves Beach. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Phillip Island Wildlife Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Island Vibes Retreat Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Brett M. Feb 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot , The only problem was very hot , the windows to bedrooms were locked so no breeze , no fans . Would have been good to have some air in bedrooms ##### Brett M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dylan G. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Good ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6b420831-3498-4e07-851b-18fd289f4c25-1757362842835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dylan G. 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