Phillip Island Hot Springs Retreat

About the home

“Phillip Island Hot Springs Retreat” is a collection of homes that have been tastefully renovated, located just 900m from the Hot Springs (opening 2025), 280m from Surf Beach, 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 two dwellings on the block, just 5m from each other, connected by a Deck. 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. There is a gate that can be closed off to provide two separate spaces (with their own access) or opened up to create one fantastic Retreat with some shared facilities.

Indoor Areas

Original Beach Retreat
Downstairs is the light-filled north facing Living Room (with 50" smart TV, soft throw rugs & Panosonic sound system), an adjoining Kitchen/Dining area, a Bathroom (with shower) and a separate Toilet. For those that love a cozy spot to curl up with a good read, there’s the oversized daybed, surrounded by windows that overlook the garden and let the sunlight flood in. An extension on the rear of the original Mud brick cottage has a second Living Room (with 50" smart TV), fully equipped European Laundry (with washing maching and clothes dryer) and Bedrooms 2 and 3.

Upstairs is the stunning loft-style main Bedroom (with a study desk & chair) with original feature round windows overlooking the sand dunes, where a stunning beach lies beyond & migratory birds glide in nightly over the Summer to nest on sunset. Spot the local wallabies from your small private deck, then settle in to enjoy long lie-ins.

Island Beach Retreat
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

A courtyard accessed from the main Living Room of the Original Beach Retreat features a 6 seater spa - perfect for soaking away your worries, as well as a gas BBQ. There is a second gas BBQ on the Deck of the Island Beach Retreat. The huge corner block, surrounded by native trees, has parking for 4 vehicles (if parked in tandem) plus outdoor space for ball games etc. There are gates in the courtyard that can be locked, to separate the "Island Beach Retreat" from the Original Beach Retreat.

Kitchens

Original Beach Retreat
The kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, and bench-top double electric cook top.

Island Beach Retreat
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.

Please note: there is no oven in the Original Beach Retreat, but there is one in the Island Beach Retreat, plus the facility has two BBQ's and an electric cooktop in the Original Beach Retreat.

Heating/Cooling Systems

Original Beach Retreat
There is a wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioner in the main Living Room, a ceiling fan in Bedrooms 1, plus two additional stand-alone heaters and fans which can be used where required.

Island Beach Retreat
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

Between the two dwellings, there are 6 beds, and 1 sofa bed, accommodating up to 12 guests.

Original Beach Retreat

Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One King bed
Bedroom 2 (Downstairs): One Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (Downstairs): One Tri-bunk and one King Single bed
Please note: The Tri-bunk has a double bed base with a single bed above it.

Island Beach Retreat

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.