About the home
“Original Beach Retreat” is a character filled double-storey mud brick cottage that has been tastefully renovated and extended to become part of the Phillip Island Hot Springs Retreat, located just 900m from the Hot Springs (opening 2026), 280m from the beach (a 3-4 minute walk), and just a short drive from the supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of Cowes. Featuring luxury coastal elements that evoke the heart & soul of a relaxed beachside getaway. Some of the many features of this lovely home 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
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.
Outdoor Areas
A courtyard accessed from the main Living Room (with gas BBQ) features the 6-8 seater spa - perfect for soaking away your worries, and there is an outdoor shower to wash off. There are gates in the courtyard that can be locked, to separate the "Island Beach Retreat" from the Original Beach Retreat. There is space for two cars (parked in tandem) as per the photos.
Kitchen
The delightfully 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. Please note: there is no oven in the home, but the BBQ and cooktop combination is more than adequate for cooking.
Heating/Cooling Systems
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.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 5 beds, accommodating up to 8 guests:
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.
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.
