Refuge plage Island

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 also a fantastic communal BBQ area in the centre of the block with two long tables (seating up to 20 people) and a gas BBQ. 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.