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The Redwood Retreat

Cowes vacation home with kitchen

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A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table, a lamp, a potted plant, and a window with blinds.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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COWES, VIC
  • Place, Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cowes Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cowes

In Cowes .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Cowes vacation home, you'll find Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Leisure Centre. Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Cowes Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cowes Beach - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Phillip Island Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Somerville Station - 72 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isola di Capri - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Phillip Island - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪M And O - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Redwood Retreat

Consisting of 2 bedrooms, one with a king bed (can be separated to 2 single beds) and the other with 2 single beds, this unit will accommodate a small family with plenty of space. The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower.

The kitchen is fully equipped with electric cooking appliances and all you need to cook up a storm and a dishwasher for your convenience. The unit has a private courtyard which is perfect to relax in whilst reading a book or simply enjoying the warm afternoon sun.

The unit has split system heating and cooling for your comfort and the single car garage is available for guest use.

*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.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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2/13 15 Redwood Drive Cowes

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Redwood Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 119.6 mi (141-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Redwood Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Redwood Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi (2-min drive) from Cowes Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from Silverleaves Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Redwood Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Redwood Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Redwood Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Redwood Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Redwood Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Redwood Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Redwood Retreat to downtown Cowes?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Cowes.

The Redwood Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoff D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dinning

Excellent only thing it was a bit difficult get my Landcruiser out of the car park
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Great property, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Fleur V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Won’t stay there again

No hot water until day after we arrived due to electricity having been turned off. We had to turn it on when we arrived. Dirty sheets in laundry. Shower water pressure practically non existent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Niroshan W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Appalling customer service

The first issue, we had no hot water for the first night because the main power switch was left turned off for a long time. We had to turn on the main switches to get power and the water tank did not heat up enough till the next morning. Imagine the feeling when you can't get a hot shower after coming home on a rainy cold winter night. When I complained, an agent came and checked the hot water system and asked us to wait till next morning. The second issue, the carpet was not vacuumed. We noticed this when my 10 month old started picking dead bugs from the floor and putting them in his mouth. The third, there were dirty towels/cloths in the washing machine. The fourth, the king bed is actually two single beds put beside each other. The hard seam gives you a nice back pain in the morning if you cuddle with your partner. The cherry on the top was appalling customer service. When we were leaving, I decided to talk to someone at the office and ask for a refund. The person at the front desk was on a call and she pointed at a box and told me to leave the keys. I told her I need to talk to you and I waited till she finishes her call. After, I said I have to make a complaint and listed the issues I had and asked for a compensation. The moment I finished she snapped at me "we don't give compensations". When I asked further, she told me that it is not their responsibility because it is the land lord's responsibility. I explained to her that she can't claim that it is not their responsibility because they are financially benefiting from renting the house. When she had no answers she went on to say that I was being rude to her. I did not use any profanity at anytime, but I was upset at the way she respond me. Then this person started demanding/ordering me that I place the keys in the box as if I was going to steal them. That was the first time in my life I was treated like that. I never had any intention keeping the keys, I was very surprised to learn that that is how these people think of their customers. When I mentioned about the dirty clothes in the washing machine, she snapped at me again and told me that the cleaner does not clean the washing machine. (So.. do they expect clients to wash their dirty towels and empty the washing machine for them?) Her response to the unclean carpet was that "I know for a fact that the house was cleaned" and went to check her notes. But she failed to present any evidence that the house was cleaned before giving to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and easy to deal with

Really happy with the price and had everything we needed. Would book there anytime we are down at Cowes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dean c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great thank you

Great property in a great spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Leigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Very good except for main bed

This was a lovely quiet property in a good location and a good size. Really happy with but the only down side was a quite annoying one. The main bed was rock hard to the point I could not sleep in it. Kids beds were ok. The lounge was also not very comfy and not really adequate for a family of 4. Kitchen, bedroom, laundry, lounge were of a great size and v.good, things well supplied. Would happily stay again if not for the main bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Quite unit located just out of town

Clean unit located amongst 2 quiet neighbours. Located just out of town away from the hustle and bustle it is the prefect location for a family getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect stay in Cowes.

I loved the unit. Everything about it was 5star. Convenient location, cleanliness, lock up garage, facilities available and value for money. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claude A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very happy, lovely place

Very happy , the only thing wrong was the double bed it was very uncomfortable, everything else was good . Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Apartment

Very clean and larger than we expected. Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jona

Lovely place

Wonderful place to stay and very clean. Quite reasonable price and really good location as well. The agency was also very easy to deal with. Great experience oveall.