Seafoam Beach Retreat

No Functions, Celebrations or Schoolies

Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events likely to create excessive noise or disturbances for neighbors. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. This property is also equipped with a device that monitors noise levels (but does not record sound) and notifies the host if it gets too loud. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.

About the home

“Seafoam Beach Retreat” is a newly renovated family friendly home that is one of a collection of 4 homes that have been tastefully renovated, 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 this lovely home are detailed below:

Indoor Areas

The open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with wall mounted 54" smart TV) overlooks the amazing centrally located huge swim-spa. A central corridor leads to the Bathroom (with shower & toilet), a separate Toilet, Bedroom 1 (with 40" smart TV & BIR) and Bedroom 2 (with BIR) and Bedroom 3 (free-standing clothes rack with shelves).

Outdoor Areas

The huge corner block, surrounded by native trees, has parking for up to 3 vehicles (as per the photos). The centrepiece of this amazing property, is the brand new incredible huge swim-spa (6m x 2.3m; 1.3m deep, with seating for 4+ people at one end). There is also a fantastic communal BBQ area next to the home (shared with the Forrest Caves Retreat) with two long tables (seating up to 20 people) and a gas BBQ.

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. 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. 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.

Kitchen

The kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso compatible pod coffee machine, 2 x toasters, 2 x kettles, 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, plus two additional stand-alone heaters and fans which can be used where required.

Bedding Configuration

This home has 6 beds, and 2 sofa beds, accommodating up to 11 guests.

Bedroom 1: Two sets of Single bunks and one Single sofa bed
Bedroom 2: One Queen bed
Bedroom 3: One Queen 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.