Title: The Redwood Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Redwood Retreat Holiday home in Cowes with kitchen ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595400/35595395/b305afce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595400/35595395/1696956d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595400/35595395/225a1d9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595400/35595395/41081caf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35600000/35595400/35595395/671a3eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Redwood Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61470000/61467000/61466926/ca912b23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seascape Escape Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 7.2 Good 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=61466926&PinnedHotelID=61466926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118210000/118201500/118201470/e78baa24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lazy Gums at Phillip Island Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=118201470&PinnedHotelID=118201470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41910000/41908600/41908576/w976h667x0y0-b70f373d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Phillip Island Townhouses Cowes - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 38 reviews £130 includes taxes & fees 18 Nov - 19 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=41908576&PinnedHotelID=41908576&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116720000/116716700/116716692/4a7945ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachfront apartment with spectacular ocean views. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Apartment 2/13 15 Redwood Drive Cowes 68\_97 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.46054%2C145.24008&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MgUbDQxnBuOzXM-q3RTAB_jueXM=) COWES, VIC #### What's nearby - Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Cowes Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Silverleaves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Somerville Station - 72 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 141 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬16 min walk - ‪G’day Tiger - ‬17 min walk - ‪La Porchetta - ‬15 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬10 min walk - ‪Mighty Kebab Cowes - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Redwood Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Redwood Retreat? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Redwood Retreat? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Redwood Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Redwood Retreat located? > Situated in Cowes, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Phillip Island Ferry Dock and Cowes Beach. Phillip Island Coastal Reserve and Silverleaves Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Redwood Retreat Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff D. 9 Oct 2022 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 ##### Geoff D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie L. 26 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Great property, great location ##### Natalie L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fleur V. 31 Jul 2022 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. ##### Fleur V. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Niroshan W. 13 Jun 2022 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. ##### Niroshan W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trish H. 15 May 2022 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. ##### Trish H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dean c. 16 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great thank you Great property in a great spot ##### dean c. Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Leigh W. 10 Feb 2021 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. ##### Leigh W. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharee P. 2 Feb 2021 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. ##### Sharee P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim V. 18 Mar 2020 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. ##### Jim V. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claude A. 15 Sept 2019 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 ##### Claude A. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie V. 19 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Apartment Very clean and larger than we expected. Would definitely recommend to others. ##### Debbie V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jona 28 Jan 2019 #### 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. ##### Jona ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Hiroshima](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hiroshima-Hotels.d6128225.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Nice (NCE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/edi/nce/edinburgh-to-nice) > > [Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to St. Peter (JER)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhx/jer/birmingham-to-jersey) ### Packages > [Anguilla Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Anguilla.d6.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Bora Bora Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bora-Bora.d602861.Holidays-City-Breaks)