Designed for entertaining and ideal for larger groups, this spacious Newtown home comfortably sleeps up to 11 guests and is uniquely configured as two fully self-contained living zones under one roof. Each zone features its own kitchen, living area, bedrooms, and bathroom facilities, perfect for families or groups wanting to stay together while still enjoying their own space and privacy.
Across the home, you’ll find 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, along with generous indoor and outdoor areas including a private spa, BBQ, alfresco dining, and a garage games room with table tennis. Whether you're visiting for a wedding, a getaway with friends, or a family escape, this property offers the perfect balance of connection and independence, all just minutes from Geelong CBD, the Waterfront, and local cafés.
About the Home
PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED – Book Confidently & Stay Comfortably
- 7 day a week Customer Support
- Professional Cleaning and Laundered Linen Supplied
- High Quality Amenities
- Digital Guidebook with Local Recommendations
THE HOME
- Free WiFi
- Free Parking in a Garage + Games Room + EV Tesla Charger
- Spacious Well-Equipped Kitchen + 2nd Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Sunlit Dining + Living Room + Study Nook
- Cozy Lounge with Large 5 Seater Couch
- Laundry with Washer + Dryer in Garage
- Rear Retreat with Second Kitchen + Lounge + Private Patio
- Outdoor Entertainment with Alfresco Dining + BBQ + 6 Seater Spa
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Sleeps 11 in total, ideally 6 adults and 5 kids
Bedroom 1: Double bed + tri bunk (perfect for kids and teens)
Bedroom 2: Queen bed with walk-in robe and ensuite
Bedroom 3: Queen bed with built-in desk/workspace
Bedroom 4: Queen bed with ensuite and built-in robe
BATHROOMS (3)
- Bedroom 2 Ensuite: Shower + Vanity + Toilet
- Bedroom 4 Ensuite: Shower + Vanity
- Main Bathroom: Shower + Vanity
- Two Powder Rooms
HEATING & COOLING
- Ducted Heating & Cooling throughout the home (2 separate zones)
- Ceiling Fans in Most Rooms
WALK THROUGH THE HOME WITH US
Enjoy a spacious and beautifully appointed family home in leafy Newtown, ideal for group getaways, wedding accommodation and weekend escapes near Geelong.
Sleeping up to 11 guests across four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home can be enjoyed as one large residence or arranged as two separate living zones. Each zone has its own fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living area and sleeping accommodation, giving larger groups the flexibility to stay together while still enjoying their own space and privacy.
Ducted heating and cooling is also divided into two separate zones, helping to keep everyone comfortable throughout their stay.
At the front of the home, a cosy lounge with TV offers the perfect spot to unwind on arrival or settle in for a quiet movie night. Continue through to the light-filled heart of the home, where polished timber floors, warm textures and soft natural light create an inviting space to gather. The open living and dining area features an 8-seater dining table, a study nook, lounge seating, and a second TV, ideal for shared meals, family games, and quiet moments.
The modern kitchen is fully equipped with everything needed for easy entertaining, including a gas cooktop, oven, dishwasher, slow cooker, rice cooker and coffee machine, making group cooking effortless.
The four-bedroom layout is ideal for both families and friends.
At the front of the home, Bedroom 1 is suited for kids and teenagers, featuring a double bed, a tri-bunk, and a ceiling fan. Bedroom 2, designed for parents, includes a queen bed and an ensuite with a walk-in robe.
The remaining two bedrooms are at the back of the house. Bedroom 3 functions as a quiet study with a built-in desk, a queen bed, and a ceiling fan. Bedroom 4 serves as a secondary master, equipped with a queen bed, ceiling fan, and an ensuite.
Two ensuites, a main bathroom, two powder rooms and a laundry add extra convenience for longer stays.
At the rear of the home, a second retreat features a living and dining area as well as a secondary kitchen that leads to a private patio where you can linger under the olive trees. Providing additional space for guests to spread out, perfect for extended families, couples travelling together, or guests wanting a quiet break from the main living zone.
Step outside to the undercover alfresco, where an 8-seater outdoor dining setting, BBQ and private spa create the perfect setup for relaxed afternoons and evenings under the lights. The secure, hedge-lined yard offers privacy for children to play and guests to enjoy a soak in the spa after a day exploring Geelong.
The double garage also doubles as a games room, complete with table tennis, TV, Super Nintendo and seating, ideal for friendly competition and casual entertaining.
The Parking space also offers a Tesla Charger for added convenience.
Located in sought-after Newtown, close to Geelong CBD, GMHBA Stadium, the Waterfront and local cafés, this home is ideal for extended families, wedding groups and friends looking for a spacious stay with premium amenities.
Guest Access
A digital lock is fitted to the property. Details on your unique code will be provided before check-in, along with other details to access the property.
You will have access to the whole home, including a double garage.
The property is NOT Pet Friendly.
Please note that there is a Ring Doorbell Camera on the front door for security purposes.
The Neighbourhood
Located in the heart of Newtown, one of Geelong’s most loved and leafy suburbs, this home offers the perfect mix of convenience and local charm.
Just minutes away, Pakington Street and Shannon Avenue provide all the essentials, including supermarkets, cafés, bakeries, pharmacies and boutique shopping.
For outdoor enjoyment, you’re close to some of Geelong’s best green spaces, including Queens Park, Fyansford Park, the Barwon River Trail and the beautiful Balyang Sanctuary, perfect for morning walks, family outings, bike rides or a peaceful picnic.
Sports fans will love being close to GMHBA Stadium & Queens Park Golf Course, while families can enjoy the Geelong Waterfront, Eastern Beach and playgrounds, all within easy reach.
Geelong CBD and Westfield are only a short drive away, making it easy to enjoy shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
With so much nearby, Newtown is an ideal base for families and friends alike.
Getting Around
We would recommend bringing a vehicle to travel around Geelong and its surrounding regions. With the Geelong Ring Road only 5 minutes from the property, you can fast-track it from Melbourne to the Surf Coast.
There are bus stops a 10-minute walk away on Autumn St where you can catch route 25 (Geelong Station - Bell Post Hill). Central, North, and South Geelong Train Stations are an 8-minute drive or a 30-minute bus ride from home.
House Rules and Terms
Regional Escapes
General Booking Terms and Conditions
We appreciate you considering a Regional Escapes property. Our team will do everything
they can to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
We ask that every guest read and understand our booking terms summarised below. A
breach of these terms may lead to the cancellation of your booking before or during your
stay.
1 Definitions and Interpretation
1.1 Definitions
Agent means Regional Escapes Pty Ltd or Great Ocean Retreats Pty Ltd.
Agreement means the holiday accommodation agreement between You, Us and the
Property Owner, constituted by these Terms and Conditions and any other written
terms applicable to the accommodation which are agreed between the parties prior to
the commencement of the Stay.
Booking means an accepted booking following the completion of the Verification
Process and Our receipt of the Initial Prepayment from You.
Business Day means a day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, public holiday or bank
holiday in Melbourne, Victoria.
Claim means a claim, action, proceeding, judgment or demand made or brought by or
against a person, however arising and whether present, unascertained, future or
contingent.
Conditions means these holiday accommodation terms and conditions.
Consumer Guarantees means the guarantees set out in Division 1, Part 3-2 of the
Australian Consumer Law.
Initial Prepayment means the first prepayment of 25% of the Price payable upon a
Booking, as specified in the Property Details.
Liability or Loss means any liability, loss, cost, expense, damage, charge, penalty,
outgoing or payment, however arising and whether present, unascertained, future or
contingent.
Price means the price payable for the Property, calculated on a nightly basis.
Property means the property the subject of the Booking.
Property Details means the details pertaining to the Property as shown on Our
website or communicated to You orally or in writing.
Property Owner means the owner of the Property You Book for Your Stay.
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Rent means the rent collected by the Agent in respect of the Property.
Stay means the period of the Booking.
Verification Process means the process directed by Us in verifying Your identity and such
information we require from You for the purposes of confirming the booking of Your
intended Stay for the Property.
We, Us or Our means the Agent
You or Your means the person making the Booking.
1.2 Interpretation
(a) In this agreement, unless the context requires otherwise
(i) the singular includes the plural and vice versa;
(ii) the words “in writing” include any communication sent by post or email;
(iii) the word “person” includes a natural person and any body or entity whether
incorporated or not;
(iv) a mention of anything after include, includes or including, does not limit
what else might be included;
(v) a reference to all or any part of a statute, rule, regulation or ordinance
(statute) includes that statute as amended, consolidated, re enacted or
replaced from time to time;
(vi) a reference to a group of persons or things is a reference to any two or
more of them jointly and to each of them separately;
(vii) an agreement, representation, warranty or indemnity by two or more
persons binds them jointly and each of them separately;
(viii) an agreement, representation, warranty or indemnity in favour of two or
more persons is for the benefit of them jointly and each of them separately
(ix) no provision of this agreement will be construed to the disadvantage of a
party merely because that party was responsible for the preparation of the
agreement or the inclusion of the provision in the agreement;
(x) all monetary amounts are in Australian dollars, unless otherwise stated and
a reference to payment means payment in Australian dollars;
(b) The Conditions are legally binding between the Agent and the Client.
2 General
2.1 You acknowledge and agree that
(a) you are 18 years of age or over;
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(b) that these Terms and Conditions form part of the Agreement between You, Us
and the Property Owner;
(c) the Agent is the agent for the Property Owner and may exercise all of the rights
of the Property Owner, on the Property Owner’s behalf, under this Agreement;
and
(d) that by completing the Verification Process and paying the Initial Prepayment,
You are bound by the Agreement, including these Terms and Conditions.
3 Services
3.1 Accommodation
(a) We facilitate the booking of holiday accommodation of Property under our
management.
(b) By booking the Property, You will be entering into an agreement with the
Property Owner to occupy the Property subject to these Terms and Conditions.
3.2 Ancillary Services
(a) We may arrange ancillary services in connection with Your Stay, which include
(i) hire of adventure gear and equipment for entertainment;
(ii) pre-packaged food and drinks and/or gift hampers on arrival;
(iii) arranging transport;
(iv) facilitating wellness retreats;
(v) arranging dining at local restaurants;
(vi) arranging access to local golf clubs; and
(vii) arranging itineraries, which include the bundling of the above services with
the holiday accommodation,
(Ancillary Services)
(b) You acknowledge and agree that We may engage third parties to provide the
Ancillary Services, in which case
(i) the third party bookings are subject to the terms and conditions specified
by the third party providers;
(ii) The Property Owner and We are not responsible for any errors or
amendments made by third party providers; and
(iii) The Property Owner and We are not liable for any act or omission, default,
or negligence of third party providers.
4 Bookings
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4.1 Should You wish to book the Property, You must complete the Verification Process and
pay the Initial Prepayment.
4.2 The completion of the Verification Process and payment of the Initial Prepayment
constitutes an offer by You to book the Property for Your intended Stay which can be
accepted or rejected by Us within 5 Business Days.
4.3 If We reject Your offer, We will return the Initial Prepayment to You within 5 Business
Days, subject to bank processing timeframes.
4.4 If We accept Your offer, We will confirm the Booking with You in writing within 5
business Days.
5 Price
5.1 The balance of the Price is payable 28 days prior to the commencement of the Stay.
5.2 Without limiting the generality of clause 5.1 You will not be permitted to check in
without making payment of the balance of the Price in full.
6 Cancellation Policy
6.1 This cancellation policy is subject to the policy of third party holiday accommodation
platforms (third party policy). If this cancellation policy contradicts the third party
policy, the third party policy prevails.
6.2 If you cancel Your Booking within 24 hours, you will receive a full refund of monies
paid. This will allow You time to acknowledge and understand the terms and condition
of Your Booking.
6.3 After 24 hours of Your Booking, the below conditions apply
(a) We may cancel Your Booking at any time more than 30 days prior to the Stay
without cause. If we cancel Your Booking without cause, We will refund You the
Initial Prepayment in full.
(b) We may cancel Your Booking at any time prior to check in if You fail to pay the
balance of the Price in accordance with clause 6. If We take this action, 25% of
the Price will be charged to You.
(c) We may cancel Your Booking any time if Your intended use of the Property
during Your Stay may, in our reasonable opinion, breach any one or more of the
conditions set out in clause 8.2.
(d) If You cancel a Booking more than 28 days prior to the Stay, We will provide a
refund of all monies paid.
(e) If You a cancel a Booking within 28 days prior to the commencement of the Stay,
no refund will be provided.
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(f) If You engage Us to arrange any Ancillary Services to be provided in connection
with Your Stay, subject to the terms and conditions of the third party providers of
the Ancillary Services, these may only be cancelled by You without charge at
least 7 days prior to the intended date of supply.
(g) Any cancellation requests made after 24 hours of check-in will incur 100% of the
price charged to You.
6.4 Any refunds provided under this clause 6 will incur a 10% administration fee on the
amount collected to cover the processing of the refund.
7 Accommodation Licence
7.1 You acknowledge and agree that Your accommodation at the Property is a mere
contractual licence to occupy the Property during the Stay and is subject to Our ability
to immediately terminate this licence and your Stay by oral notice to You upon any
breach, or our reasonable suspicion of a breach, of any of the licence conditions set
out in clause 8. For the avoidance of doubt, a breach by any person of the licence
conditions set out in clause 8 during the Stay is deemed to be a breach of such
conditions by You.
8 Use of Property
8.1 During the Stay, You must
(a) comply with any by-laws applicable to the Property;
(b) notify Us as soon as practicable in respect of any damage to the Property or its
contents;
(c) notify Us as soon as practicable in respect of any personal injury suffered by any
person on the Property;
(d) permit Us to access the Property between 9:00am to 5:00pm to check
compliance with the Agreement upon provision of 2 hours’ oral notice; and
(e) notwithstanding clause 8.1(d) above, permit Us, without notice, immediate
access to the Property upon suspicion by Us of a breach of any items under
clause 8.2
8.2 During the Stay, You must not
(a) engage in any illegal activity at or around Property;
(b) engage in anti-social activity on or around the Property;
(c) create excessive noise on or around the Property for a sustained period of time
(please note that all Properties have noise monitoring devices installed. These
devices do NOT record conversations but monitor the dB levels in the Property);
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(d) hold any events or functions on the Property (unless permitted upon prior
request on the initial booking);
(e) permit the Property to be occupied by more persons than the Property occupies
as stated on Our website;
(f) bring any caravans onto the Property;
(g) engage in any activity which places the Property or its contents at risk of material
damage;
(h) remove any of the contents of the Property;
(i) sub-licence the Property to other persons;
(j) smoke inside the Property (unless the Property is stated as smoking friendly on
Our Website). Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly and failure to do so
will result in extra cleaning fees under clause 12;
(k) permit any domestic animal to access the Property (unless the Property is stated
as ‘pet friendly’); and
(l) in relation to a pet-friendly Property, allow any animal on the furniture inside the
dwelling on the Property, unless otherwise indicated in writing.
9 Indemnity of Property Owner and the Agent
9.1 Each covenant in clauses 9.2 and 9.3 is a separate and independent covenant given
by You. They are cumulative in effect.
9.2 You must indemnify, and keep indemnified, the Property Owner, the Agent and their
agents, contractors and employees in relation to any Claim against the Property
Owner, the Agent and their agents, contractors and employees and for any Liability
suffered by the Property Owner, the Agent and their agents, contractors or employees
in connection with a breach of this Agreement or any negligent act or omission or wilful
misconduct by You or Your invitees on the Property.
9.3 You must indemnify, and keep indemnified, the Property Owner and the Agent in
relation to any Claim against the Property Owner and/or the Agent and for any Liability
incurred by the Property Owner and/or the Agent arising from or in connection with
Your breach of this Agreement.
9.4 If any of the separate and independent covenants set out in clauses 9.2) and 9.3 is or
becomes invalid or unenforceable for any reason
(a) clause 9.1 applies; and
(b) without limiting the operation of clause 9.1, the covenant which is or becomes
invalid or unenforceable is severed from the Agreement.
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10 Check In and Check Out
10.1 You may check in to the Property as per the Booking on the first day of the Stay
(Check In). You must check out of the Property as per the Booking on the last day of
the Stay and return keys to Our office or key safe if provided at the Property (Check
Out).
10.2 You must attend to the following prior to Check Out
(a) clean the Property so that it is in a similar condition it was in at the
commencement of Your Stay, including but not limited to the cleaning of the BBQ
(if applicable) and any animal waste (if applicable);
(b) wash all dishes or stacking the dishwasher and turning it on prior to Your
departure;
(c) place all rubbish in the correct bins on the Property;
(d) turn off all lights, heating/cooling and appliances;
(e) removal all personal belongings from the Property;
(f) securing all windows and doors; and
(g) such other matters We reasonably require you to attend.
11 Damages and Missing Items
11.1 Any breakages and damages to the Property, including any items in the Property, must
be reported to Us.
11.2 No items are to be removed from the Property.
11.3 Failure to comply with this clause will result in additional charges for replacement of
any items in accordance with clause 12 below.
12 Additional charges
12.1 We may charge You reasonable additional amounts following the conclusion of Your
Stay in relation to
(a) any damage to the Property or its contents caused by You or Your invitees;
(b) any failure to clean the Property as required under clause 10.2 ;
(c) the loss of any keys, access passes or garage remotes; and
(d) any costs reasonably incurred by the Agent in connection with Your Stay, which
the parties agree will include an administrative staff cost of $100 per hour.
12.2 Any extra cleaning requires will be charged at a per-hour rate with public holiday and
weekend surcharges applicable.
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12.3 If there are any charges applicable after Your Stay, we will notify you of the charges
and provide photographic evidence for your reference.
13 Schoolies Bookings
13.1 Schoolies Bookings or any booking made by guests under 25 years old
(a) require a security deposit of $1,000.00 or $100.00 per person (whichever is
greater) (Security Deposit) payable by electronic funds transfer prior to Check
In and released within 14 days after Check Out and
(b) have a 3 car limit in terms of cars that may be parked on the Property during the
Stay.
13.2 Without limiting the generality of clause 13.1, You will not be permitted to check in until
the Security Deposit has been paid.
14 Risk
14.1 Subject to the operation of the Consumer Guarantees, You acknowledge and agree
Your occupation of the Property (and that of any of Your invitees) is at Your sole risk.
Specifically
(a) The Property Owner and We are not liable to You for any breakdown of electrical
appliances during the Stay;
(b) The Property Owner and We are not liable to You for any Loss You or Your
invitees may suffer as a result of a failure of power or gas or any other services
connected to the Property;
(c) The Property Owner and We are not responsible for any personal injury You or
Your invitees suffer at the Property;
(d) The Property Owner and We are not responsible for any damage to, or theft of,
Your property located on the Property during Your Stay, or left on the Property
following Your Stay.
(e) You are responsible for any damage You or Your invitees cause to the Property
or its contents; and
(f) You are responsible for any personal injury suffered by any person by reason of
Your conduct during the Stay.
14.2 Property Suitability for your needs
(a) Should the property not meet guest expectations, refunds/compensation will
NOT be considered once you are staying at the property, or after you
leave/vacate the property.
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(b) Guests are welcome to come and inspect properties prior to the booking to
consider if the property is suitable for their needs. All properties display current
photographs, up to date descriptions and rates/tariffs charged.
(c) To the maximum extent permitted by law and excluding the Consumer
Guarantees, all terms, conditions and warranties that would be implied into this
Agreement or in connection with the supply of the accommodation services
under law, statute, custom or international convention are excluded.
15. Complaints and Rectification Process
15.1 If You identify any issue with the Property upon arrival or at any time during Your Stay,
You must notify Regional Escapes immediately to allow Us the opportunity to investigate and
rectify the issue.
15.2 For urgent matters (including but not limited to loss of essential services, access
issues, or safety concerns), You must contact Us by telephone. Notification by email,
messaging platforms, or other written communication alone will not be considered sufficient
for urgent issues.
15.3 For non-urgent matters, notify us via the booking channel or in writing, including clear
photographic evidence where applicable.
15.4 Regional Escapes must be given a reasonable opportunity to attend the Property and
rectify any reported issue. What constitutes a reasonable time will depend on the nature and
severity of the issue and the availability of trades or services.
You agree to provide reasonable access to the Property for inspection and rectification.
To the extent permitted by law
● If You do not provide Us with a reasonable opportunity to rectify the issue
● If You refuse reasonable access to the Property; or
● If You arrange repairs, replacement accommodation, or incur expenses without
Our prior written consent
15.5 You will not be entitled to any refund, compensation, reimbursement, or claim in
respect of that issue.
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15.6 No refund or compensation will be payable for any complaint raised after departure
unless the Guest notified Regional Escapes as soon as the issue arose during the Stay and
provided Regional Escapes with a reasonable opportunity to investigate and rectify the
issue.
16 Limitation of Liability
15 Except in the case of a breach of the Consumer Guarantees, Our liability to You for
any loss or damage suffered by You in contract, tort or otherwise is limited to the
refund of the Price or the re-supply of replacement accommodation services.
16 Privacy disclosure and consent
16.1 You authorise Us to collect and store Your personal information in accordance with
Our privacy policy located on Our website and amended from time to time.
16.2 You consent to Us using Your personal information for the purposes of entering You
into Our marketing list so that We can send You information and offers relating to our
services.
17 Changes to the Terms and Conditions
17.1 We reserve the right to amend the Terms and Conditions from time to time.
17.2 Please check this page from time to time review any changes that have been made as
they are binding on You.
18 General
18.1 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of Victoria and the parties submit to the
non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts operating in that state.
18.2 You warrant that this Agreement creates binding and valid legal obligations.
18.3 You must not assign this Agreement to any other party without the Agent’s written
consent which may be withheld at its absolute discretion.
18.4 You warrant that You have read and understood this Agreement and has had an
opportunity to obtain legal advice before executing them.
