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Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River

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A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a white table, and a potted plant.
A kitchen with wooden stools, a bar counter, and a cabinet with dishes.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a white dresser, and a mirror.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.
A living room with a fireplace, large windows, a television, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Highton, VIC
  • Place, Balyang Sanctuary
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Geelong

Located in Highton within a mile (2 km) of Balyang Sanctuary, this apartment is within 2 miles (3 km) of Belmont Dog Park. The apartment includes a fireplace, a microwave, and a Smart TV.
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What's nearby

  • Balyang Sanctuary - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Belmont Dog Park - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Deakin University - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 8 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paul's Prize Catch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Line Up Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Edge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River

This apartment is a smoke-free apartment building.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features 1.5 bathrooms and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children

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 not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number 12434522548

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Highton within a short 15-minute walk of Balyang Sanctuary. You'll also find GMHBA Stadium and Kardinia Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River?

No, there isn't parking at this apartment.

Is this apartment associated with a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

Is Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this apartment, including a fireplace and a smart TV in each apartment and a fireplace in some.

Are there hot tubs at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this apartment allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Are there connecting rooms at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

What is the closest airport to this apartment?

The closest major airport to this apartment is Avalon Airport (AVV), which is 20.6 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River?

No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River.

Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Loved our stay here. Very clean and personalised experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would recommend The River and The Owl without any hesitation, beautiful and peaceful surroundings and very safe for anyone travelling alone as I was. Very well appointed apartment with eclectic furnishings, would have liked to be able to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highton village centre short walk away. Property is lovely, warm, cosy, love the fire, and the furnishings. Felt at home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River and owl is above and beyond! Comfortable, homely and welcoming! Was left wanting for nothing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is ideally set-up for a couple looking for a quiet relaxing holiday. It was roomy, but cosy and included all the conveniences you need to either dine in or dine out. It is very close to the Barwon River with easy access to the walking track. Overall, an excellent location for a couple to have a great holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

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

Welcoming and comfortable

We had a lovely stay. It was a home away from home. The bed is incredibly comfortable. Nice touches with muesli, marmalade and wine made us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful studio, overlooking the Barwon river, with tree top views across to the City of Geelong. It has every comfort too. Extremely comfortable king sized bed. And a lovely bottle of red & lindt chocs greeted us on arrival. Just perfect. The electric log fire was a bonus on a cool weekend. Such ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik R.

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

Simply beautiful

The apartment is very clean, comfortable and well appointed. The attention to detail is outstanding. Enjoyed discovering all the large and small details that clearly show a lot of attention without being too much. Great place for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Tranquil hideaway

Set in beautiful gardens the apartment was clean and beautifully presented. Perfect for what we were looking for set in a quiet court right across the road from the Barron river and great walking tracks. The apartment was a home away from home and the bed was very comfortable . Jennifer was a great host and was very responsive as we booked the day before we travelled. Her attention to detail and amenities provided exceeded our expectations. Would love to return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Luxurious and cozy

Definitely one of the best places we’ve stayed - the photos are great but still don’t do this place justice, it’s so much better in person. Beautifully designed and carefully put together apartment. Private with a great view of the Highton treetops. We really appreciated that the owners left a great red wine for us to start our weekend break with, and there was plenty of supplies like coffee and muesli in the kitchen Great location, only 10minutes from the centre of Geelong Would stay again and will recommend to others Thanks for the great stay!!! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024