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Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays

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Bathtub, hair dryer, towels
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Belmont, Victoria
  • Place, Belmont Dog Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, GMHBA Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Geelong

Located in Belmont within 2 miles (3 km) of Belmont Dog Park, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of GMHBA Stadium. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Belmont Dog Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Geelong Showground - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Deakin University - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 4 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blackmans Brewery Geelong - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬18 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.

Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays

Summary:

‘Retreat on Francis’ is a modern and comfortable home for up to 6 guests. The property consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large living area, open plan kitchen/dining area and landscaped outdoor space. The perfect base whether it be a work trip or a getaway to explore Geelong and the greater Bellarine Peninsula.



The Space:

BEDROOMS

All 3 bedrooms have Queen beds. The master has walk in robe and ensuite. The other two have built in robes. All bedrooms have Smart TVs mounted on walls. Quality linen and towels provided.



LIVING ROOM

3 reclining sofa chairs and Smart TV



KITCHEN/DINING

Dining table comfortable for 4 adults, oven and cooktop, dishwasher, fully equipped with the essentials including utensils, cups, glasses, pots & pans, microwave, toaster, kettle etc. Some tea and coffee is supplied to get you started. Plenty of work space on stone top benches.



BATHROOMS

Master ensuite has shower, vanity and toilet. Main bathroom has walk in shower, bath, vanity and separate toilet.



LAUNDRY

Washing trough and top loader washing machine. BYO Laundry Detergent.



OUTDOOR

Dining set and gas BBQ on large deck. There is plenty of parking off-street with use of single garage and room to put another car in front of garage door.



HEATING/COOLING

Gas ducted heating throughout the entire home and split system air conditioner in the main living room.



WIFI is available.



Exclusive use of the entire property. Checking in late? No worries! The property uses electronic keypad locks. Simply use the pin provided when you book your stay and you can check in at any time!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
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Rules

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Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Belmont, close to Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal, Geelong Showground, and GMHBA Stadium. You'll also find Kardinia Park and Westfield Geelong within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays?

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

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Avalon Airport (AVV), which is 23.2 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays?

Yes, every house at Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays comes with a balcony.

Retreat on Francis 1 I Short and Long Stays Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

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

Comfortable and clean

We enjoyed staying here with everything we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marion e.

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

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

This property was an ideal place to stay for us and our 2 small dogs. It had everything that we wanted and the beds were so comfortable. Would love to stay here again and would recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania N.

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

Fantastic

Extra comfortable, great location, brilliant!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Great stay for families!

Property was bigger than we thought. Spacious and clean with all the usual amenities. Location was perfect for our young family. A short 10min drive to Geelong centre so we wouldn't be disturbed by the New year fireworks. Overall enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023