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Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip

Vacation home in Geelong with kitchen

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Marina
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Outdoor dining
Dining
At Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom5748 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip

Your Versatile Geelong Base: Ideal for Work, Sports & Extended Stays

Welcome to Santa Maria, your comfortable and private detached home in Geelong. We are perfectly positioned for corporate/business travellers, sports teams/fans, and those using the Spirit of Tasmania Ferry (just a 10-minute drive to the Quay terminal).

Escape the hotel monotony and enjoy the space, privacy, and amenities needed for a stress-free extended stay.

🎯 Key Guest Features:
• 10 mins to Spirit of Tasmania Terminal at the Quay (Perfect pre/post-ferry stop).
• Business Ready: High-speed Wi-Fi and dedicated spaces for remote work/video calls.
• Extended Stays: Full laundry facilities (washer, line, iron), ample storage, and full kitchen setup.
• Pet-Friendly: Fully enclosed backyard and a nearby leash-free park for your supervised companion (see rules).
• Sports & Groups: Two separate bedrooms and communal areas ideal for team stays, debriefing, and meal prep.

🏠 Home Amenities:
• 2 Comfortable Bedrooms and a modern bathroom.
• Inviting Living Area with a Smart TV for relaxing evenings.
• Fully Equipped Kitchen for self-catering, from quick breakfast to family dinner/BBQ.
• Detached Home: Ensures privacy and quiet in a friendly neighbourhood.

Our home is your flexible and convenient base for exploring Corio Bay, the Eastern Beach, or heading out on the Great Ocean Road.

Guest access
Self check-in is via a secure key safe located on the house wall (the far side from the driveway). The code and key safe number will be provided to you one day before arrival.

Other things to note
• No Smoking inside the property. Ashtray buckets are provided for outdoor use only.
• Pet Policy: Vaccinated and regularly deflea'd pets are welcome. Must be supervised and outdoor visits encouraged (fully enclosed yard available). Please see full house rules upon booking.
• Extra Bed: A complimentary mobile cot or fold-up single bed (extra guest fee applies) is available upon request.
• No unregistered guests, parties, or events.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 5,748 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
All pets must be vaccinated and regularly deflead before arrival to Santa Maria for both dog and public health. Leave used doggie bags in the bin near back outside door. Pets must be supervised.
Turn off back yard festoon lights when outdoor activities end.
On windy days please wind closed the outdoor umbrella, it can lift with the wind & hurt someone.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Hot Water - For all guests to have a comfortable stay and to ensure plenty of hot water for all, please limit shower times to under 7 minutes.
No unregistered guests: Only registered guests are allowed on the property. No parties or events: Parties and events are not allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $28 fee per pet per stay. All pets must be deflead

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Portable Cot is free. Extra bed fee $45 per stay.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Corio, VIC

What's nearby

  • Waterworld - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Deakin University - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • The Carousel - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • GMHBA Stadium - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • North Shore Station - 7 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Corio Bay Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shell Club - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip located?

Located in Corio, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waterworld and within 3 mi (5 km) of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Beckley Park International Raceway. Abe Wood Reserve and Corio Native Grasslands Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accommodation. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynden F.

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

Home sweet home

A warm, welcoming and homely stay with thoughtful accomodations to make our stay even more comfortable. Located in a nice quiet street this charming home away from home and its lovely host will not disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly W.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025