Title: Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast 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 # Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97490000/97480200/97480166/44ce866d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97490000/97480200/97480166/9bdc38a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97490000/97480200/97480166/e86cda16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97490000/97480200/97480166/b3a0dcce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97490000/97480200/97480166/2c50d622.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast Summary: A quality 4-bedroom ex-display home located in the suburb of Mt Duneed, just on the outskirts of Geelong. Ideally suited to use as a base to access Geelong, Bellarine or Surf Coast whether it be for business or personal use. Set up to be comfortable for longer stays of a week or a few months and sleeping up to 8 guests in total. The Space: The floor plan is laid out over one level with living areas towards the front of the home and all bedrooms at the rear. The front living room features a gas log fireplace and is the perfect spot to snuggle up and read a book. A central living/dining/kitchen area services the entire home with high ceilings letting in a bath of natural light. The dining table seats 6 guests and there is seating for all guests across the two living rooms. Free WIFI is available along with Smart TV. The kitchen is equipped with a 900mm oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, microwave and Espressotoria coffee machine. This machine is only compatible with Espressotoria capsules only. Please note: We do not provide pods, you will need to bring your own. It is also fully stocked with all the essentials including pots, pans, dinnerware, cutlery, and utensils. You will also have access to the laundry with a front-loader washer/dryer. The master bedroom is a full suite with a walk-in robe and a massive ensuite bathroom featuring a free-standing bathtub, double vanity, shower and toilet. The master also has direct access out to the rear patio deck and yard. The additional three bedrooms come off a central hallway and are serviced by the main bathroom and separate toilet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have double beds whilst bedroom 4 has two long singles. Heating is provided by a combination of gas log fire place, reverse cycle air conditioner and electric wall panel heaters in bedrooms. The reverse cycle air conditioner also provides cooling to the central living zone during summer. Outside there is a secure yard with a deck and outdoor dining table. No BBQ is provided at this property and there is no grass in the rear yard however local parks and walkways are only minutes from the property. There is plenty of parking both on-street and off-street in the driveway. The property is located on Unity Drive in the suburb of Mt Duneed. You will be within a 5-minute walk to local café 9 Grams and Bunjils Nest Playground & Skatepark. 10-minute walk to Armstrong Creek Town Centre with Coles supermarket, pharmacy, more cafes and fast-food outlets. 5-minute drive to the Geelong Ring Road and 1-minute access to the Surf Coast highway. If you’re not bringing your own vehicle there is public transport via the local bus network accessible on Unity Drive with bus stops within 50-meters of the front door. Ubers are also readily available in this area. Keys will be placed in a secure key safe located at the property before your arrival. 48 hours prior to your check-in details will be sent out with specific details on the location of the key safe and code. You will not need to come to our office to collect. There is NO access to the garage at this property. 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. Breach of these terms may lead to the cancellation of your booking before or during your stay. The guest needs to be 25 years of age or over to book the property and accept these terms. 1) Prohibited Activity \- Parties that cause disturbance to neighbours are strictly prohibited during your stay. Events, functions or visitors can be permitted upon prior request on initial booking. All our homes have noise monitoring devices installed. These devices do NOT record conversations and only monitor the db level in the room. \- Smoking is not permitted inside the property. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly and not thrown on property grounds. Failure to do so will result in extra cleaning fees. 2) Departure \- We ask that you leave the property reasonably tidy and secure on departure. This includes washing of dishes or stacking the dishwasher and turning it on as you leave, rubbish placed in bins, all personal belongings removed from the property, securing windows and doors, turning off heating/cooling and turning off all lights. \- Please note that we will charge additional cleaning fees should you choose to leave the property in an unclean or untidy manner. 3) Cancellations \- Please ensure you read and understand the cancellation policy once you have booked. We provide free cancellation with a full refund within 24 hours of booking regardless of the policy, allowing you time to acknowledge and understand the terms of your booking. After 24 hours the policy you have booked is now applicable. All refunds after this period will incur a 5% administration fee on the amount collected to cover the processing of the refund. 4) Damages, missing items or unexpected cleaning \- All breakages and damages must be reported to Regional Escapes. Failure to report them will likely result in an extra charge applicable to the cost of the damaged items. No contents are to be removed from the property. Charges apply if an item/s is taken and not returned. \- Damaged, torn or stained linen, sheets, towels, donnas, quilts, pillows and couches will be charged at the applicable replacement cost \- If extra cleaning is required this is charged at a per-hour rate with public holiday and weekend surcharges applicable. \- If there are any charges applicable after your stay we will communicate these with you including providing photographic evidence for your reference. 5) Pets \- Pets are NOT permitted at this property 7) Complaints \- If there are any issues upon arrival, please contact us via the booking channel for assistance. \- We will require photos should you wish to claim reimbursement for any issues reported \- We will do our best to rectify any issues promptly to ensure an enjoyable stay. A high-level guest experience is of the highest priority for our entire team. If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to ask. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108500000/108499000/108498982/99da39d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pollen Escape I Family Getaway I Corporate Stays Mount Duneed - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=108498982&PinnedHotelID=108498982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91650000/91646900/91646839/d9885698.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Retreat on Bedajanawa Grovedale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=91646839&PinnedHotelID=91646839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87660000/87655300/87655274/5ee48ec9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Summer Breeze - 10 mins to Barwon Heads & Torquay Armstrong Creek - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=87655274&PinnedHotelID=87655274&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103370000/103363000/103362948/154d3865.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Coastal Oasis - 10 min to Torquay, 10 min to Geelong ! 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Our team will do everything t... ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children Note from host: No infant bedding supplied ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 64f9779060e374003f2084fb ## About the area Mount Duneed, a neighbourhood in Geelong, is home to this holiday home. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Museum of Play and Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Geelong Gaol and The Heights Heritage House and Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at GMHBA Stadium or Australian Skydive. [Visit our Geelong travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geelong.dx6123247) [View more Holiday homes in Geelong](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Geelong-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6123247-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-38.22486%2C144.33154&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DC9d43pGtSQsunx_vOUFt3BsQaU=) Armstrong Creek, Victoria ### What's nearby - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles - GMHBA Stadium - 10 min drive - 5.9 miles - Geelong Showground - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles - Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 10.1 miles ### Getting around - Marshall Station - 6 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 29 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Armstrong Texas Bbq - ‬6 min walk - ‪Go Naked Coffee - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bean Squeeze - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬6 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast located? > Located in Mount Duneed, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Armstrong Creek Public Purposes Reserve and Dooliebeal Reserve. Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Unity Retreat I Gateway to Surf Coast Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony R. 22 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place ##### Anthony R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie M. 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House Beautiful house plenty of space neat and tidy with everything you need ##### Kylie M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025