Title: Family Surf Coast Homebase - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109736640&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Family Surf Coast Homebase Apartment in Geelong with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Family Surf Coast Homebase ![Smart TV, books - Family Surf Coast Homebase (Greater Geelong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109736700/109736640/e9a429f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Family Surf Coast Homebase (Greater Geelong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109736700/109736640/340680d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Family Surf Coast Homebase (Greater Geelong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109736700/109736640/33b99860.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Family Surf Coast Homebase (Greater Geelong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109736700/109736640/3d91d803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - Family Surf Coast Homebase (Greater Geelong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109740000/109736700/109736640/07e75014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located between Geelong and the Surf Coast, Spacious Family Retreat is perfect for relaxation and adventure. Enjoy open-plan living, two TVs, a large dining table, BBQ area with seating outside and plenty of space for kids to play on the grassy yard with soccer goals. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Surf Coast Homebase This new, spacious home sleeps 8 and is perfect for large families or two families. Conveniently located between Geelong (12 min's) and the Surf Coast, it’s just a 12-minute drive to 13th Beach and 17 minutes to Torquay! Open-plan living and kitchen area and features two TVs and 2 lounge areas, plus a large dining table. Outside, enjoy a covered BBQ area with seating, and plenty of space for kids to play on the grassy yard with soccer goals. A perfect retreat for both relaxation and adventure! The space Welcome to this modern, beautifully designed home that offers everything a family, group, or work traveler needs for the perfect getaway! Spacious and thoughtfully laid out, this home comfortably sleeps 8 and is perfect for large families or two smaller families travelling together. The home features four comfortable bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite with a king-sized bed and ensuite, a queen bed in the second bedroom, and two doubles in the remaining rooms—perfect for kids or extra guests. There are two full bathrooms, plus a laundry room equipped with a washer and dryer for your convenience. The open-plan living and kitchen area is the heart of the home, with a fully equipped kitchen, a large walk-in pantry, and modern appliances—everything you need to cook up a feast or enjoy family meals at the large dining table. With two TVs and separate lounge areas, there’s plenty of space for everyone to unwind, whether you’re enjoying a movie night or relaxing after a day out. Step outside to the spacious backyard, where kids can play on the grassy lawn with soccer goals, while you fire up the BBQ in the covered outdoor seating area. It’s the perfect spot for outdoor dining and relaxation. For added fun, the garage comes equipped with a dartboard, boxing bag, and a selection of kids and adult bikes—great for family activities or a bit of exercise. Whether you're here to explore local attractions, enjoy some downtime, or need a home away from home for work, this property has everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. Guest access The entire home Other things to note Spacious Family Retreat is conveniently located near a great variety of attractions. Below are a few options to find close by: \- Supermarkets and cafes only a few minutes drive away \- Torquay beach 18 minutes drive Mt Duneed Estate is only a 16-minute drive away and offers great food, drinks, and service. It is also a popular spot for events like a Day on the Green. \- Torquay Beach and the Village offer white sand beaches, clear waters and plenty of dining and shopping options. All within a short 18 minute drive away \- Bells Beach, a famous surf beach only a 27-minute drive away. And a few Surf Meccas, like Winki Pop a 25km of distance. \- Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove only 15-20 minutes away and has some great eateries, 13th Beach Golf Course, wineries and Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary where you can visit rescued animals like koalas, wombats and dingos. \-Geelong City is only 15 minutes away. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114420000/114412700/114412680/395db78c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy Bellbrae Farm Studio within pedalling distance of surfcoast beaches Bellbrae - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as coastal-homies-SCHOMEBASE-22STANNIS ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.220142,144.36243&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:x%7EfhFexbpZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBQBUBOBSBSDSBQDQDQBQDUDQFODQFQDQFQFOFQFQFOFQHMHOFSHMHOHMHOHOHMJMHMJOHKJMJKJKJMJKLKJKJKLKJILKLGLMJGLILGLILGLINELILELENGLENELCNELENCNELANCNANCLANCNAN%3FN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDLDLBNDNDLFLDLDNHLDLHLFLHLFLHLFLLJFLJLHJJLJJJJJJJJLJJJJJLJJHNJLHLHLHNJNHLHNFLHRFNHLFPFNFPHPDNFPFPDPFPDNDPDTDPBPDPDPBRBRBRBNBTBPBP%40T%40P%40TBP%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FTCPARARARCPCPCTCPCPCTCPEPERCPEPETEPELGREPGPGPENIPGPGNGPILGNIPGNILINKNILINIJKNINKHKNKJKJKJKJKLKJMJKJMFMLKFMJMHMFMHMHMFMFMFOFMDMDMHODODMBMDODO%40MDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMCOEOAMEOEMCOEMEOIMEMEMGOGMGMGMIMIMGKIMKMGMMKGMKKKKKMMKKKKKKKKKOIIKOIOKKIOIMIOIOIMIOGQIOIMGQGOGQGQGOGQEQGQESGMEQEUCQEQESCQEQCUCQCQCUCQAQASCSASAQAUAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=iUpVftzpU5NUd8NVJjAq_62QHgc=) Greater Geelong, VIC #### What's nearby - Future Sparrovale Nature Reserve \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre \- 5 min drive \- 2.7 km - Warralily Reserve \- 7 min drive \- 3.4 km - GMHBA Stadium \- 12 min drive \- 9.5 km - Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal \- 19 min drive \- 16.6 km #### Getting around - Marshall Station - 7 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cockatoo Warralily - ‬3 min drive - ‪Armstrong Texas Bbq - ‬4 min drive - ‪Schnitz - ‬7 min drive - ‪Carl’s Jr. - ‬4 min drive - ‪Blackmans Brewery Geelong - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Surf Coast Homebase pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Family Surf Coast Homebase located? ## Have a question? 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