Title: Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip Vacation home in Geelong with kitchen ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113499300/113499261/5ccf0782.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113499300/113499261/a6eee89c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113499300/113499261/3c657f9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113499300/113499261/de3d608f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113500000/113499300/113499261/d31c8954.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom5748 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### 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 so you can sleep better & longer before or after your arrival. You Can't Lose). 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 FREE until 31 January 2026 SAVE $45.00) 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) - 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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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.081375,144.35304&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:n%7BkgFo%7D%60pZ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%40SBQ%40SBSBQ%40UBQBQDQBUDQBSDQDQDQDQDQDSFQFQDMFSFQFMHSFMFQHOFOHMHQHOHOHKJMHOJOHKJMHKLMJMHKLKJKJMLKJGLKJILKLILGLIJGLILINGLGLGLENGLENELELGNENALENCNALENCNAN%3FNCLAN%3FNCN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%3FN%40NBLDN%40NBLDN%40LDNFLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNHLHJFLHLFLHJJLHLJJFLJJLJJLJHJJLJLJJJLHJJNHNJLHJHNHNHPFLHNHNFPFLHRFLFPFRDLFPDPFRDPDPDPDPDPBRDPBTDPBP%40PBTBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FRAR%3FPAT%3FPATAPCTAPAPCTCPCTAPCPEPCTEPCPEPEREPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPGNIPGNGPILINGNIPILINIJKNILKNIJKNKJKJKNIJMJKJKJMJKHMJMHKJMFMHMHKFMFOHMHMFMDODMHMDODMDODMDOBMDO%40OBMDO%40OBO%3FO%40MBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAO%3FOCOAMEOCOAMEOCOEMEMEOEMEOIMEMEMGOIMIMGKGMIMIMGMKKIMKKIMKKKKKMKIKKOMKIKKOIKKOIMKOIKIOIMIQIOGOIMGQGOIQGOGQGQEOGQGQEQEQEQEQESEQCQEQCUEQCQCQAUCQCUAQCQAUAQAU%3FQAUAQ%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NXhKtDCfmjSC-gGdAxWpaDeSr8A=) Corio, VIC #### What's nearby - Waterworld - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Deakin University - 9 min drive - 8.3 km - The Carousel - 10 min drive - 8.7 km - GMHBA Stadium - 11 min drive - 9.9 km #### 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 does it cost to stay at Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip? > As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip on Nov 24, 2025 start from CA $154.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Geelong-Hotels-Holiday-Home-At-Santa-Maria-In-Corio-Gateway-To-Geelongs-Top-Must-See-Sights.h113499261.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tasmania Ferry Gateway | Relaxing Geelong Stay Before or After Your Trip Reviews 9.6 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam Nov 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent accommodation. Great location. ##### Sam Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynden F. Jul 10, 2025 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. ##### Lynden F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly W. Jul 16, 2025 ##### Kelly W. 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