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Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River

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A metal gate with an oval sign that reads "The River and The Owl."
A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a white table, and a potted plant.
A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a television, and large windows.
A living room with a fireplace, large windows, a television, and a cozy seating area.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a white dresser, and a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Microwave
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Highton, VIC
  • Place, Balyang Sanctuary
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

About this property

Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River

This smoke-free apartment features parking and internet access. The apartment boasts a fireplace and offers 1.5 bathrooms and a Smart TV. Added amenities include a microwave, a stovetop, and a dishwasher.
Air-conditioned accommodations at this apartment offer fireplaces and hair dryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 12434522548
Property # 9830457ha
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Geelong

Highton, a neighborhood in Geelong, is home to this apartment. Museum of Play and Art and National Wool Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Westfield Geelong. Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre and Geelong Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Highton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Balyang Sanctuary - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Belmont Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Deakin University - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 8 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Line Up Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Edge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Belmont Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River?

As of Jul 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River on Oct 4, 2026 start from $188, including 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 for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Couples' Retreat Beside the Beautiful Barwon River located?

Located in Highton, this apartment building is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Balyang Sanctuary and within 3 mi (5 km) of Belmont Dog Park and Kardinia Park. The Heights Heritage House and Garden and GMHBA Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breeanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Loved our stay here. Very clean and personalised experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would recommend The River and The Owl without any hesitation, beautiful and peaceful surroundings and very safe for anyone travelling alone as I was. Very well appointed apartment with eclectic furnishings, would have liked to be able to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highton village centre short walk away. Property is lovely, warm, cosy, love the fire, and the furnishings. Felt at home
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River and owl is above and beyond! Comfortable, homely and welcoming! Was left wanting for nothing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is ideally set-up for a couple looking for a quiet relaxing holiday. It was roomy, but cosy and included all the conveniences you need to either dine in or dine out. It is very close to the Barwon River with easy access to the walking track. Overall, an excellent location for a couple to have a great holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

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

Welcoming and comfortable

We had a lovely stay. It was a home away from home. The bed is incredibly comfortable. Nice touches with muesli, marmalade and wine made us feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful studio, overlooking the Barwon river, with tree top views across to the City of Geelong. It has every comfort too. Extremely comfortable king sized bed. And a lovely bottle of red & lindt chocs greeted us on arrival. Just perfect. The electric log fire was a bonus on a cool weekend. Such ambience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik R.

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

Simply beautiful

The apartment is very clean, comfortable and well appointed. The attention to detail is outstanding. Enjoyed discovering all the large and small details that clearly show a lot of attention without being too much. Great place for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Tranquil hideaway

Set in beautiful gardens the apartment was clean and beautifully presented. Perfect for what we were looking for set in a quiet court right across the road from the Barron river and great walking tracks. The apartment was a home away from home and the bed was very comfortable . Jennifer was a great host and was very responsive as we booked the day before we travelled. Her attention to detail and amenities provided exceeded our expectations. Would love to return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Luxurious and cozy

Definitely one of the best places we’ve stayed - the photos are great but still don’t do this place justice, it’s so much better in person. Beautifully designed and carefully put together apartment. Private with a great view of the Highton treetops. We really appreciated that the owners left a great red wine for us to start our weekend break with, and there was plenty of supplies like coffee and muesli in the kitchen Great location, only 10minutes from the centre of Geelong Would stay again and will recommend to others Thanks for the great stay!!! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2024
Thankyou Stephanie. Glad you enjoyed your stay. You two welcome to come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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