Cosy city escape at Bay cottage

Have a peaceful stay at this centrally located cottage just a short walk to Eastern Beach and all there is to offer on the waterfront and in Geelong CBD.

The heritage-style property is just one block from Geelong famous Eastern Beach boardwalk and swimming area and stunning botanic gardens.

Two elegantly styled bedrooms are at the front of the property, flowing into the dining and kitchen, with a large and comfortable lounge to the side.

The property is ideal for visitors to the region who want to be close to the Geelong CBD while being just half an hour's drive from some of the best beaches in the state, including iconic Bells Beach at Torquay. It's also the perfect spot for workers and business folk who need somewhere clean and inviting to rest.

The whole house is available.

All communication through the app only. Phone or text only in emergencies.

The shower is small

Pets by application only.
EMERGENCY Phone 000 for police/fire/ambulance. Contact host as well through the app or phone 1800 943 716.

Flairbnb works in partnership with RACV Home Care Assist. If you cannot reach the host and have an emergency such as being locked out (check for a spare key taped into back of lockbox) or an overflowing toilet, phone RACV direct on 13 46 63. Quote the address. Note they will not help with white goods, internet or lost keys. RACV is available 24/7 and generally attends the property within the hour.

COMMUNICATION Use the booking app AT ALL TIMES to message the host. Phone 1800 943 716 or text 0417 033 987 only if it’s urgent and you've messaged first. If you cannot reach the host, phone 0492 943 340 (for emergencies).

CHECKOUT Strictly 10am unless otherwise arranged.

KEYS Lockbox on the pole across from front door. Return key to lockbox at check out. There is a key taped in the back of the lockbox if you get locked out.

PARKING Free street parking.

WIFI The modem is in the dining room. If it stops working, reset it.
Network TP-Link Password 73621980

VISITORS No visitors permitted unless by prior arrangement. Parties could result in criminal charges. Unbooked overnight guests will result in cancellation of the booking and immediate eviction.

FOOD Help yourself to everything. We don't believe in food waste and leave non-perishable items left by guests, for other guests to use.

BBQ While we endeavour to always have the gas full, if you run out the bottles can switched over at any petrol station. You would be reimbursed of course. Please leave it clean otherwise you will be charged a $50 fee.

PETS Clean up after your animals otherwise a $50 cleaning fee applies. Absolutely no animals on furniture or in bedrooms.

DISHWASHING Please do your dishes before checkout including emptying the dishwasher. Do not use handwash liquid in the machine.

LINEN The linen is supplied by a professional laundry service. Please do not, under ANY circumstances wash our sheets or towels.

SMOKING Outside only. Use ashtrays provided.

HEATING/COOLING Make sure all heating/cooling/lighting is switched off when you leave the house. The split systems on the wall are for both heating and cooling.

WASHING Use cold, short settings where possible.

WASTE Please take out rubbish. Recyclables only in yellow-lid bin, no soft plastic, glass in purple bin, general waste in red bin.

ISSUES Let us know if you have any maintenance concerns. The sooner we know about problems the sooner we can fix them. Often guests only report issues in reviews and we don't see them for two weeks. We thrive on feedback so please help us help keep this property in top condition.

HOUSE RULES

* Rudeness towards Flairbnb staff and contractors will not be accepted and may result in eviction
* No unbooked guests
* No parties or events
* Communication is through the app only, not by text or phonecall unless in emergencies
* Occupancy of the premises shall be sufficiently quiet and peaceful so as
not to disturb neighbours
* Smoking is restricted to outdoors, away from open doors and windows
* Firearms including slingshots are prohibited
* Fireworks are illegal and are prohibited
* Property is not to be used for illegal purposes such as but not limited
to, illegal drug use, abuse of any person, harbouring fugitives, etc