# Thwaites Close

- Location: Highton, Geelong, Victoria
- Listing page: [https://staylonger.com.au/vic/geelong/highton/3079](https://staylonger.com.au/vic/geelong/highton/3079)
- Data generated: 2026-10-10T15:15:18.814Z

[Home](https://staylonger.com.au/) / [Victoria](https://staylonger.com.au/vic) / [Geelong](https://staylonger.com.au/vic/geelong) / [Highton](https://staylonger.com.au/vic/geelong/highton) / Thwaites Close

- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Parking

## Photos

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## About this home

Thwaites Close – Affordable Private Double Room near Deakin and Epworth for 30+ Day Stays in Highton

Thwaites Close is an affordable, social home base for stays of a month or more. It's in a well-known university estate in Highton, just a 10-minute walk from Deakin University's Waurn Ponds Campus and Epworth Hospital. It's ideal for Deakin students, nurses and healthcare professionals on contract at Epworth, visiting academics, and solo travellers who'd enjoy meeting others during a longer stay.

The home has six private bedrooms, with shared bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, lounge and laundry.

Your Room  
Your private room has a Double bed with fresh linen and towels, a bedside table and lamp, a study desk and chair, a built-in robe, a wall-mounted Smart TV, and its own split-system air conditioner. Your door has a digital lock. Soap and shampoo are supplied.

Shared Spaces  
Guests share two bathrooms and a separate toilet. The main bathroom has a bath, shower and double vanity. The second bathroom has a shower, double vanity and toilet.

The well-equipped kitchen opens into the dining area, which has its own split-system air conditioner. The shared lounge has a large TV and is a comfortable spot to relax or meet other guests. The internal laundry has a washer, and the dryer is just outside the laundry door, attached to the side of the house. Outside, there's an undercover patio with outdoor furniture.

Free WiFi is available throughout.

Cleaning on Longer Stays  
The common areas are cleaned regularly. For stays longer than a week, room cleaning and a linen change can be arranged on request for a small fee.

Professional cleaning, laundered linen, quality amenities, 7-day guest support and a digital guidebook with local recommendations are all included.

Guest Access & Parking  
Access is via digital locks, so you can head straight to the property after check-in time without meeting anyone or collecting keys. Full check-in details are sent before arrival through your guest portal. There are two carport spaces, subject to availability, and plenty of free street parking out the front.

The Location

Deakin University Waurn Ponds and Epworth Hospital – 10-minute walk  
Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre – 5-minute drive or 20-minute bus ride, with grocers, chemist, bakery, Kmart, Target, eateries, Reading Cinemas and Laserquest  
Highton Shopping Village – 5-minute drive or 28-minute bus ride, with Harvey's of Highton, What's for Dinner butcher, and Italian, Vietnamese and Thai restaurants

Getting Around  
The two closest bus stops are a 5–10 minute walk away, with services from Waurn Ponds through Geelong to Northshore, stopping at stations for V/Line trains to Melbourne and Warrnambool and the Spirit of Tasmania. Ubers and taxis are readily available.

## What this place offers

### Kitchen

- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Kettle
- Kitchen utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster

### Common

- Aircon
- Bed linens
- Dryer
- Hangers
- Hot water
- Iron
- Kitchen
- Long term stays allowed
- Private entrance
- Shampoo
- Towels
- TV
- Washer
- Wireless internet

### Facility

- Free street parking
- Parking
- Single level home

### Family

- Bathtub
- Room darkening shades

### Home Safety

- Smoke detector

### Outdoor

- Garden or backyard

## Sleeping arrangements

### Bedroom 1

- Double

## About the neighbourhood

Highton, Geelong

### What's nearby

- [Deakin Library Waurn Ponds](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6588153784473885831&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.6 (77)
- [Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2440602985194956871&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.3 (4500)
- [Bunnings Waurn Ponds](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8738162546226977391&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.3 (1832)
- [Kmart Waurn Ponds](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12718768480931324629&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.3 (1335)
- [Coles Waurn Ponds](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12773212027691756758&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.2 (952)

### Transport & getting around

- [Deakin University/Alfred Deakin Dr](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4522929630827545274&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.8 (4)
- [Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7172219684243382825&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.3 (9)
- [Waurn Ponds](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3994082848131603102&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.1 (92)
- [Epworth Hospital/Pigdons Rd](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17286140824004720770&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 3.0 (5)
- [Waurn Ponds SC/Princes Hwy](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3102154191379069828&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 3.0 (1)

### Schools

- [Belmont High School](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8398768541956719183&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA)
- [Iona College](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12558583348049379230&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA)
- [Christian College Geelong Middle School - Highton](https://maps.google.com/?cid=18426162661547759267&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA)
- [Grovedale College](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16667940323812611108&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA)
- [Geelong Lutheran College Armstrong Creek](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13729991642668207656&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA)

### Dining & entertainment

- [APCO Waurn Ponds](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13020659032376048512&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 4.4 (794)
- [bp](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16716864187737787878&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 3.6 (33)
- [McDonald's Waurn Ponds](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11541988423572165317&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 3.4 (1627)
- [Guzman y Gomez - Grovedale](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10422961563453120842&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 3.4 (400)
- [Starbucks Waurn Ponds](https://maps.google.com/?cid=132353571029775784&g_mp=Cilnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaE5lYXJieRACGAQgAA) — ★ 3.2 (185)

## House rules

\-- No pets  
\-- No smoking  
\-- No parties or events  
\-- Suitable for children; not suitable for infants  
\-- Main guest must be 18 or over  
\-- 25% deposit secures the booking; balance due 28 days before arrival  
\-- Full refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking or more than 28 days before arrival (10% admin fee applies after the first 24 hours)  
\-- No refund for cancellations within 28 days of arrival  
\-- Guests under 25: security deposit of $1,000 or $100 per person (whichever is greater), refunded within 14 days of checkout  
\-- Keep noise respectful in the shared home; noise monitors track sound levels only and don't record conversations  
\-- No exceeding listed guest numbers, no caravans, no subletting  
\-- Property inspections may occur between 9am and 5pm with 2 hours' notice  
\-- Report any issues straight away; urgent issues must be reported by phone  
\-- Complaints raised only after checkout aren't eligible for refunds  
\-- Before leaving: clean up after yourself in shared areas, wash your dishes, put rubbish in the correct bins, and turn off lights, air conditioning and appliances  
\-- Damage, extra cleaning or lost keys may be charged after your stay, with photo evidence provided

## Pricing

From $1,581 per month ($369 per week), estimated for a 30-night stay.

- Minimum stay: 30 nights
- Save up to 20% on longer stays
- Staylonger Guest Fee: 3.3% of the stay

### How a stay is priced

Each night of a stay is charged at its base nightly rate, listed in the table below. A length-of-stay discount comes off the accommodation total for longer stays, and any cleaning or other host fees are included in the accommodation amount. A Staylonger Guest Fee of 3.3% is added to the total, and taxes are included. The exact total for your dates is shown as a quote on the listing page.

[Get a quote and book on the listing page](https://staylonger.com.au/vic/geelong/highton/3079)

## Availability for the next 90 nights

90 nights from 2026-10-11 to 2027-01-08 (dates in Australia/Sydney time). A night marked Yes is open for booking; stays must be at least 30 nights. Rates are the base nightly rate in AUD, before the length-of-stay discount and the Staylonger Guest Fee.

| Date | Day | Available | Base nightly rate (AUD) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-10-11 | Sun | Yes | $55 |
| 2026-10-12 | Mon | Yes | $55 |
| 2026-10-13 | Tue | Yes | $57 |
| 2026-10-14 | Wed | Yes | $60 |
| 2026-10-15 | Thu | Yes | $61 |
| 2026-10-16 | Fri | Yes | $71 |
| 2026-10-17 | Sat | Yes | $73 |
| 2026-10-18 | Sun | Yes | $57 |
| 2026-10-19 | Mon | Yes | $55 |
| 2026-10-20 | Tue | Yes | $65 |
| 2026-10-21 | Wed | Yes | $63 |
| 2026-10-22 | Thu | Yes | $65 |
| 2026-10-23 | Fri | Yes | $75 |
| 2026-10-24 | Sat | Yes | $78 |
| 2026-10-25 | Sun | Yes | $62 |
| 2026-10-26 | Mon | Yes | $55 |
| 2026-10-27 | Tue | Yes | $55 |
| 2026-10-28 | Wed | Yes | $55 |
| 2026-10-29 | Thu | Yes | $56 |
| 2026-10-30 | Fri | Yes | $76 |
| 2026-10-31 | Sat | Yes | $76 |
| 2026-11-01 | Sun | Yes | $68 |
| 2026-11-02 | Mon | Yes | $69 |
| 2026-11-03 | Tue | Yes | $66 |
| 2026-11-04 | Wed | Yes | $55 |
| 2026-11-05 | Thu | Yes | $56 |
| 2026-11-06 | Fri | Yes | $75 |
| 2026-11-07 | Sat | Yes | $85 |
| 2026-11-08 | Sun | Yes | $59 |
| 2026-11-09 | Mon | Yes | $55 |
| 2026-11-10 | Tue | Yes | $66 |
| 2026-11-11 | Wed | Yes | $67 |
| 2026-11-12 | Thu | Yes | $65 |
| 2026-11-13 | Fri | Yes | $78 |
| 2026-11-14 | Sat | Yes | $78 |
| 2026-11-15 | Sun | Yes | $61 |
| 2026-11-16 | Mon | Yes | $58 |
| 2026-11-17 | Tue | Yes | $61 |
| 2026-11-18 | Wed | Yes | $64 |
| 2026-11-19 | Thu | Yes | $80 |
| 2026-11-20 | Fri | Yes | $88 |
| 2026-11-21 | Sat | Yes | $89 |
| 2026-11-22 | Sun | Yes | $80 |
| 2026-11-23 | Mon | Yes | $68 |
| 2026-11-24 | Tue | Yes | $69 |
| 2026-11-25 | Wed | Yes | $69 |
| 2026-11-26 | Thu | Yes | $91 |
| 2026-11-27 | Fri | Yes | $105 |
| 2026-11-28 | Sat | Yes | $121 |
| 2026-11-29 | Sun | Yes | $90 |
| 2026-11-30 | Mon | Yes | $62 |
| 2026-12-01 | Tue | Yes | $64 |
| 2026-12-02 | Wed | Yes | $64 |
| 2026-12-03 | Thu | Yes | $66 |
| 2026-12-04 | Fri | Yes | $75 |
| 2026-12-05 | Sat | Yes | $81 |
| 2026-12-06 | Sun | Yes | $69 |
| 2026-12-07 | Mon | Yes | $62 |
| 2026-12-08 | Tue | Yes | $63 |
| 2026-12-09 | Wed | Yes | $64 |
| 2026-12-10 | Thu | Yes | $64 |
| 2026-12-11 | Fri | Yes | $75 |
| 2026-12-12 | Sat | Yes | $75 |
| 2026-12-13 | Sun | Yes | $66 |
| 2026-12-14 | Mon | Yes | $60 |
| 2026-12-15 | Tue | Yes | $63 |
| 2026-12-16 | Wed | Yes | $68 |
| 2026-12-17 | Thu | Yes | $86 |
| 2026-12-18 | Fri | Yes | $151 |
| 2026-12-19 | Sat | Yes | $200 |
| 2026-12-20 | Sun | Yes | $125 |
| 2026-12-21 | Mon | Yes | $110 |
| 2026-12-22 | Tue | Yes | $124 |
| 2026-12-23 | Wed | Yes | $166 |
| 2026-12-24 | Thu | Yes | $189 |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Yes | $174 |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | Yes | $175 |
| 2026-12-27 | Sun | Yes | $219 |
| 2026-12-28 | Mon | Yes | $220 |
| 2026-12-29 | Tue | Yes | $220 |
| 2026-12-30 | Wed | Yes | $220 |
| 2026-12-31 | Thu | Yes | $220 |
| 2027-01-01 | Fri | Yes | $220 |
| 2027-01-02 | Sat | Yes | $220 |
| 2027-01-03 | Sun | Yes | $122 |
| 2027-01-04 | Mon | Yes | $132 |
| 2027-01-05 | Tue | Yes | $134 |
| 2027-01-06 | Wed | Yes | $134 |
| 2027-01-07 | Thu | Yes | $115 |
| 2027-01-08 | Fri | Yes | $121 |

## Cancellation Policy & Stay Variations

- Minimum stay is **30 nights**
- Cancel **more than 15 days** before check-in — 50% refund of your Minimum Stay Fee.
- Cancel **less than 15 days** before check-in — no refund applies to the Minimum Stay Fee.
- After your minimum stay, vary your stay with **30 days notice**. If a discount was applied based on your original booking length, the rate will be recalculated for the shorter stay and any difference is payable.

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## Contact us

Have a question about this property? [Contact us on the listing page](https://staylonger.com.au/vic/geelong/highton/3079) and we'll get back to you quickly.

## Where you'll be

Highton, Geelong, Victoria

Exact location provided after booking

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