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Family retreat handy to sporting amenities and the lake

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Private kitchen
Bathroom
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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Family retreat handy to sporting amenities and the lake

Ballarat Family Retreat is fully appointed with all modern conveniences including air conditioning and central heating.

There are five bedrooms and a kids retreat upstairs with a queen size bed, three single beds and three single mattresses that can be put on the floor. This area also has its own smart tv. There is also a table tennis table downstairs.

Main bedroom - King size bed with it's own ensuite with shower and toilet.

Second bedroom - Queen size bed

Third bedroom - Queen size bed

Fourth bedroom - Queen size bed

Fifth bedroom - Queen size bed and Bunk (two singles) and single bed

Kids Retreat - Queen size bed, three single beds & and three portable single foam mattresses

Ballarat Family Retreat offers an open plan living area and provides a fully equipped kitchen, fully functional laundry, 2 bathrooms with toilets, dining and lounge area, an outdoor undercover area with a table tennis table and an outdoor table.

Features:
Privacy - you have sole use of the house.
Widescreen smart TV's x 2.
Quiet location
Off street under cover parking
Free WiFi
Minimum of two nights
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 5 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9714168
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 area

Ballarat

Wendouree, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to this holiday home. Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ballarat Golf Club and Eastern Peake Vineyard. Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Eureka Aquatic Center are also worth visiting.
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Wendouree, VIC

What's nearby

  • Pioneer Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Eureka Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 11 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 8 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wildseed Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boost - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Common Ground - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golf House Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family retreat handy to sporting amenities and the lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 5 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Family retreat handy to sporting amenities and the lake?

As of 28 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family retreat handy to sporting amenities and the lake on 14 Apr 2024 start from £126, 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.

What time is check-in at Family retreat handy to sporting amenities and the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family retreat handy to sporting amenities and the lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family retreat handy to sporting amenities and the lake located?

Located in Wendouree, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pioneer Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Eureka Stadium and Lake Wendouree. McNulty Drive Reserve and Waltham Drive Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Great family property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Plenty of space, clean and great communication through the booking process. Thanks so much Ned!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald d.

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

Spacious home for family weekend away

Great place to stay with our entire family for weekend away in Ballarat. House was warm with central heating for cold Ballarat weather. Close by to badminton stadium (only open for public bookings Mon-Thu).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris B.

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

Enough room for a footy team

Plenty of room for all. Clean, basic and reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

soraya d.

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

Family Christmas Break

The house was great, we had 2 families staying in the house, combined adults & teenagers, there was plenty of room for us all to stay comfortably all having our own space. The ping pong table & trampoline provided many hours of entertainment. We had a great time & can't wait to return again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Lots of space and very accommodating!

The place was very clean, things like linen and other amenities were supplied and it had a lot of space! We were worried because of our group size of 15 it wouldn’t hold all of us, but the backyard, house and entire property left us plenty of space. House is in a great location with easy access to public transport and it is close to the centre of Wendouree. Highly recommend for all ages!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shona B.

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

Jumping for Joy!

This house had everything we needed to have a fabulously relaxing weekend - all beds were extremely comfortable and the quiet neighbourhood was wonderful. There are Trampolines in the back yard which were fun for the big kids inside of us all! Thanks Ned!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lexie J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Health trip to Ballarat

We needed a large house as there was 5 adults and this house was perfect for what we needed. Although we had a great stay the house is showing its age and needed more attention to the cleaning and cleanliness of the property. If I had to return to Ballarat again and needed a large house would stay here again though. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

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

Exceeded our expectations

Better than our expectations. Ned was very prompt with a couple of queries we had with wifi and obtaining a clothes airer that had probably been taken. Although we had a vehicle it was a short walk to the badminton stadium.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Thanks Audrey, you were a great guest - appreciate you bringing in the washing and leaving the place in a great state.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky V.

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

Great place for a group stay

Had a great stay here with our group. House isn’t huge but we all fit just nicely. Teens all slept in the upstairs retreat which had heaps of space for them plus a TV. Adults stayed in the 4 bedrooms downstairs. Master bedroom is huge, need to walk through one bedroom to get into it though but we just used the sliding door to keep the privacy. Was great to have a washing machine as the teens were doing a basketball tournament and we needed to wash uniforms between game days. Laundry liquid, dish washing liquid and dishwasher tablets all were supplied. House was warm with the heating which was great being in winter. One bedroom is located outside in a converted salon but was great and had a heater too. Kitchen had everything we needed from fry pans to trays and even foil. Outside area was great with trampolines, table tennis table and plenty of space to play some basketball. Located 800m from Minerdome which was perfect for our tournament and also serves a decent bistro meal. Short drive to Stockland shopping centre which has everything you need. Would definitely recommend for group stays!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benn L.

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

Ideal for big groups

Little bit out of town but still close and easier to get into.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Best accommodation for family and pets

The place is spacious which is great for big family and fur baby making our stay enjoyable and comfortable. It’s location is perfectly situated to the places we wanted to visit in Ballarat. The owner is very accommodating so we highly recommend this place and such good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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