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The Botanist's Retreat-Large 3 b/rm. Central Castlemaine.Near The Mill & Gardens

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A round glass table with wicker chairs, a wooden bench, and a potted plant.
A living room with a fireplace, patterned sofas, a coffee table, and various wall art.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a vase with plants, and a bookshelf.
A single-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a small garden area with plants and a lawn.
A wall with three framed artworks, a small wooden shelf with bottles and a bowl, and a potted plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Castlemaine Botanical Gardens

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Castlemaine, VIC
  • Place, Boomtown
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hadfield's Rod Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Castlemaine

Castlemaine is home to this holiday home. Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Buda Historic Home & Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Wesley Hill Market and The Mill Castlemaine. Travelling with kids? Consider Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station and Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station.
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Castlemaine, VIC

What's nearby

  • Boomtown - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hadfield's Rod Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Buda Historic Home & Garden - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 15 min walk
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doveton Corner Store - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Railway Hotel Castlemaine - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Basics Das Kaffeehaus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Five Flags Hotel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Botanist's Retreat-Large 3 b/rm. Central Castlemaine.Near The Mill & Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Botanist's Retreat-Large 3 b/rm. Central Castlemaine.Near The Mill & Gardens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Botanist's Retreat-Large 3 b/rm. Central Castlemaine.Near The Mill & Gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Botanist's Retreat-Large 3 b/rm. Central Castlemaine.Near The Mill & Gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Botanist's Retreat-Large 3 b/rm. Central Castlemaine.Near The Mill & Gardens located?

This family-friendly Castlemaine holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Kaweka Nature Conservation Reserve, Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Castlemaine H84 Bushland Reserve. Hadfield's Rod Museum and Boomtown are also within 10 minutes. Castlemaine Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, clean and well stocked. The garden was absolutely stunning and location was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kimberly we loved staying at your property. It is extremely well appointed, and everything is thoughtfully provided for. Easy walking distance to town, Botanic Gardens and the Mill.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, tastfully decorated and exceeded our expectations with personal touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in a great location.Easy walk to shops ,markets ,gardens and playground.This house has everything for a comfortable and cozy break.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. It was lovely to have a well resourced kitchen so we could cook and eat as a family. Thanks Kimberly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice comfortable stay

very neat and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Castlemaine home

We had a very nice stay here. The house was one of the best equipped short term rentals that we’ve experienced. Host was very accommodating, highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us & for your lovely review, we really appreciate it and are so please you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You could not want for anything more. Very inviting, and homely, like you were visiting a friends house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exacty as depicted!

Clean, thoughtfully decorated, and filled with homely touches that made our stay incredibly comfortable.The host was just lovely too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Boomtown Winery

had a wedding at Boomtown Winery in The Mill complex. The location was excellent in regards to how close it was. The house was very comfortable and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

We had a lovely time! The house was cute, clean and had everything we could ever have needed. Absolutely loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home away from home!

Great place to stay. We loved it. Clean with all the facilities you’ll need! Host was so communicative and polite/friendly. Walkable to Castlemaine Centre and only a 15 walk to the train station that takes you to Melbourne in 1 hour 30! Will definitely be back when we visit family in the area again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely and helpful review - and thank you so much for staying with us, so pleased to have been able to host you all.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Beautiful styling, so comfortable and everything you could possibly need. Very impressed with this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for staying with us - you were a pleasure to host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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