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Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder.

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Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Barkers Creek, VIC
  • Place, Harcourt Bushland Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Bendigo Art Gallery
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder.

The perfect historical & very homely two-bedroom base to explore the Goldfields - whether it's festivals, gigs or eateries in nearby Castlemaine, or the Harcourt Bushland Reserve directly behind with easy access under the trainline.
Both beds are queen. There are ceiling fans, portable heaters and an oven with hotplates. There is a dining/living room with split-system and a large outdoor patio.
*You are looking at part of the house (left side of front pic) - privately partitioned, with own entrance. You can rent the entire house - 3 bed, two bath - by viewing our profile.

200m from The Little Red Apple convenience store.
2kms from the Calder Freeway
3kms from Harcourt
5kms from Castlemaine
Our retro/historical farmhouse was one of the childhood homes of Albert Facey, the author of the million-selling Australian classic 'A Fortunate Life'.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Barkers Creek

Barkers Creek is home to this apartment. Old Castlemaine Gaol and Taradale Viaduct are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Wesley Hill Market and The Mill Castlemaine. Consider Belvoir Park Estate Winery for a night out or Castlemaine Botanical Gardens if you're travelling with kids.
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Barkers Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Harcourt Bushland Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Bendigo Art Gallery - 33 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 43 min drive - 67.5 km
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 44 min drive - 47.2 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 5 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Five Flags Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doveton Corner Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Hotel Castlemaine - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder.?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. on 14 Apr 2026 start from AU$169, 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 at Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. located?

This family-friendly Barkers Creek apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve and Harcourt Bushland Reserve. Kalimna Park and Walmer H82 Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.0

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

2.0/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked the history of the house. Disliked the blind in rear bedroom, needs to be total block out!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

DAVID M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Escape from Airport West

Lots of invasive noise from very close main road. No internet. Dumb television. Good library . Excellent aircon. No shade in which to park vehicle. A step back into the 1960s.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2024
Hi David There is internet. If you called I would have popped over and helped you sort it. Likewise with the TV - not sure what the issue there was. The property is nearly 50 metres from the road and we've never had an issue with the noise. But yes the address states Midland 'Highway'. Not much we can do about that. We like to think the property is priced accordingly and go out of our way to sort any issues while our guests are here. Thank you for you feedback, Paul

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Hosted by Paul

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Why they chose this property

Barkers Creek is home to the Dja Dja Wurrung people. It was the first place that gold was discovered in the Mount Alexander Shire. An extension of Castlemaine, today it has roughly 450 residents. However, back in the Goldrush, it had around 10,000 people residing here as well as 16 pubs. If you head up the nearby Specimen Gully Road you can view the remnants of some of the original abodes.

What makes this property unique

Our historical farmhouse was one of the childhood homes of Albert Facey, the author of the million-selling Australian classic A Fortunate Life.
Born in 1894 and first sent to work at the age of eight, Facey lived the rough frontier life of a labourer and farmer and jackaroo, becoming lost and then rescued by Indigenous trackers, then gaining a hard-won literacy, surviving Gallipoli, raising a family through the Depression, losing a son in the Second World War, and meeting his beloved Evelyn with whom he shared nearly 60 years of marriage.
Despite enduring unimaginable hardships, Facey always saw his life as a fortunate one.
A true classic of Australian literature, Facey’s simply penned story offers a unique window onto the history of Australian life through the greater part of the twentieth century – the extraordinary journey of an ordinary man.
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