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Charming 1900s home blending heritage and modern comfort. Sleeps 8 with 4 bedrooms, full kitchen. A/C heating and central heating and cooling. DVD library, stylish lounge, private courtyard with BBQ, and pet friendly. Walk to parks, cafes, and sights
Comfortable Air conditioner
Main bedroom lots of light and cosy
Main bedroom with large queen bed, quality mattress for comfortable sleeping, extra pillows, and cozy heating.Enjoy sunlight from the bay window-perfect for reading.Features restored timber floors and a decorative fireplace charm
Bedroom 2 Queen bed features a quality, comfortable mattress, extra pillow, and cozy heating. A large window fills the room with light, while timber floors add charm and warmth for a relaxing stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Ballarat Central, VIC
  • Place, Lake Wendouree
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Common Spaces

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

MacArthur House Property

Charming 1900s home in central Ballarat blending heritage character with modern comfort. Sleeps 8 across 4 bedrooms (3 queens, 1 double via porch). Two top-quality folding beds available for extra children—can be set up in Bedroom 1, 2, or lounge. Full kitchen, dining for 8, courtyard BBQ, large yard, heating, A/C, comfy lounge, 200 DVDs, modern bathroom with tub, laundry, free 24/7 street parking. Pet-friendly (fee). Walk to cafés, parks, and historic sites.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please check bed sheets for stains before checkout. If found, let us know the cause to help with removal. Unreported stains may incur a $50 replacement fee. Thanks for your cooperation – Harley
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ballarat

Ballarat Central, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve, while Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat are cultural highlights. Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Ballarat Central, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golf House Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Common Ground - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Boat Shed - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Naomi & I - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Seymours on Lydiard - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is MacArthur House Property pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at MacArthur House Property?

As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MacArthur House Property on 29 July 2026 start from AU$155, 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 MacArthur House Property?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at MacArthur House Property?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at MacArthur House Property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is MacArthur House Property located?

Located in Ballarat Central, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St John of God Hospital Ballarat, Ballarat Base Hospital and Lake Wendouree. Eureka Stadium and Art Gallery of Ballarat are also within 1 mile (2 km). Ballarat Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gudlaug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for us to stay over christmas
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property - very comfortable and extremely tidy. Great central heating (not that we needed it much but it was really effective), lovely rooms, comfortable lounge and excellent shower! Best of all it's easy walking distance to Lake Wendouree. We absolutely loved our stay - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yvonne

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Harley

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