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Ballarat Family Home

Lakefront holiday home in Ballarat with kitchen

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Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Ballarat Family Home

Welcome to your home away from home! This beautifully renovated family retreat comfortably accommodates up to 15 guests across four spacious bedrooms and a versatile fifth room that doubles as a second living area. With two modern bathrooms, everyone will have the space they need to relax and unwind.

Ideally located just minutes from the heart of Ballarat, this home offers the perfect balance of convenience and tranquility. Enjoy easy access to the stunning lake, nearby sporting facilities, and major freeways, making it effortless to explore the area. Whether you're here for a family getaway, a group retreat, or a special occasion, you’ll love the 24-hour access and thoughtfully designed space.

Your perfect Ballarat escape awaits!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

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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

Property # 9491287
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ballarat

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Wendouree, a neighbourhood in Ballarat. Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting.
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Wendouree, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eureka Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Pioneer Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 5 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wildseed Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boost - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballarat Family Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ballarat Family Home?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ballarat Family Home on 30 May 2026 start from AU$212, 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 Ballarat Family Home?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballarat Family Home?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ballarat Family Home located?

Located in Wendouree, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Eureka Stadium and Lake Wendouree. Ballarat Botanical Gardens and Pioneer Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay for a family! So much room and very well equipped.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay - house was very clean & well equiped. Close to amenities & plenty for us to do in our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Girish A.

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

Great accommodation for family

Excellent location. Fantastic for family with lots of amenities including games and activities for children. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

Great stay

Great sized house with ample beds to accommodate a large family. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The group of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for our long weekend stay at this property. Plenty of extra bedding to help us deal with the Ballarat weather. Kitchen is well stocked with equipment and basic pantry items. Ned the host was fantastic with his communication in the lead up to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Large Family stay in Ballarat

More than ample room for the whole family, 3 generations under 1 roof
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Best location

Staying for basketball nationals, the location was 92 seconds away from the stadium. In relation to supermarkets and dining within less than 5 minutes. Property provided every amenity we needed with plenty of beds to suit. Will stay again if in the region
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Great place for a large group

This house can comfortably fit a lot of people. It was clean, and had all we needed. The two living areas are great for adults and kids to have their own space for a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Shirley and. Graeme G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family 4 day weekend

Lots of room for family of 6. Ages from 80 to 26. Could easily sleep lots more. Plenty of bunks and 2 separate sitting areas. Great clean, no fuss roomy house. Central to lake shops and sports area
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet J.

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

Great Home for Larger Groups

We were a family group of 9 and travelled to Ballarat for specific activities for the kids. We found the house to be spacious and comfortable. Loved that there were 2 bathrooms (no ensuite) which made it extremely easy to organise showers etc. 2 Lounge areas also meant division of adults & children for TV viewing. Location was quiet and relatively central with shops, takeaways in close proximity. Communications with Ned were easy and hassle free. Happily recommend this property to larger groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda A.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Satisfactory stay for large groups

Home needs a better clean, bedhead in one room was dirty. Can't open most windows and cupboards unusable due to storage of linen in front room. Showering was hit and miss with cold water coming on more frequently than hot and central heating unit was noisy throughout the night. Overpriced for condition of property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

No Frills Long Weekend

The no frills home was perfect for three families and lots of kids. The kitchen was small but elsewhere plenty of space for adults and kids to play (incl some games) or watch TV. Bathrooms were excellent and nicely finished. The quilts were on the thin side but there were plenty of spare quilts (enough for each bed) to layer up for the cold nights. Downside were no first aid box or fire blanket and baking paper and/or tin foil would have been appreciated, but not provided. Location is in a quiet suburb, close to the lake and an easy drive to key locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaymie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as advertised and perfect for what we needed. Plenty of space inside and was able to split most of the kids and grandparents into different rooms. Place was very clean and well stocked with linen and towels. Showers were nice with the option of the rainmaker head or hand held head. Big deep bath that our youngest loved. For the international travellers, both toilets have a bidet.We visited at the start of spring. Was very cold and wet still but the ducted heating, split system in the lounge and radiators in each bedroom were very much appreciated. Kept everyone nice and warm when needed. All appliances worked well and without issue. The games in the lounge were great for the kids.We booked this place because one of our kids was playing footy at mars stadium which was only 1.2kms from here. Beds were all pretty good. Felt a spring on the right hand side of the main bedroom matress.Only slight gripe was it was a little noisy here. We're from country gippsland and don't have neighbours so this may have been a me problem but there were quite a few cars that seemed to use this road as a drag strip and the neighbours had music going late one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathy R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Just ok

Ned's place is in a quiet neighbourhood with good offstreet parking space. The house and furnishings are very basic, eg. Tired sofas that were not very comfortable, low quality mattresses and bedding, old and thin towels. The kitchen has plenty of plates and cups but not even one tea towel for drying dishes. We were a group of 6 adults and the hot water system was not suitable to cope with this many showers over the course of a day (a cold shower at the end of a long bike ride is not fun). Ned's place could be really good with just a bit of investment in some more comfortable amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2022
In response - the comfort of the sofas is subjective and the feedback is appreciated. Mattresses, bedding and towels are replaced annually, thin towels, maybe, but supersize. Tea towels are kept in the 4th drawer in the kitchen and we are but a phone call away. The hot water system is continuous gas so can't really run out of hot water. Feedback take-in and appreciated as we strive to constantly improve...
Verified

8/10 Good

Brayd G.

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

Great Listing option for Large family, Great location

Good service and great listing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Libby C.

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

Good size for a group

Great stay nice renovations. Great to have the two tvs and fun games to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaune M.

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

Pleasant experience

We pulled up and my wife was concerned that it was not the right place, it looked too small. Pleasantly surprised how big once inside. Gardens just recently trimmed. Place was clean, and had two good living areas, great when have kids. From previous experiences the only little criticism was were no general pantry items, toiletries or toilet paper. Not far from shops and will located. Overall great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jenna C.

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

Disappointing stay

Needs substantial work/maintenance and upgrades on this property. - toilet leaked constantly all ove bathroom floor - couch in second lounge extremely old and dirty - we were left with no toilet paper or bin liners for first day/night of stay - shower didn’t drain quick enough so water went all over bathroom floor - the washing machine was left with a whole load of wet towels in with nowhere to dry/hang them - sheets/towels terrible quality - compared to other homes I’ve stayed at via stayz.com, the supplies were extremely limited, apart from coffee/sugar, no kitchen/pantry item are supplied. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda C.

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

Large family home

Large family home in a quote street close to all the local attraction. Super clean with big kitchen and modern bathrooms. Great for families
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa N.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic to get away. Great location. Nice property.

Yes - lovely place. Happy experience. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Lovely home away from home!

A lovely place to stay that catered for our 3 different families. Great to have the 2 living zones for the kids and adults to chill separately and enough rooms for everyone to sleep. Everything we needed was supplied. Thankyou for allowing us to stay at your house for us to have a wonderful, stress-free trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

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

Very warm home, with plenty of space for the kids.

This home is great for a large family or two family’s sharing. The house is warm and clean. Love that it has 2 lounge rooms, so you can have space from the kids. Also great that it has 2 bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Choi Y.

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

very clean and comfortable to stay

very clean and happy to recommend it to others
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona K.

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

Red Hot Summer stay

Thanks ken. Great communication through out. Perfect location for our weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thank you

The property was in a great location in reference to Ballarat. Quiet street house was big enough and as listed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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