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Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants.

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A wooden table and chairs outside a building with a glass door, surrounded by potted plants and flowers.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a desk with a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of greenery outside.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a built-in oven, a sink, and a refrigerator.
A stone building with a window and a door, surrounded by dense foliage and a gravel driveway.
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Playground on site
  • Internet access
  • Toys
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Castlemaine, VIC
  • Place, Restorers Barn
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Buda Historic Home & Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Castlemaine Gaol
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Outdoor play area

About this property

Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants.

Nestled into the hillside, up a steep driveway is a beautiful Tuscan style stone dwelling that is spacious and airy. In a downstairs apartment (there is an upstairs apartment onsite) you will find one queen bed in a separate bedroom, and an adjoining open plan office that accommodates a bunk bed (double below, single above). Perfect for families or good friends. A separate living space with amble couches and games to share, with a small kitchenette off to the side. There is a private yard/ court yard outside that perfectly accommodates children playing on the grass, or for warm evenings enjoy a glass of wine outside under the grape vine!

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 9930326
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Castlemaine

Castlemaine is home to this apartment. Old Castlemaine Gaol and Taradale Viaduct are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kalimna Point and Kalimna Park. Buda Historic Home & Garden and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Castlemaine, VIC

What's nearby

  • Restorers Barn - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Buda Historic Home & Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 18 min walk
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Five Flags Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Hotel Castlemaine - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taste of the Orient - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. ?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$430, 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 Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. located?

Situated in Castlemaine, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Restorers Barn, Kalimna Point and Kalimna Park. Castlemaine Diggings National Heritage Park and A.C. Sinclair Sanctuary are also within 1 mile (2 km). Castlemaine Station is 18 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy walk to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Thanks so much for staying Jan. All the best. Kind regards Tobie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and beautiful space
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our weekend in Castlemaine. It was a chilly weekend but the apartment was cosy and had everything we needed (including some lovely artwork to admire). We loved the big glass windows onto the garden and watching the birds. Thank you for a lovely getaway Tobie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2026
Dear Anne, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay, and enjoyed the art work and view! It is a lovely time of year in Castlemaine if one is ok with the cold and rugging up. I am glad you were cosy and warm in the apartment. Thanks for staying. All the best. Kind regards Tobie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! I had everything I needed. Very clean. Well stocked kitchen and quite large. Could have easily stayed a week ! The bed was very comfortable!Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2026
Dear Clare, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. You are more than welcome to stay the week! Take care, I’m glad that the unit had all that you needed. All the best. Kind regards Tobie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fiona C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lovely garden, easy kitchen and a lovely stay, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access, clean amenities and close to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

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

Relaxing weekend away

We had a lovely stay, very well presented and clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Dear Sharon, It was delightful to host you. Thank you for leaving the unit so clean and tidy. I would be very happy to host Sharon again. Best Tobie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cam W.

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

Great stay

Lovely place, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Tonie is a very helpful and considerate host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2024
It was lovely to host Cam. It would be a pleasure to host him again. Kind regards. Tobie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay N.

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

Fantastic place

Great, spacious apartment. Well set up, good location, would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Comfortable family home.

Comfortable, clean, easy walk to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Lovely stay

Had a wonderful weekend in Castlemaine at this lovely house. It is conveniently located within walking distance to the town, and the communication with the host was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

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

Lovely stay at Castlemaine

My family and I had a short stay over the Christmas period. The unit was very clean and comfy and we loved how close it was to the centre of Castlemaine. We had a really lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2025
Thank you so much for staying Marsha, I’m glad your family enjoyed their stay. All the best. Kind regards Tobie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi J.

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

Welcoming and warm

We loved our stay here and hope to visit again in future - a wonderful space with extremely helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I visited Castlemaine for social weekend away with a friend. This apartment always clean and comfortable and close to local attractions. The host is just lovely – friendly, responsive and available and was even kind enough at one point to give us a ride to where we were going in her car when we were running late! I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

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

Hidden Gem

Great place within walking distance to town and the host was easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Was lovely to have you stay Simon. I’m glad that you enjoyed yourselves. I look forward to hosting you again. Kind regards Tobie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Close to town

Nice little place. Close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten B.

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

Great space in a great spot

This was a wonderful place to base out if for a long weekend is gorgeous Castlemaine. Thanks lots to Tobie for hosting and providing such a great space
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rickie-lee R.

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

Cozy place close to town

My family and I really enjoyed our weekend at Tobie's place. It's a lovely little spot with everything you need. My son appreciated the toys, bunk and garden too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

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

Lovely family break away

We had a great stay in the house. Great communication from the host. My primary aged boys loved the bunk beds and the toys available. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2024
Thanks so much for staying Anna and family. Please book again next time you are down this way visiting family. I’m glad your boys enjoyed the toys! Kind regards Tobie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leah V.

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

Autumn bliss

We were two adults and two kids (3 and 5yo) from Melbourne. We stayed two nights. Host was responsive and friendly, place was cosy and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine T.

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

Lovely family friend apartment

Really enjoyed the position close to town, off street parking and family friendly space. My 9 year old loved the Lego and board games.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The place was a bit cold and while the lounge area could be heated up the bed room and bath room where cold. Lighting was average. The TV only had limited channels that we could find. Some of the cook ware was getting a bit old and the fire blanket and fire extinguisher are in the wrong place. The bedding was clean and the bed good, the place does have character and the out side space would be good in warm weather. Communication with host was good. Just not sure it is a place for colder weather
If you have a fat fire you cannot get to the fire blanket or extinguisher
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

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

Excellent Accomadation a short stroll from town

Thankyou so much for having us. we had an amazing stay in Castlemaine. I walked to the accomadation from the train but my friends had no problem parking. This apartment is a short walk from town. excellent location and a great property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Dear Alex, Thanks so much for coming. It was a pleasure to host you. Please feel free to come and stay again. Kind regards Tobie

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