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McDougall Hideaway Property

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Spacious kitchen and dining area with large oven, perfect for family meals and entertaining.Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, a TV for entertainment, and plenty of room to relax together in this welcoming family space.
Enjoy 100 square meters of undercover outdoor entertaining-perfect for meals, a glass of wine, and quality time.Includes table tennis, foosball, quoits, and 10-pin bowling for hour of family fun and friendly competition.
Bedroom ThreeQueen bedElectric blanketExtra pillows and blanketHeating and hangersBed Linen
Spacious kitchen and dining area with large oven, perfect for family meals and entertaining.Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, a TV for entertainment, and plenty of room to relax together in this welcoming family space.
Spacious lounge with comfy couches, beanbags, and plenty of natural light.Relax with a good book or choose from 200 DVD movies.Air conditioned for year -round comfort-perfect for unwinding in a laid-back, inviting atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Magpie, VIC
  • Place, Ballarat Bird World
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Federation University Australia
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common Spaces

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

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About the area

Ballarat

Magpie, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Union Jack Education Area and Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve, while Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are cultural highlights. Ballarat Bird World and Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Map
Magpie, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ballarat Bird World - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Federation University Australia - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomaz - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildseed Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stockade On Rubicon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McDougall Hideaway Property pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at McDougall Hideaway Property?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McDougall Hideaway Property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McDougall Hideaway Property located?

Located in Magpie, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ballarat Bird World, Federation University Australia and Union Jack Education Area. Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve and Sovereign Hill are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect. We had a family wedding close by and it was like staying at home. Very comfortable, quiet, warm and welcoming. Highly recommend and would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2026
Hi Helen thankyou for those kind words
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Look no further if you are looking for a place to stay when visiting Ballarat. Wonderful home with everything you need on a small bush block. Great hosts who were responsive to questions and very accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2026
“Thank you, Peter, for your kind words. We loved hosting you, and we truly appreciate having such lovely guests. You’re welcome back anytime.”
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family home for a wonderful family holiday. Quiet location with lots of room inside and outside to either play the many games provided (board games, table tennis, ten pin bowling, air hockey, and the list goes on), or find a quiet spot on your own for a book. We also played cricket and Finska out in the large front garden. Harley was a wonderfully accommodating host when we had some last minute changes too. There are a fair few house rules in place, but understandable to ensure everything is looked after and available for the next guests. 5 minute drive to shops and 10 from Sovereign Hill and Ballarat town centre Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2025
Polly was a wonderful guest. She followed all our house rules and left the property in excellent condition—just as she found it. I can fully recommend Polly to any host looking for a respectful and considerate guest. Regards, Harley
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2025
Joshua was a wonderful guest. He left the house in great condition and followed all the house rules. He requested an early check-in, and while we usually can accommodate this, on this occasion we couldn’t. We only use one cleaner, who takes great pride in presenting the house to a very high standard. Unfortunately, the previous guests left the property in a condition that required extra work, which meant an early check-in wasn’t possible. We were disappointed not to be able to assist Joshua with this, but cleanliness is paramount to us. Communication with Joshua was excellent throughout his stay. He’s a guest we’d be very happy to host again, and we gladly recommend him to other hosts. Regards, Harley
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