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Isn't it about time you stayed in the Dam Cottage?

Cottage in Yendon with kitchenette and fireplace

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Yendon, VIC
  • Place, Federation University Australia
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Sovereign Hill
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

en suit

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Isn't it about time you stayed in the Dam Cottage?

Escape to the country for some wifi & TV free down time in this lovely mud brick cottage. One double bedroom with ensuite; lounge with sofa bed,dining facilities, including fridge and convection microwave oven & BBQ , pots & pans electric elements for your cooking convenience; and a wood burner heater to snuggle up in front of on those winter nights. With beautiful views over the dam , get close to nature with the kookaburras call. This lovely retreat will offer you time to relax and recharge. We have two sheep, dog's, cats! All very social that you are more than welcome to interact with. 16 minutes drive to Ballarat 10 minutes to Buninyong's shop's which includes a Foodworks , pub , cafe's , fast food shop's , petrol station , post office , chemist. Mobil phone reception is great in our area if you need a mobile hot spot for work etc. Feel free to bring your pet as we are pet friendly. The cottage is located approximately 15 meters from our main house but rest assured that you will have privacy. So what are you waiting for come and explore what the Ballarat region has to offer.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Not suitable for young children.10 and above ok.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
We do allow pets on request. Must be well behaved.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside dwellings only.please pick up your butts.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Yendon

Located in Yendon, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Sovereign Hill and Eureka Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Kryal Castle and Eureka Hall. Ballarat Bird World and Eureka Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Yendon, VIC

What's nearby

  • Federation University Australia - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Ballarat Wildlife Park - 21 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Kryal Castle - 23 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 23 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 26 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Elaine Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carboni’s Next Door - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Crown Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buninyong Pizza and Hamburger House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buninyong Bakehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mount Buninyong Winery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Isn't it about time you stayed in the Dam Cottage? pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Isn't it about time you stayed in the Dam Cottage??

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Isn't it about time you stayed in the Dam Cottage??

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Isn't it about time you stayed in the Dam Cottage? located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Buninyong H18 Bushland Reserve, Mount Buninyong Scenic Reserve and Buninyong H21 Bushland Reserve. Union Jack Education Area and Lal Lal Falls Scenic Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harriet F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very clean and cosy with a fireplace it was a wonderful weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath P.

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

Weekend

Great cosy stay in a nice setting. Dog friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tessa S.

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

A delightful stay at Dam cottage

This is a charming spot, which my dog and I thoroughly enjoyed! Lovely cottage with a simple layout, lake outside the door; perfect for an evening stroll!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keely P.

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

Cosy cobin

My dog and I had a lovely stay here. It’s near the main house but felt private and as a solo traveller, it was comforting to know people were nearby. The fireplace is so cosy and the cabin is really clean and tidy. Great area for the dog to run around too!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Highly Recommended!

Fantastic place to relax. Hosts were super helpful an friendly. My fiancee and especially our dog loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Quiet getaway

Lovely quiet getaway. Friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

A peaceful hideaway

Gorgeous property, very quiet,.& super friendly hosts without interfering. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Great break

Property was great for a short break. Close to Buninyong and some nice walks. Kids and our dog loved meeting winter and the other dogs. Very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone N.

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

Review

It’s a friendly place and the people are amazing and fantastic if take your beloved pets for an adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Dam what a perfect cottage

Everything in keeping with a mud brick cottage. We were able to bring our two small groodles, enclosed yard looking onto very large dam with walking track. On arrival it wasn’t long before we had a roaring wood fire, We stayed on first 3 days of winter with sunshine. Furniture was very comfortable including bed, perfect getaway. However we should have stayed at least 2 more days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

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

AMAZING!!!

We had the best time! My boys (8 & 12) loved every minute! The goats, the chickens, the fishing, exploring, the open fire! Maverick (my Border Collie) also had a great time hanging out with Winter, Tess and Dennis…and swimming in the dam! I couldn’t recommend Dam Cottage highly enough. Sky and Catherine were so lovely and welcoming. We CANNOT wait to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

A beautiful, quiet and peaceful cottage

Our stay at the Dam Cottage was just amazing. Our dog Tessa was allowed on the furniture and we were provided with a water bowl for her. The cottage was peaceful and felt homey. The kitchen was the perfect size for a simple breakfast and the bedroom was very nice. We used the sofa-bed which was very comfortable and the wide range of books on the bookshelf provided a nice experience before settling in for the night. We thought the stay was perfect with the walk that took us around the dam. We will definitely be at the Dam Cottage again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ange C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hosts. We loved getting outside and enjoying the dam and bushland. Comfy cottage, with everything we needed especially the cosy fireplace. Kids and puppy ran and played the whole time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINA E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy cottage to spend the winter weekend, thanks for the fire place gave us a warm welcome.Morning walk with my dog at the dam and green area nearby.Convenient drive to winery & restaurant for lunch & dinner in nearby town.Will be back :))
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The place is run down and a bit grubby. The wood heater needs attention beside it causes a dwelling fire, because it doesn’t shut down. My wife (5’3” tall) couldn’t reach the light switches. Very poor water pressure. And it’s so close to the pagers house. And’s contrary to the list of amenities, there is no TV. Wifi is only hot spot from your phone. Wayyyy overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dean N.

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

Weekend reset

Loved the rustic feel, location and fire place.We just felt it could do with a little fan heater or something for the bedroom as it was very cold and hard to get the fire place heat down there.Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terian W.

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

Devine

A beautiful weekend getaway, a breath of fresh air. Lovely hosts, very nice. Beautiful dogs that stay on the property. Would love to come back again. The cottage its self is so cosy and the hosts had the fire on ready for our late night arrival, very thoughtful. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Q.

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

The absolute best for a dog stay.

The dogs were thrilled, and we were nice and comfortable. A fire for us and the pond and friendly sheep and friendly owner's dogs for the dogs. My water dogs adored jumping in the pond and having a good swim several times a day. For my youngest dog (1.5yr) the sheep were a very good learning experience. They are in a paddock so safe from an enthusiastic young dog but are used to dogs so don't spook. Thus, I could train my youngest to sit quietly and look. I'm sooooooo happy. My older boy dog (3yr) is used to more animals and went nose to nose with the friendliest sheep and on the last morning those two went nose to nose again thru the fence and that sheep's tail was just wagging so fast. Lovely experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tessa S.

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

Secluded and peaceful

I have stayed a couple of times and love the serenity, seeing the night sky and hearing the wildlife in the evening!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Short break

Lovely - cosy cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Basic but charming and comfortable cottage - Great location.

Basic but charming and comfortable cottage - Great location. Wonderful, helpful hosts. A beautiful setting overlooking a lake. Will look forward to staying there again. Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharyn F.

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

Disconnection dream

Quaint cottage lovely quiet location. Lovely host. Great place to stay for a disconnect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

liam p.

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

Amazing peaceful get away

We loved the property and the dogs were our new best friends :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Happy place

Our stay was lovely,piece & quiete in abundance. Our two dogs loved the space,the dam and even our hosts dogs. Very clean and adequate for a wkend away. The hosts were friendly and helpful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Darcy Klaver

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Born and bred in ChCh New Zealand. Moved to Australia in 1997. Met my wife soon after and the rest is history. We lived In the suburbs of Melbourne for 16 years before moving to Yendon. We have always been lovers of bush camping and think it is a great way to bring up a family so much that we decided to move to the country and have never looked back.

Why they chose this property

There is so much to do out here if you like to be active.There are great tracks for trail bike riding and MT biking and walking. Small towns that have markets and there own small town charm. It has all the good noise, chainsaws, motorbikes ,tractors ,birds and wild life and sometimes almost no noise at all. We have two beautiful dams and some fantastic night sky's. And if you want a little bit of the city Ballarat is only 16 minutes away.

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