Comfy, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Period Home in the centre of town with EV Charger.
Rowan House is a very spacious 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Victorian-era "home away from home" guest house. It's very large and comfy, sleeps 12 and is more suited to families/friends with kids and big groups. It's right in the middle of town, close to the city centre, major attractions, stadiums, parks, arts & culture
*PLEASE NOTE rooms are charged as 2 guests so when booking rooms please allow for 2 guests regardless if singles wish to occupy a room to themselves.* HIGH-RATE bookings include all beds (12 guests) please enquir
There are 5 bedrooms in total Room 0ne, queen-size bed with ensuite, Room two, queen-size bed with dressing table/desk, Room three, 2 x king single-size beds, Room four, 1 x king single size bed with trundle and 1 x single size bunk, Room five, 1 x king single-size bed and 1 x single-size bed,
all rooms have heating/cooling facilities and built-in wardrobes, some with dressing tables/desks and all beds have an electric blanket.
from the street level, the house is single story with rooms 1,2 and 3, the dining/living room, kitchen, main bathroom and lounge room. Down a set of stairs, under the rear of the house are rooms 4 and 5, the second bathroom and laundry leading to the back patio and BBQ.
Minimin bookings include rooms 1,2 and 3 (6 Guests) and you can add up to an extra 6 guests in rooms 4 and 5 for an additional $70 per bed/night.
Common spaces include the large comfortable lounge room/TV room with A/C & gas log heater, large kitchen with a table and everything you need for entertaining or putting together a meal for your family and friends, living/dining room with a large extending table that sits 10, with a split system air conditioning and a working wood fire (wood not supplied), laundry with washing machine, dryer and ironing board, patio area/back yard with outdoor settings and gas BBQ ready to go, and a secure roller door carport with EV Charger.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
Note from host: enquire about early check in and late check out
Long-term renters welcome
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
Bendigo
Located in Bendigo, this holiday home is in the city centre. Londonderry Reserve and Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bendigo Talking Tram and The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bendigo Stadium, or consider a night out at Belvoir Park Estate Winery. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Saint John of God Bendigo Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Central Deborah Gold Mine - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bendigo Art Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
The Capital-Bendigo's Performing Arts Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Rosalind Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Bendigo Station - 6 min drive
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Beechworth Bakery - 5 min walk
The Rifle Brigade Hotel - 13 min walk
Red Rooster - 7 min walk
The Green Olive - 15 min walk
Brewhouse Cafe & Coffee Roasters - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Comfy, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Period Home in the centre of town with EV Charger. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Comfy, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Period Home in the centre of town with EV Charger.?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfy, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Period Home in the centre of town with EV Charger. on 8 June 2026 start from NZ$447, 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 Comfy, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Period Home in the centre of town with EV Charger.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Comfy, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Period Home in the centre of town with EV Charger.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Comfy, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Period Home in the centre of town with EV Charger.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Comfy, 5 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Period Home in the centre of town with EV Charger. located?
Located in Bendigo Central, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Londonderry Reserve, Sacred Heart Cathedral and Bendigo Talking Tram. Central Deborah Gold Mine and Mickey Mouse Hill Bushland Reserve are also within 15 minutes. Bendigo Station is 23 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Host was welcoming and enjoyed our stay. The bbq wasn’t clean so unable to use it
Wendy C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
G'Day Wendy, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, thank you for bringing up the BBQ issue, I'll make sure the cleaners keep an eye on it,
as mentioned, when greeting you, to please let me know if there's any problems and I would have attended to it, saddens me to hear that a simple thing like this could have been rectified for your satisfaction.
Excellent property manager, excellent stay. Very homely.
Nicholas R.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 April 2020
Thanks so much for taking the time to review Rowan House, your comments and your support Nicholas.. hope to see you guys again sometime soon. Kind Regards Steve.
Fabulous stay. Great house and position. Steve is a delightful and very helpful host.
Alison C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin M.
8 May 2017
Perfect for a little getaway!
Clean, comfortable and in a great location! This is the perfect house to take your family on a relaxing holiday! Steve was very accomodating and even put the heaters on before we arrived so we were warm and comfortable!
Caitlin M.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you Caitlin for taking the time review your experience at Rowan House and for your lovely comments.. It’s the little things that make all the difference.. like you and your group of commendable young adults going above and beyond in thanking care Rowan House and levering it in a clean and tidy state.. hope to see you all again next year. Safe Travels Steve.
Steve was great to deal with and made our stay a memorable one. we will definately come back
David C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
thanks so much for you're accolades, David, nice to know you had a pleasant stay at Rowan House, it was a pressure having you guys and look forward to next time.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tracey C.
31 January 2017
Very clean and everything you need
Steve the host was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed, I would highly recommend.
Tracey C.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you Tracey for taking the time to write your review, we are very proud of Rowan House and love to hear feedback from our guests stay. i'm glad you found everything satisfactory and in return I thank you for leaving the guest house neat and tidy and being the prefect guest, hope to see you and all your friends again soon. Kind regards Steve.
We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely house. Beautiful bedrooms and lounge, with a large comfy family room and a serviceable kitchen. Easy walking distance to the gallery and gardens and the CBD, the house has lovely views across the valley.
Ken D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 November 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at Rowan House,
we love to hear your feedback that we have contributed to making your trip a comfortable home away from home experience.
we're always making improvements and would love for you to return someday soon.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle T.
3 September 2018
Great property with everything you need
Great four bedroom house, walking distance from the CBD in Bendigo. House was very comfortable with plenty of little added luxuries. Would highly recommend.
Michelle T.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2020
Thank you, Michelle, for taking the time to review Rowan House while in Bendigo for the White Night Festival,
it's always nice to hear we exceeded your expectations.
It was lovely to meet and host you and your group and I definitely look forward to your return.
safe travels Steve.
Thank you, Peta, for your review,
I'm ready pleased that you and your family's enjoyed you stay,
not only is the location an attraction, we're very proud of Rowan House and are always making improvements to the property.
we look forward to your return sometime soon.
Kind Regards Steve.
About the host
Hosted by Steve Pilcher
I live close by and would be more than happy to be of assistance if I'm about, and if not, I'm only a phone call away, so please don't hesitate to contact me if you require anything to make your stay more comfortable.
What makes this property unique
Location Location Location - Rowan House lies in the middle of Central Bendigo with main tourist attractions like the Cathedral, The Central Debora Gold Mine and the Talking Tram only 2 blocks away.
The Beechworth Bakery and The National Hotel are both only 2 blocks away for a lovely feed.
It is only 5 blocks from the centre of Bendigo including The Bendigo Art Gallery, The Capital Theater, The Queen Elizabeth Oval and all the awesome pubs and dining venues Bendigo has to offer.
The St John of God Hospital is only 3 blocks away and The Schweppes Center is also very close.