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Cosy cottage on mair

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A small outdoor table with two potted plants and a wicker chair with a cushion.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a gas stove, and a refrigerator.
A bedroom with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dresser.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A narrow hallway with framed artwork on the walls, a red carpet, and an arched doorway leading to another room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Wendouree

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Ballarat, VIC
  • Place, St Patrick's Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Town Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Her Majesty's Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ballarat

Located in Ballarat Central, a neighbourhood in Ballarat, this cottage is next to a golf course. Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St Patrick's Cathedral and Her Majesty's Theatre. Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Ballarat Bird World are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like winery tours.
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Ballarat, VIC

What's nearby

  • St Patrick's Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Art Gallery of Ballarat - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Wendouree - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 8 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Cellars and Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boss Burger Co - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Webster's Market and Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Aunty Jack's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage on mair pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy cottage on mair?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy cottage on mair on 31 January 2027 start from NZ$1,119, 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 Cosy cottage on mair?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage on mair?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage on mair?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage on mair located?

Located in Ballarat Central, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Cathedral, St John of God Hospital Ballarat, and Ballarat Base Hospital. Art Gallery of Ballarat and Ballarat Town Hall are also within 10 minutes. Ballarat Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quaint, loved it, grateful for the location, hope to plan to come again for next year
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2026
Thank you Christeena for your lovely review and it’s great that you found the location to your liking. I appreciate you found the cottage quaint and want to come again. I look forward to hosting you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Fantastic location and wonderful cottage, cleans and comfortable. Will definitely be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good.

Very comfortable and we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thank you Carmel for the lovely review and it was a pleasure to host all the ladies. You are all welcome again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place for a weekend or longer. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. We really felt at home. The cottage had a great feel and charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy

Cosy cottage and in a great location, Jenny was a lovely host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
As per the name a cosy little cottage. Very clean, well equipped, comfortable place to stay. Thank you, Jen, for your wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little house in a great, central location.

This house was perfect for a family. It was clean, warm and cosy. The central heating is brilliant and the owner even left us breakfast items such as bread, milk, bacon and eggs. We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thank you for the lovely comments and I aim to ensure each and every guest have the best experience with the little extras such as breakfast
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute and cosy cottage.

Good position, very tight parking at the rear though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend get away

Very comfortable and warm. Get for enjoying the company of others and having space and comfort to talk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage on Mair St

This delightful cottage was well presented, comfortable and well equipped. The location was excellent, close to everything we wanted to do in Ballarat. We would rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2023
Thank you Elizabeth for providing such a lovely review and it really was a pleasure to host yourself and co guests. You are welcome too come again anytime
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

This property was really nice, it was close to CBD, off street parking and really nice little touches by the owner.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you Tim for your wonderful feedback. I appreciate it and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back anytime. Regards Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous!

Beautiful cottage very convenient to central Ballarat. Warm, cosy and very comfortable. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Thank you and I always strive to give my guests the best possible experience by offering bacon eggs eta for breakfast. Also the name cosy on mair invites an expectation of comfort, therefore i do my best to have the cottage warm for guests. Location is guest too as anyone can stroll into town and enjoy fine cuisine.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Xmas 2023 family visit.

We really enjoyed our 6 night stay Ballarat and enjoyed staying at the Cosy Cottage on Mair. We were disappointed that the space at the rear lane of the cottage was not adequte for an average sized vehicle. Also, that the cottage does not have any fly/insect screens. Thank you1
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2023
Thank you Pauline for your feed back. Im pleased you had a nice time. I have taken note of the comments about flyscreens eta. The house was built in the late18 hundreds and some windows open out which make it difficult to install screens. Something to address in the near future. I know the driveway is tight however if anyone wishes to contact me I will endeavour to find a solution.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place to Stay!

I spent 4 wonderful days at Cosy Cottage. Jenny's home is extremely clean, tidy, charming and very lovely. I walked into a warm and cosy cottage as the weather had turned cold and felt immediately at home! What a nice surprise to find bacon and eggs in the fridge ready for the morning breakfast! Thanks, Jenny, for being kind and thoughtful. The beds had fresh linen and were incredibly comfortable. The Cottage is in prime position with only a ten minute walk to the CBD. Communication with Jenny was excellent. I would highly recommend Jenny's cottage for your next stay, as it was perfect! Virginia
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 January 2023
Thank you Virginia for your lovely review and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. You are more than welcome to come again anytime. Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, lovely little house.

We had a great stay at Jennys property. The house is great location - walking distance to a lot of restaurants/cafes/bars. We had 4 adults and stayed with our 6 month old and the third room was a great option to have. The house was very clean and the breakfast supplied was a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend! Thanks Jenny!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

A delightful cottage, tastefully decorated, very clean and well appointed with some much appreciated extra touches for our comfort and enjoyment. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming accommodation

This property was beautifully presented and in a great location. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy on Mair

Lovely property- centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy Cottage

Delightful, well equipped, spotlessly clean. Breakfast provisions were much appreciated. Comfy bed and quality linen and towels provided. On site car parking tricky for larger cars, but free parking available across the road. Would certainly consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cottage. Warm and very clean. Breakfast provisions were generous and delicious. Very good communication from the owner. Good location. We had some difficulty lighting the stove top as it is quite old. We thought it was broken. Unfortunately one of the cast iron single beds had a terrible squeak and creak whenever you moved so interrupted my daughters sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic cottage

Really enjoyed our stay at Cosy on Mair. The property is spotless and had absolutely everything we need. Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you Tina for such a lovely review and I look forward to hosting you again Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful 100 year old cottage

Absolutely loved Cosy on Mair. Beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean, old world charm with modern conveniences and close to the centre of Ballarat. Everything we needed was thought of including breakfast supplies. Would rate this place 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thank you Jill for such a lovely review. I dO try and make sure every guest that stays has a lovely experience. Look forward yo seeing you all again
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cosy cottage

Lovely, cosy cottage. Very comfortable and spacious and well located to all needs. The beds were very comfortable and the breakfast items were very generous. Would recommend this accomodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy indeed

We had a great experience with the host. Very comfortable with some thoughtful touches and a terrific location near central locations and the lake. We will certainly look this up again when we go back to Ballarat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Thank you Jeff for such a eonderful review and it was certainly a pleasure to host yourself and family. Look forward to hosting you all again Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location location

Would have liked two queen beds. Toilet did not flush well
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2022
Hi Margaret thank you for your review and your constructive comments. In regard to the second queen bed I think it would make the area too squashed but maybe I could consider the third bedroom. The toilet yes I agree and it's on my to do list. Just need a plumber and ballarat is so busy they are hard to acquire but thanks I'm taking it on board
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