3BED| 3BATH| WOOD FIRE| AIR-CON | SLEEPS 8 | OFF STREET PARKING | PET FRIENDLY - Ballarat

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MODERN EXTENSION -INDOOR | OUTDOOR LIVING AND DECKED AREA WITH BBQ

LIVING ROOM - RELAX ON THE SOFA BY THE FIRE, NETFLIX AND GOOGLE CHROME CAST INCL

ENJOY INDOOR \ OUTDOOR LIVING - THE PERFCT ENTERTAINERS HOME.

INDOOR | OUTDOOR LIVING - THE IDEAL SET UP ON A BALMY SUMMERS EVENING!

SITTING ROOM - THE PERFECT ROOM TO ESCAPE FOR A READ, NAP OR A QUIET DRINK.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ballarat Central, VIC

St John of God Hospital Ballarat
‪12 min walk‬
Ballarat Base Hospital
‪13 min walk‬
Sovereign Hill
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

3BED| 3BATH| WOOD FIRE| AIR-CON | SLEEPS 8 | OFF STREET PARKING | PET FRIENDLY

"The Californian" Ballarat, is a beautiful 1920's Californian Bungalow that has been fully renovated with all the luxury modern conveniences whilst paying homage to and retaining its breathtaking original period features.

The property is centrally located on Dana Street, within walking distance to the CBD, Sturt Street,Shopping, Cafe's & Restaurants, The Art's & Theatre Precinct, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Base and St Johns Private Hospitals, and Ballarat Central Train/ Bus Station.

The space
The facade of "The Californian" retains its period charm and includes a welcoming Entry with original lead light doors and high ceiling, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 2 Living Zones, Dining, Meals, large Outside Deck/BBQ area and mesmerising French Cheminees Philippe wood fired heater.

The modern extension at the rear of the property is the main Living and Entertaining zone.

An open plan Kitchen with separate Meals area. Complete with Asko and Miele appliances make it the heart of the home and is very well equipped for keen entertainers. It overlooks the 8 seat Dining Table, Living Room with King Living sofa and wood fired heater.

The home has 2 large En-suite Bathrooms and a central Family Bathroom with Soaking Tub. All bathrooms have monsoonal Rain Shower Heads.

The "Sitting Room" is our second Living Zone. The beautiful light filled room is a perfect space for relaxing with a book and a cuppa or an afternoon nap!

A European laundry located in the homes hallway is equipped with Miele Washing Machine and Condenser Dryer.

The Outdoor Decked area is large and fully enclosed for your privacy. An outdoor Dining Setting and Weber BBQ (gas included) complete a Summer's day experience.

The Californian has off street tandem parking for 2 cars, with access off Lyons Street South.

The Californian is a pet friendly home!

• Price per night is based on up to 4 guests.

• Additional charges are $50 per person per night after thereafter.

Property manager

ALASTAIR AND GLEN

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Port-a-Cot and High Chair provided

Events

No events allowed

No Parties

Pets

Pets allowed

Up to 2 Dogs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking inside will incur loss of damage deposit

Important information

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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: No Parties

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ballarat

Located in Ballarat, this holiday home is in the city centre. Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World. Travelling with kids? Consider Park Lake Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Eureka Stadium.

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Ballarat Central, VIC

What's nearby

Ballarat Town Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Ballarat Base Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Lake Wendouree - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

Ballarat Station - 14 min walk
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Curry Star Indian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬6 min walk
‪La Porchetta - ‬7 min walk
‪The Mallow Hotel - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Located in the centre of Ballarat, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St Patrick's Cathedral, Her Majesty's Theatre and Ballarat Town Hall. Art Gallery of Ballarat and St John of God Hospital Ballarat are also within 15 minutes. Ballarat Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

3 May 2025

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

Absolutely Amazing.

We had a glorious stay! A stunning property immaculately kept. The photos are wonderful but once you see this property in person when you walk through the door, it's like wow! Beautiful Californian with so much character. It also has a modern feel with the bathrooms and back area of the house obviously fully renovated. Plenty of space for the family to spread out also and large bedrooms. All the linen was beautiful, beds comfy, kitchen amazing with everything you would ever need to cook and prepare meals. Soap, shampoo, toilet paper etc. included. Fireplace was divine with plenty of wood. Loved the outdoor deck where we enjoyed a coffee each morning. We took our elderly pooch, and he loved it also. Location was spot on. Easy walk to main part of town, shops and restaurants. Our hosts also made themselves readily available if we needed anything or had any questions. I could go on and on. We had the most relaxing stay :):) Thank you for sharing this "amazing" property!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

14 April 2025

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

Loved it

Was really impressed with this venue and communication with the owners was amazing.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

25 March 2025

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

Host and home fantastic

Thanks for a wonderful stay. Alastair is a very thoughtful host. Everything was perfect and the place was even better than the photos showed. Location and parking a breeze and perfect for getting around Ballarat. The home had every comfort we needed. Ample room for dining, lounging and being outside on the deck. The area is quiet. An ideal place whether you are on the move or just want to relax and chill.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

27 December 2024

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

Short stay in Ballarat

We loved our stay. Check in was clear with extra details to make it even easier. The house is beautifully furnished, styled and equipped. The beds incredibly comfortable and bathrooms hotel like. Our parents joined us for a meal which worked very well with the large dining table that comfortably seats 8. Location quiet yet a stone’s throw from all that Ballarat has to offer - shops, restaurants and bars. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine W.

3 November 2024

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

Highly recommended

Beautiful accommodation. Plenty of room for seven adults. Great living spaces with outdoor deck. We spent breakfast on the deck. Kitchen was well equiped and very clean. The three full bathrooms were a great bonus. Easy access to the property. Very central location. The communication with the owners was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherine l.

23 July 2024

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

Charming Period Home

Really nice property to stay at. Great location, clean property, plenty of heating options and well stocked kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus D.

8 July 2024

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

Beautiful house, perfect location

The house is beautiful with a fully stocked kitchen and great fireplace. Very easy to walk to cafes and restaurants. Friendly and responsive hosts made it a great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

13 June 2024

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

The Californian is Great!

We were very impressed with the property. It felt comfortable the minute we walked in. The cleanliness, layout, styling, kitchen and furnishings were the best we have experienced. We dined in and the dinneware and glasswares were excellent and plentiful. We liked the bar table in the kitchen for our pre-dinner drinks and breakfast because we could chat and prepare food at the same time. The fireplace and location were great too! Thank you to the hosts for a great stay. Lisa & Noel

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

17 March 2024

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Beautiful home, great location

The Californian is a beautiful home in a great location. Perfect for our group of six ladies. Great hosts made sure all our needs were catered for. Highly recommended!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony I.

8 February 2024

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

Delivered all that was advertised plus more

Great spot, clean, exceptional presentation and touch to the whole decor. Perfect location and host. Highly recommended for couples and families

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette P.

14 January 2024

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

Annette

Thank you for a lovely stay, the house was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

12 December 2023

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

A wonderful place to stay

Have stayed at this house a number of times and there are many reasons why. It has the best hosts we have ever encountered and their communication is superb. The house is always extraordinarily clean, walking distance to great cafes and restaurants, the Lake and also Victoria Park which incidentally has a fantastic children’s playground. To be honest if we didn’t have to eat, I would be very happy just longing around this house all day. We love it!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie H.

8 December 2023

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

The Californian 11/10

Our second stay here, we love this property. Great layout that enables kids and adults to have their own zone. So many lovely touches - coffee pods, nice toiletries, firewood prepared, milk in the fridge etc - it really feels like visiting friends. The house is beautifully decorated and really well located. Hosts are fabulous communicators and check-in and check-out are very well organised. Looking forward to visiting again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

12 November 2023

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

The Perfect Ballarat Accommodation

We stayed at The Californian this past weekend as part of birthday celebrations with a friend. Alastair and Glen are fabulous hosts. Their communication was absolutely spot on, and they were promptly available if you needed them for anything during the stay. The accommodation is spectacular. We have visited Ballarat on many occasions and stayed in other hosted properties and a Luxury Boutique hotel, and I can comfortably say that this is the best place we have stayed. The fitout and quality of furniture and amenities is first class. The location is excellent, with a 5 minute walk to the restaurants and bars, and the outdoor area is fabulous (when the Ballarat weather is in a good mood). We would absolutely stay at The Californian again. Thanks Alastair and Glen for having us.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

14 October 2023

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

Just amazing!

Stayed at this amazing property earlier this month and have just re booked! From the moment you walk in it is apparent the owners not only have great syle but have thought of every thing that you would desire in a home away from home - attention to detail is fabulous particularly in the kitchen and bathrooms. The house is spotless with high quality appliances, linens etc, all making the house so very comfortable and functional. Heating is superb! The house is also well positioned close to the city centre enabling a short walk to some of Ballarat's best cafes and restaurants. Alistair and Glen have also left a list of recommended eating out venues that we tried and they did not disappoint! A short walk to Lake Wendouree, and only 3 mins further you can be walking around Victoria Park. Absolutely the best place to stay if you want to immerse yourself in all that Ballarat has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessa B.

20 September 2023

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

Most beautiful stay in Ballarat

From the moment we walked in we were absolutely blown away with this house. Not only was everything absolutely spotless with only the highest quality household decor & linens - the home is a masterpiece. Every detail has been thought about carefully - the home is beautiful, functional and so comfortable. I also loved the beautiful quirky vintage pieces around the home - they added so much personality to the stay. There are a lot of nice places to stay, however this one is really special and such an experience in itself. Whoever is responsible for the interior design has a gift. The beautiful hosts had amazing communication following up, checking in and were really organised even when we wanted to add an extra night to our stay last minute. The beds were absolutely lush - with beautiful pillows and soft sheets. You can tell the hosts really genuinely care and have gone over and above with all the beautiful, quality details you will find. Thank you so much for such a beautiful stay - our family will remember it forever and we will be recommending you to everyone!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

George V.

25 July 2023

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

Beautiful House

We really enjoy the house and location, Childrens very happy, Fantastic stay

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE B.

10 July 2023

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

Everything you could think of supplied in an amazing family home with impeccable decor.

The hosts have provided a home away from home including all the comforts you could think of. The venue of the property is ideal and the surroundings are quiet with plenty of parking available. Easy walking to cafes and restaurants with the added bonus of the property being dog friendly :) An open fire-place stocked with wood and plenty of board games to play into the evening are also supplied. Terrific hosts who are available if required but leave you to enjoy your stay. We loved our stay and will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe D.

28 May 2023

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

Amazing

We had an amazing time staying at Alistair and Glen’s gorgeous property. We loved the location and the amazing decor!! Would definitely stay again if in Ballarat !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

22 April 2023

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Absolutely Stunning

Stunning home, so warm and cozy. Beautiful ascetics. So close to town. Would highly recommend and will definitely stay again. Hosts were so helpful and kind! Couldn’t fault one thing!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

29 January 2023

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

Brilliant property

A wonderful house! Fully renovatedto such a high standard. Attention to detail is amazing. The house is immaculately clean. Its spacious and comfortable. So much thought has gone into the renovation. Incredibly comfortable. Easily the best property that we have stayed in over many years. Excellent location too - quiet but so close to the main street of Ballarat. I cannot recommend this one highly enough! Can't wait to return. Thanks to the hosts - they are so helpful and communicative.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

15 January 2023

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

Great house, great location, great hosts

This is the second time we have stayed in one of Alastair and Glen’s properties. As with our first stay, our stay this time was again most enjoyable, due to the location of the property – in the heart of the Ballarat CBD – and the well-appointed house. Alastair and Glen are terrific host’s, their house has everything to make your stay as effortless as possible, from the unlimited amount of crockery, glassware and cutlery in the kitchen to the three great bathrooms with top quality personal washing products and extra soft, absorbent towels. You are certainly made to feel welcome and at home in Alastair and Glen’s home stay. All you need is yourself and some food.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristel S.

27 November 2022

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

Alastair and Glen were fabulous hosts, clear communication and nothing was too much trouble.

The house was fantastic, the styling inside was amazing and the beds were so comfortable. We stayed here for our wedding weekend and could not have wished for anymore. Alastair and Glen were amazing to deal with.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina W.

9 October 2022

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Even better than the photos

My daughters and I had a great time at the Californian. We thoroughly enjoyed everything the place had to offer, great taste, comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms. The owner generously offered way more than expected of supplies for the whole family from flour to spices to tea to dog treats. Plus it’s so close to Ballarat Central, we could have had a wonderful time just staying in. Will definitely be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

14 September 2022

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

Beautiful house in a great location!

This is a beautiful house! Lovely kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms (with comfortable beds), plenty of space (two living areas). We were able to walk to cafes, restaurants, yoga. The hosts provided very detailed and easy to follow instructions for everything. They were very responsive and provided heaps of great suggestions for us in terms of local places to eat etc

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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Bathroom 3

Spaces

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3BED| 3BATH| WOOD FIRE| AIR-CON | SLEEPS 8 | OFF STREET PARKING | PET FRIENDLY

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Absolutely Amazing.

Karen J.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Loved it

Patrick M.

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

Host and home fantastic

Diane V.

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Short stay in Ballarat

Karen D.

10/10 Excellent

Janine W.

Highly recommended

Janine W.

10/10 Excellent

Sherine l.

Charming Period Home

Sherine l.

10/10 Excellent

Angus D.

Beautiful house, perfect location

Angus D.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

The Californian is Great!

Lisa S.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.