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Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ballarat Central, VIC
  • Place, Lake Wendouree
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballarat Base Hospital
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, St John of God Hospital Ballarat
    ‪17 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Lake Wendouree, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as Eureka Stadium and St John of God Hospital Ballarat. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 3 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golf House Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Common Ground - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lake View Hotel - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake



Modern, Spacious, Comfortable & Affordable

Cardigan House is ideal for Short, medium and long term rental for leisure and corporate travellers with unlimited fast WIFI & Electronic Keyless Entry.

Cardigan House is in a prime central location situated by the shores of Lake Wendouree in Ballarat City. It's perfect location is within a short walking distance to train station, cafe's, restaurants, Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Her Majesty's Theatre, Regent Cinemas, Hospitals and the City Circle free transport. This means you can leave your car and walk. It's also only between two to four kilometres to Sovereign Hill, Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE), the Ballarat Wildlife Park, as well as beautiful Lake Wendouree and the Botanical Gardens.

Enter into 2A Cardigan Street and find yourself surrounded by bright, natural light from the oversized north-facing windows and open plan concept. Tasmanian oak floors flow throughout the space and the combination living-dining room features a stone bench-top, perfect for formal dinners or spreading out the newspaper for a casual weekend brunch.

The fully stocked galley kitchen with top-of-the-line stainless appliances is the central hub of the ground floor and leads to a beautiful dining/living area with large leather lounge suite perfect for relaxing in front of the SMART TV with full WIFI and Netflix access. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to an enclosed rear deck bathed in afternoon sun. For the winter months a gas log fire will keep you warm and cosy.

The exquisite master bedroom suite super comfortable queen bed with gorgeous ensuite which includes heated towel rail and deep freestanding bath lit from above by a beautiful sky light , for the ultimate bubble bath escape. The glass-walk in shower and its rain-head fixture ensure an invigorating start to the day or a relaxing unwinding at day’s end. All located on the ground floor.

The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and third bedroom 2 single beds. Both bedrooms are situated upstairs and both are equipped with comfy pillow top mattresses, electric blankets, ceiling fans and air conditioning/heating when required.

* Regulation Portacot & Highchair available apon request

Basic pantry needs such as oils, salt & pepper, sauces & wraps are provided. If you would like a hot drink on arrival tea, coffee and coffee pod machine are provided.

Upstairs an alcove office provides a zen-like private workspace complete with a velvet chester lounge perfect for the business traveller with a quiet area to read & relax.

There are also some games and books to keep the big kids (Adults) and the little ones entertained. Located in TV unit.

Guests have use of the entire 2 storey house with hassle free keyless entry and unlimited WIFI.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY Long Weekends - Minimum 3 night stay

Other added touches you’ll appreciate at 2A Cardigan Street include:

- Quality Linen & towels
- Comfy pillow top mattress's on all beds
- Electric blankets on all beds
- Split system heating / cooling systems / ceiling fans
- Gas log fire
- Single car garage, room for 1 more car in driveway. Free car parking in street.
- WIFI, NETFLIX & Smart TV
- Laundry
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside of building only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking permitted outside of house House to be left clean and tidy ≈ Charging of electric vehicles is NOT permitted

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside of building only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Ballarat Cardigan House Prime Lake Location With Wifi Netflix
Ballarat Cardigan House Prime Lake Location With Wifi Netflix
Ballarat Cardigan House Prime Lake Location Wifi Netflix
Ballarat Cardigan House Prime Lake Location Wifi Netflix
Ballarat Cardigan House Prime Lake Location With Wifi Netflix
Ballarat Cardigan House Prime Lake Location With Wifi Netflix
Ballarat Cardigan House Prime Lake Location With Wifi Netflix

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Lake Wendouree within a short 15-minute walk of Eureka Stadium. You'll also find Sovereign Hill and Lake Wendouree within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and Netflix.

Are there hot tubs at Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake?

Yes, every accommodation at Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake comes with a deck with some featuring water views.