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

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Cardigan House offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in a prime central location. Enjoy bright natural light from oversized north-facing windows, an open-plan concept, Tasmanian oak floors and combination living-dining room with stone bench-top. This haven includes a fully-stocked galley kitchen, beautiful dining/living area with leather lounge suite perfect for relaxing in front of the SMART TV with full WIFI access.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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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

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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, this vacation home is in Lake Wendouree, a neighborhood in Ballarat. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Flax Mill Swamp Wildlife Reserve, while Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Eureka Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at Eureka Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Ballarat Central, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golf House Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Common Ground - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fishery Chick - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ballarat's Best Location - Cardigan House - By the Lake located?

This family-friendly Ballarat vacation home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Eureka Stadium, St John of God Hospital Ballarat, and Ballarat Base Hospital. Lake Wendouree and Art Gallery of Ballarat are also within 2 mi (3 km). Ballarat Station is 23 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and newish
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

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

Great house in a great location

Lovely house and the location is perfect. Lots of great cafes nearby, asking distance to the city centre, and Lake Wendouree is close by for morning walks.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

WENDY G.

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

Short stay

The house was clean, comfy and had everything we needed.Loved the close proximity to the Lake, hotel and great coffee shops.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula R.

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

Fabulous Location & Beautiful Property

For a girls catchup visiting Ballarat for the weekend, this property ticked all our boxes. Great location, beautifully presented property and a well stocked kitchen for cooking. Communication was excellent and easy check in & out. Would definitely recommend to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley S.

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

Good stay

Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

A perfect stayv

A beautiful clean comfortable and well designed house. Fabulous location within a minutes walk of the lake. Stunning bathrooms. Well appointed kitchen with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

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

Ballarat short stay

Attending for course
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Lake House

Great property, cosy, well maintained and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

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

Ballarat

Property was ideal for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bronte

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful place to stay. Near the lake, restaurants, food stores. Very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon J.

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

Great stay

The property was great. Plenty of room for the 5 of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It felt like home while there.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

The home is extremely comfortable catering for every need and located in quite surrounds.Well positioned within walking distance to a cafe and Lake Wendouree which hosts a variety of cafes and restaurants.Our friends and ourselves were highly impressed and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Beautiful place to stay

The house had everything we needed. Was clean and comfortable and so close to the lake. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Excellent

Lovely house, close to the lake and a great coffee shop at the end of the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

A W.

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

Holiday accommodation

Excellent property with everything you would need. Very enjoyable stay, with local cafe and Lake Wendouree right on your doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen C., Swan Hill Victoria

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

Great place to stay

Inviting well appointed cottage convenient to both CBD and Wendouree village. Very quiet location with little to no through traffic. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Wonderful property and location

Very happy with our choice while staying in Ballarat. A quality property that met our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If there was a 4.5 star we would rate it this.We would like a few more pots and pans to cook with.The wood fire wasn't working which we were looking forward to, and the TV upstairs also wouldn't turn on.Other that these couple of things, it is a beautiful comfortable home, and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed staying at this property. Everything was as as listed. Very clean and well presented. Very easy to get around from this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette P.

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

Ballarat

Lovely house, quiet and very convenient area. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonny H.

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

Just perfect !

A lovely location near great cafes, lake and such beautiful home to stay for a lovely weekend away with the girls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location clean and comfy had everything we needed. Downstairs bedroom and bathroom ideal for elderly mother

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

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

Amazing place

The house was perfect, could not fault anything about it. From the kitchen that had everything you needed to the comfy beds with cozy line. The ensuite with the bath was my favourite and my kids loved the stay as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy C.

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

Ladies Golf Trip

Lovely home close to Wendouree Lake, pub and restaurant which we visited and recommend all! Cafes just around corner also 😁 Everything we needed in the house was there plus more! Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024