Title: 13 bedrooms,6.5 bathroom, sleeps 40+, playgrounds, giant checkers, table tennis Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 13 bedrooms,6.5 bathroom, sleeps 40+, playgrounds, giant checkers, table tennis Family-friendly holiday home in Ballarat ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96270000/96262200/96262101/dec77ffd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96270000/96262200/96262101/9f69f645.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96270000/96262200/96262101/4b207f74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96270000/96262200/96262101/fe23ad1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![13 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96270000/96262200/96262101/w4495h3000x0y0-748708a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Pioneer Homes Ballarat offers a unique getaway for groups and families. With table tennis, giant checkers, playgrounds, Xbox 360's and games at each property - there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Multiple TVs with Netflix, Binge or sports on Kayo will keep you entertained while gas log fireplaces provide cozy warmth. ### Entire home 13 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 42 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 13 bedrooms,6.5 bathroom, sleeps 40+, playgrounds, giant checkers, table tennis Pioneer Homes Ballarat is made up of with 3 homes, 2 homes are side by side (with a gate between them) and the 3rd is around the corner. Great for your sporting group, family reunion, large group accommodation, or small school accommodation. The spacious properties include many activities and amenities for your enjoyment including table tennis, giant checkers, playgrounds, Xbox 360's and games, toys, books, board games, gas log fireplaces, air conditioning, comfortable bedding, some rooms have king size beds, plenty of cooking appliances, cook a BBQ, multiple TVs at each property, and watch Netflix, Binge or sports on Kayo. Linen is also included. In addition there are playgrounds, Sporting areas, water park, theatres, supermarkets, and food outlets all only several minute drive away. And we are a ten minutes drive from Sovereign Hill, sporting stadiums, and Ballarat CBD. Please contact as to talk about your needs and we will do our best to accommodated you. Groups larger than 40 people may be accommodated by request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 13 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Foosball table - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Golfing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Solar energy ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32040000/32031800/32031773/30b85b0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pioneer Getaway, 2 homes side by side Sebastopol - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=32031773&PinnedHotelID=32031773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63950000/63941300/63941272/w750h500x0y417-fa51a120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palace in Ballarat Lake Wendouree - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry 8.0 Very good 1 review £1,245 includes taxes & fees 12 Dec - 13 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=63941272&PinnedHotelID=63941272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117890000/117880400/117880388/c34c53d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MacArthur House Property Ballarat Central - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review £355 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=117880388&PinnedHotelID=117880388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86150000/86140200/86140174/7bc58ea8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stanley. 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Please put toys, rubbish, and dishes away before leaving. Please message the manager when you have vacated the property ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property uses solar energy 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 first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.595245,143.83218&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:d%7DldFcf%7BlZ%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40QBU%40QBQBU%40QBQBQDUBQDQBQDQDQDSDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFOFQHOFQFMHSHMFOHMHOHMHOJOHKJOHKJMJMJMJKHMLIJMJKLKJGLKJILKLILGLIJGLINILGLELINELELGNGLENALENELANGNALCNANCNANCL%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBN%40NFL%40NDLDN%40LDNFLFLDNDLHLDLFNHLHJFLHLFLHLJJHLJJFLJJJJLLHHLJJJLJLJLHJJNHJJNHNHLHNHLFNHLHRFLFNHPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDRDPDPBPDPBPDTBPBP%40PBTBP%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FTAP%3FTAPATAPCTAPCPCTAPCPCPETCPEPCPEREPEPEPEPGPERGPELGPGRGLIPGNGNIPILGNINILININKLIJKNIJKNKJKLKJILMJKJKJMJKHMJKFMJMHMHMFKHMFOHMFMDMHODMDMHODMDO%40MFOBMBODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOCM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMCOCMGOAMEOEMIMEOEMIMEMGOIMGKIMGMIMIMKKGMKKIMKKKKKMKIMKKKMKKKOIKKOIKKMIOIOIMIOGOIMIQGOGQIOGQGOGQEMGQESGQEQEQEQEQESCQEQCQEUCQCQAQCUCQAQCUAQAUAQ%3FUAQAU%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=c3KlPKcydG2uifqUMf4sWmXZaEA=) Sebastopol, VIC #### What's nearby - Ballarat Town Hall - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles - Ballarat Base Hospital - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles - St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles - Her Majesty's Theatre - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles - Sovereign Hill - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles #### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 10 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬20 min walk - ‪Akita Sushi - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mcdonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Red Duck Brewery - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 13 bedrooms,6.5 bathroom, sleeps 40+, playgrounds, giant checkers, table tennis pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at 13 bedrooms,6.5 bathroom, sleeps 40+, playgrounds, giant checkers, table tennis? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at 13 bedrooms,6.5 bathroom, sleeps 40+, playgrounds, giant checkers, table tennis? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 13 bedrooms,6.5 bathroom, sleeps 40+, playgrounds, giant checkers, table tennis? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 13 bedrooms,6.5 bathroom, sleeps 40+, playgrounds, giant checkers, table tennis located? > This family-friendly Ballarat holiday home is located in Sebastopol, within 3 mi (5 km) of St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Base Hospital. Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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