Title: Ballarat Central - Waller House 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 # Ballarat Central - Waller House Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67437600/67437541/005f9cf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67437600/67437541/fce54675.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67437600/67437541/90-a7241c7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67437600/67437541/cd768a09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67437600/67437541/1da89720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Ballarat Central - Waller House and take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61830 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Ballarat Central - Waller House CENTRALLY LOCATED, STYLISH & AFFORDABLE: Waller House - Offering all your modern conveniences and nestled in a quiet street in the prestigious suburb of Newington, in Ballarat. Waller House is fully renovated with a relaxing feel. It is located in the heart of Ballarat Central and most cafes and hotels are within a short walking distance. More importantly Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre and Lake Wendouree are all within a 2km radius. This spacious light filled 3 bedroom home will suit groups, business travellers, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and furry friends. House offers a newly renovated kitchen / dining area, large lounge with a super comfy leather lounge suite and 3 large bedrooms . HOUSE DETAILS: Bedroom 1: Super comfortable queen bed Bedroom 2: Queen Bed Bedroom 3: 2 single beds All beds have extremely comfy pillow top mattresses and electric blankets. A great fit for a good night sleep. (please be sure to specify number guest to ensure correct bedding/linen supplied) Porta cot and high chair available Modern open plan kitchen/dining with reverse cycle air conditioning & heating. Ample storage, stone bench tops, dishwasher, oven, microwave & quality glassware & crockery. Coffee machine and basic pantry items supplied. Separate Lounge area with large leather lounge suite, 55"smart TV, Gas fire. Bathroom: Light filled retro style with family bath tub and separate shower Separate toilet with wash basin Fully operational laundry - Washer & Dryer Outdoor dining area with undercover carport, outdoor seating and BBQ. Large child friendly front & backyards. Off street parking for 4 cars Quality Linen & Towels supplied in your package Pet Friendly - yard is secure and pet friendly location. Walk your dog around Lake Wendouree. If pets are inside we do ask that you vacuum before leaving and don't have pets in bedrooms for comfort of future guests. Pets are not to be left home alone inside property. We are keen to secure your accommodation needs and hope to secure your future booking at Waller House. RATES & PAYMENTS MINIMUM STAY - 2 nights NIGHTLY RATES vary according to day / season PUBLIC HOLIDAY Long Weekends - Minimum 3 night stay Longer terms available and are negotiable with owner PLEASE NOTE: We have been living in property for last 12 months whilst building. Hence no reviews from July 2024 to August 2025. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a lake ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,830 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22770000/22764300/22764205/63b16e32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'Trendy Inner City Cottage with all the modern conveniences - Central Cottage' Golden Point (Ballarat) - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 226 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=22764205&PinnedHotelID=22764205&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78540000/78538000/78537928/fb7b2307_edited_f063.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfortable 3-bedroom home with two car garage Mount Clear - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=78537928&PinnedHotelID=78537928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114210000/114209948/132033e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just off the beautiful Lake Wendouree, fully fenced, dog friendly, air cond Lake Wendouree - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 12 reviews £129 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=114209948&PinnedHotelID=114209948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107790000/107787100/107787003/d7541d50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bedrooms By The Lake | Top Location Lake Wendouree - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 6.0 7 reviews £150 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=107787003&PinnedHotelID=107787003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99250000/99246900/99246857/w1024h680x0y3-1ad3b3b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Sovereign Hill, Cafes & Shops from this historic, pet-friendly villa. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Ballarat Central Waller House Wifi Netflix Ballarat Central - Waller House -wifi & Netflix Ballarat ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.56904%2C143.83363&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=z5UNtcd0WVjky0Zq50V4lhEX0es=) Newington, VIC #### What's nearby - Ballarat Base Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Lake Wendouree - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Sovereign Hill - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles #### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 9 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 78 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Stockade On Rubicon - ‬3 min drive - ‪Market Hotel - ‬16 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ballarat Central - Waller House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Ballarat Central - Waller House ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ballarat Central - Waller House ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ballarat Central - Waller House located? > This family-friendly Ballarat holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Tramway Museum and Her Majesty's Theatre. St Patrick's Cathedral and Ballarat Base Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ballarat Central - Waller House Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 42 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie, Australia 7 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Great neighbourhood, lovely cozy house, comfy beds. ##### Melanie Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alison W. 29 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Ballarat The property was clean and super comfy. ##### Alison W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lucy W. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Place Easy check in and overall a good stay. ##### Lucy W. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yvonne v. 6 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Great property. Enjoyed our stay. ##### Yvonne v. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynne H., Garfield 28 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cosy home Great comfortable stay for the whole family. ##### Lynne H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Wayne L. 1 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Very clean property, suited our needs for a comfortable stay. Huge park 1 street away, great for walking the dog. ##### Wayne L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle M. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean and comfortable Great location, dog-friendly, very clean and great communication with host. ##### Michelle M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim S., Newcastle, NSW, Australia 12 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Very tidy and easy to access ##### Kim S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### IAN M. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to chill out for a few days. This centrally located, well-maintained property is close to shops, the City Centre, the Botanical Gardens, and Lake Wendoree. It had everything we required for a happy, relaxing three-day stay. The pet-friendly owners made it easy for us to bring our small dog with us. ##### IAN M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer L. 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well eequipped and enjoyable Very enjoyable and spacious ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine H., Drouin, Victoria, Australia 8 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable older home Great location, lots of surrounding green space to walk the dogs. A quiet place to relax. Very clean. ##### Christine H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth H. 2 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waller house Very clean tidy home close to city centre ,and all Ballarat attractions,, very good value. ##### Elizabeth H. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### desperate for holiday it met all our criteria and was very peaceful and the owners we very helpful to accommodate all our requirements I would definitely recommend it to my friends and return again ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Floriy L. 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### cozy and comfortable Very comfortable place, electric blankets were amazing. All clean and neat. ##### Floriy L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet N. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway. Love coming to stay at Waller house. Good size backyard for our dogs. Host Tracy very easy to talk to if needed. Definitely recommend this place to other people. Will be back for sure. 👍 ##### Janet N. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca L. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very clean and comfortable Nice property, well taken care of. Quiet street. Safe yard for dog. Short drive away from most places. ##### Rebecca L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet N. 27 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home The house is perfect for what I need. Have stay at Waller house quite a few times, the host Traci is a wonderful person to deal with, nothing is to much trouble. Great back yard for the dogs to enjoy. Look forward to staying again next year. ##### Janet N. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne H., Garfield 8 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely clean property Great set up for families and those travelling with furry companions. Very clean and any issues we had were quickly acknowledged. ##### Lynne H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### David P. 23 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newington Everything was good ##### David P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsey L. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waller House is lovely. The property was well taken care of, very spacious and neat on a quiet street. The reverse cycle air conditioner warmed the house nicely. The house’s location made it easy to see places of interest. Communication was easy and Traci was very helpful. A wonderful stay. ##### Lindsey L. Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H., Merimbula Australia 12 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Waller house Great property for myself and my poodle. Extremely comfortable great location. Son from geelong came to visit for night just loved the nostalgic feel. Would definitely recommend. Susie Weeks ##### Susan H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malcolm G. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable home from home We were really impressed. The beds are so comfortable. Everything was clean and we had all that we needed. We are hoping it will still be available when we return next year. Thank you. ##### Malcolm G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Louise P. 8 Nov 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Just like grandma's place! Nice, quiet location. Spacious vintage accommodation, big outside area. Bedrooms are large, however the window coverings could be updated to include block outs as there is a streetlight just out the front. The bathroom is original to the house-the shower is compact! ##### Louise P. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tanya f. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home away from home The location is absolutely wonderful, sat near parklands, near Lake Wendouree, close to town in the tranquil garden suburb. The house is well equipped, spacious, and has a lovely front and garden, which is fully fenced, perfect for your perfect for bringing your furry friend along. The bed was comfortable at neither my cat, or I wanted to leave. I would definitely come again, and I would recommend it to anyone wanting a getaway in Ballarat. ##### tanya f. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susie G. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty of room Overall the house was great. While being pet friendly, the yard is not completely secure with low fencing at the side. This may be a problem if your dog is an escape artist. ##### Susie G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023