Title: Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. Family-friendly apartment in Barkers Creek ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/aac9c94e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/7f19ad86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/d5d7bd63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/5d3b3436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108928800/108928796/5dea6708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. provides a garden and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 7.0 Good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4592 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. The perfect historical & very homely two-bedroom base to explore the Goldfields - whether it's festivals, gigs or eateries in nearby Castlemaine, or the Harcourt Bushland Reserve directly behind with easy access under the trainline. Both beds are queen. There are ceiling fans, portable heaters and an oven with hotplates. There is a dining/living room with split-system and a large outdoor patio. \*You are looking at part of the house (left side of front pic) - privately partitioned, with own entrance. You can rent the entire house - 3 bed, two bath - by viewing our profile. 200m from The Little Red Apple convenience store. 2kms from the Calder Freeway 3kms from Harcourt 5kms from Castlemaine Our retro/historical farmhouse was one of the childhood homes of Albert Facey, the author of the million-selling Australian classic 'A Fortunate Life'. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 592 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108570000/108569000/108568979/c5cab583.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy & historical one-bedder - perfect to explore Castlemaine & the Goldfields Barkers Creek - Kitchen - Microwave 6.0 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=108568979&PinnedHotelID=108568979&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35528200/35528154/e3b5aa8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Miners Cottage Close to Town Maldon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=35528154&PinnedHotelID=35528154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102530000/102527700/102527652/3c7d73a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family friendly apartment walking distance to Castlemaine’s restaurants. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.017723,144.24527&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tc%7C%60F%7D%7BkoZ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40S%40S%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBSBQBQBUBQDQBQDSDOBSDQDQFQDQFOFQDQFOFQFQFOHMFQHOFOHMHOHOHMHOHMJMHMJKJOHKJKJOJKJKLKJIJKLKJGLMLGLKJILGLILILENGLILELENGLGLENELENANELENCLCNANANCLANCNCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FLBNBN%40LBN%40N%40NBLBNDNDL%40LDNDNDLFLFLDNDLHLFLDLHLHLFLHLJJFLLLFJJLHJJJJJJJJJNJJJJJNHJJLHLHLHNJLHNHNFLHNFNHPFLFNHPFPFNDPFNDPFPDPDPDPDRDNBRDPBPBPBTBPBPBRBR%40P%40R%40RBP%3FR%40R%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPAT%3FPCPATANARCRCRCPCPCTCPCPEPCPEPEREPEPEPGPERGLEPGNGPIPGNGLIRGLINGNILINKLININIJKLIJKNKJKJKNKJKJKJKLMFKJMHMHKHMJMHMFMHMHMDMFMHODMDMHMDODODMDM%40OFOBMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40OBMBO%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCOCMAOCOAOCMAOCMCOGOAMEOEMEMEOIMEMEMIOGMEMIMIMGKIMKMIMIKIMKKKKIMKKKKKKOKKIKKOKKIMKKIOIOIMIOIMIOGOIMGSIMGOGQGQGOEQGQGOEQGQEQEQCSEQEQCQEQCQCUCQCQCSASASCOAUAQAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LAt9qf9LsYn7q1lNKYgm_6V5XiU=) Barkers Creek, VIC #### What's nearby - Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 6.1 km - Buda Historic Home & Garden - 5 min drive - 6.1 km - Hadfield's Rod Museum - 5 min drive - 6.1 km - Restorers Barn - 5 min drive - 6.8 km - Old Castlemaine Gaol - 5 min drive - 6.5 km #### Getting around - Castlemaine Station - 5 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Black Bird Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬5 min drive - ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬4 min drive - ‪Doveton Corner Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. located? > This family-friendly Barkers Creek apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve and Harcourt Bushland Reserve. Kalimna Park and Walmer H82 Bushland Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy and historic 2-bedroom apartment. 5kms from Castlemaine. 2kms from Calder. Reviews 7.0 ### Good 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Tony Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Liked the history of the house. Disliked the blind in rear bedroom, needs to be total block out! ##### Tony Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### DAVID M. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Communication, location #### Escape from Airport West Lots of invasive noise from very close main road. No internet. Dumb television. Good library . Excellent aircon. No shade in which to park vehicle. A step back into the 1960s. ##### DAVID M. 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