Title: The Perfect Family Escape - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=5914&destination=Ballarat%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&selected=96358465&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Perfect Family Escape ## Photo gallery for The Perfect Family Escape ![Private kitchen - The Perfect Family Escape (Mount Pleasant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/1aab8924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Perfect Family Escape (Mount Pleasant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/994abca7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - The Perfect Family Escape (Mount Pleasant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/bb7b6380.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - The Perfect Family Escape (Mount Pleasant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/f15a84d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Perfect Family Escape (Mount Pleasant)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96360000/96358500/96358465/49a3d726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Sovereign Hill, The Perfect Family Escape provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Perfect Family Escape Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Located in the central neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant, this recently renovated house offers the perfect getaway for your family. Step into a haven of tranquillity as you enter the beautifully designed living spaces. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1430000/1427900/1427860/34007cce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ballarat Suites Golden Point (Ballarat) - 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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 Mount Pleasant, a neighborhood in Ballarat, is home to this vacation home. Howitt Street Trig Station Natural Features Reserve and Ballarat North Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Ballarat Bird World and Park Lake Gardens are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Perfect Family Escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent 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 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Narelle M. Nov 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ballarat short stay Property was as advertised. Area was quiet and house was basic but had everything that we needed. Communication was great with the property manager and we had all required info upon arrival and upon leaving so it was quick and easy ##### Narelle M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Lizzie S. Oct 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ballarat family getaway Great stay - only improvement would be a coffee plunger and a larger range of kitchen stuff. ##### Lizzie S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle S. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Not a bad stay. Area questionable, felt if the garage was available.....we would have felt our car and belongings would be safer overnight especially. ##### Michelle S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025