[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Wonky Cottage: large backyard, close to CBD Vacation home in Ballarat with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/42053a3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/5f6ae4d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/16652149.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/8e0ae965.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/43b12dc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Wonky Cottage: large backyard, close to CBD provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Wonky Cottage: large backyard, close to CBD Welcome to the wonky cottage, a 3-bedroom cottage located close to Ballarat, perfect for families, friends, or pet lovers seeking a comfortable and inviting stay. 3 Bedrooms: Thoughtfully furnished to provide restful nights. 1 Bathroom: Clean, functional, and stocked with essentials. Home Office: Whether you’re working remotely or just need a quiet space. Welcome to the Wonky Cottage, a charming 3-bedroom cottage located close to Ballarat, perfect for families, friends, or pet lovers seeking a comfortable and inviting stay. With an office for those who need to stay connected and a spacious backyard that’s ideal for pets or outdoor relaxation, this property combines all the comforts of home with the ease of a getaway. Property Highlights: 3 Bedrooms: Thoughtfully furnished to provide restful nights. 1 Bathroom: Clean, functional, and stocked with essentials. Home Office: Whether you’re working remotely or just need a quiet space. Pet-Friendly: Bring your furry friends along! The large backyard is perfect for pets to stretch their legs or play. Located just minutes from local amenities and nearby attractions, Ripon Retreat is a welcoming home base for those seeking a peaceful yet convenient stay in Redan. No Garage access: Enjoy the freedom! Every inch of our property is yours, minus the garage. I'm just a message away on the app if you need anything during your stay. I prefer to keep things virtual, so you can enjoy your privacy and I can assist from afar! No Garage access: Enjoy the freedom! Every inch of our property is yours, minus the garage. House Rules To ensure a pleasant stay for everyone, please follow these guidelines: Be Nice: Treat our staff and contractors like the rockstars they are. Smoking: Allowed only outdoors, away from doors and windows. Don’t worry, the plants won’t mind. No Firearms: Leave your slingshots and cannons at home. No Fireworks: Because we don’t want your holiday to end with a bang (literally). No Illegal Activities: We’re not running a crime drama here. Keep It Down: Channel your inner ninja and keep noise levels reasonable. Guest Limit: Only the number of guests listed in the booking can stay overnight. No sneaky sleepovers. No Parties: Let’s keep it cosy, not crazy. Pets: Only dogs are allowed at our properties, and only with prior approval. Check the listing for specific pet rules—Fido deserves a holiday too, but only if we've given the green light! Upon Check-Out Dishes: Wash and put away. Pretend you’re at home and your mum is watching. Turn Off: All lights, heaters, and coolers. Help us save the planet. Pet Cleanup: Don’t leave us any surprises. Clean BBQ: If you used it, give it a scrub. We love a good BBQ, but not the cleanup. Trash: Put it in the correct bins outside. Channel your inner recycling guru. Linens: Don’t wash them. Seriously, we’ve got it covered. If these rules are broken, we may have to cancel your stay with no refund. We really don’t want to do that. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113560000/113557500/113557480/0dc898db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maison d'Aurum A Pet Friendly and Family Friendly Heritage house Ballarat East - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=113557480&PinnedHotelID=113557480&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78540000/78538000/78537928/fb7b2307_edited_cd66.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.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=78537928&PinnedHotelID=78537928&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 CA $156 CA $279 total includes taxes & fees Oct 16 - Oct 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=107787003&PinnedHotelID=107787003&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67440000/67437600/67437541/005f9cf1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ballarat Central - Waller House -WIFI & Netflix Newington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=67437541&PinnedHotelID=67437541&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96290000/96283500/96283474/c262a83e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eureka Cottage - Peaceful Getaway near Sov Hill Ballarat East - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=96283474&PinnedHotelID=96283474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105910000/105909400/105909320/b0621abe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cottage-Stylish Haven! 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 335831 ## About the area Redan, a neighborhood in Ballarat, is home to this vacation home. Sovereign Hill and Her Majesty's Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St Patrick's Cathedral and Eureka Hall. Eureka Aquatic Center and Ballarat Bird World are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ballarat travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballarat.dx5914) [View more Vacation homes in Ballarat](https://www.expedia.ca/Ballarat-Private-Vacation-Homes.d5914-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.57993,143.84055&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:n%7DidFmz%7ClZ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBQBQBUBQDQDQBSDQDQDQDQFQDQFSFMDQHOFQFOFQHOFMHQFOHOHOJMHOHMHKJOHKJOJKJMJMJKJKJKLKJGJMLILIJKLILGLILILGLILGLENILELELENILANGNCLENCLENCNANCLANCNAN%3FNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDNBLDNBLFN%40LHNDLDLDLHNDLFLHLFLHLHLFJHLJLHJHLHJJJJJJLJJJJLHLLJHNJJHNJJHLHNHLHNHNHNFLHPHNFPFNFPFNFPFLDRFPDPFPDPDPDPBRDPDPBPBTBPBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAT%3FPATAPATAPCTAPAPCTCPCPCPCTCPEPEPCPEREPEPGPEPGPEPGNGRGLGPGNGPILIRGLINILININILINKJINKJILMLILKJKJMLKJKJKJMFKLMFMJKHMFMHMFMHMHMFODMHMDMDODMHO%40MDODMDOBODM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOAMEOCMEOEOEMAOIMEMEMEOIMEMGMIMIMGMIMGMIKKMGMMKIKIMKKKKMKKKKKMKMKMIKKOIKIOIMKOIOIMGOIQGOIMGQGOGQIMESGOGQEQGQEQEQEQESCQEQEQCQCUCQCQCQCUAQCQAUAQAUAQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lNDR1bmZwH6Z17yc6l4uZpJCG4A=) Redan, VIC ### What's nearby - Ballarat Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - Ballarat Base Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Lake Wendouree - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Sovereign Hill - 3 min drive - 3.1 km ### Getting around - Ballarat Station - 8 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 74 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Stockade On Rubicon - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wonky Cottage: large backyard, close to CBD pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Wonky Cottage: large backyard, close to CBD located? > Located in Redan, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ballarat Base Hospital, St Patrick's Cathedral, and St John of God Hospital Ballarat. Ballarat Town Hall and Her Majesty's Theatre are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wonky Cottage: large backyard, close to CBD Reviews 10 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morgan W. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy house Loved our stay. Lovely cosy house in a nice area of Ballarat. Loved the big bath! ##### Morgan W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert C. Jan 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas with adult daughter Great location, nice and quiet. Spacious house good size dining table. Relaxed pleasant Christmas. The vehicle access gate had a gap beneath and was not escape proof but enough bricks nearby to fix that. 10/10 for being able to back up to the door and unload/load car undercover. Bath was great. Lovely place ##### Robert C. 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