Title: Wonky Cottage: large backyard, close to CBD - 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 home # Wonky Cottage: large backyard, close to CBD Vacation home in Ballarat with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/94a2e5df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/17a3adf0.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/cd4df264.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/e8671ac4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111216100/111216037/2b7dfd70.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) - 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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 ![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 #### 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. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 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. 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