Entire home

Australian Wildlife At Your Door

Holiday home in Scarsdale with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Dining
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to Ballarat's tranquil countryside and unwind at our beautiful home on 20 acres. Take in the breathtaking views of sunsets from your private veranda, where you can watch kangaroos roam freely.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$382
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Australian Wildlife At Your Door

Australian wildlife galore!!! Located 15 mins out of Ballarat is our beautiful home on 20 acres with 3 dams & creek. We have wild kangaroos that feed and travel though our property everyday. The 2 BR Unit is fully is fitted with quality furniture & fittings. Sleeps 5 persons incl trundle bed. From your private veranda sit & watch the beautiful sunsets and the entertainment our Australian Wildlife has to offer. Located 1 min from the Ballarat Skipton Rail-Trail with supermarket only 4 mins away.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please wash your dishes and leave kitchen benches clear or a $25 cleaning fee will apply. Thank you very much. 😊
Please empty your rubbish into big BLUE bin located next to the garage. Please put all glass bottles and jars (remove lids and tops) into PINK bin located next to the garage. Thanks so much. 😊
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No locals from Ballarat or surrounding areas. Adults photo ID's including address to be shown before check-in to prove this.
No visitors or unapproved guest. No parties. No candles to be used anywhere inside or outside on the property. Quiet hours 11pm - 6am No goldmining.
NO SMOKING. $250 cleaning fee applies. Tampering with smoke detectors or cameras will result in immediate cancelation of the booking. No camp fires.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No parties or guests not listed on booking.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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, a first aid kit 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

Property is also known as

Australian Wildlife At Your Door Scarsdale
Australian Wildlife At Your Door Private vacation home
Australian Wildlife At Your Door Private vacation home Scarsdale

About the area

Map
Scarsdale, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Wendouree - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 25 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Sovereign Hill - 25 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 25 min drive - 26.3 km
  • St John of God Hospital Ballarat - 25 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Ballarat Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Court House Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dairy - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Thru the Gate Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smthyesdale Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Teacup Capers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Australian Wildlife At Your Door pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Australian Wildlife At Your Door?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Australian Wildlife At Your Door on 30 Oct 2025 start from NZ$382.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Australian Wildlife At Your Door?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Australian Wildlife At Your Door?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Australian Wildlife At Your Door located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Scarsdale Natural Features Reserve and Scarsdale Bushland Reserve. Woady Yallock River-Smythesdale Streamside Reserve and Watsons Hill Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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