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Sauna
Private kitchen
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Magpie, VIC
  • Place, Ballarat Bird World
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Federation University Australia
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Sovereign Hill
    ‪11 min drive‬

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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.

McDougall Hideaway Property

Spacious 5-bedroom rural retreat perfect for families, groups, and pets. Relax in two living areas, cook in the fully equipped kitchen, or enjoy the games room with bar billiards, air hockey, and a wood fire. Step outside to a large patio, table tennis, quoits, and 10 pin bowls and open gardens with birds, rabbits, and views of neighboring sheep. Peaceful and private, yet just 5 minutes to supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants. A perfect blend of country charm and convenience—pets welcome!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Sovereign Hill. You'll find features such as laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with washing machine, 2 bathrooms and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Sovereign Hill and 7 minutes from Ballarat Bird World
McDougall Hideaway Property offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,306 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please check bed sheets for stains before checkout. If found, let us know the cause to help with removal. Unreported stains may incur a $50 replacement fee. Thanks for your cooperation – Harley
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

400562

McDougall Hideaway Property Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family home for a wonderful family holiday. Quiet location with lots of room inside and outside to either play the many games provided (board games, table tennis, ten pin bowling, air hockey, and the list goes on), or find a quiet spot on your own for a book. We also played cricket and Finska out in the large front garden. Harley was a wonderfully accommodating host when we had some last minute changes too. There are a fair few house rules in place, but understandable to ensure everything is looked after and available for the next guests. 5 minute drive to shops and 10 from Sovereign Hill and Ballarat town centre Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025