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Australian Wildlife At Your Door

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Property grounds
Interior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
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
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$297
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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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

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

Located in Scarsdale, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Scarsdale Natural Features Reserve and Scarsdale Bushland Reserve, while Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Tramway Museum are cultural highlights. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking, cycling and horse riding.
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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
  • ‪88Sussex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Teacup Capers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scarsdale Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dairy - ‬10 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 3 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Australian Wildlife At Your Door on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$296.96, 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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Australian Wildlife At Your Door Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 day stay

Perfect for our needs. Responsive host. Lovely experience for our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Australian Wildlife was a great and relaxing stay. Jenny's communication and hospitality were excellent. Highly recommend this accommodation to anyone looking to escape from their busy lifestyle and wanting to relax and recharge themselves
Stayed 19 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back to nature getaway

Lovely place to stay. Very quite and rural so perfect for that lowkey getaway to recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful country

The unit was very roomy and comfortable, it would be good for travelling with a family.The view from our bedroom was was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was just as described, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailem L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Was a great place for our trip away to Victoria, was only a shortish drive to Ballarat, was in a great location to relax with each other and look at horses and watch some amazing sunsets. Would definitely come back for another stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean and spacious with all amenities to hand for a comfortable stay, including a smart TV and internet. Jenny was an excellent host and nothing was too much trouble; she made us feel both welcome and valued. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrene K., Portarlington, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Everyone is very friendly and there are always food items when we get there. Another fantastic stay, thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

A lovely place to stay - very clean, well appointed, beautiful scenery & a good home base while we did lots of driving & sightseeing. Thank you, Jenny!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great stay at the picturesque property close to Ballarat. The kids loved patting the horses each day and I went running on the rail trail which is just down the road. Highly recommended. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value for money

Great value for money Absolutely spotless on arrival Private quiet and secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rongo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome

2nd time staying here. very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Great property to get away and relax. Not too far out of Ballarat. The property has everything you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Phil S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend Getaway

Nice location, property needs some tlc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cycling trip

Great location for those wanting to ride the Ballarat-Skipton Rail Trail. We were able to ride from the house to the trail easily. Jenny was very responsive to messages. The house was clean, comfortable and well-equipped and had good undercover parking for the bikes. My only complaint would be that the bed was a bit saggy, but overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rongo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Awesome accommodation for us. Nice an clean, had everything we needed for our stay. Cereals, bread milk etc - much appreciated. Great location small town just down the road, and safeway 10-15 mins away. Loved our stay thanks soo much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Haddon, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

No complaints

Family didn't spend a lot of time at the property but I didn't hear any complaints and they loved seeing the roos!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and quiet

Jenny’s property was lovely and new, clean and quiet. Jenny made sure that I had all that I needed. Thank you for having me
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great country getaway

Thank you for hosting us at your beautiful country property. There were wonderful views out every window, and even though the weather was pretty terrible, we enjoyed our writer's retreat in this idyllic location. The property was clean and well-appointed, everything we needed. Thank you also for the access to streaming services on the TV! We were especially grateful for the recommendation of the local cafe - we thoroughly enjoyed our stop there and went back on the final day to buy more locally sourced goods! A lovely property, very much as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

LUKE P., Houston, Texas

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location but you risk being charged for damages

We booked our stay at this property in December. The host was initially amiable and the location was convenient, contributing to the overall appeal of the place. The presentation of the property was generally pleasing. However, we encountered a few issues upon arrival. Notably, the cleaning appeared incomplete, as evidenced by numerous raisins scattered around the sofa. Additionally, we faced a problem with a blocked sink drain. Although the host provided a plunger, it required personal intervention to resolve, revealing a substantial accumulation of mud and leaves - a probable oversight from previous guests. Despite these initial setbacks, our stay was enjoyable and relaxing. Post-departure, however, we experienced an unexpected and shocking problem. Several days after our return, the host accused us of damaging the door lock - a claim initiated by subsequent guests and not observed during cleaning. We are confident that the lock was fully functional when we left, suggesting that the damage occurred after our departure. Despite this, the host dismissed our explanations, opting for a direct accusation and immediate compensation. The communication turned unpleasant, with the host adopting a condescending tone, insinuating that either ourselves or our children were responsible for the damage. In conclusion, while the property itself offers a fairly pleasant stay, potential guests should be aware of the risk of being unjustly held accountable for damages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet country getaway

The unit is situated in a quiet and peaceful area but still only 15-20 mins from Ballarat. The owner was good to deal with and the accommodation was very clean and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frances H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Hot bedroom

Overall, the place was good, and very clean but I think that it was very hot in the first bedroom on arrival, it would have been better if the drapes were closed against the afternoon son, the air conditioner in the lounge did not reach the main bedroom so the bedroom did not cool down. As well one of the beds in the second bedroom squeaked every time the person in the bed moved, but I think it was good vale for the money..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alison E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful family friendly property

Clean, comfortable, well appointed accommodation on a large rural property. The kids had a great time exploring the garden, climbing the large trees, and playing frisbee. Thanks to Jess for giving the kids their riding lesson on your beautiful horse Jack. Many thanks to Jenny for letting us stay on your lovely property. A definite highlight was the cute and friendly puppers Billy and Tootsie. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022