Vacation rentals with breakfast in Castlemaine

We are local to the area and stayed at Andrews house while our home was being renovated. The space was perfect for our young family of four. The flex space worked perfectly as a play area for the kids and home office for me. While the owners live on the same property, it was large enough that we had our own privacy. Andrew and his family were very respectful of the space and never came over uninvited. There is a gate that requires manual opening to get in and out of the property which for a long term stay was frustrating but necessary to keep the chickens in. The property has a farm feel to it while still being close to the shops and freeway. We never had any issues with noise from the freeway or roosters as the house has double glazed windows. The highlight for us was the coffee machine and water pressure in the shower! We've since purchased the same coffee machine for our home, and we will forever miss the water pressure in the shower.

If I had to use one word to describe our stay it would be generous: Thank you so much for allowing us to use your lovely house as our base: It's gorgeous, roomy and homely. It's also well placed for getting around Melbourne. Griselda is also the most generous and responsive of hosts with lots of supplies for us when we arrived that were most were most welcome. The house is also very generous with all the space and things that make it feel like home. The house is much bigger than it appears on the photographs and has lots of different living areas internally and externally. We couldn't have been happier during our time here. It really was a home away from home for the weeks we have stayed. Thanks again and lovely to have visited:-))

Thanks for having us! after a hectic, cold weekend of Basketball Selena's house was warm and cosy to wind down. beds werensuper comfy, house was beautiful and we loved the addition of the cereal and coffee amenities. also the gas fire was amazing. everyone slept well and we just loved everything about your home. we will be back! thank you again. highly recommend!!

The house was thoughtfully decorated and stocked with everything we needed for our one-week stay! Lovely touches like bread, chocolates, etc. Elizabeth was very responsive and accomodating. Spacious house inside and out. Fireplace and electric blankets helped keep us warm at night. Farm views (and occasionally, smells 😅) were very peaceful.

We loved our Easter stay at Jenny’s! She had kindly left breakfast food and Easter treats in the fridge that were appreciated and meant we didn’t have to rush out to a supermarket in the morning. The house felt homely, it is older so has characteristics to go along with that, but nothing that impacted our stay negatively. We would visit again.

Doreen’s place is absolutely gorgeous! If you are heading to Ballarat, look no further. Great location - walking distance to Sovereign Hill, 5 min drive from central shops and restaurants. Massive space, especially great if you have kids. Our 4 year old loved the kids area with books, toys. Our family was very comfortable and we had a very comfortable stay.

Thank you to Imran for his hospitality and assistance during our stay. The home is beautiful and very accommodating. We look forward to returning in the near future

We had a great one night stay at Louise's lovely house. As soon as we arrived my wife said it was a pity we weren't staying longer! The house is renovated furnished and decorated to a very high standard and has everything you'd ever need and much more than is so often the case. We initially thought we'd be bringing our dog with us so booked a pet friendly stay and while we didn't bring him, we also commented that he would have loved the backyard which is totally dog safe. For anyone wanting a short or long stay in the Bendigo area this is the place to stay!

We had a wonderful stay at Kerryn’s place in Ballarat Central. The location was fantastic—right in the heart of town and within walking distance to the lake. The unit itself was cosy and welcoming, truly a home away from home. Everything inside was just perfect—from the comfortable beds to the well-thought-out family area and spotless bathrooms. It was also just a quick 5-minute drive to a great selection of restaurants. Kerryn was a fantastic host and very responsive to any questions. Highly recommend this lovely spot for anyone visiting Ballarat!

What a great place Karen has... Was close to a great cafe, city and the concert we were attending. Would highly recommend the place and would definitely stay there again. Thank you Karen

We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and felt at home and relaxed. Everything we could possibly need was provided and the chocolates on arrival was a sweet touch! Narelle was friendly and replied to us promptly. Our first impression when we walked through this place was clean, bright and beautiful as shown in the pics! Thanks for a lovely, relaxing stay and we will definitely be back and recommend to our family and friends! Just beautiful! :)

The Unit was spot on! Close walk to city centre (3 minutes) if you can’t be bothered walking that far there is a place to eat across the road, lots of thing to do within walking distance, train ride, market on a Sunday, lots of restaurants, cafe’s, shops, museums! Quick walk to the Wombats garden. Wineries within driving distance (great wines!) Thanks Renee & Izzy! We enjoyed our Easter trip away from Geelong..

Beautiful home, perfect for what we needed, close to the city centre

We enjoyed staying at Oliver's apartment in Bendigo. The apartment was very well appointed and was within walking distance to the heart of the city. it was great to have dinner and be home quickly. We really likd the furnishings. The beds were comfortable and the two bedrooms were a reasonable distance to each other. Thoroughly enjoyed the historic photos of Bendigo on the walls as well as the decorative furnishing objects and prints on the walls. Also the bathroom was really nice with its modern features. We were there for the Frida Kahlo show and to be able to get to the Gallery without the need of our hire car or bus was wonderful. Such a nice stay! Thankyou.

We had a fabulous weekend here. The place was well set up for kids, our 5yr old had a ball and Kurt and Nanette were very helpful and welcoming. Everything required was provided and more... The location was super convenient for Sovereign Hill and other local attractions.

We really enjoyed our stay here. A sweet and comfortable cottage with lovely views. We appreciated the breakfast offerings and the delicious chocolate brownie, yum! A great place to explore the region from, or to simply come and relax in. Thank you Cally and Steve

Always love staying here when we’re in the area. Can’t recommend enough post as amazing at their houses incredible.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Valerie’s bnb, what a charming house full of character and beautiful periodic features. And so very clean! Would definitely recommend. Valerie is a fantastic host, helpful, responsive and informative. The continental breakfast was an added bonus and went down well. Thank you Valerie, we hope to return someday.

We had a great weekend stay at Fiona’s place. It was cosy & central to Daylesford with only a 10 minute commute out to the main town. It had everything we needed and Fiona was very helpful with details for check in. Highly recommend this space! :)

One of the most well stocked AirBnBs we’ve stayed in. The place was lovely, with the ducks and the lake right out front. Definitely would love to stay again!

Lovely quaint cottage for a restful getaway. We particularly enjoyed a soak in the spa with some wine after a long walk. Very comfy bed and thoughtful touches.

We had a fabulous weekend at Azidene and would highly recommend it! David was welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. We loved the private garden setting and the proximity to everything.

Paul and Jo’s place was beautiful, it had such a peaceful, homely feel to it. The decor was gorgeous! The breakfast supplies were ample and lovely and it was so nice to have a toasted Hot Cross Bun for supper both nights. Wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the home more as we were out all day until late at night. Thanks for telling us about the kangaroos, we saw heaps but we were prepared by Jo and driving slowly :-) The sunrises were lovely (and bright) and the night view was amazing too!

We were truly grateful for our experience at Colin’s place. Colin radiates warmth and friendliness—the kind that genuinely touches your heart. When he said, “you are my guests,” he meant it, going above and beyond to make us feel comfortable during our stay. We arrived late on a chilly night, but the moment we stepped in, we were welcomed by the cozy warmth of the fireplace that Colin had kindly lit in advance. Despite the late hour, he took the time to show us around the accommodation and chatted with us, making a real effort to connect. We had to leave very early the next morning, and without hesitation, Colin said breakfast would be ready whenever we needed it—including his delicious homemade bread, even at such an early hour! That thoughtful gesture meant a lot to us. Even though our encounter was short, my family learned so much from Colin, and we’ll definitely be back. Thank you again, Colin!