Giant checkers/Fireplace/Ducted AC/5 BRs/15 Beds

Entire home in Sebastopol, Australia

  1. 16+ guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 15 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Michelle
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
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Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Pioneer Escape sleeps 18 guests in beds, including, 4 king, and 4 king single bunks. One king can be converted into 2 long single beds.

Renovated with fireplace, playground, table tennis, outdoor checkers & two living spaces each with 65" TVs.

Greenery surrounds our large, five bedroom, family friendly home, perfect for large groups, workers, or your next getaway to Ballarat.

Ten minutes' drive to Sovereign Hill.

The space
Large fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave, rice cooker, electric frying pan, sandwich press, slow cooker, dishwasher, fridge, oven, gas top cooking, blender, nespresso capsule coffee machine with milk frother.

Open plan living room with dining for 14, two black leather lounge suites, 65-inch TV, gas log fireplace, and coffee table with board games in the drawers.

Separate living room with 65-inchTV, dimmable lights, and corner lounge suite. Toys and books for the children.

Outside is a large backyard with fruit trees, an alfresco area with BBQ and outdoor lounge chairs, large outdoor checkers set, and a timber playground.

Further large group accommodation can be found 1km away around the corner. Pioneer House (sleeps 15) and Pioneer Villa (sleeps 9) are two houses side by side.

Bedroom arrangement for Pioneer Escape is as follows:

Bedroom 1: Master suite with King size bed and ensuite
(a raisable single trundle bed can be set up on request)
Bedroom 2: Four king single bunk beds (sleeps 8)
(a raisable single trundle bed can be set up on request)
Bedroom 3: King size bed
Bedroom 4: King size bed
Bedroom 5: Two long singles that can be converted to a king size bed.

Book now on Airbnb to secure your spot in this haven of comfort and versatility! Your getaway awaits – reserve your stay today!

Guest access
Access to Pioneer Escape is via using a code on the keypad on the front door. Access codes will be given to the guests at least 48 hours prior to check-in.

Linen and a towel is provided only per paying guest (two paying guests per king, and one paying guest per king/long single; infants can only use a port-o-cot with your own supplied linen), and all guests must pay for the full duration of the booking. We do not provide spare towels and linen.

Please let us know if there is more than 16 guests as there is an extra charge of $25 per person per night (and Airbnb only have capacity to book for 16 people through their booking system).

Guests have full access to the house for the number of beds corresponding with the number of guests paid for. Guests can also use the remote controlled double garage. However, bedrooms not required by guests may be locked. Linen and store cupboards will also be locked.

Other things to note
Linen and a towel is provided only per paying guest (two paying guests per king, and one paying guest per king/long single; infants can only use a port-o-cot with your own supplied linen). We do not supply spare towels or linen.

Please let us know if there is more than 16 guests as there is an extra charge of $25 per person per night (and Airbnb only have capacity to book for 16 people through their booking system).

All guests must pay for the full duration of the booking.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast Wi-Fi: 157 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
65-inch TV with Netflix

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 135 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Sebastopol, Victoria, Australia
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

Pioneer Escape is around the corner from MR. Power Park, which has a walking track, AFL goals, and large playground with BBQ and toilets.

Pioneer Escape is across from new developing areas of Sebastopol and Bonshaw.

Delacombe Town Centre in a 5 minute drive away which has a cinema, Kmart, and Woolworths, and take away shops.

Sebastopol Coles is also a 3 minute drive away, and it is one of the largest in the state.

Sovereign Hill and the the centre of Ballarat are 10 minutes drive.

Meet your host

Superhost
135 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
My work: parent to five kids
Most useless skill: Saying the alphabet backwards in 3 secs
Hello, I'm Michelle and I'm a mum of five children. I have lived in Ballarat most of my life and love our gardens, lake, beautiful city, walking tracks, restaurants, cafes, playgrounds, wildlife park, Sovereign hill, and art gallery. I love the idea of providing family and large group accomadation that feels good, is family friendly, spacious, good value, clean, and fun. I look forward to hosting you soon.

Michelle is a Superhost

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Co-Hosts

  • Dion

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am
Checkout before 10:00 am
No pets
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm