Ballara Ten Boat House — Book Now

Listing highlights

• In the heart of Barwon Heads — walk everywhere
• Heritage-listed front + architect-designed rear
• Lift + accessible bathroom with grab rails (shower chair available)
• EV charger on-site (included)
• Fast Wi-Fi >100 Mbps + dedicated workspace
• Three smart TVs (Netflix), cozy gas fireplace
• Balcony with views + electric BBQ
• Outdoor hot-water shower; waterfront location
• 7.1-star energy rating (double glazing + solar)
• Self check-in — key safe

About this space

We invite you to experience our gorgeous and unique property located right in the heart of Barwon Heads. Blending the original, heritage-listed front section with the architecturally modern designed back section you get to enjoy the best of both designs. Offering 3 bedrooms (6 guests), 2 bathrooms, 2 lounge rooms, open-plan kitchen–living–dining opening to the balcony with an electric BBQ and fabulous views. We also have an elevator, EV charger, fast Wi-Fi and a 7.1-star energy rating.

Prestige Hideaways is the proud host.

The space

Ballara Ten — Bedrooms (all downstairs)
Bedroom 1: Master with WIR, ensuite (shower & toilet), smart TV, ceiling fan and electric panel heater. (Located in the original boathouse section; step up into this section.)
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, ceiling fan, electric panel heater
Bedroom 3: 2 × single beds, ceiling fan, electric panel heater

Main family bathroom: large and spacious with walk-in shower with grab rails (shower chair available) and toilet with grab rails.

Upstairs: light-filled open plan space — fully equipped kitchen, lounge with gas fireplace, dining, and a sunny balcony (Nespresso pod machine). Smart TV, air-conditioning and a powder room on this level.

Downstairs multi-use room: desk, couch, smart TV, books and games — can be closed off for work calls. Very fast internet (>100 Mbps) supports Zoom with ease.

Other details: All three smart TVs on Google Mesh network with Netflix. Laundry with washer & dryer. Outdoor shower (hot water). EV charger (no extra charge). 7.1 energy rating (double-glazed windows and solar panels). Designed to be accessible: lift, gentle ramp to front door, and fully accessible bathroom.

Sleeping arrangements

What this place offers

• Bathroom: hair dryer
• Cleaning products
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Outdoor shower
• Hot water
• Shower gel
• Bedroom & laundry: washing machine
• Dryer
• Hangers
• Bed linen
• Extra pillows and blankets
• Iron
• Drying rack for clothing
• Clothing storage
• Entertainment: 50-inch HDTV with Netflix
• Books and reading material
• Family: children’s books and toys
• Highchair
• Children’s tableware
• Board games
• Heating & cooling: air conditioning
• Indoor fireplace
• Ceiling fan
• Radiant heating
• Heating — split-type ductless system
• Home safety: exterior security cameras on property — one camera at the front for protection of the heritage-listed boathouses
• Smoke alarm
• Internet & office: Wi-Fi
• Dedicated workspace (in a room with a door)
• Kitchen & dining: kitchen — space to cook your own meals
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Cooking basics (pots & pans, oil, salt & pepper)
• Dishes & cutlery (bowls, chopsticks, plates, cups, etc.)
• Freezer
• Dishwasher
• Stove
• Oven
• Hot water kettle
• Coffee maker — Nespresso
• Wine glasses
• Toaster
• Baking sheet
• Barbecue utensils (grill, charcoal, skewers)
• Dining table
• Coffee
• Location features: waterfront — right next to a body of water
• Private entrance — separate street or building entrance
• Outdoor: private patio or balcony
• Outdoor furniture
• Outdoor dining area
• BBQ grill
• Parking & facilities: lift (at least 132 cm deep; doorway ≥ 81 cm wide)
• EV charger — guests can charge on the property
• Services: self check-in — key safe
• Housekeeping available 10:00 am–12:00 pm, 2 days/week (extra cost)
• Unavailable: carbon monoxide alarm

Guest access

• Guests have access to the entire home (a few owner cupboards locked).
• Private Guest Portal (Prestige Hideaways website) provided after booking with Surf Coast & Bellarine recommendations — consider booking venues ahead.

Other things to note

• Designed for accessibility: lift, gentle ramp to front door, fully accessible bathroom (grab rails; shower chair available).
• Three smart TVs (Netflix) on Google Mesh; very fast internet (>100 Mbps).
• Outdoor hot-water shower; EV charger included.

Things to know

• Check-in after 3:00 pm
• Checkout before 10:00 am
• Maximum 6 guests
• No carbon monoxide alarm on site
• Nearby river / body of water
• Exterior security camera at front (see Home Safety)