THE PLACE TO STAY IN BENDIGO This beautifully restored character home with a modern interior and free WiFi is located one residential house block from Lake Weeroona (about 90 metres), right in the historic heart of Bendigo. The location is a short walk to the city centre, popular tourist attractions, good food, wine bars and the arts scene. Book the Lake House with confidence - our fees are upfront with NO ADD-ON COSTS such as cleaning fees. HIGHLIGHTS Great Location. Free WiFi. Fully Equipped Kitchen. Broad selection of DVDs. Walk to everything, cafés, restaurants and thriving arts scene, including Ulumbarra Theatre. Private and secure backyard. BED CONFIGURATION Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed, Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed, Bedroom 3 - Two Single Beds The above 3 bedrooms comfortably sleep 6 guests. BATHROOM The bathroom contains a bath, shower and toilet. There is also a second toilet in the laundry. CAFE'S - FOOD SCENE - COFFEE LOVERS The Lake House is surrounded by a range of quaint cafés and other eating options. The "Fox & Giraffe" café is about a one minute walk up the street. It has a genuine corner shop feel, good coffee, light meals, takeaway and indoor or outdoor seating under the shade of elm trees. They open around 6am if you need to grab an early coffee and a tasty bite to eat. At Lake Weeroona you can treat yourself to a breakfast at the 'Boardwalk Café' right on the water's edge. A walk around this popular lake is a great way to connect with locals. The 'Bridge Street Hotel', is about a 5 minute walk from the Lake House, providing counter meals and options to eat alfresco under elm trees. The hotel is on the doorstep of the city centre where one can explore historic buildings, restaurants, the arts precinct and the landscaped gardens of Rosalind Park. TALKING TOURIST TRAMS Bendigo's iconic talking tourist trams roll past the front of the Lake House (see photo) as they travel along Bridge Street, around part of the lake and into the city centre. Each tram has a unique design and colour. PARKING All parking configurations are covered. Guests can park in either the front driveway or side driveway (traverses wide nature strip) which is under shade, or alternatively anywhere along Nolan street immediately bordering the property, with no parking limits and the capacity to accommodate long vehicles such as 4WD's towing a caravan. TODDLERS Toddlers under 2 years of age can stay free if sleeping in the port-o-cot we have provided on the property or if sleeping in a paid guest bed. Please ensure you advise owner of any toddlers in booking details. HOSPITAL (round the corner - 4 minute walk) The Bendigo Hospital is located just around the corner in Bendigo's medical precinct. The Lake House is ideally positioned for anyone looking after or visiting friends and family undergoing medical treatment. CYCLING The paths around Lake Weeroona form part of the excellent network of regional cycling tracks that wind throughout the town and extend into the surrounding countryside.