Hi, we’re Hometime. Passionate hosts since 2015, we are proud to welcome guests to our unique collection of homes across Australia and New Zealand, which we care for on behalf of their owners. Each of our properties is equipped with everything you need for a five-star experience, and our team of local hosts is committed to making sure your stay is exceptional. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about our homes, or if we can help in any way. We look forward to hosting you! The Hometime Team

Lovers of mid-century architecture (Robin Boyd, Frank Lloyd Wright, Palm Springs) and retro styling will appreciate Studio 74. Built in 1974, this spacious stay is an original modernist three-bedroom home with timber panelling, exposed brick, shag carpets, and eclectic furnishing original to the 1970s. Take a trip down memory lane in this groovy pad designed for relaxation and entertaining alike. When board games, reading material and a record player aren't keeping you busy, you can chill in the bright and sunny living room and watch TV from the comfort of the purple velvet lounge. A gas heater will keep you warm during the colder months. The kitchen boasts original burnt orange tiling and has everything you need to whip up meals at home, including a fridge, freezer, stove, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster and other cooking essentials like pots, pans and utensils. The 70s vibe continues in the adjoining dining area with patterned rugs, an orange hanging light fixture, wood panelling and a mid-century table. Open the glass doors and head out to the balcony, where a vintage six-seater setting offers a relaxed space to enjoy meals alfresco. The outdoor area also features a fire pit and BBQ grill, with views overlooking the treetops of the Canadian State Forest. Three light-filled bedrooms sleep six guests and offer plenty of warmth come wintertime, with bar heaters and electric blankets. Two bedrooms feature a queen bed, while the third bedroom has a double bed and a desk for work or study. The bathroom features cheerful, peach-coloured tiles as well as an iconic 1970s sunken bathtub to take a relaxing soak. Free parking is available onsite as well as on the street.

Enjoy chilling in the digs after exploring the smorgasbord of activities in the bountiful Ballarat goldfields region. All the sights of the Ballarat CBD are less than 10 minutes’ drive, including the Botanical Gardens and the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Adjoining the gardens is the popular recreational destination of Lake Wendouree, which offers scenic walks as well as picnic tables and BBQ facilities. Just south of the city and around five minutes' drive from the house is Sovereign Hill, an open-air museum that brings to life Australia's great 1850s gold rush. The site holds an extensive collection of art, furniture, textiles and other items from the era and provides a great family day out. Woowookarung Park, Ballarat’s newest nature reserve, also features Australia’s first dementia friendly gentle sensory walking trail accessible for everyone. The property is also close to Federation University, Technology Park, and near a direct bus route to the CBD. Federation Universirty/Technology Park and the delightful village of Buninyong is also on the bus line or a short drive away.