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"Harry's Place" Cottage

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Murtoa, VIC
  • Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ashens I93 Bushland Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Murtoa

Located in Murtoa, this cottage is within a 10-minute drive of Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve and Ashens I93 Bushland Reserve. .This cottage is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Barrabool Flora and Fauna Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Ashens I93 Bushland Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Coromby Bushland Reserve - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Horsham Golf Club - 29 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Dooen Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Railway Hotel / Motel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Marma - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Harry's Place" Cottage

53 Cromie St, Murtoa, VIC, 3390, Australia

This cottage was originally built in 1910. It was a single room incorporating the kitchen and bedroom with the "Outback" toilet. Renovations and additions were added in 2019 to make this into a little treat of a retreat.

The previous owner Harry Hempel worked on the railways as a stoker on steam engines, and is who the cottage is named after.

Cottage includes full size fridge, electric oven, microwave, coffee pod machine, kettle, toaster, slow cooker, waffle press, air-con and heating in all rooms, TVs in all rooms, iron with ironing board, all linen and towels provided, heated towel rack, crockery/cutlery/utensils to the max, full size bath, queen sized bed, bunk bed and cot in main bedroom, with sofa bed in lounge. Fully self contained. Plus an outback loo. (Plenty of of off street parking too).

25km from Horsham and 45mins to Halls Gaps and the Grampians.

Murtoa offers a recreational lake and reserve, incorporating great fishing. The famous heritage listed stick shed. The Murtoa Water Tower Museum and Precinct. Plus silo art on a former flour mill silo.

Half way between Melbourne and Adelaide, it's a perfect spot to have a travel break.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and an iron/ironing board.
This smoke-free cottage features hiking/biking trails nearby.

Property manager

Veronica

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

"Harry's Place" Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raelene T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little slice of history

Such an incredible place to stay for a piece of authentic Australian history! We were passing through so only stayed one night but Harry’s Place had thought of and provided everything we needed! Above and beyond, just a shame the ants got the biccies we hadn’t devoured the night before! Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely place to stay

An absolutely lovely place to stay and Veronica was on hand to welcome us. Would recommend to others if wanting a comfortable accommodation whilst in the area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Harrys Place

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful little cottage, it was lovely abd clean and a very comfortable bed, everything you could possibly want was provided. could possibly want was provided
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steeve B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

I was just passing by on a road trip but this place was amazing! I don’t think you will find anything this good at this price point anywhere in the region.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronald G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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When you give me a code number, make sure it's working.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country comfort

Cozy, homely and comfortable with everything you need. With chocolates and cookies as extra's! Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our second stay at Harry's Place

We booked in to stay at Harry's Place to break up the drive back to Adelaide, and just like our first stay, it was just as delightful the second time! It was so nice to go back to a place that we were already familiar with and knew it was nice and comfortable. Veronica is an amazing host and had restocked the fridge with yoghurt, juice and water, and we love the homemade biscuits! Thank you again, Veronica!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stopover on our way to Inverloch

We stayed at Harry's Place to break up the drive between Adelaide and Inverloch, and we couldn't be happier that we did! Veronica is a very generous host and has thought of everything that a person might need on a holiday away. The cottage is beautifully charming and clean, and the town of Murtoa itself is just enchanting. I wish I could give it 50 stars! We've booked it for the drive home as well, and we're so happy that we did!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Harry’s place was a lovely surprise - with nothing not thought of by the hosts. Everything you could possibly need - including books for all ages. I’m looking forward to going back and spending more time in the area, will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming House

Surprisingly spacious cottage, very cosy and comfortable with many generous provisions - chocolates, a little carrot cake, breakfast items etc, made our stay very enjoyable. Veronica was also great to communicate with- thanks Veronica!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Wonderful stay again. We will be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Keith K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy time at Harry's

Clean, neat Veronica was very welcoming and helpful and had some nice personal touches which said 'welcome and enjoy.'
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the very best!

This quirky little property is in immaculate condition and fully and generously equipped. The owner has thought of everything, even going over before we arrived to put the heating on. The beds and equipment were all of a very high standard and we were extremely comfortable. We'll certainly be recommending Harry's Place to all our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Murtoa Stay

Our stay was wonderful. The cottage was very well equipped with everything you would need for 4 nights. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness

A clever adaptation of a quaint and historic old cottage.

After Easter, we had the pleasure of staying at this fully equipped accommodation for 5 nights whilst we explored the small township, its large lake and other surroundings, including some beautiful walks near Mount Zero. The cottage was well appointed, with all necessities that help to make a holiday complete. We were made to feel very welcome as there was a basket with fruit, water and a variety of yoghurts in the fridge, and many other essential items for cooking and breakfasts. My partner and I can highly recommend this quiet little cottage to other travellers, as we ourselves contemplate another holiday there in the future. Irmie and John
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cannot wait to stay again!

Such a gorgeous little place with character and history. INCREDIBLY generous hosts, in fact the most generous I have experienced. Perfect end to a day at winery in Great Western and a perfect pit stop on route to Sth Australia. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet little gem.

Hostess was so easy to communicate with - the extra touches in the cottage were an unexpected delight (yoghurt, cereal, milk, fresh fruit, bread for toast!). Very quiet street - enjoyed our stay very much so thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

david w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Quaint

We broke up our drive back to Melbourne from Adelaide with a night here and it was the perfect pitstop. Be sure to check out the silo art at night!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024