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Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close.

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Living area
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Harcourt, VIC
  • Place, Bress Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harcourt Bushland Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, La Larr Ba Gauwa Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close.

Only 7 km from Castlemaine and 20 mins from Bendigo, Create@Harcourt sits in granite country at the base of Mt Alexander. This limestone house has been renovated as a place for groups to be together, to craft, walk, or cycle. The house is very spacious and there are multiple places for people to gather both inside and out. The back yard has stables and sheds and runs down to Barkers Creek.
There is a dedicated craft room with a huge table and excellent lighting, also making this a perfect craft retreat. We are right next door to Harcourt produce and general store (for delicious food, coffee and more) and Blumes Historic Bakery is just down the road. Only 2km to the mountain bike park.
There are adventure parks with BBQ facilities opposite the house.
We sit in apple and grape growing country with several excellent wineries close by.
The delights of Castlemaine, with great food, culture and shopping for vintage goods, are only 5 minutes away.
In hot weather, take a dip at the beautiful Endeavour Pass Reservoir just 10 minutes away.
Maldon and Bendigo are just a 20 min car trip away and Daylesford just 45mins.
Please note that Friday and Saturday must be booked together and Sunday night can only be booked with a weekend. If for instance you wish to stay Saturday and Sunday and omit the Friday then the price for Friday and Saturday will apply.
In order to use our resources and time well, we will only make up enough beds for guests coming.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 7744940
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harcourt

Located in Harcourt, this holiday home is in a rural area. Hadfield's Rod Museum and Buda Historic Home & Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Castlemaine Botanical Gardens and Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station. Muckleford Station and Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Harcourt, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bress Winery - 2 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Harcourt Bushland Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Castlemaine H85 Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • La Larr Ba Gauwa Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 7 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Hotel Castlemaine - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shedshaker Taproom - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Hotel Castlemaine - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taste of the Orient - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close. ?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close. on 1 June 2026 start from AU$840, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Create@Harcourt - craft, walk,ride. The delights of Castlemaine are so close. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of La Larr Ba Gauwa Park, Harcourt Bushland Reserve and Bress Winery. Walmer I139 Bushland Reserve is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great, enough room for the whole family to spend some very special time together
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
It was a pleasure to have you Jenny.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host, fantastic facilities and bedroom configuration.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great venue

We had a great stay, the property is exactly as described, check in and communication from owner was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
And you were fabulous guests! Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 7 friends had a wonderful weekend in Harcourt. Kerrie was a responsive and welcoming host and the house was light filled and comfortable. A great base for exploring the local area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family get together

Create Harcourt was a perfect place to house three generations of our family for our Christmes getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
It was a pleasure to host you Debra.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family weekend

we enjoyed the stay. Close enough to castlemain and Bendigo with some interesting things in between. Had a good laugh over the le coq door over the road and had a great caraoke session there on saturday night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our sons wedding party loads of room

Only thing missing is a bbq on the property & bbq tools
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2022
I’m m glad that enjoyed your stay. There is a great bbq at the park diagonally across the road.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend Away

Great place for a few girls to get together and have a few laughs and fun. Very well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thanks Julie, I'm glad that you had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiriakos G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot for enjoying the region

The house was perfect for our group of 7 (adults and children) with plenty of space for all, and every amenity we might require. Having the Harcourt Produce and General Store right next door provided a fuss-free and delicious start to the day, and host Kerrie provided lots of great suggestions for other places to visit and helpful advice. To top it off we couldn't have asked for better weather, so all in all we had a very enjoyable and memorable weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2025
Glad you had a great time. It is a great space in a fabulous area. Thanks for being good guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Create was great!

Create@Harcourt worked beautifully for our purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
It was lovely to have you and the other guests at our retreat for your meeting. Just shows that you can do other things at our large craft table!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spacious property in Harcourt

My friends and I had a wonderful time at Create@Harcourt. The house itself was very spacious and clean. The location itself was lovely, right next to a wonderful cafe with amazing local produce. Thank you Kerri for allowing us to enjoy your wonderful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2022
I'm so glad that you had a great time. I love it there too. Thanks for being great guests. Come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A really lovely place and full of beautiful things

This was a really lovely place and full of beautiful things. The kitchen was exceptionally appointed - you could cook anything here. Overall very cosy, fabulous spaces, superb sheets, and the unique handmade quilts were just so charming. We had a wonderful stay here. Sadly, the host initially blamed us for some damage that we weren’t responsible for. That was a shame.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

The house was perfect for our group. It made our trip so easy and comfortable. It was homely and well equipped allowing us to be entertained at home as well as having a safe place to come back t at teh end of our long days. THANK YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2022
You were most welcome. Thanks for leaving the house looking good. I hope the rolling went well.

About the host

Hosted by Kerrie Lay

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This retreat is about connecting. The house is spacious enough to take all of your friends or family. There are lots of areas, both inside and out ,where you can gather. Perfect for a group of friends, several families or multiple generations from one family.
The house has a dedicated craft room because I believe in the amazing power of people coming together to create. I participated in creative weekends whilst I was still working as a veterinarian and decided once I retired to create a space to allow more people to come together to connect, create and recharge. My husband and I renovated this property ourselves in our own quirky, crafty style. Mainly we have crafting groups stay but this house is all about connection so it's great for families and friendship groups as well. Come and feel the magic.

Why they chose this property

We love this area. Harcourt has the small town vibe and the birds inn our yard are magnificent. Castlemaine is amazing and only 7 minutes away. If you after amazing food, cultural events, vintage vibes and a bit of funk, this is the place to be. Maldon, Bendigo and much more only 20 mins away.

What makes this property unique

We have set this retreat up primarily as a craft retreat. A place full of gorgeous crafty things where people can come and create and connect with the best facilities. It's also a fabulous place for family or friends get togethers because the living spaces are large and comfortable and there are 5 bedrooms. We have expansive back yard with stables and a paddock that runs down to the creek . We are right next door to the fabulous Harcourt Produce and General Store for all your coffee, cake, delicious food and beverage needs. Such a bonus.
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