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"Harry's Place" Cottage

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A black single-story house with a white door and windows, a small porch, and two hanging flower baskets.
A dining area with a round table covered by a blue tablecloth, surrounded by wooden chairs with checkered cushions.
A cozy living room with a brown sofa, a wooden side table, a patterned rug, a bookshelf, and framed artwork on the wall.
A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a sink, a toaster, and a window with lace curtains.
A small, single-story black building with the number 53, a chimney, and a small porch area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Outback toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

"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.

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House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

You need to know

Property # 9891082
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Murtoa

Murtoa is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve and Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Murtoa, VIC

What's nearby

  • Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve - 4 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Ashens I93 Bushland Reserve - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Coromby Bushland Reserve - 9 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lierschs Bushland Reserve - 10 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Dooen Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Lizard Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Railway Hotel / Motel - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Harry's Place" Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "Harry's Place" Cottage?

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Harry's Place" Cottage on 20 Aug 2026 start from AU$164, 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.

What time is check-in at "Harry's Place" Cottage?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at "Harry's Place" Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Harry's Place" Cottage located?

Situated in Murtoa, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve, Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve and Ashens I93 Bushland Reserve. Barrabool Flora and Fauna Reserve and Darlot Swamp Wildlife Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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