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"Harry's Place" Cottage

Cottage in Murtoa with kitchen

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Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Murtoa, VIC
  • Place, Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve
    ‪3 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

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning

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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

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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 - 3 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 - 8 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lierschs Bushland Reserve - 9 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Dooen Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Lizard Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Marma - ‬7 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 5 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "Harry's Place" Cottage on 6 Dec 2025 start from AU$132.08, 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, had everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cosy cottage with lots of little extras. Thank you Veronica we loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alivia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Veronica's place, so cosy and very grateful for the lovely and thoughtful treats. Nice location, and everything was so considered. Thanks for such a charming stay, we'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, homily, comfortable home with everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

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

Geoff C.

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

Excellent

Great host and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved “Harry’s Place”. So cozy and comfortable with everything you need and some. Veronica’s hospitality was exceptional. Making my partners birthday a great experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the surrounding tourist attractions. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to stay at Harry’s Place. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bella T.

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

Cute cottage

Thank you Veronica for such a lovely stay. The place had everything we needed and we loved how homely it felt. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

Fantastic stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Steeve B.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

veronique c.

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

Cozy cottage

Very clean, warm and everything needed was provided, bed was very comfortable, we shall be back. The owner was prompt in her responses and the property was confortable. Véronique
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O.

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

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

Lesley A.

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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

Julie M.

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A step back in tome

This property was like stepping back to my Grand m as house- lots of knick knacks, plenty of supplies and a real feeling of love and care in every corner. Just gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keith K.

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

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

Carolyn C.

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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

Dorinda W.

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

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

Tammy

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

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

Bryan M.

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

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

david w.

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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

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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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

Raelene T.

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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

Allison W.

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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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sarah H.

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

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

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