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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Murtoa, VIC
- Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve5 min drive
- Ashens I93 Bushland Reserve6 min drive
- Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve6 min drive
- Horsham, VIC (HSM)32 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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.
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.
Property manager
Veronica
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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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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
About the neighborhood
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 motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

Murtoa, VIC
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
- Lierschs Bushland Reserve - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
- Coromby Bushland Reserve - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Railway Hotel / Motel - 11 min walk
- Cafe Marma - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg H.
Mar 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay
Greg H.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steeve B.
Dec 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Steeve B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Raelene T.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little slice of history
Raelene T.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah O.
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
Sarah O.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn C.
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harrys Place
Carolyn C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah O.
Jul 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Murtoa Stay
Sarah O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Keith K.
Aug 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy time at Harry's
Keith K.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bryan M.
Oct 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country comfort
Bryan M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy
Sep 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hidden Gem
Tammy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lesley A.
Apr 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot wait to stay again!
Lesley A.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allison W.
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay at Harry's Place
Allison W.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate L.
Sep 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming House
Kate L.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dorinda W.
Jan 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet little gem.
Dorinda W.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allison W.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stopover on our way to Inverloch
Allison W.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
david w.
Jan 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Quaint
david w.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah H.
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the very best!
Sarah H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Ronald G.
Nov 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
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Ronald G.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
John J.
Apr 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clever adaptation of a quaint and historic old cottage.
John J.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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