Alpine Delux Cottage, 8 acres of magnificent garden on the Ovens River.

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, and a television.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A serene forest scene with birch trees, a pond, and ferns.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a garden with a pond and trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Your gateway to the great outdoors
    Guests love the location for its easy national park access.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Alpine National Park

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Harrietville, VIC
  • Place, Harrietville Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Champion Spur Track Trailhead
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bungalow Spur Track Trailhead
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Harrietville

Located in Harrietville, this cottage is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Wallace Hut and Wallace Hut are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mystic Bike Park and The Village. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Harrietville, VIC

What's nearby

  • Harrietville Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Champion Spur Track Trailhead - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tronoh Dredge Hole - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bungalow Spur Track Trailhead - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mount Hotham Alpine Resort - 24 min drive - 38.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Harrietville Snowline Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Joop's Jetty - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tronoh Dredge Reserve - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Avalon House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alpine Diner - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpine Delux Cottage, 8 acres of magnificent garden on the Ovens River. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alpine Delux Cottage, 8 acres of magnificent garden on the Ovens River.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alpine Delux Cottage, 8 acres of magnificent garden on the Ovens River.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpine Delux Cottage, 8 acres of magnificent garden on the Ovens River.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alpine Delux Cottage, 8 acres of magnificent garden on the Ovens River. located?

Located in the mountains, this Harrietville cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access and is within a 15-minute walk of Harrietville Museum, Champion Spur Track Trailhead and Bungalow Spur Track Trailhead. Tronoh Dredge Hole and Alpine National Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and great place to stay. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
warm and cozy, great location, helpful host
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
thanks douglas
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John and Anne were friendly to talk to, the place was lovely with beautiful gardens. Children had a nice time looking around. House was clean and inviting. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2025
Thanks Alexandra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage in a perfect location. Private, serene and amazing gardens. John and Anne are terrific hosts and made our stay very pleasant and memorable. Looking forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really enjoyed my stay at this accommodation. The place felt warm, cozy, and welcoming, and I felt comfortable from the moment I arrived. The biggest joy was brought by gardens and peace I needed being on my long service leave. Everything was clean, peaceful, and thoughtfully prepared. I especially appreciated the care and friendliness shown during my stay. I would happily stay here again and recommend it to others looking for a comfortable and pleasant place to stay. Very close to my favorite hikes. Thank you John and Anne for making me feel like at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was delightful. Very well maintained with a beautiful position amidst the gardens. The host was welcoming and attended to all our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to detox from work, life and stress. The property was very well maintained with beautiful garden. Kitchen equipments were complete, the only thing that was missing was cooking oil, which I'm sure if we asked, they'd have provided. Amazing hosts with great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday cottage with beautiful surrounds

Great place to stay in Harrietville, quiet, spacious and clean. John and Anne’s garden is magical and a beautiful place to wander.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thanks Gill appreciated you staying and enjoy our cottage and gardens as well as the local area. Also thanksdFor keeping everything so clean and tidy Kind Regards Anne and John
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shady Brook Cottage. Very cosy and warm, great location, beautiful gardens and very friendly and welcoming hosts. Highly recommend and will defiantly stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Jayne Thank you for your review
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and Tranquil

Had an enjoyable stay at Shady Brook Cottages, what a beautiful setting, great place to get away from it all.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you Pierre, I will,call you to ask for suggestions how we might improve the comfort if that OK. We try and offer a high quality facility for a reasonable tariff I am glad you enjoyed your stay and hope we can host you again some time in the future. Kind Regards John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and comfortable house

Beautiful setting and very comfortable house with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Loved the cabin and the expansive gardens. Perfect to get away from the concrete jungle. Thanks for the hospitality 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

We all enjoyed it , found my single bed a bit too firm but managed to sleep ok , couldn’t fault anything else
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2024
Hi Wendy thanks for the review and we will take up your comment on the single bed, look forward to another opportunity to host your stay Thanks John and Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely quiet cottage in nature

We loved our stay here, especially with the wood fire (wood stores topped up frequently by John), the bird life, and the beautiful location. John and Anne should be very proud of what they've created.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our ski trip and absolutely loved it. Just a scenic 30-minute drive to Mt Hotham, and the views along the way are stunning. The property itself is beautiful. Clean, cozy, and stocked with everything you need. There was plenty of firewood, so we enjoyed a fire every night. The hosts were incredibly accommodating, and we had the best time. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Hi Maria thanks for your review we enjoyed hosting your stay with us and look forward to another opportunity you were great guests Kind Regards John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Harrietville Stay

Very tranquil, peaceful and clean. Secluded location but not far from main town. Loved the bird life and how well the garden was maintained. Cottage was well equip, with lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most beautiful gardens and property

Book this place!! Just stunning the whole property, the gardens and creek and the whole place is just a vibe of flowers and happiness and sunshine. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely location

We had a lovely time at shady brook. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The garden is absolutely gorgeous, and we enjoyed watching the different types of birds that visited the garden. Definitely recommend, especially during autumn :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Maeve look forward to hosting another stay in the future Kind Regards John and Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

We really enjoyed our stay at Shady Brook. My family loved going for walks in the gardens along the Ovens River and spotting all the beautiful birds. The cottage had everything we needed, and was a great place to come back to after our day trips around the local area. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2023
Hi Heather thanks for your review, we love sharing our unique environment and garden with our guests. Have a great year and we look forward to seeing you again in the future. Anne and John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekday Getaway

We had a great time. Poured rain the whole time but didn't take away from the magic of the place. The accommodation was warm and toasty, the fire was excellent. The birdlife was wonderful. We had such a good time sitting by the fire and looking out at the rain and the birdlife. Looking forward to our next visit, hopefully not too far in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
Thanks Sarah we look forward to next time have a great year ahead Regards John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful relaxing comfort.

Shady Brook cottage is a delightful holiday base. The cottage is clean, well appointed and has excellent comfortable bedding. Every room has delightful views of the garden. The quietness is so refreshing. Having the log fire so easily usable topped off the friendly yet unobtrusive hosts service. We loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Wendy it was great having you stay with us. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A catchup with friends

2 long term friends and partners shared a 2 bedroom cottage in magnificent accommodation and surrounding gardens.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2025
Thanks for staying with us Chris, maybe the two one bedroom cottages might have worked better for you. Kind Regards John and Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful haven

John and Anne are excellent hosts. The cottage is extremely clean and everything needed is provided (and more). The garden setting is divine and very hard to match. This is our second stay and we look forward to a future stay in 18 months. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning garden surrounds

Shady Brook cottage was perfect for our stay. John was very welcoming on arrival. I took our two children up to Hotham each day while my wife stayed in Harrietville and it was a beautiful cottage with incredible gardens. There were plenty of birds feeding outside the cottage and a perfect base for day trips to Hotham. Thanks John and Anne.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thanks Nick we enjooy hosting families inti this wonderful environment and look forward to your return oin the future Kind Regards John and Anne
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