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....she's a place that's caught my heart....
In 1877 Rebecca built her shop....
....but she's not a shop any more .....
....she's a retreat from the world, tucked away here, in plain sight.
And as night falls....

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Maldon, VIC
  • Place, Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Union Hill Gold Mine Lookout
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heritage country cabin

A beautiful little house that was once a fruit shop, in a delightful goldfields town. From 1877 to 2019, Shopkeeper's is now another world, a beautiful place of the handmade, the local character, and lots of preloved bits and pieces. It's a place to love, a place to write, a creative and reflective space, tucked away here in Maldon.

The Shopkeeper's House has been carefully rebuilt and decorated to share. There are special textiles - handmade and antique, a quality sound system (with a turntable + vinyl!), focussing on the locally-made and hand-made. All sorts of interesting books and mags, eclectic music, and lots of games. Oh, and lush beds.

Most things have had a previous life, because they have the most character - just like Shopkeeper's. We prefer reusing and recycling, and anyway, pre-loved is just better.

Super-cosy in winter with both wood-fired and gas heating and the split-system keeps things cool in summer. Shopkeeper's is the perfect space for 2 people and lovely for 4. Lots of games, a large garden that's always changing, and walking and cycling trails just around the corner. This is the place to come to balance out your busy life; to be in the country; where time slows just enough to really get away.

On Instagram @shopkeepersmaldon.


Please note:
2 night minimum stay except festival weekends. Pets welcome by arrangement (please note that a $50 cleaning fee applies).
Shopkeeper's isn't suitable for most small people - please children 15yrs+ only.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

Please contact us to confirm.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

Pets are welcome by prior arrangement only.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4897446
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Maldon

Maldon is home to this holiday home. Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins and Maldon Museum and Archives Association are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station and Main Street. Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station and Muckleford Station are also worth visiting.
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Maldon, VIC

What's nearby

  • Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Main Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Union Hill Gold Mine Lookout - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station - 19 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Maldon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Kangaroo Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gold Exchange Café Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le Sel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪48 Main - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heritage country cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Heritage country cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heritage country cabin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heritage country cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heritage country cabin located?

Situated in Maldon, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Victorian Goldfields Railway - Maldon Station, Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins and Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum. Main Street and Maldon Museum and Archives Association are also within 15 minutes.

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. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house, location and most of all the fabulous rapport we had with Jaimee when we had a TV issue.. I highly recommend staying here.
The house was so cosy, loved all the antiques.. bedrooms were so welcoming..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb, 2026
We’re just glad we could fix the issue for you, Sharon! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April W.

Gorgeous accommodation

Such a perfectly restored little place and the attention to detail is amazing. Filled with activities for all seasons, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thankyou April! So pleased you enjoyed your weekend. Look forward to having you stay again on your next visit to Maldon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn C.

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

Perfect stay

Loved this cottage and especially the quaintness and special touches. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yolande M.

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

Old World charm

A relaxing weekend at this faithfully renovated and thoughtfully appointed historic cottage set in established gardens. Would love to come back - thank you :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

Vintage Shopkeepers Residence

Loved our 3 night stay at this restored/renovated cottage. Kate has done a terrific job of restoring this building. Very comfortable cottage with a large rear yard. Jamie was exceptionally welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay, Tony! The next time you visit I hope to meet your gorgeous dogs in person... and the garden will be a bit further along with some new plantings planned. A few changes inside as well!
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb B.

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

Sweet little cozy cabin

It was very warm and cozy house and short nature walk to town. Had everything you need. Comfy beds with electric blankets and beautiful wood fire kept the place warm. My only complaint would be the seating. The couch and chairs are not the best for lazing around and reading books on a rainy day. New couches would give this place a 5 out of 5 perfect score.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay, and sorry the couch wasn't to your liking!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Lovely weekend

Shopkeepers Cottage was a lovely little oasis close to town. Welcome pack was fab. Great few days away after several failed attempts due to COVID lockdowns. Very clean and tidy and our pupper loved roaming around the lovely garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov, 2021
So glad you finally got here Jennifer! And pleased you enjoyed your time at Shopkeeper’s and Maldon.
Verified

8/10 Good

CAROL B.

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

Maldon Get away

The property is very quaint with so much care given to the decor. The bed comfortable and beautifully made with linen sheeting. The host very thoughtful and helpful.The star rating is given due to the position of the cottage. It is right on the loose stone footpath and road with quite loud traffic noise. Other than that it is a perfect getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay! The property is a former shop, so it's verandah is over the footpath. One of the benefits of being in the country is no constant background traffic noise - the downside of that is that you do hear a car when they pass!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Fantastic Weekend Away

We booked this property for a weekend visit to Maldon to surprise my Dad, whose grandparents lived in the town, for his 70th birthday. The property was fantastic - like stepping back in time. The beds were extremely comfortable and we loved the little touches put in place by the owners like local produce and notes of what to do in/around town. The owners also went the extra mile organising champagne from Avoca and an amazing cake from the local bakery to be placed in the fridge upon arrival - and being dog friendly we were able to ensure our 4 year old golden retriever Charlie (very much part of the family) was able to come with us! I couldn't recommend the property highly enough - and Jamie and Kate make checking in and communicating in the lead up to and throughout the stay a breeze. A gem of a property run by really charming, friendly people!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2024
So glad your birthday surprise for your Dad went well, Andrew, and thankyou for the lovely review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiger Corporation L.

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

Great Getaway, Beautiful Garden

A very cute cottage, filled with bric a brac of bygone eras. Everything you need for your stay is catered for and a welcome pack of goodies was left for us on arrival. The beds and bedding are very comfortable, and despite being on the main road into Maldon we had no trouble with noise. Only a 5 minute leisurely stroll into town and right next door to the steam railway. However the jewel of this property is the garden. A fully fenced oasis under the canopy of a beautiful tree where you can sit in all weather and relax. Our dogs loved the space as did we, enjoying a good book and a glass of wine in the fresh highlands air.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay Larry - that tree is definitely something special in summer! Best wishes for the new year, and hope you visit our part of the world again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

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

Beaut stay in Maldon

This is the most gorgeous quaint cottage with a lovely garden on the side, perfect for us and our dogs! We loved the little extra touches like quality local cheese, olives, and sparkling rose, and being able to go down the nostalgia road with the record player! The beds were comfortable with linen and blankets. I did get a shock when I found out there was no wifi as I needed to download a document, but managed to do that on my phone. It would have been nice to use it to get Netflix when the TV was full of Carols and replays. Another little issue was that the dining table was extremely wobbly, so much so we could not eat on it, so pretty as it is, it either needs replacing or fixing. No biggie though! We really loved the cottage and would heartily recommend it to anyone needing a romantic break in the countryside!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec, 2022
I’m sorry you found the table too wonky to use, Gail! It’s a supper table, so the top tilts, and they’re never quite as stable as a dining table. I’ve been on the lookout for a suitable round or oval dining table for a few years now - if you come across one, let me know!!! Hope you had a lovely Xmas, and have a happy new year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence D.

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

Stay in Maldon

The accommodation was excellent and as described. Maldon is a great spot to spend some time. This place comes highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LISA V.

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

One of the most quality places we’ve stayed in.

We had a lovely time at the Shopkeeper's Quarters. The house is charming, cosy and filled with interesting antiques and trinkets. We had everything we needed - plenty of firewood, towels, luxurious bathroom products, a great selection of tea and a wonderfully generous welcome hamper. The beds were very comfortable with beautiful linen sheets in fact all the soft furnishings made the house feel welcoming and cosy. It's clear that a lot of thought and care has gone into decorating and outfitting the house to make it a very pleasant and comfortable stay. The yard is spacious and attractive too, especially on a sunny afternoon. We were able to bring our cat Roy with us, and he quickly settled into life at the Shopkeeper's Quarters, and we found it a very pet-friendly place to stay. The cottage is also only a short walk from Maldon's main street. Overall, we would thoroughly recommend the Quarters to anyone looking to stay in Maldon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Basia S.

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

Incredible!

We spent nearly a week at the Shopkeepers and we could not have imagined a more wonderful place to spend our Christmas holiday. The shade of the big beautiful Elm Tree in the garden was just magically, offering such cool shade even on those 30'C+ days when you'd usually hide inside. If felt incredible to be able to spend time just reading on a blanket and enjoy the summer without fear of overheating or burning. The house itself was equally as wonderful, we loved preparing meals in the airy and bright kitchen, and spent our evenings relaxing by listening to records and feasting on the visual delights the interior offered. We would recommend this little lovely little oasis to anyone, and we will most definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

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

What a getaway!

This property is amazingly well crafted. The attention to detail for each room impeccable. A modern clean bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, the lounge focused around the log fire and comfortable bedrooms. The house is full of curiosities and wonderfully restored furniture as well as all mod cons (discreetly placed so they don't ruin the feel). The back yard is picture postcard beautiful and with the steam train rail line just over the back fence (don't worry, only goes during the day and is very quiet), it has something for everyone. We WILL BE BACK!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2021
So glad you finally got to enjoy your stay, Glen!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

A place of wonder

Shopkeeper's is a place of wonder from the moment you walk in the door. So many delights for all the senses - it is beautifully restored and faithful to its era. Modernity is there but kept tucked away. A record player and vinyl in the cupboard meant for a fun night reminiscing. Do stay longer than 2 days if you can. we did and loved every minute. Thanks to Kate and Jamie for such great treats, support and being on hand when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

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

Ideal Getaway

Really enjoyed our short break away in this cosy cottage, in this lovely part of Victoria.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Glad you both enjoyed your stay, and our little town, Ian ..... Look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debrah D.

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

Relaxing In time...

Such a beautiful renovation & property, the interior design has been done so tastefully. The space in useable as well as pretty! Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

Wonderful weekend

My parents owned a cottage in Maldon when we were kids so I love this quaint timeless country town. It was my partners first visit. He also loved. Shopkeepers Cottage was delightful. A thoughtful and amazing restoration of our history with beautiful attention to detail. We loved the record player and the fire and made it a cosy and super fun getaway. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Quaint, well equipped house with a beautiful yard

Absolutely loved our stay. Great relaxed getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your Christmas stay, Melissa - I'll make sure the aircon filter isn't overlooked next time. Look forward to hosting you and your dogs again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Loved staying in Maldon

Beautifully restored /renovated cottage with many nice homely touches and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Gorgeous character filled cottage

Lovely character filled cottage. Cosy fire lit on arrival. Has everything you need. Short stroll into historic Maldon. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay, Wendy - and thankyou for looking after Shopkeeper's so well! Look forward to hosting you again..... best wishes, Kate
Verified

10/10 Excellent

danni b.

Lovely cottage, attention to detail equisite

Relaxing, comfortable cosy and plenty of history. Beautifully renovated. Thanks for a memorable weekend with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks Danni, glad you both enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Great old cottage in a great old town

My wife & I loved how cosy the cottage was, so well fitted out and comfortable. Thoroughly recommended for a weekend’s getaway to a town with great coffee & cake spots and quality restaurants. Thanks for making us so welcome Jamie. John & Anne Miller East Geelong
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Glad you both enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma N.

Perfection.....

This property ticked all the boxes for a fussy Melbourne family! No detail was overlooked and the decor throughout was superb. A short drive to a heavenly, relaxing hideaway to recharge the batteries. We will be spreading the word and will most definitely return again soon, loved it xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Hi Emma, so glad you enjoyed Shopkeeper's House. It's always lovely when guests like it as much as I do! Look forward to hosting you again - Kate (owner)

About the host

Hosted by Jamie Heffernan

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Why they chose this property

Why this home? Because it's such a distinctive feature of the town, one that everyone knows and loves. We love that it has a former life as a shop with its distinctive shop window. It's comfy and modern in all the right place, and has lots of vintage and antique bits and pieces that reflect our interests. It has lots to keep you occupied here - but it's also so close to town, and right at the start of the Maldon-Castlemaine trail if you're feeling active. And we love that it's right by the station, with the choof of the steam as it comes and goes, and that horn tooting in the distance - we're sure you will too!

What makes this property unique

The Shopkeeper's Quarters you see is the outcome of extensive restoration and rebuilding. The funny little old cottage that was about to collapse has become a lovely place to be, with heaps of care and attention to detail that has made it the special experience it is. It's where the best of old Maldon, meets modern needs... A quirky old cottage with a wet room and modernised kitchen; a turntable to spin a disc of jazz or bluegrass; those beautiful linens and antique quilts and fabrics. And of course the location, with walking trails into the reserve, or into town, right at your doorstep.
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