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Room
Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Harrietville, VIC
  • Mount Hotham Alpine Resort
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mount Hotham
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Mount Feathertop
    ‪103 min drive‬
  • Falls Creek, VIC (FLC-Falls Creek Helipad)
    ‪132 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Pick & Shovel Cottage

You are invited to join us at our "Mountain Village Haven" for an all seasons experience you will not forget!

Just off the Great Alpine Road and at the base of magnificent Mt. Hotham, Pick & Shovel Cottage offers fully self-contained accommodation in a delightful miner’s cottage built to reflect the charm of early Australia, and furnished with original antiques & memorabilia.

Ski enthusiasts can enjoy magnificant Mt Hotham just a short drive away, or ski Falls Creek or Mt Buffalo also close by.

For the less adventurous, be sure to take a leisurely drive to visit local wineries, art and craft shops, nurseries and gardens, restaurants, antique stores and historic attractions.

Meander through the history of Harrietville in Pioneer Park, and visit the museum and many other historic sites within the town.

Maybe take a picnic hamper to a spot by the river or venture further to the high plains to historic cattlemans’ huts for lunch.

Catch a trout in our nearby Ovens River, or take a stroll along the banks on one of the many walking tracks in the area.

Visit the magnificent LakeTronoh, the site of Australia's largest gold mining dredge.

Property manager

Greg Pelly

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harrietville

Located in Harrietville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Mount Hotham Alpine Resort and The Village are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Hotham and Alpine National Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing, winery tours and fishing.
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Harrietville, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bungalow Spur Track Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mount Hotham Alpine Resort - 20 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Mount Hotham Alpine Resort - 21 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Mount Hotham - 22 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Mount Feathertop - 103 min drive - 79.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Morries Cafe & Ice-creamery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Latent Investments - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Coppi Espresso Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Smoko's Big Shed Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pick & Shovel Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pick & Shovel Cottage?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pick & Shovel Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pick & Shovel Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Champion Spur Track Trailhead and Bungalow Spur Track Trailhead. Alpine National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adele C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for alpine adventures
Greg was very accomodating for last minute changes. It was a great location for day trips to hike at Mt Hotham and Mt buffalo. Good for a pet friendly stay with basic amenities. Though lacking in cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Hosts were great and so helpful. Great location and close to Mt Hotham, Bright and Falls Creek.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowy get away
Had a lovely time, exactly what we wanted. Nice and cosy even with a fire. Bonus was there was a nice warm shower which we weren’t expecting. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Relaxing weekend
The house was spotless and the bed in the main room so comfortable Everything was easy and supplied Thanks to the hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stress-free stay
The cottage provided everything we needed for our stay making it an enjoyable stress free time. A quaint cottage which presented well and was a great base for exploring the beautiful surrounding areas of Harrietville and nearby Bright.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog heaven
The property is ideally suited for both yourself and pet.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A short stay
This is a gorgeous part of the universe. The house was cute and as stated with single bathroom and 2 bedrooms. The cottage needs a thorough clean out of dust and cobwebs, but it is a lovely, cosy place if you can overlook this. The driveway is quite overgrown and was concerning to navigate when we first arrived.Communication with the hosts was fantastic and their recommendations for things to do and places to eat were fabulous. We dealt with the paper wasp nest on the front porch ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

ruth j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High country getaway
This property was perfectly suited for a short holiday with our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
Great , cozy full of charm
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy stay with dogs
Great property, we took our two dogs as well, great quiet location =)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Yasemin E.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The house was so smelling
The House was just terrible full of Spider web full of dog hair we didn't en joy at all I will never go back there again we had to leave because the house was so smelling we just stayed two days never again book that house 👎
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Tracey & Les H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disappointed with state of the property.
Property was not ready for our arrival. Unclean and not well maintained. Smelt damp and musty. Dishes on the sink, mugs were tea stained, crumbs on the bench, unclean surfaces, dirty toilet ,one tea towel and one roll of toilet paper for 7night stay, BBQ dirty, bathroom and kitchen sinks stained and dirty, Laundry area unclean, dryer had lint coming out the door, cobwebs and spiders throughout the house, unsafe step up to an old deck in poor repair, large holes in the fly wire door, door handle to 2nd bedroom fell off, front door would not lock, burn mark on the carpet, brochures for tourists information out of date, flat batteries in tv remote, sheets had pen marks, no pillow case protectors.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in lovely location but could use some TLC
In general this is a lovely quaint little cottage, perfect size for a couple, in a good location (so long as you don't mind being away from the hustle & bustle of Bright). Owners are lovely & welcoming. We have 3 very small dogs and the little yard in front of the cottage was secure enough for them & the garden was nice for a supervised sniff session (although it is much smaller than it looks in the photos). Only negative was that the cottage really needs a bit of TLC (e.g. flyscreens have some big holes) & the 'occassional' cleaning things like cleaning window frames really are overdue. P.s. would highly recommend the almond croissant & vanilla slice from the Harrietville Bakery, which is 5 minutes walk down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful Harrietville
Pick and Shovel cottage was a lovely place to stay to explore Harrietville. The host was helpful, the cottage was very clean and welcoming and I hope I get the chance to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and very accommodating owner
We stayed at this property for 10 days in January 2022 and utterly enjoyed our stay. The cottage is very cute and cozy with all the home appliances to your use. The cottage located at the back of the property and surrounded by many grown trees that keeps it cool on hot days. The owner Greg was very accommodating and provided all the useful information on our arrival. Greg even helped us to find a dog sitter at short notice posting on FB group. Given that there’s no grocery shop in the village and our late arrival we were very pleased to find some milk, fruits and all necessities to make breakfast before heading off to Bright to get our grocery shopping done. We are looking forward to stay here again sometime in March. Thank you and see you soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Rosalie M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable but not clean
This cute cottage has everything you would need for a trip away, but it's let down by the level of cleanliness. There was dog hair on the rugs, and the fridge, kitchen and shower was dirty. I love Harrietville and would go there again for a holiday but stay elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Quaint and Quiet
Easy check in, completely contactless. Cottage was cute with easy access and a great starting point for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Suzie M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Pick and Shovel
Disappointed, not clean, small yard for dog and no Smart TV. Property not maintained but had heaps of potential
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

andrew b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A LONG WEEKEND ON HARRIETVILLE
A very relaxing weekend spent in this charming little cottage, great location and excellent for us and our dog
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage to stay in
Great location and town Short trip to the snow fields
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Stay
Its a cute cottage that has an open fire and basic features. We love it because you leave Melbourne behind when you arrive....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Roberto T.

Another great stay...
Great little place..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Robyn T.

Lovely property, cosy comfy couches and beautiful log fires.
Lovely spot to visit in autumn, with the leaves and spectacular scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Cute cottage, lovely setting
Harrietville and surrounding areas are just stunning. The cottage is very cute, lacking in kitchen utensils such as pots and pans, oven backing trays ect. Heating is fine for this time of the year, but would be freezing in the colder months. The split system doesn’t work! The beds are very comfortable. We had a fabulous time. Will be back.

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Hosted by Greg Pelly

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