Title: The Crooked cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=30360156&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Crooked cottage Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Crooked cottage ![Exterior - The Crooked cottage (Murtoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30360200/30360156/91d119a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library - The Crooked cottage (Murtoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30360200/30360156/f340669c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - The Crooked cottage (Murtoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30360200/30360156/afa89417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Crooked cottage (Murtoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30360200/30360156/9a50c607.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Crooked cottage (Murtoa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30370000/30360200/30360156/23a60c92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of charming Murtoa, this rustic cottage offers a perfect retreat for families. Stroll through the impressive 1890s avenues of sugar gum trees, visit Rabl park with its playground and BBQs or unwind at Lake Marma with picnic areas and birdlife. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Crooked cottage This rustic cottage was built in the early 1900's and was home to the hospitals matron for a time. It is perfect for a family getaway as its situated in the heart of Murtoa. This beautiful town has always been a haven for wildlife and has one of the most attractive lakes in the Wimmera. A main feature within the town of Murtoa is the impressive 1890s avenues of sugar gum trees around most of the lake. There is a playground, BBQs, Rotunda, swimming pool, tennis / basketball courts, and large lawned areas within walking distance of the home, Rabl park immediately to the North of Lake Marma as well as a series of waterways and ponds with attractive treed surrounds. This town also incorporates a Skate Park, playground, the 1896 Railway's walking bridge and large grassed areas. Both Lakes are great fishing and recreational areas, with a boat ramp, picnic areas, abundant birdlife and pleasant walking tracks. The town of Murtoa is also only a short distance from many other family attractions, such as a 15 minute drive to Horsham where you can visit the Horsham Regional Art Gallery or you could even drive another 20 minutes to the Grampians and enjoy a memorable 4WD experience. The location of this holiday house is ideal as it is surrounded by a range of attractions suitable for the whole family. But sorry, No Pets Allowed. Due to the soft furnishings and carpets in the cottage, unfortunately this property is unsuitable to accommodate your furry friends. Please note: for one (1) night bookings there is a surcharge of $10 per person for linen and towels . For bookings of two (2) nights or more, linen and towels are included free. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Smoking only permitted outside. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake ### Things to do - Kayak - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64690000/64688300/64688284/d4233264.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pleasant View located in Horsham Horsham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=64688284&PinnedHotelID=64688284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31420000/31418800/31418751/6bceeded.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Compton Manor Horsham Horsham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=31418751&PinnedHotelID=31418751&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98512200/98512161/7e56379a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiny House 15 at Grampians Edge by Tiny Away Dadswells Bridge - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available CA $116 CA $116 total includes taxes & fees Feb 11 - Feb 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=98512161&PinnedHotelID=98512161&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96400000/96391100/96391066/6033959a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiny House 6 @ Grampians Edge by Tiny Away Dadswells Bridge - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry CA $110 CA $110 total includes taxes & fees Feb 11 - Feb 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=96391066&PinnedHotelID=96391066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113950000/113947500/113947485/e2e09272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### This charming 1-bedroom home in Horsham is perfect for a relaxing getaway Horsham - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $212 CA $279 total includes taxes & fees Mar 1 - Mar 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-01&endDate=2026-03-02&selected=113947485&PinnedHotelID=113947485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83930000/83929200/83929104/d23b63df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Murtoa Home with Lake view, family friendly. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Crooked Cottage House Murtoa Crooked Cottage Murtoa Crooked Cottage The Crooked Hytte The Crooked Cottage Murtoa The Crooked Cottage Private vacation home The Crooked Cottage Private vacation home Murtoa 207343 ## About the area Located in Murtoa, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve and Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. [Visit our Murtoa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Murtoa.dx3000457602) [View more Cottages in Murtoa](https://www.expedia.ca/Murtoa-Cottages.d3000457602-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.62242%2C142.46725&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jUbGS2lo8CC5Jh17YDOEdXVOKrA=) Murtoa, VIC ### What's nearby - Jung Jung Swamp Bushland Reserve 3 min drive \- 5.7 km - Saw Pit Swamp Wildlife Reserve 4 min drive \- 6.1 km - Ashens I93 Bushland Reserve 4 min drive \- 6.8 km - Coromby Bushland Reserve 8 min drive \- 13.9 km - Lierschs Bushland Reserve 9 min drive \- 13.2 km ### Getting around - Lubeck Station 13 min drive ### Restaurants - Railway Hotel / Motel 14 min walk - Lazy Lizard Cafe 6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Crooked cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Crooked cottage ? ### What time is check-out at The Crooked cottage ? ### Where is The Crooked cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Crooked cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew C. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Had a great stay here, it has everything you need & the beds are comfy. ##### Matthew C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Leanne G. May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Good Location to watch the sunset over the Lake A quirky cottage that was warm and comfortable.A few minor maintenance issue that need to be addressed - no light in the hallway. back door was jamming and key to the Games room as per notice in the kitchen did not work. We wish the fridge had been turned on prior to our arrival as we had bought a lot of food with us that needed to be put into the fridge. The coffee was out of date so if you are going to provide it can I suggest that it be in date. ##### Leanne G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lysandra L. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A whine down from a long year of working It was in a good location very clean in side and out but BBQ was not so didn't use it at all . ##### Lysandra L. Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Barb May 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property itself is fine, if quirky (crooked), but freezing in bedrooms at night. Could easily be solved with non-fan, convection/panel heater - or just visit in summer. It was frosty, but otherwise a great place. ##### Barb Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 15, 2021 Liked: Amenities, communication Water pressure good in the shower , big bbq , small pool table ! Lots of beds , bedding , blankets , cutlery ect . Place was crooked as describe , kayaks and lake being so close was great . Every local was friendly , all said g”day when walking past . Shopkeeper always happy to chat .the house speaks with every step ! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021