The house itself is charmingly decorated and cosy with a comfy bed downstairs and range of features like a wood fire heater and bath. The hosts have provided guests with a comprehensive guide to the local area. Whilst the property is on the outskirts of central Kyneton, it's still possible to walk to the main downtown area, although driving is advisable.
The property is very overlooked. Both the bathroom and kitchen windows look directly into the primary property's garden and the back garden is shared offering very little privacy. Despite being listed as "pet friendly" I received a message from the hosts indicating that an additional $50.00 pet fee would apply if we brought our dog. Despite receiving my full payment in advance via Booking.com I was asked to provide a $250.00 security deposit, sign a third-party rental agreement and complete an "Online Identify Check" before the hosts would release the access instructions. Most disappointing of all was that I informed the hosts that my fiancée and I were booking this property for our wedding night and yet when we checked in the dishwasher was full of the previous guest's dishes and a note on the counter welcomed "Luke & Friends", not us. We made the most of our stay, but it's certainly not what we expected at this price point, ie more than $500.00 a night.
1 / 10
DO NOT STAY HERE — unhygienic property and extremely distressing behaviour from the owner.
Nice location.
DO NOT STAY HERE — unhygienic property and extremely distressing behaviour from the owner.
I’ve never had an experience like this. Our family holiday was ruined by both the state of the accommodation and the conduct of the host.
When we arrived, the house was not hygienically cleaned — including pubic hair in the shower, which I photographed with timestamps and showed to booking.com. It honestly seems like the owner suddenly realised, after her housekeeper left, that the property hadn’t been properly cleaned in a long time. She even admitted this to us — and yet still took money from our security deposit.
We left the house tidy, with only four dishes in the sink, but the host later made false and extreme claims about the condition of the property. She said we had used linen we never touched and claimed there were stains, which strongly suggests the linen — like the bathroom — was already unclean and simply blamed on us.
Despite having no evidence of any damage, she deducted $150 from our security deposit and became aggressive and inappropriate in subsequent calls and messages, including swearing and attempting to pressure us into leaving a positive review.
Booking.com has been wonderful throughout this process and has already begun the steps to recover the security deposit, but the time, stress, and energy spent dealing with this situation have been horrible.
This experience has made it very clear that the owner should not be running a hospitality business. I strongly recommend avoiding this property.
8 / 10
A great self-contained and well-appointed cottage, perfectly located for exploring Kyneton and the Macedon Ranges area.
Great location, very handy to the centre of Kyneton and a short drive down the freeway to Woodend where we were attending the annual Winter Arts Festival. The wood stove kept the place nice and warm on a cold and wet weekend!
The limited window coverings on the north side meant that sleeping in was not an option. I can imagine this would be more annoying in summer.
10 / 10
I would definitely stay here again.
A quaint and comfortable place to stay with lots of character. Very close to Piper St for cafes. Sitting on the deck with wine & cheese overlooking the garden was fabulous!
Great location, very handy to the centre of Kyneton and a short drive down the freeway to Woodend where we were attending the annual Winter Arts Festival. The wood stove kept the place nice and warm on a cold and wet weekend!
The limited window coverings on the north side meant that sleeping in was not an option. I can imagine this would be more annoying in summer.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2022
A quaint and comfortable place to stay with lots of character. Very close to Piper St for cafes. Sitting on the deck with wine & cheese overlooking the garden was fabulous!
9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2021
Amazing location and our host Genevieve provides some amazing recommendations in the surrounding area
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2021
A special place, thoughtfully furnished, comfy king sized bed. Also helpful that it was a great location; a walk from Piper Street.
Noted as per friendly but sadly wasn't cat friendly. Was understandable the reasons why once we spoke with the host. I would have booked another spot to have the cats come too, but glad we didn't when we got there.
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Harpsichord House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Harpsichord House pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Harpsichord House?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
"A quaint and comfortable place to stay with lots of character. Very close to Piper St for cafes. Sitting on the deck with wine & cheese overlooking the garden was fabulous!"
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
About this house rental
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Fireplace
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Childcare services
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Kyneton
Ratings and reviews
6.2 / 10
Average(7 Ratings)
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8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2025
Great location, very handy to the centre of Kyneton and a short drive down the freeway to Woodend where we were attending the annual Winter Arts Festival. The wood stove kept the place nice and warm on a cold and wet weekend!
The limited window coverings on the north side meant that sleeping in was not an option. I can imagine this would be more annoying in summer.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2022
A quaint and comfortable place to stay with lots of character. Very close to Piper St for cafes. Sitting on the deck with wine & cheese overlooking the garden was fabulous!
9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2021
Amazing location and our host Genevieve provides some amazing recommendations in the surrounding area
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2021
A special place, thoughtfully furnished, comfy king sized bed. Also helpful that it was a great location; a walk from Piper Street.
Noted as per friendly but sadly wasn't cat friendly. Was understandable the reasons why once we spoke with the host. I would have booked another spot to have the cats come too, but glad we didn't when we got there.
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6.2Average
(7 Ratings)
"A quaint and comfortable place to stay with lots of character. Very close to Piper St for cafes. Sitting on the deck with wine & cheese overlooking the garden was fabulous!"
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental
Map of Kyneton
About this house rental
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Fireplace
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Childcare services
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Harpsichord House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Harpsichord House pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Harpsichord House?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
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