Houlet House

Daylesford Accommodation

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Centrally located in the heart of Daylesford on picturesque Millar Street is Houlet House, a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom cottage accommodating up to 6 guests. The property is conveniently placed just 350 meters to the main street, 500 meters from stunning Lake Daylesford and 750 meters to Daylesford’s famous Mill Markets, making Houlet House the ideal base to settle in and explore the region from.

The Space

The house itself has 3 large bedrooms with queen beds and wardrobes, a cosy living room with gas heating and a newly renovated kitchen and bathroom. Outside one of the key features of the property is the large decking with gas BBQ and large outdoor dining setting with enough seating for everyone, while a huge backyard is perfect for fur-guests with the house being pet friendly. Houlet House is loaded with country charm and perfect for groups looking for a balance of affordability, comfort and convenience.

Property Features

What's here

Air conditioning
Indoor fireplace
Barbeque utensils
BBQ grill
Bed linens
Board games
Body soap
Carbon monoxide detector

The neighbourhood

Daylesford and surrounding region has long been considered a special place of healing, relaxation and indulgence. Nestled at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the region is most famously known for its natural mineral springs and is home to some of the best restaurants, cafe’s, galleries, wineries and distilleries regional Victoria has to offer. Located just under an hour and a half from Melbourne, the region is home to some of Australia’s most spectacular natural landscapes brimming with native flora and fauna. Stay with us, and let’s Discover Daylesford.

Getting Around

There is a limited bus service operating between our beautiful towns. The PTV website will provide the most up to date schedule/timetable. There is a taxi and maxi-taxi local service which can be contacted. Unfortunately Uber has not quite reached us yet.

During Your Stay

The Discover Daylesford team will be available for the duration of your stay during business hours and an emergency out of hours contact number provided for anything out of the ordinary. Our website is packed with local businesses, places of interest and things to do so you can stay, explore, relax, indulge and Discover Daylesford all year round.

Guest reviews

★4.688 reviews
4.7Cleanliness
4.7Accuracy
4.9Check-in
4.9Communication
5.0Location
4.4Value
★ 5.0June 2026
Great little place walking distance to EVERYTHING!
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★ 3.5October 2026
Charming house close to Daylesford CBD. — Location and amenities
★ 2.5October 2026
Location is great. Short walk into town.
★ 4.0April 2026
We had a great stay.
★ 5.0April 2026
Perfect stay, easy check in, heaters were on, a beautiful welcome hamper of local treats, dog friendly. Everything you need is there, homely, comfortable, perfect for 6 adults family or friend getaway. Easy walk to supermarket, Vincent St shops and Lake Daylesford. Would 100% recommend!
★ 5.0March 2026
Great place to stay. Very convenient location – walking distance to main strip.
★ 3.5March 2026
Beautiful setting
★ 5.0January 2026
The house is conveniently located. only 3 streets away from the main street. short walk to the lake. the renovated kitchen is well equipped. everything you need for a long stay There is a lovely outdoor deck with a table. Has a clothes washer a dryer which was helpful on our cooler days.
★ 3.5December 2025
Great place, good kitchen and lovely elevated deck out back, location was excellent — Very close to all the town walking distance, convenient to everything. Great big back garden which was fully enclosed so safe to let dogs run about
★ 5.0December 2025
It was amazing, great location really well kept house!
★ 5.0November 2025
Great Stay in a Pet Friendly house near the centre of Daylesford. — – The house is maybe 500-600m from the centre of Daylesford.
– The booking communication was precise and timely.
– The deck at the back allowed us to enjoy very relaxing time as the afternoons eased by.
– An unexpected but well appreciated ‘Welcome Pack’ was a great touch.
– The kitchen and bathroom had all mod-cons.
★ 3.5October 2025
Great location for those who want to explore the town — The location is fantastic, we could walk to main street!
★ 5.0September 2025
Experience the enchanting allure of old world charm in a serene setting. — The location of Houlet House was perfect, just a short walk to shops, cafes, and restaurants. The property had a charming blend of old-world elegance and modern amenities, creating a unique atmosphere. It was clean and comfortable, providing a much-needed retreat for us girls to relax and unwind.
★ 4.5August 2025
It’s a very relaxing and wonderful accommodation for our getaway trip~
★ 5.0July 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely property, our family and dogs had a great time.
★ 4.5May 2025
The whole team were extremely accommodating and made sure we had a seamless entry and wonderful stay
★ 5.0April 2025
Great value and location. We had a wonderful time at Daylesford and it’s the perfect spot for a weekend away.
★ 5.0March 2025
Great house with plenty of space for the five of us. Walking distance to the Main Street and the lake so no stress with the car. All amenities we needed for our short stay. Like the mix of old school charm and new. Would stay again.
★ 5.0March 2025
Great location, easy communication and a lovely box of treats on arrival.
★ 4.5December 2024
Peaceful and relaxing house to stay in and the town of Daylesford was a lovely place to spend Christmas with the family — Haven’t slept somewhere that peaceful in a long time! Easy walk to town and the lake. Great yard for the dog to run around in
★ 5.0December 2024
Paradise in Daylesford — Great location . Lovely alfresco area . Lovely well equipped kitchen .
★ 4.5November 2024
Excellent house, great deck and bbq was excellent for dinners and breakfast. Heaters in every bedroom was great as it wa — Location was perfect for us as a group of 6. We bused it out to Ballarat for Cold Chisel concert and the bus pick up location was a 4 minute walk.
★ 4.0October 2024
We had a four night stay , the house was cute and functional , the lounge is small tiny tv , lovely big back yard which the dogs loved , could have had somewhere to sit out on the lawn , the house is old but clean the linens where good and heating in bedrooms and lounge kept us cosy on the cool nights , walking distance to the main shopping restaurants which was great ,
We travelled to Castlemaine and Maldon from the house for a day , enjoyed Hepburn springs spa and the farmers arms beer garden with the dogs great pub do have to drive there from accommodation , walked around the lake and enjoyed the botanic gardens , Cliffy’s for brunch , lots to do in Daylesford
★ 5.0August 2024
We had a great stay at Sam’s place. Beautifully restored home, very clean and close to everything in Daylesford.
★ 5.0June 2024
Highly recommend the property for a family getaway.
Bonus that it is pet friendly.
★ 5.0May 2024
Was perfect for a girls weekend away. House is well maintained and stocked for all your needs. Beautiful deck to enjoy the sun going down in the afternoons. Perfect location to walk to town for dinner or just a morning coffee run.
★ 5.0May 2024
Great little place. Convenient and easy to reach the Main Street of Daylesford.
★ 5.0May 2024
Loved our stay here – huge backyard for the dogs, modern kitchen and bathroom, great heating that kept us toasty!
★ 5.0April 2024
Had a wonderful stay. Accomodation was spotlessly clean. Very well equipped kitchen. True to being pet friendly and our dogs loved the very large backyard space. Very much appreciated Easter gift left for us, thank you so much. Would recommend to others.
★ 5.0January 2024
A lovely stay in a peaceful setting within walking distance to the Main Street. We loved our stay and would highly recommend.
★ 5.0January 2024
What an excellent getaway destination. The house itself was fully stocked with essentials in the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms. Such an incredible location and so close to the Main Street.
Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Daylesford.
★ 4.0December 2023
It was a lovely stay, house is in a great location. We had some minor issues with the heated blankets and the hot water not working our last day. Also could do with a proper clean, there’s cobwebs and dust everywhere so if you have allergies be ware. Other than that it was a great stay. House has a great deck, and all the amenities you need.
★ 4.0December 2023
Excellent value — Location being close to town was excellent. The furniture and decor matched the property and had a beautiful vibe.
★ 4.5November 2023
Excellent house with all the amenities we needed and we plan to do it again next year
★ 5.0November 2023
We stayed at Houlet House with two other couples and a small dog. The house was well appointed and although there was only one bathroom it seemed to work out well. The kitchen was well appointed and the location was quiet yet central. We enjoyed walking to the lake and the centre of town. The yard was enormous and well fenced. Queries were promptly answered.
We all had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.
★ 2.0November 2023
Great location
★ 5.0October 2023
We appreciate that the Airbnb staff attended to our needs promptly. They were friendly and helpful.
★ 5.0September 2023
Good location for easy, almost flat walking access to mainstreet of a mostly hilly Daylesford. Big backyard. House stays warm, well insulated. I’d recommend to others.
★ 5.0September 2023
Lovely spot to stay. Enjoyed our week here. Had everything that we need in the perfect location.
★ 4.0August 2023
Very conveniently located and lovely place. We enjoyed our stay thank you
★ 4.0July 2023
Pros
Location
Clean
Stocked kitchen with zip lock bags
Nice house for couple with no dogs, kids

Cons
Hard to heat whole house
Kids were cold in bed as electric blankets weren’t very warm
Heater in small lounge unsafe for children with no guard
Fencing not secure, dog had to stay on lead
No gate on decking
No curtains/blinds in kitchen/dining
Sign out front advertising it as accommodation

★ 5.0July 2023
Great place to stay at, easy walking distance to all Daylesford town has to offer.
★ 5.0June 2023
We were very happy with our stay here! The photos accurately reflect the space and it was an easy walk to the main street.
★ 4.0June 2023
The house has a very comfortable lounge room, kitchen with everything you could need and a great view from the deck.

There was a strange smell throughout our stay (perhaps from animal/bird droppings) but we became accustom. Check in was smooth and easy. Overall, we had a good time and enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

★ 5.0May 2023
A lovely house, perfect for family of four plus dog. Close to everything. Our border collie loved the backyard. We’ll be back!!
★ 4.0May 2023
House was in an excellent location and we found the house to be very clean however there was a distinct smell in the house that needs attention.
★ 4.0April 2023
Nice modern kitchen and bathroom. Small living room to cater for 6 people.
★ 5.0April 2023
Was exactly as described. Great location. Really comfortable beds, good shower, great deck. Had a fantastic stay.
★ 3.0April 2023
Disappointed in the property but loved the location. It was extremely cold and smelt funny
★ 5.0April 2023
This is a great spot and the location is great for 3-5 people. It’s easily walkable (for me) and set on a quiet street.

The deck is also a great feature for those who like having their meals outside when it’s not too cold.

Thanks for being such easy hosts.

★ 5.0March 2023
Fantastic place to stay with the family. The living room space was a tad small but size of the kitchen and decking area made up for it. Walking distance to the main shops/restaurants which was great so we could all enjoy wine without driving. Would recommend and would go back 😊
★ 4.0March 2023
The place is absolutely perfect for a weekend away with pets, walking distance to town – the place is clean and tidy.
★ 5.0February 2023
A lovely home 🏡 close to street
★ 5.0February 2023
Nice, centrally located spot in Daylesford. Very friendly staff to deal with.
★ 4.0January 2023
Great location, Daylesford team great to deal with. Beds comfortable and doonas nice and fluffy. All basic kitchen requirements meet. Very secure for our little dog to roam, with lots for him to sniff and see! BBQ and balcony area a big plus – in the tree tops it was very relaxing. Location was amazing – walking distance to town and to the lake.
★ 4.0December 2022
Enjoyed our stay there, house was clean and spacious. It was perfect for a weekend away and was very close to the Main Street so was able to walk to the cafes. Would recommend to others!
★ 5.0November 2022
位置好,非常方便到主街,房间整洁,提供了干净毛巾等日用品,由于天冷房东贴心地开好了暖气迎接我们。院子很大我的狗也非常开心的享受它的假期。下次还会再去。
★ 5.0November 2022
Gorgeous little house with everything we needed. Close to the Main Street, for sampling all that Daylesford has to offer. We had great food, massages, checked out the beautiful art galleries and psychic reads etc. Great value for my friends and I to afford. A fun cultural immersion weekend. Thanks so much for the extra attention to detail. The Picnic Box set up our weekend as we went from strength to strength. Cheers. Amy – Mum’s Gone Again. Be sure to check out the antics we got up to.
★ 5.0November 2022
Nice house. Awesome location
★ 5.0September 2022
Great location, really close to the main shopping/restaurant area.
House was comfortable and would definitely recommend!
★ 5.0August 2022
Great location. Very warm and cosy with heaters in every room. Kitchen was well equipped with plenty of items. So close to pubs, cafes and main street. Brilliant.
★ 4.0August 2022
Great location and everything you would need is at this cottage . It was well stocked , clean and warm . We had a great weekend stay .
★ 3.0July 2022
Great location however the house is too old and vintage.
★ 5.0July 2022
Great location! Cosy house, heating was on when we arrived which was lovely. Perfect size for 6 adults and doggos.
Fully fenced up to about hip height.
Would definitely stay here again.
★ 5.0June 2022
I had a fantastic stay. The location was amazing, and the house was perfect for a weekend away.
★ 5.0May 2022
Cosy, immaculate, old cottage. Loved being able to take our dog who enjoyed the large fenced backyard. Modern kitchen.
★ 5.0May 2022
Perfect location if you are wanting to walk everywhere! Very well equiped kitchen with things like paper towel and napkins also included. Massive garden for the dogs. There were 4 of us but it sleeps six, unsure the kitchen and living area would be big enough for this many people. Great decking and bbq!
★ 5.0April 2022
Great location short walk to shops and Vincent Street.
The deck out the back was perfect for good weather.
★ 5.0March 2022
This place was absolutely perfect for our long weekend for ChillOut Festival in Daylesford. Location-wise: it’s 5 minutes walk to town. It was accessible with a key box so the 6 people in the house who were coming and going didn’t have to stress about who had the key when. Three bedrooms perfect for three couples, all nice amenities, no complaints. And the price was excellent, particularly for the long weekend when getting any accommodation in Daylesford is challenging.
★ 5.0February 2022
Great location, lovely little cottage with well equipped kitchen opening out onto a great deck over great garden. Beds comfortable but could do with some wd40! That’s only observation though, otherwise fabulous 🙂 btw WM and dryer under house if you’re looking for it and no dishwasher which didn’t phase us
★ 4.0February 2022
great location
★ 5.0January 2022
Great spot really close to shops.
★ 4.0January 2022
well located within easy walking distance to the main street / shops.
Dog friendly so that we could have our dogs with us on holiday
Modern kitchen / bathroom facilities
★ 5.0December 2021
Great location! So close to everything! The house was very clean. Instructions for check-in and check-out were clear and easy to follow. All questions were answered promptly.
★ 5.0December 2021
Great hosts! They replied to all my questions really fast. Location was perfect also.
★ 4.0December 2021
The location was fabulous, only a couple of streets back from the main road and close to a supermarket, all within walking distance. The garden is spacious and lovely to look out on from the deck. The kitchen has a good range of utensils, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery and there was oil, salt and pepper etc which was really useful. The BBQ too was a bonus.
★ 3.0November 2021
no thanks
★ 4.0July 2021
Walking distance to everything, very well equipped and cosy! Perfect for a weekend away.
★ 5.0July 2021
Beautiful House! We arrived on a cold winters day to find the heaters were already on and the house was beautiful and warm. Nice big fully fenced backyard that the dogs loved.
★ 5.0June 2021
Lovely place close to town. Great backyard 🙂
★ 5.0June 2021
Lovely house in a great location. Easy walk to main centre.

Well stocked kitchen with extras like cling wrap and plastic containers you don’t always get.

Recently renovated kitchen and bathroom. Lovely front room with gas heater very cosy place to sit in winter.

Great deck which although it was too cold to use when we visited would be great in summer.

We arrived after dark and found the lights and heating on in readiness for us – such a wonderful welcome after a longish post work drive.

Would stay here again

★ 4.0June 2021
Great location and huge backyard for little ones or furry ones.