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River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub

Lovingly renovated cosy 2 bedroom 1 bathroom retreat ( please note - we have just redone bathroom completely for 2023) with full private Ovens river frontage at the end of a quiet court yet only 250 m away from Rail Trail Café, Porepunkah Pub and Punka Pantry at the base of majestic Mount Buffalo.

Enjoy your time in the light open plan living / kitchen area on our comfy couch or read a book on the Veranda or on a bench overlooking the river.
The expansive lawn out the back is a perfect place for kicking a footy with the kids or to play a game of Finksa.

Enjoy a glass of wine on the outdoor setting listening to the rippling sound of our own little creek cascading down to the river.
Or sit and enjoy your afternoon tea in the established garden at the front with stunning autumn colours that attracts a lot of native birds like Crimson Rosellas , King Parrots, Kookaburras etc.

In Winter enjoy the cosy open fire (wood provided) and stay warm in bed with an electric blanket (QS bed only). And there is always the reverse cycle aircon to heat up living area quickly and bar heaters are also supplied.

The entire property is for your own use and is on a 1560 m2 block

There is something to do for everyone in the beautiful High Country:

- swimming in the river or in some of the nearby water holes (Sinclair near Punka airfield)
- the area is a paradise for cyclists : we are only 200 m for the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail or the Mountain Bike park in Bright is only 9km away. There is also great MTB trails up in Falls Creek.
For road cycling its hard to decide what mountain to tackle first - Mt Buffalo just at our doorstep, Falls Creek over Tawonga Gap or Mt Hotham.
- in Winter choose to ski at Falls Creek / Hotham which is about 1 hr away or take the kids tobogganing / snow play up to Mount Buffalo
- If hiking if more your style there is endless opportunities at Mount Buffalo with waterfalls, Lake, rock boulders etc or in Alpine National Park with Mt Feathertop to name only a few
- Bright 18 hole country Golf Club is only over 1km away
- There is lots of great shops and cafes/ restaurants in Bright if you enjoy a browse.








Property manager

Judith Millinger

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Porepunkah, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bright Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Mount Buffalo National Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bright City Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Centenary Park - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bright Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gum Tree Pies - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sixpence Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sir Loins Bar and Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ringer Reef Winery, Hedonistic Hiking and Bright Golf Club. Mount Buffalo National Park and Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful
The property is right on the river, nicely renovated, has everything you need and the owners are so lovely and helpful if you need them at all. Will definitely be staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The river is beautiful and serene, this is a lovely spot to unwind. The hosts anticipated all possible needs guests may have and the property is very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely renovated house with beautiful gardens
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to shops and tourist sites Private, quiet and homely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis K.

Liked: Cleanliness
very comfortable establishment, a good supply of basic cooking need very tranquail
very relaxing place and quite place, highly recommend as a retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place
very clean and nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Great location. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil L., Aurora, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Alpine road retreat
We loved staying at Judith's home in Porepunkah, very cozy and well appointed. Great location for heading out to Beechworth and Bright environs for day trips and biking. Judith is an amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Luke R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fireplace with no wood
A fireplace without suitable kindling and smaller start up logs is useless. No ambiance. No warmth. Two nights booked . There should be two nights worth of wood with all the fixings to get a fire going.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jessica F.

Great family weekend
Everything you could possibly need in a lovely bush setting. Great communication from hosts. It’s obvious much love and consideration has gone into this property. Only feedback is overall cleanliness. The floors specifically needed a really good vac/ mop. Only really an issue with little ones playing on the floor! Overall however a great property. Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well worth the stay
The location of this cute little house was perfect. A walk to the main street and local cafe, and the relaxing river behind the property. Perfectly quiet, clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real gem
Was a lovely property. The heater kept the place toasty despite the winter outside. We loved it and would come again in a heart beat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nina X.

Great little spot
Excellent location - easy to get to places like Bright and Mt Buffalo. Nice and private accommodation with pretty scenery nearby. Short walk to shops and cafes. The beds, however, were not very comfortable - they were firm but quite hard. The place was also very dusty in some spots like on top of the fridge or behind the TV cabinet. The cleaners need to be more thorough to make sure there's no dust floating around to create issues for people, especially those with respiratory issues.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron G., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Riverfront Retreat is true to its name. The location is excellent, perfect as a base for exploring the region and it is certainly a retreat; peaceful, comfortable, private and quiet. We were impressed with the presentation of the property; it was clean, well organised and generously stocked. The host, Judith, was great to communicate with; welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A tranquil location with good amenities
Located in Porepunkah, this accomodation is on the river and is fully self contained. A peaceful location close to Mt Buffalo National Park and its many walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely property right on the river
We had a great stay - my partner fished and the kids and I floated down the river. Right in the heart of porepunkah and a short drive to Bright. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Micayla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was stunning, the river at the back of the property was super relaxing to sit by and have a drink! Highly recommended! Only thing was couldn’t work out the tv channels
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyce

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved that the river was basically in the backyard. Property was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zuzana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn at its best in Porepunkah
Very enjoyable weekend stay in this cosy house. Fireplace, quiet location surrounded by nature, clean. We absolutely loved it. Communication with the owner was excellent, thank you Judith.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely riverside retreat
A delightful abode in a great location. Judith was really easy to communicate with. highly recommend this place.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We loved our stay. This property is in a quiet location with easy access to Bright and surrounds. The fire provided a beautiful cozy atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Comfortable, clean and well equipped unit. Close to town, coffee shops, walking tracks and playgrounds. Suited our family well and had everything we needed. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
we had a very relaxing stay, the property was great

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spot on the river
We had a fabulous stay, great spot convenient to all the area has to offer
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021