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Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house

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Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house

Set on the River Murray at the head of Lake Alexandrina, downstream from the Wellington Ferry one hour from Adelaide - the Ferryman’s Cottage is an affordable family retreat with 2,000 square metres of private, fenced grounds on a quiet section of the river. Originally built by a local ferry operator in 1908 the residence was expanded and now enjoys four spacious bedrooms, two lounge rooms, modern kitchen, dining, bathroom, mud room, outdoor dining, wifi, AC, gazebo, deck and jetty.

Property manager

Shaun Argent

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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 a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
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

About the area

Map
Wellington, SA

What's nearby

  • Wellington Marina - 5 min drive
  • Tailem Bend Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Bend Motorsport Park - 12 min drive
  • Old Tailem Town - 16 min drive
  • Monarto Zoo - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Tailem Bend Station - 17 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hall cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of John White Wetlands and Wellington Marina. Pangarinda Botanic Garden and Mowantjie Willauwar Conservation Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferryman's Cottage
We love this cottage stay. Very clean... Well provided with all you want. River views from house but safety fence from house to river. Great jetty and setup by the river. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024