River Retreat: 3 BR, 1 BA House in Buckland, Sleeps 8

Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker

4.5

Excellent(20 Reviews)

House in Porepunkah

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more

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About this house rental

The laid-back holiday you've been dreaming of awaits in this picture-perfect 3 bedroom property nestled footsteps from the Buckland River and Sinclairs, one of the best swimming holes in the area. You will love relaxing in the stylish outdoor or indoor living spaces as you entertain guests and admire gorgeous views over the surrounding area, including Mt Buffalo. Open living space with a central slow-combustion fireplace, ceiling fans and air-conditioning means year-round comfort. The kitchen is modern, stylish and sure to make holiday cooking for a family easy. Follow the sounds of the water and wander through the lush garden to the rear gate and the Buckland river beyond. The pebbled firepit is perfect for roasting marshmallows or enjoying a wine. The forest birds by day and the frogs by night are the soundtrack to your tranquil getaway, yet this quiet cul-de-sac location is only 13 minutes from Bright and 8 minutes from Porepunkah.

This property is managed on behalf of the owner by Bright Holidays (part of the Dickens Real Estate group).

CANCELLATION POLICY - STANDARD POLICY
• If notification of a cancellation or amendment is received more than 14 days prior to the booking arrival date, a fee of $110 (including GST) will apply and will be deducted from the deposit paid prior to the issuing of a refund.
• If notification of a cancellation is received 14 days or less prior to the booking arrival date no refund or credit will apply.

All cancellations are to be received via email. Please refer to our terms and conditions for our full cancellation policy.

BEDDING CONFIGURATION
Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - 2 sets of 2 single bunk beds

All bedding linen and bath towels are provided

KITCHEN & DINING
A galley kitchen with everything you need for holiday cook up with friends or family. A coffee pod machine with biodegradable ‘St Ali Coffee Roasters’ pods awaits you in the morning. The kitchen has a dishwasher, plenty of bench space and kitchenware for food prep. The table has ample space and bench seating comfortably for eight.

LOUNGE & ENTERTAINMENT
A large "L" shaped leather lounge and tub chairs allow all to play a board game or snuggle around the centrally located woodfire and watch some Netflix. There is WIFI at the property and a Smart TV, a reading nook, plenty of books and magazines and many board games on offer.

This property has WIFI

HEATING & COOLING
Heating: Woodfire in the living room, panel heaters in all bedrooms and a split system in the open plan lounge and dining room. Please note a starter supply of firewood, kindling, fire lighters and matches are supplied. Additional firewood can be purchased at local supermarkets and service stations.

Cooling: Split System AC located in the lounge/dining. Bedrooms 1 & 2 plus the dining area have ceiling fans.

BATHROOM
Main Bathroom: Shower, vanity and toilet.

OUTDOORS
Featuring a beautiful backyard which meanders on to the beautiful Buckland River. A fantastic undercover entertaining area with table and seating (extends to seat eight), gas BBQ and a firepit. There will be many memories created in this picturesque setting.

PET POLICY
Sorry, strictly no pets at River Retreat

LAUNDRY
A washing machine, dryer, iron & ironing board are available at this property

PARKING
Undercover parking for 1 car and driveway space for another 2

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Dishwasher

Map of Porepunkah

Nearby attractions

Bright Centenary Park

7 mi

Ladies Bath Falls

4.2 mi

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River Retreat: 3 BR, 1 BA House in Buckland, Sleeps 8

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4.5

Excellent(20 Reviews)

House in Porepunkah

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Laundry and more

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

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Dishwasher

Map of Porepunkah

Nearby attractions

Bright Centenary Park

7 mi

Ladies Bath Falls

4.2 mi

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(20 Reviews)

5.0

Feb 2024

5.0

Feb 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A wonderfully peaceful environment with loads of birds, bush and the river at the back burbling away. Central for exploring the various mountains nearby, so plenty of walks done. Near Bright for shops, restaurants and the Ovens River for swimming i.

5.0

Oct 2023

4.0

Jan 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was very well presented, comfortable with all the comforts of home. On the drive to Buckland you are surrounded by huge mountains. It is breathtaking. It is less than 10 minutes from Bright which is fabulous. We really enjoyed our stay.

5.0

Oct 2022

This well appointed property gave off a real cosy cottage style appeal. He river behind the property makes it unique. Definitely one to revisit in the summer. Only suggestion is to consider upgrading the internet connection. It would be a real bonus when visiting with small kids or being able to do some work while away.

2.0

Oct 2022

Neighbours partied till 3am.all the neighbourhood dogs use the back yard as a toilet and were constantly running around,to the point we stayed indoors.The overall state and cleanliness of the house was pretty good except for the mould smell coming from the bathroom.We had to make sure the door was closed at all times and the window left open.The house is situated in a lovely position but unfortunately our stay was ruined by the above mentioned.

5.0

Oct 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A really good family time. Nice atmosphere with fireplace.Only problem is the shower leaked water onto the carpet a bit.

4.0

Aug 2022

We had such an amazing stay here, the house was super cozy and comfortable

4.0

Aug 2022

Nice family getaway. Warm inside. Heaters in all bedrooms. Great homely setup. Can go fishing in back river. Kids loved it. Although Wifi and phone reception not good. Would stay here again.

4.0

Aug 2022

We really love the property especially the outdoors.there is plenty to do in outdoor area and inside the living area.Few things which need to be look upon.First one is, there is only one toilet and shower and they both are in same room which makes it hard for large group lime ours.Shower was leaking and the water was coming into the carpet which I think can be fixed.Also they need to supply more dishes in the kitchen as our large group of 8 had to wash and reuse all the time..Buy instead of all these issues, we enjoyed our stay.Would love to come back but in a smaller group.

4.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful property in tranquil location

Beautiful property in tranquil location

We stayed here for a week on a snow trip. The property looks unprepossessing from the outside but inside it is just delightful. Excellent size for 6 people. Major pluses: The location - lots of lovely walks and the river just in your backyard. 30 mins to Mt Buffalo and the snow. Close to Bright and Porepunkah while still feeling rural and relaxed. Super comfy beds and heated blankets :) The mattress in the main bedroom was amazing - we got the best sleep. Very well stocked kitchen and laundry - good for drying wet snowy children's clothes. Shed full of wood for the fire which was lovely. A couple of extra toboggans in the shed which proved useful for parents to borrow! A few things that could be improved: We couldn't get the internet to work. Only one bathroom/toilet for 6 people - needed careful management. The kitchen has a dishwasher but there was no cutlery holder so we hand-washed more than we would normally. Lovely crockery but the plates are large/thick and stack awkwardly in the dishwasher. When it rained we had a tiny roof leak outside the bathroom. However these are really minor things. We honestly had such a great stay here - thanks!

5.0

Jul 2022

It was a great trip. House was beautiful and clean.

It was a great trip. House was beautiful and clean.

Great location for us and very neat. We were provided everything in the house like shampoo, body wash, towels, soap, heaps more.

4.0

Jun 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. A nice touch was that the room was heated and lights were on when we arrived.There were lots of amenities, thanks for that. The heating was good and even included electric blankets. Great shower. Nicely decorated.The only downside was the for lock was difficult and the air con controller hard to operate.

4.0

Jun 2022

Country weekend away

Country weekend away

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. A nice touch was that the room was heated and lights were on when we arrived.
There were lots of amenities, thanks for that.
The heating was good and even included electric blankets.
Great shower.
Nicely decorated.
The only downside was the for lock was difficult and the air con controller hard to operate.

5.0

Apr 2022

Perfect location with a good set up. The access to the River is fantastic.

Perfect location with a good set up. The access to the River is fantastic.

The house is fitted out with everything you need. Great fire pit & indoor fire with good wood supply (we did bring some of our own too). Comfortable living area. Comfortable bedrooms. It was like a bush camp on the river but with the comforts of a home. Highly recommend for a small group or couple of families. Only 10 minute drive to Bright & plenty of other attractions.

5.0

Mar 2022

Very nice tidy house. Great backyard and river access.

Very nice tidy house. Great backyard and river access.

The property was nicely done up. Being very comfortable with a huge backyard and great river access. Overall very happy with the stay.

5.0

Mar 2022

Beautiful property ❤️

Beautiful property ❤️

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had such an amazing time at this property. The house is beautifully designed and all amenities were wonderful. We enjoyed the books, jenga, a fully stocked kitchen with basic tea and coffee. The backyard opens to a beautiful river where we all jumped in and had a great time. The house was clean and fresh towels and sheet were on everyone’s beds. I would totally recommend this place for someone looking for a quite tranquil time in bright. It’s a short drive to the main area of bright and a walk to Sinclaire’s water hole.

2.5

Mar 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had such an amazing time at this property. The house is beautifully designed and all amenities were wonderful. We enjoyed the books, jenga, a fully stocked kitchen with basic tea and coffee. The backyard opens to a beautiful river where we all jumped in and had a great time. The house was clean and fresh towels and sheet were on everyone’s beds. I would totally recommend this place for someone looking for a quite tranquil time in bright. It’s a short drive to the main area of bright and a walk to Sinclaire’s water hole.

5.0

Mar 2022

Loved River Retreat

Loved River Retreat

5.0

Feb 2022

RELAXING STAT

RELAXING STAT

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful home, clean and relaxing. The yard iwas a wonderful spot to unwind after a day of exploring and property was well equipped. Short walk to a great swimming hole as well!

5.0

Feb 2022

A hidden gem in the valley

A hidden gem in the valley

The property is in a fabulous location with good cleanliness and facilities. Only a short drive from Bright town center.

4.0

Jan 2022

Fantastic location and good property

Fantastic location and good property

Overall this is a great property and should be considered due to an awesome location and the amenities and overall house is great. However the property was not very well cleaned upon arrival. Also the internet was so poor that I couldn't work... Basic text only... Could not even upload or download an image let alone even try to watch Netflix.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Porepunkah?

The average price for a rental in Porepunkah is R 3,023 per night. This rental is R 2,157 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at River Retreat: 3 BR, 1 BA House in Buckland, Sleeps 8. 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 River Retreat: 3 BR, 1 BA House in Buckland, Sleeps 8 pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at River Retreat: 3 BR, 1 BA House in Buckland, Sleeps 8?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and dishwasher.

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House in Porepunkah

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Porepunkah

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Porepunkah?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is River Retreat: 3 BR, 1 BA House in Buckland, Sleeps 8 pet friendly?

What amenities are available at River Retreat: 3 BR, 1 BA House in Buckland, Sleeps 8?

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