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River House - idyllic riverside and beach location

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Kennett River, VIC
  • Kennet River Coastal Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Great Otway National Park
    12 min walk
  • Kafe Koala
    3 min walk
  • Birregurra Station
    53 min drive

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About the area

Kennett River

With a stay at this vacation home in Kennett River, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Kennet River Coastal Reserve and 12 minutes by foot from Great Otway National Park. .This beach vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Carisbrook Creek and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Wye River Coastal Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Kennet River Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Wye River Coastal Reserve - 11 min drive
  • Kennet River Koala Walk - 20 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 21 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wye Beach Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wye River Beach - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wye River General Store - ‬5 min drive

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 House - idyllic riverside and beach location

River House is a large multilevel family home in an idyllic riverside setting and beside the beach. The large block adjoins the Kennett River reserve and nature walking track - with a path leading directly along the river to the beach in 3 minutes (250m), and in the other direction into the Great Otway National Park. Abundant birdlife and wildlife surround the property, including kangaroos and koalas.

Enter into the open plan kitchen and dining area, featuring an abundance of natural light streaming in through the floor to ceiling windows with a view to the river and bushland. The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances, induction cooktop, fridge with water dispenser, Nespresso coffee machine, soda stream and walk in pantry. Gather for a family meal all together around the 10 seater timber table, or out on the deck dining setting. This living area has comfy couches, wall mounted Smart TV, Sonos sound system, Foxtel, along with a wood fire for added warmth and ambiance. Sliding doors lead onto the wrap around deck area featuring an 8 person hot tub overlooking the river and bushland. There is also a large Beefeater BBQ, outdoor couches and shade.

The house is over 3 levels in total. The lower 3rd level is locked unless booked for.
To have access to the downstairs area, which contains two bedrooms, the second living area and a third bathroom, a minimum rate of the 5 person rate applies.

The main level houses a king bedroom with dual access ensuite bathroom, and full laundry with washing machine and dryer.

Upstairs is a parents retreat top floor, with beautiful views of the ocean, river and bushland. Featuring a king sized bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, and walk in wardrobe.

Downstairs from the main level is a great family space for kids, with a second living area with comfy couches and TV, 2 bedrooms each with excellent quality tri-bunk beds in queen size on the bottom and a king single size on the top and all with high quality mattresses. This level is serviced with a large bathroom with a bath, shower and separate toilet.

Also on the property is a games shed with table tennis table, and adjoining lawn area suitable for ball games.

Contemporary styling, furnishings and artwork gives a warm homely feel throughout. All beds have high quality mattresses, including the bunk beds. Unlimited WiFi is available throughout the house, with extended boxes on the various levels to boost the signal and provide high speed. All linen and towels are provided - you just need to bring beach towels for use at the beach or spa. There is an outdoor hot & cold shower for use coming back from the beach to wash the sand and salt off. Due to the location and surrounding wildlife (kangaroos & koalas), the property is not pet friendly.

River House is a perfect mix of beach and bush - with the river on one side and the sea on the other - it makes a great base and location for a range of outdoor activities. It is also an excellent base for relaxing in the various living areas at the house and enjoying the views and serenity. Kennett River has a small takeaway cafe, or it's a 5 minute drive (or 5km walk) to Wye River which has the Wye General Cafe and convenience store, along with the Wye Beach Hotel. From Kennett River, is is a 25 minute drive to the large town of Apollo Bay for Supermarkets, fuel station, restaurants, cafes, fresh fish sales, shopping.

Pets
Sorry, this is NOT a pet friendly property.

Pricing & Bedrooms
The initial rate is for up to 4 people, using the 2 bedrooms (2 x king beds) on the main and upper levels.
If you are 4 people needing more than two beds or bedrooms, you will need to select the amount of guests based on beds/bedrooms required.
Due to the house size and layout, it can be booked for up to 4 people (2 couples) as just the main level with king bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, living, dining, hot tub and deck, laundry, and upstairs king bedroom with ensuite.
To have access to the downstairs area, which contains two further bedrooms, a second living area and a third bathroom, a minimum rate of 5 people applies.
All pricing is based on the amount of guests staying, and beds/bedrooms used. Please ensure you book for the correct amount of guests, and confirm how many beds/bedrooms you will be requiring during your stay, so that we have accurate booking information prior to your arrival.

Important:
No parties, events or gatherings of excess people
No smoking, vaping or illegal activity
Quiet hours between 10pm - 8am
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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River House - idyllic riverside and beach location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
One small improvement
Was great except are pretty sure the spa filters had not been cleaned. We managed to clean them and dose spa and it was much better. Also some dishwasher tablets would have been useful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Time Out
Wonderful place to chill out and relax. The perfect escape.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing summer holiday in a magnificent property
Relaxing summer holiday in a magnificent property
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023