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River Retreat

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Sleeps 8, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. No pets allowed.

Buckland, VIC 3740 Australia

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

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type House, 1 story
Unit Code 23 WAL
Beds 2 queen beds, 2 bunk beds
Bathrooms 1 bathroom
Rooms Sleeps 8
Pets No pets allowed.
Standard Amenities Wifi, Free Wifi
Kitchen Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware, Dishwasher
Living Ceiling Fans, Linens, Washer & Dryer, WIFI, Reverse Cycle A/C, Wood Heater, Washing Machine
Outdoor BBQ Grill, BBQ
Entertainment Smart TV, WIFI
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100% of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

Vacation Rental Reviews

  • Location location

    Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2024

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    a guest from Briar hill, VIC recommends this vacation rental

    Fantastic get away close to bright right on the river.

    • Manager Responded on 2/26/2024

      Hi Dimity, thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again next time you visit Bright. The Bright Holidays Team.

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  • Peace and tranquility

    Stayed 5 days ending in February, 2024

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    a guest from Black Rock , Vic recommends this vacation rental

    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.

    • Manager Responded on 2/21/2024

      Hi Helene, thank you for your 5-star rating. It was a pleasure to host you at this property and we hope to see you again next time you visit Bright. Kind Regards, The Bright Holidays Team.

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  • Great location

    Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2023

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    Yash H from NA, NOTAVAIL recommends this vacation rental

    Great location

    • Manager Responded on 10/11/2023

      Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the location and hope to see you again next time you visit. Kind regards, Bright Holidays Team

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  • Tranquil setting with phenomenal views

    Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2023

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    Sonya P from NA, NOTAVAIL recommends this vacation rental

    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.

    • Manager Responded on 1/16/2023

      Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to see you again next time you holiday in Bright. Kind regards, Bright Holidays Team

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  • Nice time at Buckland

    Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2022

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    Peter H from Highton, VIC recommends this vacation rental

    A really good family time. Nice atmosphere with fireplace.

    Only problem is the shower leaked water onto the carpet a bit.

    • Manager Responded on 10/30/2022

      Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to see you again next time you holiday in Bright. Kind regards, Bright Holidays Team

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  • Country weekend away

    Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2022

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    Ray M from Templestowe, VIC recommends this vacation rental

    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.

    • Manager Responded on 6/22/2022

      Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback for River Retreat. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again next time you visit Bright and the surrounding area.

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  • Beautiful property ❤️

    Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2022

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    salaj m from Melbourne, VIC recommends this vacation rental

    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.

    • Manager Responded on 3/27/2022

      Thanks for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We appreciate and value all feedback and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at River Retreat. We do hope to see you again next time you holiday at Bright.

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  • RELAXING STAT

    Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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    a guest from Victoria, Prahran recommends this vacation rental

    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!

    • Manager Responded on 2/21/2022

      Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for River Retreat. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we do hope to be able to assist you next time you are booking a holiday in Bright.

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  • Loved River Retreat

    Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2022

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    Norma T from Vic, Melbourne recommends this vacation rental

    My friends and I found the property and its garden attractive and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.

    • Manager Responded on 3/6/2022

      Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay...we agree this is a great house to escape to! We hope to see you next time you are planning a visit to Bright.

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