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Boathouse Retreat | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Boathouse Retreat | Street view
Boathouse Retreat | Terrace/patio
Boathouse Retreat | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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138 Liverpool Road, Goolwa North, SA, 5214
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets
    3 min drive
  • Steam Exchange Brewery
    3 min drive
  • Hector's Cafe on the Wharf
    19 min walk
  • Goolwa Station
    3 min drive

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Boathouse Retreat

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2

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Exterior

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Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1002)
The price is €122
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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About this property

Entire place

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

Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour

Riverwalk cottage with marina and free breakfast
This smoke-free cottage features a marina, a lazy river and dry cleaning. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in are on-site. The cottage features a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, plus a balcony and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Conveniences include a sofa bed and a coffee/tea maker, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches, such as an espresso maker and slippers. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
This cottage offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes queen sofa beds and desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and hairdryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Steam Exchange Brewery. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. Built in 1910, this upmarket cottage has 3 cottages. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and a balcony in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, balcony and pillowtop bed
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Splash around at the lazy river
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Artworx Gallery and a few minutes from Steam Exchange Brewery
Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour offers its guests a marina and a lazy river. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Goolwa North cottage is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Queen sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 100 per stay

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • On the riverwalk
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 1910
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 100.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 100.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 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 professionally cleaned
Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Goolwa
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation House
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation House Goolwa
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Guesthouse
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Guesthouse
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
Birks Harbour - Marina & Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation
Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour Cottage
Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour Goolwa North
Guesthouse Birks Harbour - Marina & Luxury Accommodation
Birks Harbour - Marina & Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation

Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem
Was absolutely ecstatic to find this little gem as a surprise for my husbands birthday. As he knows this area very well, it was great to find something he didn’t know was there. From the moment we pulled in from the road, we were in love. The location, presentation, cleanliness, thoughtfulness - all 5 plus extra stars. Very thoughtful touches. The bed and pillows were so comfortable. Phil & Wendy are great hosts and the private cruise on the wooden boat was a real highlight. We will definitely be highly recommending this property as well as becoming return visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boat house perfection
What an amazing place to stay. Everything has been thought of to create absolute perfection. Beautifully decorated, private and comfortable. You feel a part of the private marina and the sound of the water is so relaxing. This is one of the best places we have ever stayed and would come Back to South Australia just to stay here again. Thank you for sharing your amazing boat house Kim Laurie Boyd December 2018
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven
It was. The most beautiful appointed with free breakfast which was really good if we were ever that way again it would be our first place to go the hosts were great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ho Wan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay in Goolwa
Goolwa is such a lovely small town. The River Retreat we have stayed in is located by the river, with a bikeway along the beautiful and tranquil river coast, which is perfect for a stroll, jog or cycling. The Retreat is very cosy and comfortable. The kitchen is very well-equipped, including an oven. Our host is very friendly and helpful in assisting our check-in, as we had difficulty in retrieving our original instruction of the check-in process. Everything is thoughtfully provided here. Goolwa is a convenient place to base in for exploration of the neighbourhood. It is just a 10-minute drive from Middleton, where we have seen a good number of whales in Basham Beach. Port Elliot and Victor Harbor are also just 15-minute drive away. Hindmarsh Island and Murray Mouth are just 10-minute drive across the bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

richard, Tanunda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
comfort by the river
Nice view to river through the trees, and the pool the other way. We appreciated the Aircond and the pool due to the extreme heat.

10/10 Excellent

Donald, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Great deal; Service: Remarkable; Cleanliness: Beautiful; loved the wine, walking around the river, cafes

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Fairly expensive worth it; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Immaculate; The attention to detail was amazing! Very thoughtful owners. Will definitely go back again.

10/10 Excellent

John, Australia - VIC - Regional VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Amazing; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless;

8/10 Good

Carolyn, Australia - SA - Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

10/10 Excellent

Lois, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Happy Find
Peaceful, clean, well-appointed, nice gardens, god outlook from upper floor. A pleasure to stay there.