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Nestled on the banks of the Delatite River, The River Retreat offers a luxurious and clean stay with great views overlooking Timbertop Mountain. With an open plan living area, spacious backyard for activities, and 10-man spa to unwind in after a long day on the ski fields.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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.

River Retreat

This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Merrijig, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Delatite Winery and Mt. Buller Alpine Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging. Visit our Merrijig travel guide
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Merrijig, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mt. Buller Ski Slopes showing a small town or village, night scenes and a luxury hotel or resort
    Mt. Buller Alpine Resort
    12 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Delatite Education Area
    6 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail
    11 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Delatite Winery
    12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Mount Stirling
    12 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    154 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Hunt Club Hotel Merrijig
    3 min walk
  • The Mill Inn
    6 min drive
  • Hunt Club Hotel
    3 min walk
  • Delatite Winery
    11 min drive
  • Peaks Restaurant and Bar
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Delatite Education Area, Swimming Dam and Mount Russell Education Area. Delatite Winery and Mt. Buller Alpine Resort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful river location

Our family loved our stay. The house was lovely and the central cooling was great. We spent a lot of time ambling down the river and playing backyard cricket. We are hoping to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Who needs a Swimming Pool when you've got a River

My family and I happily stayed at River Retreat over Christmas 2024, We found the river at the bottom of the property the highlight of our stay. Although the running water was only knee deep the grandchildren found using their inner tyres perfect for gently floating down stream again and again. The adults sat their fold-up chairs in the water to cool off & watch the safe progress of their kids having fun. We appreciated the extremely comfy beds and bathing facilities. The lounge dining and well stocked kitchen was extremely spacious yet kept us all in touch with each other.Lauren our go to person was prompt with our queries & communicated well. Only one little hiccup was the dishwasher which was on its last legs. Overall everyone of us thought our 4 night stay was quite unique and special. Jan x
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near mt Buller. The house was very well equiped and there was plenty of firewood for the fireplaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful setting. Lots of space. Lovely stay..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing, comfortable stay

This property is stunning, so relaxing, clean, inviting and surprisingly spacious. We'll equipped property and great communication. Highly recommend, we can't wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ethel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property and getaway

We wished we had booked for longer. The property was well appointed and centrally located to Mt Buller and Mansfield. It comfortably accommodated our two families. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022