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River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub

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A modern kitchen with a brick wall, a dining area with a wooden table, and a large sliding glass door leading to a garden.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a brick wall, a wood-burning stove, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A modern bedroom with a brick wall, a large bed with a white bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a view of greenery through a large window.
A modern kitchen with a dishwasher, sink, and microwave. There is a window with a view of trees and a brick wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Porepunkah, VIC
  • Place, Ringer Reef Winery
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bright Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hotham Alpine Resort
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2nd bedroom

2 Single Beds

main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Porepunkah

Located in Porepunkah, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Buffalo National Park and Canyon Walk, while Sew Bright Alpine Quilting and Bright Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights. Bright Splash Park and Wandiligong Maze and Cafe are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Porepunkah, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ringer Reef Winery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bright Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mount Buffalo National Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Mount Hotham Alpine Resort - 52 min drive - 75.7 km
  • Mount Hotham - 52 min drive - 75.7 km

Getting around

  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bright Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Basils - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Hotel Motel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Walk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery Bright - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River front retreat in a quiet court only walking distance from cafes and Pub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bright Golf Club and Ringer Reef Winery. Mount Buffalo National Park and Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really comfortable property and within walking distance of pub, shops and walking/bike tracks. Outdoor area is great and we loved watching a little duck family making its way to the river each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to shops and tourist sites Private, quiet and homely
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place

very clean and nice place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very comfortable establishment, a good supply of basic cooking need very tranquail

very relaxing place and quite place, highly recommend as a retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay. Great location. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location! The river is beautiful and serene, this is a lovely spot to unwind. The hosts anticipated all possible needs guests may have and the property is very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful

The property is right on the river, nicely renovated, has everything you need and the owners are so lovely and helpful if you need them at all. Will definitely be staying again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a lovely renovated house with beautiful gardens
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil retreat

We were very fortunate to spend 2 weeks at this beautiful property and could have stayed a lot longer!! Super clean and had all the comforts and everyday essentials for a relaxing getaway. Set on a stunning, spacious property we enjoyed our time outdoors as much as we did indoors. The owners are exceptional and made our stay hassle free and truly memorable! Would highly recommend this beauty! Xx
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little spot

Excellent location - easy to get to places like Bright and Mt Buffalo. Nice and private accommodation with pretty scenery nearby. Short walk to shops and cafes. The beds, however, were not very comfortable - they were firm but quite hard. The place was also very dusty in some spots like on top of the fridge or behind the TV cabinet. The cleaners need to be more thorough to make sure there's no dust floating around to create issues for people, especially those with respiratory issues.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2022
Hi Nina, Sorry for the slow response but we wanted to test the bed out ourselves and completely agree with you - We have since bought a lovely comfortable new mattress. I am sorry to hear about the dust - I could have sent a cleaner back in to rectify. We take great pride in offering a clean space - unfortunately my regular cleaner was sick and we remotely had to rely on a fill in Very challenging times atm with staff shortages and a lot of illness going around Thank you so much for your understanding Kind regards Judith
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family weekend

Everything you could possibly need in a lovely bush setting. Great communication from hosts. It’s obvious much love and consideration has gone into this property. Only feedback is overall cleanliness. The floors specifically needed a really good vac/ mop. Only really an issue with little ones playing on the floor! Overall however a great property. Thanks for having us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback- We have let the cleaners know to take more attention to details as we pride ourselves to have a clean place
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fireplace with no wood

A fireplace without suitable kindling and smaller start up logs is useless. No ambiance. No warmth. Two nights booked . There should be two nights worth of wood with all the fixings to get a fire going.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2022
Hi Luke, I am terribly sorry about your experience as our cleaner clearly forgot to leave adequate supplies for fire but could have easily been rectified as we were only a phone call away Thanks for your feedback
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Alpine road retreat

We loved staying at Judith's home in Porepunkah, very cozy and well appointed. Great location for heading out to Beechworth and Bright environs for day trips and biking. Judith is an amazing host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well worth the stay

The location of this cute little house was perfect. A walk to the main street and local cafe, and the relaxing river behind the property. Perfectly quiet, clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A real gem

Was a lovely property. The heater kept the place toasty despite the winter outside. We loved it and would come again in a heart beat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Riverfront Retreat is true to its name. The location is excellent, perfect as a base for exploring the region and it is certainly a retreat; peaceful, comfortable, private and quiet. We were impressed with the presentation of the property; it was clean, well organised and generously stocked. The host, Judith, was great to communicate with; welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A tranquil location with good amenities

Located in Porepunkah, this accomodation is on the river and is fully self contained. A peaceful location close to Mt Buffalo National Park and its many walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely property right on the river

We had a great stay - my partner fished and the kids and I floated down the river. Right in the heart of porepunkah and a short drive to Bright. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was stunning, the river at the back of the property was super relaxing to sit by and have a drink! Highly recommended! Only thing was couldn’t work out the tv channels
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved that the river was basically in the backyard. Property was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Autumn at its best in Porepunkah

Very enjoyable weekend stay in this cosy house. Fireplace, quiet location surrounded by nature, clean. We absolutely loved it. Communication with the owner was excellent, thank you Judith.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely riverside retreat

A delightful abode in a great location. Judith was really easy to communicate with. highly recommend this place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

We loved our stay. This property is in a quiet location with easy access to Bright and surrounds. The fire provided a beautiful cozy atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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