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The Far-Away House: River + Boat Ready!

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Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Games room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82088.2 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mildura, VIC
  • Mildura Brewery Pub
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mildura Golf Resort
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mildura Visitor Information Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mildura, VIC (MQL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double Room

1 Double Bed

King Room

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

King Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Far-Away House: River + Boat Ready!

Far from home but close to everything in Mildura, this newly renovated, spacious home offers 3 bedrooms (each with 1 bed), 2 bathrooms, a dedicated workspace, open-plan living, and a large outdoor area—perfect for families, couples, or friends. Walk to the Trail of Lights, explore riverfront tracks and parklands, watch paddleboats pass by, and enjoy Mildura’s vibrant café scene, one coffee at a time. Bright, spacious, and thoughtfully designed, The Far-Away House is the kind of place you'll want to return to year-round. Whether you're visiting in the warmth of summer or the cool of winter, we've got your comfort covered. Stay cool with evaporative air conditioning throughout, ceiling fans in every room, and split systems for extra chill. In the cooler months, snuggle up by the cozy slow-combustion fireplace or warm your toes in no time with the split systems.

The garage doubles as a games room, complete with evaporative cooling, a ceiling fan, and everyone’s favourite: a ping pong table! Grab yourself a book and relax in the hammock in between Mildura adventures or play board games with the family in the lounge.

Our bedrooms include:

1x king bed with ensuite (split system)

1x queen bed (split system)

1x double bed (portable Dyson heating/cooling unit)

1x optional double pull-out sofa bed in lounge (split system) * additional charge of $50 p/night*
- please advise us if you require this for your stay.

All beds are fitted with luxury bedding and the bathrooms are stocked with soft, fluffy towels. There's also a separate toilet adjacent to the main bathroom for added convenience.

Extras you'll love:

Fast Wi-Fi & multiple USB charging points

Smart TVs - include Disney + access (lounge, outdoor area & double bedroom)

Webber Q BBQ for alfresco meals

Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need—plus a Nespresso machine and Nutribullet for coffee & smoothie lovers

Undercover storage area with space for multiple cars or small boats—perfect for those bringing their own gear

Whether you're planning a relaxing weekend or a longer getaway, The Far-Away House is the perfect base to unwind and reconnect. Walk or ride to the nearby riverfront, explore scenic parks, or enjoy local shops and cafés just minutes away. Head out for a morning stroll and brunch by the river or pack a picnic and spend the afternoon under a palm tree.

Take a stroll to the Trail of Lights, visit Lock 11, the Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura Station Homestead or enjoy a family afternoon at Apex Park River Beach (with boat ramp)—just a 25-minute walk or a 3-minute drive. The Far-Away House offers convenient self-check-in and ample on-site, remote-controlled secure parking—enough space for up to five vehicles. For larger boats or caravans, the extra-wide driveway provides additional room for two more vehicles or trailers.

Carport clearance (remote-controlled):
Width – 2600mm | Height – 2100mm. The Far-Away House includes an optional pull-out sofa in the lounge, comfortably sleeping an additional 2 guests for $50 per night. A porta cot is also available and can be set up upon request.

As your hosts, we take pride in offering a personal touch and managing the home directly to ensure every guest enjoys a welcoming and memorable stay

Property manager

Penny
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mildura

Mildura is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at River Murray Reserve and Mildura I220A Bushland Reserve, while Mildura Arts Centre and Langtree Hall Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Jaycee Park and Putt Putt Family Fun Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Mildura, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mildura Riverfront - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mildura Brewery Pub - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mildura Golf Resort - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mildura Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Central Mildura Shopping Center - 7 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Mildura, VIC (MQL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunraysia Resort - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mildura Noodle & Pasta Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Corner Chinese Take Away - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mildura Brewery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Far-Away House: River + Boat Ready! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Far-Away House: River + Boat Ready!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Far-Away House: River + Boat Ready!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Far-Away House: River + Boat Ready! located?

This family-friendly Mildura holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mildura Station Homestead, Washington Park and Rio Vista Park. Riverview Way Reserve and Mansell Reserve are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

The Faraway House Mildura

A fantastic house to stay; centrally located, beautiful decor, comfortable beds, highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Fabulous

This is a really beautiful home in a very convenient location in Mildura. We loved staying here and would like to return one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Beautiful house with all the amenities

We travelled to Mildura for a family funeral and this was the perfect house to distract us and the kids with games and ping pong. It had a really well stocked kitchen. All the space allowed us to have other family members drop over for drink and it feel like it was our home we were entertaining from. The fire was the cherry on the cake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Just what was needed

A lovely stay in this recently renovated home. Host very communicative, extremely friendly and helpful. Thankyou for a lovely stay. The welcome goodies were a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Perfect for all ages

Plenty of room, table tennis to keep all ages entertained, enough indoor seating for all, which is not always the case. Nice outdoor lawn area and secure parking off street. Kitchen fully equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing getaway

Lovely tidy & welcoming property with all you could need. Plenty to do in Mildura - we didn't fit it all in & hope to be back. Ambling along the Murray was a delight & very easy from this location. Hosts kept good communication & we were well looked after.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

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

Perfect holiday home

We loved our stay here. The hosts have thought of absolutely everything including some special touches like fresh milk and bread. It’s clean, modern, spacious, with great indoor and outdoor spaces. Fantastic hosts too. 100% recommend and hope to be back. Thanks Penny and Ricky!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane A.

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

House was delightful

Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ren ming w.

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

Mr Wang

I am very happy to stay in this property. The landlord looks take a lot of work, If I come again, I will select this property again. ThanksJimmy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone D.

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

Great home

It is a great home. Small but spacious. We really appreciated the bottle of wine, loaf of bread and other bits and pieces. We thank you so very much for allowing us to use your home. It was truly lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Fantastic property and owners

The Faraway House was the perfect place to stay for my work trip. The beds were very comfortable, and with a few hot days, the air conditioning worked very well. The hosts even left it running before we arrived for our comfort! We unfortunately didn't get to enjoy the outdoor space or games very much, except for some TV in the evening, however we enjoyed our time in the house nonetheless. Thank you for an excellent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT G.

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

Super relaxing and comfortable

Amazing house with every space thoughtfully designed for luxury and comfort. Also, a nice quiet location with a very short walk to river parkland. Penny and Rick were great hosts with clear communication, instructions and also pleasantly surprising us by leaving a very generous gift of a bottle of wine and bread to enjoy during our stay. Highly recommend - thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Faraway House!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn G.

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

Faraway house -home away from home

We stay in Mildura often and this is the best place we have stayed. Perfect for our family and trips to the river with our boat. It was a very hot week but the house was set up perfectly to accommodate our family. We could come home from the river, unpack the boat, organise dinner and then relax outside under the pergola while the kids played table tennis in the shed. Would definitely recommend for families. Close to the river and not far from supermarkets. Everyone felt at home and we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julie B.

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

Close to river

Plenty of space, well stocked kitchen with good quality cooking utensils and saucepans etc. and quality washing machine. Outdoors is a lovely grassed area and security with a lockable car garage.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN N.

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

John's thought's

Like the loungeroom nice place to relax. Kitchen/Dining works well, outdoor table good, the shed would have nice if the A/C worked, I didn't want to bother Penny with this, maybe nice with a T.V. Really liked your house. Thank You
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

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

The perfect family friendly stay!

We had an incredible stay at The Faraway House in Mildura! This property exceeded all our expectations, perfectly catering to our large family of 7 (5 kids!). The house was immaculately clean, tastefully decorated, and equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The Faraway House truly felt like a home away from home. The spacious layout and family-friendly amenities made it ideal for our clan. We appreciated the attention to detail and thoughtful touches that made our stay so relaxing. We highly recommend The Faraway House to any family seeking a warm and welcoming base in Mildura. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Penny

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English

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