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

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Porepunkah, VIC

Ringer Reef Winery2 min drive
Bright Golf Club3 min drive
Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge6 min drive
Albury, NSW (ABX)91 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

About this property

Lovingly renovated cosy 2 bedroom 1 bathroom retreat ( please note - we have just redone bathroom completely for 2023) with full private Ovens river frontage at the end of a quiet court yet only 250 m away from Rail Trail Café, Porepunkah Pub and Punka Pantry at the base of majestic Mount Buffalo.

Enjoy your time in the light open plan living / kitchen area on our comfy couch or read a book on the Veranda or on a bench overlooking the river.
The expansive lawn out the back is a perfect place for kicking a footy with the kids or to play a game of Finksa.

Enjoy a glass of wine on the outdoor setting listening to the rippling sound of our own little creek cascading down to the river.
Or sit and enjoy your afternoon tea in the established garden at the front with stunning autumn colours that attracts a lot of native birds like Crimson Rosellas , King Parrots, Kookaburras etc.

In Winter enjoy the cosy open fire (wood provided) and stay warm in bed with an electric blanket (QS bed only). And there is always the reverse cycle aircon to heat up living area quickly and bar heaters are also supplied.

The entire property is for your own use and is on a 1560 m2 block

There is something to do for everyone in the beautiful High Country:

- swimming in the river or in some of the nearby water holes (Sinclair near Punka airfield)
- the area is a paradise for cyclists : we are only 200 m for the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail or the Mountain Bike park in Bright is only 9km away. There is also great MTB trails up in Falls Creek.
For road cycling its hard to decide what mountain to tackle first - Mt Buffalo just at our doorstep, Falls Creek over Tawonga Gap or Mt Hotham.
- in Winter choose to ski at Falls Creek / Hotham which is about 1 hr away or take the kids tobogganing / snow play up to Mount Buffalo
- If hiking if more your style there is endless opportunities at Mount Buffalo with waterfalls, Lake, rock boulders etc or in Alpine National Park with Mt Feathertop to name only a few
- Bright 18 hole country Golf Club is only over 1km away
- There is lots of great shops and cafes/ restaurants in Bright if you enjoy a browse.

Property manager

Judith Millinger

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Toys/games

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 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

About the area

Porepunkah

Located in Porepunkah, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Ringer Reef Winery and Bright Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bright Visitors Centre and Bright Splash Park. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours and mountain biking in the area.

Porepunkah, VIC

What's nearby

Ringer Reef Winery - 2 min drive
Bright Golf Club - 3 min drive
Mount Buffalo National Park - 5 min drive
Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 6 min drive
Centenary Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

Albury, NSW (ABX) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

Beechworth Bakery - 6 min drive
Bright Brewery - 6 min drive
Gum Tree Pies - 6 min drive
Alpine Hotel Motel - 6 min drive
Riverdeck Cafe - 6 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.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Close to shops and tourist sites Private, quiet and homely

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis K.

22 May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom T.

16 Apr 2023

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

great place

very clean and nice place.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a wonderful stay. Great location. Recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil L., Aurora, Canada

9 Dec 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Judith Millinger

We always loved the High Country and the endless outdoor activities the area has to offer - from skiing , mountain biking , hiking and paragliding...not to mention all the wineries and it is heaven for us foodies as well.

Why they chose this property

We owned a successful holiday rental in Wandiligong (6 km from Bright the other way)
and then had the opportunity to buy this property with full river frontage and near Pub and cafes from our friend ....especially our teenage kids love the river.