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River Retreat

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Merrijig

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Merrijig, VIC
  • Place, Delatite Education Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Buller Alpine Resort
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Merrijig

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Merrijig vacation home, you'll find Delatite Education Area and Swimming Dam. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mount Russell Education Area and Delatite Winery.

What's nearby

  • Delatite Education Area - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 11 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Delatite Winery - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 12 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Mount Stirling - 12 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peaks Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪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

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

The River Retreat is a family friendly home located on the beautiful Delatite River that promises a luxurious and clean stay. It is a self contained property with great views overlooking the river and Timbertop Mountain.
Just a 10 minute drive from the gates of Mt Buller & Mt Stirling, & a 15 minute drive to Mansfield for all of your families needs.

The River Retreat is a modern 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home comprising of open plan living and enough space in the backyard for an abundance of activities. From the house you are able to view the Delatite River, Merrijig and surrounds and the popular Alpine Mountain of Mount Buller.

There is plenty of space for cars, boats and motorbikes as the property is located close to many lakes (Lake Eildon & Bonnie Doon) and a great choice of dirt bike tracks too. This property is located in a small court of only a few homes and is placed at the back closest to the river.

The large Primary bedroom with a King bed looks onto the backyard and river and encompasses an ensuite bathroom. The other two large bedrooms include a Queen bed and two bunks with one having a double bed below.
The open plan kitchen area has all European appliances with a large island bench to enjoy as well as a family sized dining table.

The outdoor decking has a fireplace and tv that overlooks the backyard and the river. After a long day on the ski fields, why not relax and unwind in the 10-man spa located at the rear of the property next to the outdoor deck area.

The photos do not justify what is there. All linen and towels provided.

Please refer to the information booklet for discounts on Ski & Snowboard rentals at Black Mountain Equipment. Conveniently located next to the bus depot on the mountain so you don't have to carry equipment of the hill.

Guest Access: At the front door there is a coded lock, which the code is given out the day before arrival.

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Property amenities

Ski

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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is River Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 136.7 mi (154-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does River Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does River Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does River Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is River Retreat to downtown Merrijig?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Merrijig.

River Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Beautiful

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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