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Your private Vila on the mighty Murray

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bowhill, SA
  • Murray Bridge Racecourse
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Bend Motorsport Park
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Monarto Zoo
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Your private Vila on the mighty Murray

The house is on the river bank, the covered veranda being just 25m from the water.

Parking
Up to 5 cars can be parked on the property and plenty of additional parking available on the road at the back.

House downstairs
2 bedrooms with smart TV, AC and queen size beds
Shower, toilet and laundry
Spacious pergola with plenty of table space and seating. 25m from the river
Gas and Chakle BBQ
Fridge, Small boombox, Fan and TV

House upstairs
AC , smart TV and Stereo
Full Kitchen with crockery and fridge
Dining 8 sets
Lounge with coffee table and 2 futon beds having amazing view of the river
1 queen size bed bedroom with smart TV
1 bedroom having 2 bunk beds and build in robe
Shower and toilet
Veranda with table under cover having amazing view of the river
Option for canoe with life jacket.

Refundable Security Bond
$500 must be paid to secure your booking.

Canoe
Can be made available by prior arrangement

110 km from Adelaide via North east rd. A bit windy but very picturesque drive. You will cross the river via the Mannum ferry.
137 km from Adelaide via Murray bridge using the freeway. Quick and easy drive.

Property manager

Anton

Languages

Croatian, Czech, English, German, Greek, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses solar energy
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 deadlock

About the area

Bowhill

Located in Bowhill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park and Shell Hill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lowan Conservation Park and Ettrick Conservation Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bowhill, SA

What's nearby

  • Mary Ann Reserve - 36 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Murray Bridge Racecourse - 52 min drive - 50.9 km
  • Long Island Recreation Park - 58 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Bend Motorsport Park - 59 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Monarto Zoo - 61 min drive - 62.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Your private Vila on the mighty Murray pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your private Vila on the mighty Murray?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your private Vila on the mighty Murray?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Your private Vila on the mighty Murray located?

This family-friendly Bowhill holiday home is located on the waterfront, 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Lowan Conservation Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Ettrick Conservation Park and Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park. South Side Wakeboarding and Shell Hill are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adelaide Cup Stay
Amazing location and accommodation was great. Can’t wait to book the property out again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Great spot on the water
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Evelyn P.

Disliked: Listing accuracy
Our experience
4 of us stayed and we had some day visitors. While there are enough beds and kitchen items for a lot of people, the kitchen area might be a bit cramped with larger groups. We didn't realise until after booking that the owner required a cleaning deposit paid directly to him as well. This is not a practice recommended by Stayz/vrbo. (We checked). However we took all own cleaning equipment and chemicals, we left the place a lot cleaner than we found it, and our deposit was rapidly returned. We had a comfortable stay and it was nice to be in "old fashioned shack". Cliff views were lovely and birdsong at either end of the day was lovely. The shop has great coffee
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh C., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Great place to stay, very nice owners to correspond with & the house was perfect for the 8 of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family ski weekend
Good location for our family ski weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Scott H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disappointing
Really disappointed, The house presented well although all beds where covered in dust bbq was very dirty and required cleaning before use gas bottle was empty All this was ok and fine except I was charged a cleaning fee even though the property was left in better and cleaner condition than on arrival. There is now way that house has ever been cleaned by a professional cleaner. I have before and after photos to prove it and will be taking this matter up further. Just wanted to warn everyone not to stay at this property in the meantime !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Trevor M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at Bow Hill
A good property to stay at for the price. Nothing fancy but everything you need. Neighbours are very close but friendly. Bow Hill is close to Adelaide so not to far to drive. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Maris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend with family
Good location and comfortable for 2 families.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Tahny H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing by the river
Such a nice place to enjoy the beautiful river.

2/10 Terrible

Rachael T.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disappointing
Very disappointing, the house was dirty, not enough utensils for 9 guests, lights didn’t work, windows don’t open! It was a disaster! This property should not be a rental property – even the neighbors express their dislike towards the “holiday house” ! The communication for the owners was very detailed in things that you are not allowed to do and things you need to comply with at the exit of your stay, we found out the reason for all the rules in a cleaner doesn’t come and clean the property, it is expected the pervious guest leaves the house in a clean condition for the next guest – very unsure how this complies with COVID compliance. The absolute icing on the cake was the BBQ ran out of gas and we were asked to purchase the new gas bottle!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Very relaxing by the river and neighbours are very friendly good place to get away for a couple days

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot very relaxing.
Very easy to get in contact with the owners and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M., Fullarton, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River shack relax
We enjoyed a chilly winter long weekend at Bowhill, the outdoor fire pit helped take the edge off. Located on a beautiful stretch of the river. Our stay comprised of 4 adults and 5 children and we were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River holiday with family and friends
Absolutely great location. Riverfront property with cliff views directly opposite. Personal jetty good swimming area. Comfortable shack 2 fridges everything you need for a great weekend on the river. Everyone had fun will stay again.

2/10 Terrible

jenny s.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
DIRTY< NEGLECTED, REFUSED TO STAY
Mattress protectors were dirty, pubic hair, white stains etc, not washed in some time. Stove was dirty, fridge was moldy, not surface mold. Mold thick, would need steam cleaner to remove. Barbecue was filthy. Thick black grease and baked on food. Disgusting. Bathrooms dirty. Down stairs rooms dusty and dirty only accessible from outside, Bathrooms also outside under veranda, not inside, lawn cigarette butts and bottle caps everywhere. Picnic table in photo is from a shack a couple of doors down, not this one. We didn't expect flash, but clean would have been nice. This property is hugely misrepresented in the photos, they must have been taken years ago, sad, neglected, dirty. The only thing going for this place is location. Refused to stay. Even for cheaper price would still not stay here. Have photos to prove what I have said. A huge clean and some maintenance is required, even the decking is unstable in parts under foot. Didn't need/want a mansion but very disappointed

8/10 Good

Keith S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, fun neighbours and perfect for the family.
We had a great long weekend on the water with a couple of families. Couldn’t ask for a better location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Bronwyn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Our Bow Hill Christmas
Good location but our experience was spoilt by faulty equipment, inadequate kitchen gear and very noisy neighbours
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Marty W.

Fantastic place very friendly people
Would not recommend the property to stay at it was not very clean at all mould in fridge oven not clean food still left in griller floors not even mopped Let owners know did not get a response from them not even an apology
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn R.

Amazing location
Amazing location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Great Location!
A great shack that had everything we needed in a great location and a family friendly environment. Would definitely recommend as a place to stay and we will surely be back to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Joel M., Adelaide, Australia

Great spot for large group
We stayed here with a group of 10, the shack has everything we needed for the weekend and we had a fantastic time. The river in front is great for water sports! I would recommend this place, just make sure you clean before you go as we cleaned thoroughly but were charged $50 to clean the bbq and a toilet, sour taste left after a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kurt o.

A wonderful stay
We really enjoyed our stay (2 families) at this house. Like most of the houses on the street it is basic accommodation but the long green lawn leading down to the Murray is nothing short of sensational. The kids had a blast on the lawn and fishing in the river. The adults were blessed with glassy water for wakeboarding and very much enjoyed drinks on the deck (an astoundingly beautiful view). We will certainly be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY L.

Perfect location
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at no. 123, it had everything we needed. We spent 90% of our time, over 3 nights, out the back, where there was a large grassed area with trees leading to the river. The view was beautiful! Unsure why there are negative reviews for this property, we found it suited us perfectly! (It's a shack, not a palace) Looking forward to staying again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

John B.

Disappointing!!
Not what is described, beach in picture does not belong to property, do not take your boat as nice beach on either side but not at this property. We have stayed at many shacks on the river and for the money this is overpriced, would suggest many other properties on the river before this one as far better value and properties available.No dishwashing liquid,no microwave containers, dining chairs with foam showing,sofas dirty looking, just to name a few. Needs money put into property if going to charge these rates.We were disappointed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

shaji p.

Beautiful river retreat
Lovely location, plenty of facilities. We had lots of fun.

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