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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Spectacular water views, wood fire, kayaks, bikes.
Self-contained 3 bedroom holiday house overlooking the Coorong National Park with spectacular water views. Wood fire, kayaks, bikes, spotting scope, herb garden, WiFi, garage parking, laundry and more. Enjoy breathtaking water views from this contemporary holiday house on the Coorong.
Coorong Waterfront Retreat is the perfect base to explore the Coorong National Park. Enjoy the spacious open plan lounge, wood fire, kayaks, bikes, indoor and outdoor dining, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, free WiFi, garage parking and your own private landscaped native garden and herb garden.
Your holiday home sleeps up to 6 people in 3 queen size beds.
Just 2 hours drive from the center of Adelaide or 45 minutes from The Bend Motorsport Park. A great place to break your trip if travelling between Adelaide or Kangaroo Island and the Limestone Coast, Great Ocean Road and Melbourne.
Coorong Waterfront Retreat operates on 100% rainwater and 90% solar power. LGBT friendly. Tourism SA Award recipient. A quality tourism and sustainable tourism accredited business.
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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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
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
About the area
Meningie
Meningie is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coorong National Park and Jubilee Park, while Meningie Cheese Factory Museum and Meningie Cheese Factory Museum are cultural highlights.
Meningie and Districts Memorial Hospital and Health Services - 19 min drive - 18.2 km
Jubilee Park - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
Meningie Cheese Factory Museum - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
Coorong National Park - 22 min drive - 21.6 km
Pink Lake - 30 min drive - 35.7 km
Getting around
Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 139 min drive
Restaurants
Happy Daise Coffee - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Spectacular water views, wood fire, kayaks, bikes. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spectacular water views, wood fire, kayaks, bikes.?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spectacular water views, wood fire, kayaks, bikes. on 16 Dec 2025 start from AU$314, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Spectacular water views, wood fire, kayaks, bikes.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spectacular water views, wood fire, kayaks, bikes.?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Spectacular water views, wood fire, kayaks, bikes.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spectacular water views, wood fire, kayaks, bikes. located?
Set in Meningie, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Albert Golf Club, Jubilee Park and Coorong National Park. Meningie Cheese Factory Museum and Meningie Hill Lookout are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family had a fantastic time at the Waterfront Retreat in the Coorong. It’s a beautiful place with waterfront views and Wendy was a lovely host. We highly recommend!
Brigid H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
Thank you Brigid! It's been a pleasure having you stay. Wendy and Dean.
We had a very enjoyable stay in Meningie. The house and cleanliness was outstanding and communication with Wendy was a breeze. This was a peaceful and relaxing few days, nice and quiet, spectacular views and plenty of birdlife. The Coorong is a special place to visit.
Alison P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
You have been such great guests Alison! Thank you for your review. Wendy and Dean.
Excellent accomodation. Super clean and hosting all amenities. Plenty of activities and information to keep everyone engaged. Appreciated the communication and turning on lights/heater since we were arriving later in the evening. Clearly experienced hosts.
Jesse C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2025
That's fabulous Jesse. Thank you for the great review. It's been very appreciated!
Wendy and Dean.
We stayed 3 nights at this fantastic little getaway, on the Coorong, a beautiful house filled with everything you could possibly need and in the most perfect location, so quite and peaceful..
We would highly recommend staying here, hopefully we will return to enjoy another day..
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2024
Thank you for this great review T! It's so good for us to hear that you enjoyed your stay. You have been lovely guests. Wendy and Dean.
We stayed 2 nights at The Coorong Coastal Retreat and wished it was 2 weeks. Perfect house in every possible way. View was magic, gardens glorious and even though it was very stormy weather, the log fire and comfy sofa were welcoming after a day adventuring in the blustery weather.
Kirsty H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you for this great review Kirsty! It has been a pleasure having you stay. Wendy and Dean.
Gem, the rear garden is well thought out and a wonderful place to walk/sit and enjoy nature and birds.
The accommodation is clean and modern, if there is a drawback, shower time is limited due to tank water, limited supply. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, very relaxing.
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2022
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay John. Thank you so much for your review and the care that you took at the house. You left it so beautifully clean! It was a pleasure having you stay. All the best, Wendy and Dean.
We absolutely loved this peaceful environment the many thoughtful additions that Wendy has thought of such as the endless supply of firewood, fine coffee, the Kayaks to the herb garden and more. We had a great time at the Waterfront retreat and would highly recommend a visit. Thanks, Heath
Heath V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2020
Thank you Heath! You are welcome back anytime. We've enjoyed having you stay and appreciate the wonderful illustration that you left. All the best, Wendy and Dean.
A much too short time on the waterfront. We found the property to be outstanding for the price, had absolutely everything we needed and more. The native garden and fresh herbs were an extra bonus. I enjoyed the office space to work from as well.
David W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2022
Thank you David for being such lovely guests. We are very pleased it went well for you and that you could make good use of the office space. Your review is very appreciated.
We stayed here for 5 nights. It was a lovely house with everything you could possibly need. The (help yourself) vegetable garden was a lovely surprise. The place was immaculate and the views and birdlife amazing. It was lovely to meet the owners who were a wealth of information about the area. Would definitely recommend to anyone. :)
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thank you - it was so nice to meet you too! So pleased it went well and thank you so much for this review. Wendy and Dean.
The accommodation was amazing. Everything you would ever need. Beautiful view from front verandah. Great outdoor seating area out of the afternoon Coorong breeze. We are just dissapointed we only stayed 2 night's. It's going to be a week next time.
deb h.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2024
Thank you for this great review Deb! We give you 5 stars as guests! :) All the best, Wendy and Dean.
Just a beautiful place to stay
Did not want to leave!!
Really clean, thoughtful design, first time ever, the pots and pans were clean enough to use!!! (I always bring my own, but they were not needed!!!) loved the garden, heaps of herbs, passion fruit, tomatoes ahhhh I could go on and on!! Just had the best time!! The kayaks were great, we laughed a lot!!
Ok I’m raving
We just loved it
Thankyou 👍❤️
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2022
We are really pleased that you had such an enjoyable stay and feel privileged that you chose our accommodation for your special celebration. So kind of you to provide this lovely review. Many thanks! Wendy and Dean. 🤗
This lovely property is in our top 10 places to stay.
1st impression - this is a place well planned for comfort and ( important to us) excellent visual planning.
We found the garden with herbs and vegetables a special plus.
Across the road - there was “The Coorong” in all its splendour..
The birds the frogs and the peace made this stay very special.
We hope there’s a “ next time” when we would stay longer.
Thank you Wendy and Dean it was great to meet you both.
Patricia W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2021
Thank you Patricia. We are delighted to receive this wonderful review and to hear that you enjoyed your experience at the house. We would love to have you return and hope to meet again. All the best from us. Wendy and Dean.
Clean and beautifully presented, this lovely place has been thoughtfully created. Touches such as complimentary home grown seed packets, worm farm, vegetable garden, frog pond and decking with a beautiful view of the Coorong, are winners! Only downsides were the non light blocking blinds in bedrooms - good for early starts though; and the outside, persistent smell of rotting organic sea matter & mud! This can't be helped. It's just the environment. Does encourage indoor time, which is perfect if relaxing, reading books, watching DVDs or simply watching the pelicans is what you're after!
Lyn C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2021
Hello Lyn. It's been lovely having you stay! Yes the mud on the shore is quite unpleasant at the moment. Thankfully for us this is just temporary but very unfortunate that it's been there during your stay. Glad that you liked the house and enjoyed a relaxing stay and thank you for the honest review. All the best, Wendy.
Loved staying here with my friends, place was spotless and had everything you could ask for! Great location with nice views :)
Kaylee B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Keith B.
23 Jan 2019
Glorious spot on the Coorong
We had a great stopover at this lovely Coorong waterfront location, the house is like a home and we immediately felt comfortable and relaxed. Looking forward to the next time we can visit.
Keith B.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leanne P.
25 Nov 2018
4 days at the coorong
Wonderful location for a quiet few days away in a well equipped house with a number of additional speciality surprises compliments of the owners. We kayaked across to the coorong dunes to see the national park up close. The weather was unkind however we visited a number of nearby locations including goolwa, Hindmarsh island and the vineyard centre of Langhorne creek taking advantage of crossing the Murray via ferries. We were also enjoyed to the mullet fish : a tasty local fish. Our hosts Wendy and dean were extremely helpful providing local knowledge as requested and we would certainly visit again.
Leanne P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you Leanne for the wonderful review. You certainly made the best of the wild weather conditions! We are delighted that you enjoyed your time in the Coorong and definitely hope you return. We'll try and order some better conditions for you. All the best from us. Wendy and Dean.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
HELEN C.
11 Nov 2017
Stunnng property in stunning location...
Tastefully decorated comfortable house.Awesome views. Great walks from front door. Well equipped, quality facilities. A true gem...
HELEN C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carole B.
4 Oct 2017
Heavenly Escape!
Beautiful, peaceful location for a trip away. The view and house were amazing, everything is supplied and beautifully clean. Stunning garden with lots of birdlife in the garden and along the Coorong. Had some lovely walks. Couldn't ask for more, would definitely return.
Carole B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gareth T.
27 July 2017
Birdwatcher's Paradise
We spent 3 nights at Coorong Waterfront Retreat recently. Couldn't stop watching the amazing views, changing with wind, rain, and calm.
Flocks of pelicans, gulls, terns, cormorants, as well as honeyeaters and swallows in the garden.
We loved the rhythms of nature, with the birds coming and going depending on where the fish were, as well as the weather.
Not much entertainment needed, the Coorong provides it all.
The house has a very laid back ambience, and invites you to sit back and switch off.
Perfect retreat.
Gareth T.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Melodie M.
26 Apr 2017
Relaxing Retreat
Awesome property with fantastic views. The property is well maintained and equipped to make the stay comfortable and convenient. The garden is lovely and has the added bonus of containing herbs and veg that guests can use. The kids loved the Coorong waterfront and enjoyed looking for crabs as well as checking for frogs in the garden pond. Us adults enjoyed the gorgeous view and complimentary sparkling, something for everyone..