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Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour

4.0 star property
Riverwalk cottage with a marina and free breakfast

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Boathouse Retreat | Terrace/patio
Marina
Boathouse Retreat | Living area | Flat-screen TV, DVD player
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Boathouse Retreat | Street view
Located close to Steam Exchange Brewery and Artworx Gallery, Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour provides free continental breakfast, a marina, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour

Riverwalk cottage with a marina and free breakfast
This smoke-free cottage features a marina, a lazy river, and dry cleaning. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in are onsite. The cottage features a kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave, plus a balcony and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Conveniences include a sofa bed and a coffee/tea maker, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches like an espresso maker and slippers. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
This cottage offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include queen sofa beds and desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Queen sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 100 per stay

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • On the riverwalk
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 1910
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 100.0 per stay

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 100.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation House
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Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Guesthouse
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Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Guesthouse
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
Birks Harbour - Marina & Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
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Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour Cottage
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About the neighborhood

Located in Goolwa North, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travelers looking for local activities can try Steam Exchange Brewery and Goolwa Golf Course, while those looking to experience a bit of culture can stop by South Australian Whale Centre. Artworx Gallery and Boomer Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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138 Liverpool Road, Goolwa North, SA, 5214

What's nearby

  • Goolwa Wharf Markets - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Steam Exchange Brewery - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Artworx Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Goolwa Motor Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Goolwa Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 3 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Days - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 52 Fourteen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caffé de Carlo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Steam Exchange Brewery and within 3 mi (5 km) of Artworx Gallery and Goolwa Golf Course. Boomer Beach and South Australian Whale Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km). Goolwa Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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