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A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme.

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A garden with various plants and a hammock.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Nildottie, SA
  • Place, Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Bank of Adelaide
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mannum Golf Course
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Queen

1 Queen Bed

Standard Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin single

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme.

Escape to The Black Cat Retreat, a charming retro-inspired holiday home nestled in the peaceful riverside community of Nildottie on South Australia’s magnificent Murray River. Surrounded by vineyards, orange groves and spectacular river landscapes, it’s the perfect place to relax, reconnect and explore. Spend your days fishing, boating, hiking, birdwatching or discovering the nearby Big Bend cliffs, then unwind beneath a sky full of stars around the outdoor fire pit on a winter’s night. Sleeping up to six guests, Black Cat Retreat offers comfort, character and everything you need for a memorable family getaway or weekend escape with friends and loved ones. The home features x 2 queen bedrooms and one twin single.

Only 2 Klms from the Rivers edge, just far enough away from other hoilday maker’s noise.

Plenty to do in the area.
Nildottie has some of the darkest skies in the world, so ideal for stargazers.
Ngaut Ngaut indigenous rock art, Big Bend by night tours, fishing, walking, picnics, tennis, river activities. Caves, A Great Pub at Swan Reach. Top of the Town Op shop, a car museum.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
An extra trundle bed underneath one of the singles
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Events

No events allowed
NO Parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outoor smoking areas
Respond to all messages asap. FOLLOW CHECK-IN and CHECK-OUT Instructions carefully : Leaving the house as clean and tidy as you found it. Thank you
Quiet times are between 11pm and 9am Keeping noise and or music to a minimum during these times
Follow recycling instructions on the bin lids. Put drink cans and bottles into the recycling box provided or take them with you.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2085859vb
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
Note from host: NO Parties
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Nildottie

Located in Nildottie, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park and Old Bank of Adelaide are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gluepot Reserve and Ridley Conservation Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Nildottie, SA

What's nearby

  • Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park - 7 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Old Bank of Adelaide - 14 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Blanchetown Riverside Park - 48 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Mannum Golf Course - 52 min drive - 78.3 km
  • Mannum Marina - 54 min drive - 79.8 km

Getting around

  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 149 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme. ?

As of 7 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme. on 18 November 2026 start from NZ$621, 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 A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Modern/Retro styled home with a fun black Cat theme. located?

This family-friendly Nildottie holiday home is located on a river, 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Ngaut Ngaut Conservation Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gluepot Reserve and Old Bank of Adelaide. Ridley Conservation Park and Shell Hill are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayme M.

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

Amazing

Everything was absolutely perfect. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
Thanks Jayme you would be most welcome. great guests
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

Great house

Had a great stay, was there for work so wasn't able to use the fire pit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Relaxing

Quiet and relaxing location. Great place to enjoy the sunsets over the Murray and dark skies.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2023
Thanks Valerie, You were the perfect guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suse G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. The accommodation was clean and thoughtfully kitted out (excuse the pun) with everything you may need. The gardens are beautiful and we loved sitting outside and admiring the bird life. It was a wonderful base for exploring the SA mid-Murray region. Thank you to our host who made it easy to check-in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed it at the Black Cat. I’ve only just seen this review section work properly on my phone app. so sorry for such a late reply
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Very restful

We had a three night stay over nye and it was just perfect. Good facilities and environment. We’ll be back in cooler months so we can enjoy the fire pit. Highly recommend Black Cat Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Geocaching

This house was perfect for our needs, located fairly close to the three days of geocaching we wished to do from here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2023
Great guests, I'd highly recommend them to other hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Perfect quiet location

Janet was perfect for managing our booking and stay in Nildottie. We enjoyed our time as a family kayaking on the river and viewing the stars, a short distance from the property. The property is full of al appliances and applications. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2023
Thanks for taking time to review us, you were great guests I would highly recommend you to other hosts
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Quiet and tranquil

Nice and spacious. Clean and tidy. Comfortable beds 🛏. Lovely big yard and enjoyed listening to the birds. Thanks 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with accommodation, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
lynn was a great guest to host. She left the house clean and tidy. followed all instructions. I would happily host her again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

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

Oh so quiet and relaxing

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, we could view the stars from the property and it was very quiet and relaxing. The kitchen was extremely well stocked and a joy to make meals in. Shower was good, tv and wifi were a bonus. The bed in the main room was really comfortable and the blackout curtains much appreciated for our vacation sleep-in. Thank you Toddy! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A fun place to stay

Great furniture, very comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen and fresh clean air outdoors.

About the host

Hosted by Janet Moore

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Owners Janet (Aka Toddy) and Pat both have a passion for all things Retro/vintage. Together they renovated this 1960s building and created a modern/retro styled home, featuring a fun “Black Cat”.

Why they chose this property

Nildottie is a peaceful area, with some of the darkest skies in the world. It’s the perfect relaxing holiday destination. Having the magnificent Murray river near by. (2 klms) The river views are spectacular, especially at dusk. You can star gaze at the Big Bend look out or from the comfort of our garden.

What makes this property unique

River activities
Dark Skies
Big Bend
Local Tours
Beautiful Scenery

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English
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