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THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history

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Living area
The back entrance with Spanish imported floor tiles adjacent to the laundry & separate powder room.
Wow - enjoy entertaining family & friends on the outdoor deck for a wine, nibbles & a BBQ
Convenient layout to cook, serve & dine
Bedroom Three with 2 Split King Singles or can made up as a King Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61035.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history

Summary:
The WHITE HOUSE is a beautifully styled villa located in the heart of the historic town, Penola, adjacent to Coonawarra Wine Region. Offering boutique accommodation for anyone looking for an indulgent, business, family, or romantic stay.

The villa is well appointed with 3 bedrooms, including a luxurious freestanding tub in the master bedroom ensuite.

The Space:
Features of this stunning property:
* Main bathroom, pure white with contrasting blue and white Spanish imported tiles
* A powder room located off the rear foyer for convenience
* A designer kitchen with contemporary appliances and an adjacent pantry, fully equipped for the gourmet cook and the entertainer
* Generous living and dining area with seating for six
* Smart TVs in the living room and all bedrooms
* Free Wi-Fi and Netflix
* Separate laundry with washer and dryer with access to outside
* A north-facing outdoor entertaining area, with a substantial outdoor setting, large outdoor market umbrella
* BBQ surrounded by a private garden
* The front verandah provides the perfect place to relax with a coffee and your favourite book
* Reverse-Cycle air conditioning throughout
* Undercover car parking for three cars plus double lock-up garage
* Plenty of street parking
* All linen is provided
* Tea and coffee provisions provided on arrival, including a bottle of local wine from the Coonawarra wine region

The traditional owner of the land on which THE WHITE HOUSE is located is acknowledged and respects are paid to Elders past and present.

Guest Access:
Whole of House
Contact-less entry
Bedroom 1: Queen bed with ensuite
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: 2 King Single beds
Main bathroom

The Neighborhood:
The main street of Penola is Church Street and it is full of cafes, restaurants and galleries. With only a 2 minute walk away from the property it is a delight for guests who are looking for a real culinary & retail therapy experience.

Located in the Wattle Range Council region boasts many fabulous tourist attractions including Penola's Mary MacKillop Penola Centre and historic Petticoat Lane, renowned Millicent Living History Museum, the Tantanoola Caves, historic Glencoe Woolshed, Canunda National Park, Woakwine Cutting, Lake George and Lake Bonney.

Getting Around:
Meander across the street to the upmarket and contemporary restaurant, Pipers of Penola, offering a quality dining experience. Then make your way to the historic Heyward’s Hotel for more casual dining or to view the famous Mary McKillop Penola Centre, an inspirational place in Penola. The White House is central to more than 20 wineries in the Coonawarra Wine Region, the World Heritage-listed Naracoorte Caves, the Bool Lagoon Nature Reserve and features of surrounding towns can be visited on day trips.

The ideal way to get around the region is by car. There is a minibus service that provides tours for local attractions and winery tours!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Penola

Penola is home to this holiday home. Koonara Wines and Parker Coonawarra Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nangwarry Forest Reserve and Round Waterhole Forest Reserve.
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Penola, SA

What's nearby

  • Petticoat Lane - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Koonara Wines - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Parker Coonawarra Estate - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coonawarra Motor Lodge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lito - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ottelia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moss and Wild - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history?

As of 28 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history on 16 April 2026 start from NZ$602, 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 THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE WHITE HOUSE luxury villa embedded in history located?

Situated in Penola, this holiday home is steps away from Koonara Wines, Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre and Petticoat Lane. Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre and Parker Coonawarra Estate are also within 2 miles (3 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 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warwick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful time- spacious, comfortable, beautiful house. Close to everything you need and opposite the best restaurant in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

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

Enjoyable stay

great place , close to main street ,lovely presented home
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Long weekend in Penola

Great location. Close to everything including good coffee shops. Easy communication and link to comprehensive instructions provided. Comfortable and warm on a chilly weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Penola visit.

Enjoyed this lovely district and the peaceful town, a nice place to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean J.

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

The White House, Penola

Family which included 3 adult couples spent a long weekend in The White House, Penola. The house was perfect, right down to the inclusion of welcoming nibbles and wine. The check-in process was easy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor J.

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

The White House

Well appointed house. Generous pantry supplies. Lovely gardens however the weather was a bit cool to fully appreciate. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lissa S.

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

Magnificently appointed, spotlessly clean, great location, welcome bottle of wine.

Can't fault the property. We were late arriving and received a message asking if we were alright! Now that's being concerned to see we had a good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen v.

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

The Whitehouse - an elegant home

As a family of 2 parents, three tall young adults and a girlfriend we comfortably settled into the WH for 3 nights. We found everything we needed, shared 2 bathrooms and an extra toilet and were very comfortable and warm this winter in the three generous bedrooms, comfortable roomy lounge and well appointed kitchen and dining area. We were able to buy early morning coffees and pastries across the road, drive to all the local wineries and have dinner at the local (on the corner) hotel. We had prepared for a slow cooked meal on Saturday night and the kitchen was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 days

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

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

Centre of everything

Excellent location with spacious bedrooms and modern furnishings. Great to have ensuite and large bathroom. Outside area wonderful in sunshine: ideal BBQ area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well located gem

The family thoroughly enjoyed the stay, location and d cpr were much appreciated
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine D.

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

BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY

Perfect for a bridal party. Spacious and beautifully decorated. Close to the main shopping area and local wineries.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Wedding Party

This is the 2nd time we have used The White House for our family Wedding. It is the perfect place for The Bridal Party to get ready, stay and have some pre photo's. The grounds are beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Good getaway break

We stayed here with 2 friends and we had the the large bedroom with en-suite which had a great shower. Our friends had the smaller bedroom and used the other bathroom which didn’t have as good shower. The quality of everything in the house was really good but it’s not really big enough for 6 adults but it was great for 4 Loved the fresh flowers and little unexpected extras
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Location location location

Our group were very impressed with many aspects of this property. Convenience, every imaginable appliance needed, comfort, warmth and style. Sure to be re-visiting!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois A.

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

Owners take pride in presenting this luxurious property

We enjoyed 4 nights of luxury in an immaculate comfortable and inviting property. All amenities available and all equipment in top working order and maintained. Close to great restaurants and coffee shops and IGA for fresh food. Congratulations to the owners!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Outstanding

Everything we needed, great position, great property, all the facilities and nice and warm in winter!! Highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS S.

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

A perfect house

Perfect in every way, location, well equipped comfortable and spotless
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

The BEST House in Penola

We recently stayed at The White House for 3 nights for the July Cellar Dwellers event. We were so impressed and highly recommend The White House for a luxury stay in the heart of Penola. The house is sympathetically restored with exquisite attention to detail throughout, from beautiful new bathrooms and a kitchen to all the furniture, furnishings, fittings and accessories. The sun drenched back deck and garden was delightful even during winter. All the little touches throughout the house such as fresh flowers and a complimentary bottle of local wine, made out stay incredibly pleasant. There’s plenty of space for families or three couples, ample heating and cooling throughout. An extremely well fitted kitchen and accessories. Thank you so much, we’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Wonderful

This house is beautiful and has everything you need and more. It is very well located and perfect for discovering the local wineries and dining at the best restaurant in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Excellent home in a great location

Located one block off the main drag on a quiet street and right across the street from Pipers the best restaurant in Penola the White House has everything you will need. Comfortable beds modern and well apportioned bathrooms and a fully stocked kitchen with a nice private back yard complete with a BBQ.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Loved the property

Loved loved loved this property. Right in the heart of town. Walking distance to the best reataurants and the house is fitted out with everything you could possibly want. Everything is of a high quality. The bed linen in particular is great. Would stay there again in a heart beat. Well worth the money.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Fantastic!

What a fantastic place to stay, right in town and literally over the road from Pipers of Penola restaurant. This place is very nicely presented, its clean and very tidy. Id throw some photos in but the ones already on the sight are spot on. Hot weekend but the house is a great oasis in this iconic wine producing area of South Australia. A really lovely place to stay and I will definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Superb accommodation

This property has it all, very well appointed in the heart of Penola. Having the little extras covered like spring water, a pantry of condiments and a lovely bottle of red and choccies on arrival certainly made you feel at home. A credit to the owners. A great base for another visit to the South East in the not to distant future. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

Superb accommodation

This property has it all, very well appointed in the heart of Penola. Having the little extras covered like spring water, a pantry of condiments and a lovely bottle of red and choccies on arrival certainly made you feel at home. A credit to the owners. A great base for another visit to the South East in the not to distant future. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

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