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The Sanctuary - Corowa - Murray River Property

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Corowa, NSW
  • All Saints Estate & Winery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Corowa Golf Club
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Rutherglen Wine Experience
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Corowa, NSW (CWW)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

The Sanctuary - Corowa - Murray River Property

"The Sanctuary" provides an opportunity to experience the country lifestyle and relax in the tranquility of this unique Murray River frontage property.
With close proximity to the Rutherglen wine region, beautiful golf courses and many other attractions, we guarantee you will enjoy your stay at this dedicated, spacious guest house.

"The Sanctuary" is located on the Murray River 10 mins from Corowa and 10 min to Rutherglen's wineries and approximately 3.5 hours from Melbourne.
"The Sanctuary" is a working farm on 800 acres of land. The home is located overlooking the deep lagoon on the Murray River which is home to many native birds and animals. With 80 acres of natural red gum forest and 3kms of Murray River frontage this property provides you the ability to experience many activities including hiking, bird watching, fishing, photography, cycling or simply relax in the peaceful surroundings. River access is a short drive or walk from the house.
This location is ideally suited for anybody looking to escape their busy routine.
The house can comfortably sleep up to 8-10 people with king, queen, single beds and a fold out couch. Along with a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, this house has everything you need for self contained living away from home.

Guest Access
Guests only have access to the house, double lock-up garage and fenced yard.
As this is a working farm and for guests safety if you wish to explore the rest of the property we ask that you first organise this with the host.

Interactions with guests
Once your booking is confirmed we will contact you with directions.
As we live on the property we are available to help if the need arises, however we respect your privacy and will only be in contact if required.

Other things to note:
Telstra is the main phone carrier in this area. We have added a signal booster unit so that there is phone reception inside the house.
Wi fi is not available.

Property manager

Louise and Bert Forrest

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
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
Property Registration Number 2646, PID-STRA-7338-2

About the area

Hopefield

Located in Hopefield, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. All Saints Estate & Winery and Valhalla Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whitehead Street Wetlands and River Murray Reserve.
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Corowa, NSW

What's nearby

  • All Saints Estate & Winery - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Buller Wines - 17 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Chambers Rosewood Winery - 18 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Corowa Golf Club - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Rutherglen Wine Experience - 19 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe at St Leonards - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sanctuary - Corowa - Murray River Property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sanctuary - Corowa - Murray River Property?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sanctuary - Corowa - Murray River Property?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sanctuary - Corowa - Murray River Property located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Whitehead Street Wetlands, Oddfellows Hall and Riverina Institute of TAFE. Federation Museum and Corowa Memorial Hall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

New Year Getaway to Corowa

Such a serene and peaceful location, large comfortable house, so many birds, also saw kangaroos and a duck! only a short trip to Corowa and vineyards. nearby Beechworth, Rutherglen and Chiltern well worth visiting. really enjoyed our stay, thank you Louise and Bert.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Melbourne

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

Family wine weekend

Loved it! Relaxing! Great location. Fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

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

Great stay

A great location for friends. Very comfortable, clean, accurate listing. Happy days!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi B.

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

Comfortable family home

Well kept home on a working farm. Very convenient to Corowa, Mulwala and the Rutherglen wine area. Even though it’s on a working farm, the house was quiet and relaxing, just right for our group of 3 couples. We lunched out every day and stayed in for our evenings, enjoying local wines and a few card games. The surrounding gardens are full of local bird life. Overall, a wonderful relaxing few days. Thank you Bert and Louise for sharing you little slice of Paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie G.

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

Relaxing vibe with great views

Thank you! we had a great time at the Sanctuary! Very homely and we enjoyed the beautiful birds and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angella R.

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

Winery getaway

The house was fantastic for our group of friends. Everything we needed to be comfortable, stay warm and enjoy the weekend away. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

excellent stay with views of fighting bulls

Very clean and comfortable property. The wine and honey on arrival was well received. Hosts were very accommodating and friendly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S.

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

Country retreat

This beautifully kept property sits in the heart of wine country and is a great spot to visit. Our hosts were friendly and very welcoming. The house is spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed to be self sufficient and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

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

Perfect relaxing break

We really enjoyed our stay. It was the perfect break between Christmas and New Year. The property on the river is stunning. Great, huge house. Good location to explore the Murray, lakes and wineries. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B., Princes Hill 3054

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

Great tranquil rural location

Great rural property with every facility required for a peaceful relaxing holiday with friends. The sights and sounds of a working cattle farm and abundant bird life on the billabong at the back fence were very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

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

Sanctuary is an apt description

Friends shared this retreat on the Murray about 6 kms from Corowa. Beautiful set up with gorgeous views, birds, cows, peace! House is so spacious and has everything you could need- would be great for entertaining a large group. Thanks Bert and Louise
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alanah B.

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

Perfect

Perfect property for our large family. We had a great stay at the sanctuary. Lovely owners who were very accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mia S., ECHUCA

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

Serene weekend getaway at the Sanctuary!

We had the great pleasure of enjoying the beautiful and peaceful Sanctuary home for our recent family getaway. The home is immaculately presented and the billabong/river views are magnificent! Bert and Louise are fantastic hosts who greeted us on arrival and made us feel right at home- even leaving a lovely bottle of wine for our arrival. Thank you Bert and Louise for your generous hospitality and for opening up your beautiful home to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette W.

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

The best weekend ever

Had the best time EVER. Such a lovely place to stay. Both Bert and Louise are the perfect hosts. Nothing was a bother for them. The wood heater was stacked and ready to light, and OMG the organic honey that’s left on the bench for us to use AMAZING!!!!! Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Great property and location. Very close to wineries and distillery’s.

Helpful owners. Nothing was to much trouble.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Arthur E., Mildura

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

4 good size bedroom with 2 living areas, all very well maintained

Lovely tranquil farm setting, with all the facilities. Farmer Bert an excellent host. Could do with wi-fi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Relaxing!!!

Thanks Louise and Bert for welcoming us, making us feel comfortable and ensuring we had what we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

LEON G.

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

Welcome to Murray

Louise and Bert are very hospitable and managing property in excellent/cosy condition. Welcome bottle of Pinot Noir and honey on arrival. Excursion to Murray river by Bert, required support during stay and support after by Louise/Bert. Thank you. Leon and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Delightful Stay

We booked the house to attend my son’s wedding. Due to Covid the date was changed twice. Louise and Bert helped us manage those changes. The house was absolutely perfect for our needs. We spent a week touring through the district. On the last day our flights were cancelled and we were able to extend our stay one more night. Super hosts Prompt replies Look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Sanctuary is very comfortable

Very roomy comfortable house in great location within an easy drive to the local vineyards👍 Thanks Louise Bert and Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

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

Hidden gem

What a beautiful quiet, serene place to stay. The house was absolutely immaculate clean and was so accommodating for the 9 of us for the 3 days. So much to see around the property for the 5 children as well as so much inside for them to play together or have a bit of time out as well. The grounds of the property is beautifully kept as well. Big thank you Bert and Louise for letting us stay in their home and for being so friendly and welcoming. We have made beautiful memories and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo K.

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

Peaceful Gem

We had 2 families staying at the property and there was plenty of space for all of us! The home was presented beautifully and very clean. Bert and Louise were amazing hosts, especially when we had to cut our trip short due to my daughter being unwell. We hope to return again in the future and would definitely recommend this property to anyone. The peace and quiet was perfect! Thankyou Bert & Louise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme S., Melbourne, Australia

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

Relaxing Retreat

The Sanctuary provided us with exactly what we wanted the opportunity to relax and do as little or as much as we wanted in a peaceful surrounding. The property was spacious, clean and equipped with all we required for our stay. A good time was had by all. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Picture perfect

My husband and I stayed at the sanctuary while we were leading up to our wedding in Corowa. It was the perfect space for us as it’s a large house with 2 living areas so plenty of room to spread out. It’s multiple bedrooms have us enough area for our friends to stay and chill out on the HUGE couch. The farm gave us a relaxed vibe that made us feel like home with the angus bulls greeting us at the fence every morning. I would completely suggest this house to anyone with multiple guests or who wants to be around Corowa/howlong but does not want to be IN town. Thanks again for the great stay Bery and Louise
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE B.

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

The Sanctuary - NSW boderside of Rutherglen

Great property in an excellent rural setting along the Murray River. The 5km loop-walk on the property along the Murray River and several billabongs is a highlight.

About the host

Hosted by Louise and Bert Forrest

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Languages:

English