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Francis Retreat
In ground solar heated pool
Living area
Kitchen / Dining
Custom kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8220.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Echuca, VIC
  • Place, Echuca Regional Health
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Echuca Moama Tourist Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Echuca
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes

Summary:

Welcome to Francis Retreat, where luxury meets location in Echuca's most prestigious central area. This magnificent home combines premium amenities with perfect positioning, just a short stroll from both the Murray River and town center.



The Space:

✨ Property Highlights

• Four luxury bedrooms

• Two designer bathrooms

• Solar heated pool (October through April)

• Gaggenau kitchen

• Dual living zones

• Office space

• Apple TV

• High-speed WiFi

• Boat parking

• Undercover dining

• BBQ entertainment

• Premium location



🏠 The Space

• Two living areas

• Gourmet Gaggenau kitchen

• Modern bathrooms

• Climate control

• WiFi throughout

• Office setup

• Premium fixtures

• Designer touches

Entertainment Features:

• Solar heated pool

• Covered entertaining

• BBQ area

• Apple TV

• Multiple living spaces



🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements

• Master: Queen with ensuite

• Bedroom 2: Queen bed

• Bedroom 3: Queen bed

• Bedroom 4: Two singles Additional: Roll-away bed available

Total: Sleeps up to 9 guests



👪 Perfect for

• Luxury escapes

• Family holidays

• River adventures

• Business stays

• Extended breaks

• Town exploration



✨ Extra Touches

• 5-star hotel quality sheets and towels

• Premium Appelles amenities

• Digital Welcome Book



🏡 House Guidelines

• Sophisticated environment

• Check-in: 3 PM

• Check-out: 10 AM

• No parties or events

• $500 security deposit

• Quiet hours: 10 PM - 8 AM



⭐ Managed by Echuca Holiday Homes

• Professional cleaning

• Local 24/7 support

• 5-star hotel quality amenities

• Digital Welcome Guide



🤝 Our Community Values

• We maintain a sophisticated atmosphere

• Guest numbers are limited to ensure comfort

• We kindly ask that any visitors be pre-arranged

• A refundable $500 security deposit protects our premium property



💫 To maintain our high standards and ensure every guest's comfort, we specialize in hosting family and mature groups only. While we'd love to host everyone, we're unable to accommodate hens/bucks parties, sporting teams, schoolies, or event groups.

We reserve the right to carefully review all bookings to maintain our peaceful atmosphere. Thank you for understanding - we look forward to welcoming you!



The Neighborhood:

🏡 Francis Retreat Location

Premium central position in Echuca's most prestigious area, walking distance to everything.



🚶‍♂️ Walking Distance Favourites

• Murray River

• Town center

• Historic Port

• Dining precinct

• Shopping district



🎯 Must-visit Attractions

• Murray River

• Historic Port

• Local markets

• Shopping precinct

• Dining district



🍽️ Essential Stops - Food & Dining

• Local restaurants

• Historic pubs

• Riverside cafes

• Wine bars

• Gourmet dining



🛍️ Shopping & Services

• Town center shops

• Local markets

• Essential services

• Tourist attractions

• Premium boutiques



👪 Family Activities

• Pool swimming

• River walks

• Town exploration

• Gourmet cooking

• Outdoor dining

• Shopping trips

• Evening strolls

• Family fun



Getting Around:

Getting Around



🚶‍♂️ Walking

• Town center: 5 mins

• Murray River: 7 mins

• Historic Port: 10 mins

• Restaurants: 5 mins

• Shopping: 5 mins



🅿️ Driving & Parking

• Ample off-street parking

• Boat parking available

• Easy town access

• Central location

• River proximity



🚌 Local Transport

• Taxi services available

• Uber operating in area

• Walking distance to all

• Tour pickups available

• Easy highway access



📍 Distances from Property

• Town center: 5 min walk

• Murray River: 7 min walk

• Historic Port: 10 min walk

• Local shops: 5 min walk

• Melbourne: 2.5 hours



💡 Local Tip: Start your day with coffee from your Gaggenau kitchen, take a dip in your solar-heated pool, then stroll into town for dinner - the perfect blend of luxury and convenience awaits!



Other Things to Note:

***Important: Our properties are protected by Safeguest. Please note that once you have booked, you will be contacted by Safeguest directly to verify yourself. The verification process must be completed within 48 hours of booking.***

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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
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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

About the area

Echuca

Echuca is home to this holiday home. The Foundry Arts Space and Port of Echuca are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Echuca Back Nine Golf Course and Endota Spa Echuca. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Echuca Harness Racing Club or Moama Velodrome.
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Echuca, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apex Park Echuca - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Echuca Regional Health - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Echuca Moama Tourist Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port of Echuca - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Echuca Discovery Centre - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Rochester Station - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caledonian Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eastbound Milkbar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Monkee and Co - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes?

As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$397, 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.

Is Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Francis Retreat - Echuca Holiday Homes located?

Situated in Echuca, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Apex Park Echuca and Echuca Back Nine Golf Course. Alton Gardens and Echuca Regional Health are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at Francis st 3 times now, we absolutely love the house its location and how clean it always presents. It’s totally a favourite of our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2026
Hi Barbara, Thank you for your review and 10-star rating. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you back to Francis Street, and we’re really pleased to hear it continues to be a favourite for your family. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to hosting you again. Kind Regards, Echuca Holiday Homes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location, pool and outdoor area fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Amy

Loved our stay! The house was in the perfect location, close to shops with EVERYTHING we needed! Absolutely everything had been thought through from appliances, bedding, space to cutlery and more! Thank you for such a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2023
Hi Amy, Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your nxt stay with any of our properties!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose Y.

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

Great stay

The house is spacious and very comfortable. The kitchen is amazing in both design and appointments. I think everything you want would be found in it. By far the best appointed kitchen l have come across. Weather was beautiful so a pity the pool wasn't heated! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the house and in Echuca.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks for your fabulous review Rose and for staying at Francis Retreat. We were only a few weeks off the solar pool heating starting to warm the pool! Kye from Echuca Holiday Homes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn E.

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

Comfort, space and location

A well appointed and geneoursly porportioned property ensured all guests were accommodated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Louise R.

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

Very nice

Thanks for hosting us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great Stayz

Very impressed with property and location. Our Great Dane loved the yard too!
Verified

8/10 Good

brittany b.

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

We love staying at the Francess retreat it was just beautiful the pool and the outdoor area with fan

The only complaint I have for this house was the oven was dirty and also when you had a shower in the second bathroom it was flooding so that What is very disappointing but overall it was a fantastic day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Perfect in every way

We absolutely loved our time at this property. Everything from inside to outside was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Wonderfully kitted out house in great location

Beautiful home where everything was thought of. Great place for pets to stay with a big secure yard for them to play in. We had a wonderful weekend stay. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki g.

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

Nice weekend in a nice Victoria country town

My husband and I really liked the house, very clean and well set up. We had a dog and it was very secure. I was working on the Monday and Tuesday at the hospital so it was a perfect location. The town close by, river close by. We hadn't been to Echuca for years and it is a lovely town with lots to do.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Hi Vicki, Thanks for staying at Francis Retreat for your working holiday! Glad you loved the home and your stay. Kind Regards, Kye from Echuca Holday Homes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kay r.

perfect in every way

Francis Retreat was one of the best holiday experiences i have had.. extremely functional and relaxing. totally enjoyed all that echuca had to offer. thank you Kye for great easy communication
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle S.

Absolutely Fantastic

Beautiful house with everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable holiday. Kitchen well equipped, beds comfortable, clean and spacious. Lovely garden and close walk to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Absolutely beautiful property!

Perfect condition. Ideal outdoor area. Great sized bedrooms. Overall was a fantastic stay! Will be back ...!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Wonderful peaceful home

Beautiful surroundings - lovely peaceful space
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

Fantastic Place to stay

We had a fantastic weekend away - 4 couples - and really enjoyed our stay at Francis Retreat, great house to relax and just chill out with friends - large open plan entertaining area inside as well as outside - 15 min walk to main part of town.
Archival

8/10 Good

christine c.

Superb home

This property was excellent for our family of 6 adults, 1child and 2 infants. The kitchen is especially large and ideal for several people working in it at the same time. Bedrooms were large and beds comfortable. There are three TVs and 3 living areas so loads of room for everyone. Management responded quickly and cheerfully to our queries. Highly recommended large house in quiet location.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

joanne c.

Excellent house

WOW what a house, we stayed for 2 week and loved every minute of it. The house had everything and we didn't need to rush to the supermarket. All beds were very comfortable, the pool was amazing. The furniture was great, nothing was needed. Kye was excellent he welcomed us on arrival and showed us around the house, nothing was too much trouble. We will be back as soon as we can.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Home away from home

We can not speak highly enough of the property and what it offers! Beautiful home with everything we needed, all the little things included. Kye was great, met us at the property and showed us how things worked. Thanks for having us
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
It was a pleasure Kathryn and thanks for your review! Cheers, Kye
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alastair P.

Lovely house in convenient location

Lovely house in a very convenient location. Very clean and modern facilities in a traditional house with large garden and pool area. All mod cons required for a very pleasant stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Hi Alistair, We are glad you loved the home and we hope to see you again! Thank you for the great review! Kind regards, Echuca Holiday Homes
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mel S.

Great Accommodation

House was perfect for our needs. We were adults but the house is a perfect set-up for families with two living spaces and a great backyard. Kye was friendly providing us with a house tour upon arrival. Yes the house is within walking distance and is about a 20minute walk to beachworth bakery. Would return back to this property and would recommend it also. Thanks for the amazing stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks for your review Mel. We are very pleased you enjoyed Francis Retreat and also for leaving the home in perfect condition. Kind Regards, Kye
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peta G.

Fantastic for me, my husband and my two boofy dogs

Beautifully renovated house in Echuca, in a lovely street, close to everything. Kye met us there and took us through everything, then left us to it. We dined out a lot of course, but we also cooked a couple of meals in the really well appointed kitchen. Can't recommend it highly enough and if you have dogs, you will have peace of mind with the well fenced garden.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks for the terrific review Peta! We hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards Kye and Jess Andersen
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Usha R.

Lovely Stay at Francis Retreat

We had a lovely stay at Francis Retreat. The house is a 2min drive into the centre of town however Supermarkets etc. are walking distance - great location. The property itself is fantastic and everything was brand new and extremely clean. I loved the kitchen which we used a lot due to the poor weather during our stay. The open plan living space was great but I particularly liked the 3 living spaces. Although we were just a family of four, this would come in handy for larger groups with older kids. The master bedroom is lovely and spacious, and the other bedrooms are large as well. The attention to detail e.g. a drawer of kids cutlery, high chair, portacot was appreciated. This would be a wonderful house for a group of adults as well. The outdoor area is also great and I would love to visit again in the summer. The communication between the agent was fantastic and it was great to have someone meet us and show us the property on arrival. Kye also answered all of my questions about the property very promptly and was very accommodating. Great property, would definitely stay again!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Hi Usha, Thanks so much for staying and leaving such helpful feedback. You left Francis Retreat in wonderful condition and we would love to see you in Echuca again! Kind Regards, Kye
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Maxine D.

Gorgeous Property!

Our party of 5 adults thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Francis Retreat - the house itself was lovely and clean and beautifully decorated and we loved the open plan living space with the stunning new kitchen! The house is in a fantastic location and is in easy walking distance to the centre of town. We also loved the off street parking with the security of the automatic gates. We absolutely loved staying here and we look forward to holidaying here again in the warmer months to make use of the beautiful pool and outdoor area!

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Our holiday houses can be booked directly through our website. We are also very happy to answer any questions you might have by emailing or calling us on 03 5480 0782.

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