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The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State Heritage Precinct

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A bar area with a 'REFRESHMENTS' sign, bar stools, a counter with bottles and glasses, and a person reading a newspaper.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden cutting board, and a built-in oven.
A modern living room with a large grey sofa, a wicker chair, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A wooden deck leading to a seating area with cushions and a table, surrounded by dense greenery.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Goolwa Wharf Markets

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Goolwa, SA
  • Place, Artworx Gallery
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Goolwa Wharf Markets
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Steam Exchange Brewery
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Goolwa

Located in Goolwa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Goolwa Museum and Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Steam Exchange Brewery and Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club Marina. Urimbirra Wildlife Park and Nangawooka Flora Reserve are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Map
Goolwa, SA

What's nearby

  • Artworx Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Goolwa Wharf Markets - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Steam Exchange Brewery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Goolwa Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 2 min walk
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cadell Street Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Islanders' Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aquacaf - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Caffé de Carlo - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State Heritage Precinct pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State Heritage Precinct?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State Heritage Precinct on 20 November 2026 start from NZ$1,386, 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 Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State Heritage Precinct?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State Heritage Precinct?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State Heritage Precinct?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State Heritage Precinct located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Artworx Gallery, Goolwa Wharf Markets and Steam Exchange Brewery. Goolwa Museum and Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage are also within 5 minutes. Goolwa Station is only a 2-minute walk.

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. 64 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky cottage in a convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2026
Yes you said the fireplace in the courtyard and bath in the bedroom was quirky. We thought it was something different to offer guests as a holiday experience. Thanks for taking the time to write a review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Just a wonderful property run by a wonderful proprietor Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2024
Thank you so much for your beautiful review, look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place, great location. Host very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful stay!

Fabulous property in a beautiful setting. Great eating options
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2024
Thank you so much for your review Jennifer we hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Superb location and excellent accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write a review James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Second time we have stayed here and it was amazing as expected. Clean, well equipped and beautifully furnished in the heart of Goolwa. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful accommodation

Beautiful luxury accommodation, great location near wharf and town centre. Clean with great amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We love to hear about our guests experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

birthday getaway

fabulous property ,very clean ,comfortable,made for a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and relaxing

We had a wonderful stay at this house. Beautiful, clean, relaxing, perfect location, it was exactly what was listed and more!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Goolwa Getaway

Lovely property - better than expected, beautiful decor. Close to all facilities, restaurants Goolwa market and Cockle train. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Could not be faulted!

Beautiful property, just like home experience. Everything you could need on hand and the location just a short walk to all attractions and restaurants etc. Thank you Doreen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Thank you so much for your 5 star review John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot

Gorgeous accommodation. Just the relaxing holiday venue we needed. The host was great. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Lovely accommodation and styled nicely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

House was comfortable and ideally located. The fireplace was nice to have on cold nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The Rushes is in a great location handy to Goolwa restaurants and attractions. Very high standard and well presented accommodation perfect for two couples holidaying together. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful paradise

Thankyou Doreen for allowing us to visit your beautiful home. Wonderful location,very peaceful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Love to hear about our guests experience, thank you for your review Doreen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

What an awesome place to stay. The house is gorgeous and super position! Thankyou for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Thank you so much we really appreciate lovely reviews like yours
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful stay, great host

Prefect location just a short stroll from Goolwa wharf and across the road from Hays kitchen. Lots of thoughtful touches provided. The courtyard fireplace was amazing for our winter getaway. Doreen was super responsive to our queries and recommended some great places to eat
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review Jessica, look forward to hosting you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage by the water

Our stay was terrific - The Rushes was impeccably furnished with the courtyard and open fireplace a real highlight for the family. Doreen has an incredible eye for detail and we had absolutely everything we needed during our stay. The bathtub in the master bedroom was perfection!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Thank you so much for your review Rachel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Wonderful Stay!

We stayed at this lovely Goolwa property. The owner and manager, Doreen, made it a wonderful stay for us through her attention to detail, the cleanliness of the property and the beautiful design of the premises both inside and out. The place is located close to the heart of Goolwa, has easy private parking, and is on a picturesque walk along the foreshore, railway and parks nearby. We would be delighted to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for us Dianne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Weekend

Accommodation was beautiful and perfect for purpose. Ample room for preparation and plenty of different backdrops for photos. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

We had a fantastic and fun stay at The Rushes, the layout of two master bedrooms with own bathrooms, seperated by the courtyard for privacy was perfect for two couples sharing the accomodation. The house was beautifully decorated, clean and very generous provisions were provided in both the kitchen and the bathrooms, the kitchen was set up well with everything you could need for your stay, although there was a shortage of mugs for 4 people we managed. The location to the wharf and the easter markets was fantastic and just a short walk into the main street was appreciated too. We had a great time and have already been discussing when we can go stay again. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Thank you so much Megan for your lovely review. It’s so great to get this feedback. Doreen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Position perfect in Goolwa

Immaculately decorated, beautifully presented, excellent location - from The Rushes it is an easy walk to the Main Street, Hector’s wharf, the Riverside Cafe on Liverpool Road and Bombora on the river. The location made it possible for us to give the car a holiday and walk along the riverside walking track in both directions. The sheltered private garden was a great place for morning book reading. The house has every amenity for a very comfortable stay. We didn’t have the opportunity to use the outside fire place in the courtyard but that’s a reason for us to return for another visit. We all had a very enjoyable and relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Margaret so glad you all enjoyed The Rushes and hope you return again Doreen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a perfect escape

The Rushes was the perfect place for a last minute escape. Supurbly appointed, warm, comfortable and well equipped for us to dine in when needed. The house has a perfect layout to share with our friends who joined us for several days, both bedrooms have there own bathrooms and are private. We loved the central living area and the house is so well situated to the Goolwa heritsge areas and the whaves. Beautiful walks, the Cockle train (Steam train) was running which was an added bonus. Lunch at Kuti Shack was sunning and the open fire in the internal courtyard was fun! The entire property was spotless and our hosts were so kind and accommodating when we had to delay our arrival by 24 hours. We can not recomend the property highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review of The Rushes Riverside Goolwa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Excellent property and location Somewhat overpriced
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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