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Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Bathroom
Food and drink

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 563 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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Waranga Shores, VIC
  • Place, Waranga Basin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mitchelton Winery
  • Place, Tahbilk Winery

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin

Situated on the shores of Waranga Basin, a little over 2 hours drive from Melbourne CBD, you have the option of driving to the Retreat or flying in on our airstrip.

With direct water access from your back door, The Retreat sleeps up to 5 people.

The main bedroom has a double bed, bedroom 2 has a bunk bed, double on the bottom and a single on top. Caravans and camping for additional family and friends welcome, but subject to management approval, and additional charges are payable, to be negotiated with hosts.

This beautiful villa is surrounded by 100 acres of land with an abundance of wildlife and total tranquility.

The villa is fully fenced is a beautiful rural setting and has plenty of space to relax, go for a walk, and plenty of parking for cars, boats, etc

Although not too far from wineries, the Mighty Murray and many historic towns. Bring your boat, jet ski, all your water sport toys and don’t forget the fishing rods.

The main boat ramp can be accessed through the back gate and is a minute drive.

With only 2 minutes drive to Rushworth township which has a supermarket, bakery, butcher, chemist, ice creamery, medical centre and a variety of cafes, bric a brac shops and a variety of pubs close by.

We are only a short drive from the below towns for your shopping needs, pubs, restaurant and activities.

20 minutes to Tatura
20 minutes to Murchison
20 minutes to Kyabram
40 minutes to Nagambie
40 minutes to Shepparton
40 minutes to Echuca / Moama
60 minutes to Bendigo

A security bond may be required at management discretion

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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 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
House rules are displayed on the fridge and above the cooktop

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Waranga Shores

Located in Waranga Shores, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Wildflower Reserve and Rushworth Bushland Reserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Longleat Estate. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waranga Shores, VIC

What's nearby

  • Waranga Basin - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Murchison East Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rushworth Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gus & Ollies - ‬10 min drive
  • el veneno
  • ‪Rushworth Motel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rushworth Pub - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin?

As of 27 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin on 6 April 2026 start from NZ$321, 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 Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront villa- on the shores of Waranga Basin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rushworth Bushland Reserve, Wildflower Reserve and Murchison - Rushworth rail line Nature Conservation Reserve. Rushworth-Colbinabbin Rail Line Bushland Reserve and Waranga Basin are also within 6 miles (10 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. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay lovely and clean, very relaxing with an amazing ambience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very welcoming and available on the day of arrival and departure. They care about their guests. Amenities are well-maintained, and everything was clean and in very good condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jules

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

Beautiful & relaxing

Our 2 day getaway was so relaxing. The place was simple, clean, comfortable and beautiful and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Loved our stay

Beautiful property. Hosts very friendly and accommodating. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romuald D.

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

Nice little place

At the start there was a mix up with the booking from my end but Monica and Silvio were really accommodative thank you soo much. We really enjoyed our relaxing stay .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ashley w.

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

Beautiful weekend getaway

Gorgeous spot and lovely clean accommodation. Perfect space for young children. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suman P.

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

Close to the Nature

Nice and Peaceful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Quiet and peaceful

Stayed here a couple of times with the family. A peaceful stay surrounded by nature. Hosts were lovely and very accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mare m.

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

Amazing Getaway

Great place to stay with family and friends. The house was beautiful and close to all you need. Amazing experience and truly enjoyed by the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Wonderful weekend away

We had a great, relaxing stay. Very serene with beautiful surroundings. The property was very clean and has all the amenities needed. Would highly recommend :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roscoe H.

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

Peaceful

Such a beautiful and peaceful setting. Monica and Silvio were so welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Amazing Weekend Escape

Awesome accommodation to enjoy the serenity of the secluded location, while being close enough to Rushworth to meet with friends or buy supplies etc. We will definitely return one day!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very relaxing stay

The moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome by our hosts. The accommodation was wonderful, heating already on, chiminea stacked ready to go and some lovely welcome gifts. Very peaceful surroundings and town was only 5 minutes away by car Would highly recommend to anyone that wants to relax and recharge the batteries!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Great Boating Holiday for Family and Friends

Monica and Silvio were excellent to deal with and our whole holiday was perfect. Retreat was as described and it was lovely and fresh. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe V.

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

Loved our stay - just didn't stay long enough to explore!

Our stay was short and sweet - we travelled for a wedding. Unfortunate that we didn't get the chance to stay longer to explore the area. Tight sqeeze for two adults in the second bedroom but a perfect little abode if you're looking for a weekend getaway with the kids. Close to, but far enough from the water. Such a great little stay and would definitely stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW B.

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

A Sticky Easter!

I cannot begin to say how impressed I am! The owners are very kind and approachable and the unit itself is immaculate! The outdoor BBQ area with a fireplace was used.... a lot! Cooking breakfast in the morning surrounded by nature and so many kangaroos was a highlight, to roasting marshmallows at night after cooking some local steaks we picked up in town. The owners also let us know that there was an Easter Festival in Rushworth (aprox 5kms away), and were flexible enough to ensure our check-in was smooth and we didn't miss a thing. The real story happened on Easter Saturday when my family jumped in the Landcruiser for a bit of exploring around the Basin. Long story short, we got bogged. Big time! I texted the owners about my predicament and the were out with the tractor to pull me out straight away! There is a great deal more about this story that I would love to tell, but I'll leave discression with the owners to tell the unabridged version. Or feel free to ask and I'll happily fill you in. Suffice it to say, the effort and support of the owners, and their community was outstanding. We were planning our next trip there in the car on the way home with my 3 primary school age daughters! For a place without WiFi, this is an extraordinary feat in itself! I can't give this getaway enough praise and we can't wait to get back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were fantastic, friendly and quick to respond to emails. The place was well equipped and a very enjoyable stay was had by all. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess H.

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

Friendly and beautiful and peaceful place

We’re only there for a short while, beautiful scenery and clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

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

Lovely little getaway

Stayed here for the weekend with my partner and 2 kids (7m and 1). Beautiful little cabin with amazing views of the basin, farmland and animals. The hosts were so friendly and made us feel right at home. Even stocking the house with kid friendly bowls, cups, cutlery and toys. Hospitality 10/10. Super clean. Private. Seamless stay. Will definitely be back soon. Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Quaint little cottage, perfect for a weekend getaway

Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

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

A beautiful stay, beautiful hosts

What a lovely getaway, so stunning and serene. The property is so beautiful and the surroundings are a tranquil collaboration of bush and farmland and the Basin. Although the views and the fresh air could speak for themselves, Monica and Silvio- our gorgeous hosts- managed to make this stay simultaneously comforting and refreshing. Their attention to detail in creating this beautiful corner of the world continued to amaze us, from the fireplace and barbeque with everything we could have needed, to the most tasty complimentary wine and nibbles. The place is stylish and cosy inside and out, plenty of places to laze around and just absorb your surroundings and take a breather. Monica and Silvio were so accommodating and even upon our late arrival, they went above and beyond to welcome us and get us settled in. We will definitely be returning during the warmer months for a whole other version of this experience- but even in the colder weather, the cosy fireplace and heaters provided make everything feel magical. Thank you Monica and Silvio- can't wait to see you again next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Lots of Nature, comfy solo stay

I was privileged to be the first person to stay here! As a solo traveller, the container cabin style and size was perfect (although I was told they're planning a possible extension). From indoors on the sofa there were plenty of mobs of kangaroos going past and a wide variety of native birds (I counted 14 species). Lots of nature doing it's thing! The cabin is fairly isolated, located at the bottom of a paddock, and I had no trouble driving my sedan car to it. Its about 1km from a caravan park beyond a small patch of bush. Good sunrises, skies, etc. To be honest I was sorry to leave. I have to mention that the hosts provided a generous dose of extra hospitality when a freak weather event kept me indoors for most of my booking - which was much appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mare m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Monica

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We are situated on a large farm of just over 100 acres. We breed thoroughbreds.

In the warmer months we spend allot of time on the water, being freshwater, is very refreshing and great for boating and fishing and just relaxing.

My husband and I live here full time and our home is half a kilometer from The Retreat allowing you plenty of privacy.

Always around to answer any questions, and say hello.

Cheers
Monica and Silvio

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