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Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE

MIGHTY MURRAY HOUSEBOATS

Embark on an unforgettable houseboat adventure aboard a Liba Liba, gliding along the majestic Murray River with the rhythmic splash of the paddle. Discover stunning spots along the river between locks 5 and 6, stop at a sandbar, dock at the Renmark Town Wharf to savour local dining, immerse yourself in the breathtaking red cliffs and diverse wildlife. This fully equipped houseboat offers all the comforts you need. 





EXTRAS



Security lock up car parking - $15 per car per day


Canoe hire - $20 per day


Dinghy hire - $60 per day





FEES



Deposit - $500


Bond - $2000

*Prices include GST

*Fuel costs calculated at completion of hire and withdrawn from bond




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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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Strictly no pets allowed inside houseboat

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

When houseboat left unattended lock doors and keep windows closed

LOCK ENTRY GATE. This rule is imperative.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9915240
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
This property uses solar energy
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

Paringa

Paringa is home to this houseboat. 23rd Street Distillery and Mallee Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pike River Conservation Park and Murray River National Park.
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Paringa, SA

What's nearby

  • Murray River National Park - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Paringa Bridge - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Chaffey Theatre - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Jarret Memorial Gardens - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • 23rd Street Distillery - 17 min drive - 11.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mallee Estate Wines - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pieman's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Arrosto Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paringa Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Renmark Club - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE on 28 March 2027 start from NZ$410, 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 Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the original houseboat holiday aboard a Liba Liba - HIRE DRIVE located?

Located in Paringa, this family-friendly houseboat is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Paringa Bridge, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pike River Conservation Park and Jarret Memorial Gardens. Murray River National Park and Chowilla Game Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and both hosts Renae and Nathan were really accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Perfect and secluded

We had such a great time here. The houseboat is very well equipped with everything needed for your stay. The area is very peaceful and easy to find. We will be staying here again so glad we found this gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callum G.

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

Lovely Quiet Spot

Loved our stay for the new year holiday, a nice quiet spot on the creek just off the main river. Amenities were useful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

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

Beautiful sunrise and sunset

Very comfortable with great scenery. Lovely walking around Renmark. Great dog friendly town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

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

Great long weekend away

Great weather, nice secluded location, very clean and comfortable. Hosts were very flexible and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2024
Thank-you for the lovely review, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

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

Very relaxing

We had a wonderful stay with our 2 children and Labrador puppy. Get location and houseboat very clean and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donovan C.

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

Working Holiday

Great location a little old and could be cheaper but overall has everything you need, and we were very happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Murlin R.

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

Weekend getway

Our stay was fantastic The host was great to work with We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend on their houseboat The location they parked it (for the wedding we were attending) could not have been better Thanks guys :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thankyou for the lovely review :) We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

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

Creek boathouse

Lovely spot on a creek. Mid-century houseboat in great condition, kitted out in all that we needed for the weekend. Easy to contact hosts who went out of their way to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven S.

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

Very relaxing

Everything you needed. Shame only could catch carp...
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venessa N.

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

Renmark hidden gem

What a hidden little gem! The location of the houseboat was fantastic. Next to no people, quiet, peaceful and so relaxing. The owners were lovely and had fantastic communication and came to drop off an extension cord for us. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Riana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is quiet and secluded, with loads of room outside for the dogs to roam. The hosts were quick to respond and very helpful and accommodating to any requests. Beds were comfortable, shower was good and the place was well equipped. The downside for me was the property was advertised to have a hot tub, yet there was none. This was a selling point, so very disappointed that it was not there, neither does it have a spa bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alix b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely but could be cheaper

The place was set in a lovely spot with lovely views and there were possums, emus and birdlife everywhere. Very peaceful. The houseboat itself was very clean but i had a few issues with - the hot water running out after one shower, the beds were awful i ended up sleeping on the tiny futon and the deck could use a tune up, pricey for the outdated decor and furniture. Other than that with great company and beautiful views and serenity, it was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2024
Hi Alix, we’re glad you liked the location and cleanliness. The decor is themed to match the era of the houseboat. This is the first time we’ve heard of an issue with the hot water service, it is a tank unit so if you were having over an hour shower yes you would run out of heat. We have had many complements on how comfortable our beds are, it’s unfortunate that they weren’t to your standards. As for our pricing, it is considered moderate and in the same range as like boats. If you were looking to stay on a more extravagant houseboat for the same amount of people and duration you would be looking at upwards of $2,900.00. All the best. Regards, Renae
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura G.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dario N.

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

Da

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Renae

Host profile image

Im from the sunny Riverland.
I have a passion for old paddlers.

Why they chose this property

I love the Murray River, everywhere you look there is beauty.

What makes this property unique

Liba Liba Houseboats were the original houseboats on the river, the houseboat industry started with these vessels.
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