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Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house

Set on the River Murray at the head of Lake Alexandrina, downstream from the Wellington Ferry one hour from Adelaide - the Ferryman’s Cottage is an affordable family retreat with 2,000 square metres of private, fenced grounds on a quiet section of the river. Originally built by a local ferry operator in 1908 the residence was expanded and now enjoys four spacious bedrooms, two lounge rooms, modern kitchen, dining, bathroom, mud room, outdoor dining, wifi, AC, gazebo, deck and jetty.

Property manager

Shaun Argent

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

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Wellington, SA

What's nearby

  • Wellington Marina - 5 min drive
  • Tailem Bend Golf Club - 11 min drive
  • Bend Motorsport Park - 12 min drive
  • Old Tailem Town - 16 min drive
  • Monarto Zoo - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Tailem Bend Station - 17 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hall cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of John White Wetlands and Wellington Marina. Pangarinda Botanic Garden and Mowantjie Willauwar Conservation Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Ferryman’s Cottage - family river house Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferryman's Cottage
We love this cottage stay. Very clean... Well provided with all you want. River views from house but safety fence from house to river. Great jetty and setup by the river. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024