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Escape to River Retreat, nestled footsteps from the Buckland River and Sinclairs. Unwind in the stylish outdoor or indoor living spaces as you entertain guests and admire gorgeous views over Mt Buffalo. With a modern kitchen, pebbled firepit, and lush garden leading to the river beyond.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

River Retreat, Buckland

  • The laid-back holiday you've been dreaming of awaits in this picture-perfect 3 bedroom property nestled footsteps from the Buckland River and Sinclairs, one of the best swimming holes in the area. You will love relaxing in the stylish outdoor or indoor living spaces as you entertain guests and admire gorgeous views over the surrounding area, including Mt Buffalo. Open living space with a central slow-combustion fireplace, ceiling fans and air-conditioning means year-round comfort. The kitchen is modern, stylish and sure to make holiday cooking for a family easy. Follow the sounds of the water and wander through the lush garden to the rear gate and the Buckland river beyond. The pebbled firepit is perfect for roasting marshmallows or enjoying a wine. The forest birds by day and the frogs by night are the soundtrack to your tranquil getaway, yet this quiet cul-de-sac location is only 13 minutes from Bright and 8 minutes from Porepunkah.

    This property is managed on behalf of the owner by Bright Holidays (part of the Dickens Real Estate group).

    BEDDING CONFIGURATION
    Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 2 sets of 2 single bunk beds

    All bedding linen and bath towels are provided

    KITCHEN & DINING
    A galley kitchen with everything you need for holiday cook up with friends or family. A coffee pod machine with biodegradable ‘St Ali Coffee Roasters’ pods awaits you in the morning. The kitchen has a dishwasher, plenty of bench space and kitchenware for food prep. The table has ample space and bench seating comfortably for eight.

    LOUNGE & ENTERTAINMENT
    A large "L" shaped leather lounge and tub chairs allow all to play a board game or snuggle around the centrally located woodfire and watch some Netflix. There is WIFI at the property and a Smart TV, a reading nook, plenty of books and magazines and many board games on offer.

    This property has WIFI

    HEATING & COOLING
    Heating: Woodfire in the living room, panel heaters in all bedrooms and a split system in the open plan lounge and dining room. Please note a starter supply of firewood, kindling, fire lighters and matches are supplied. Additional firewood can be purchased at local supermarkets and service stations.

    Cooling: Split System AC located in the lounge/dining. Bedrooms 1 & 2 plus the dining area have ceiling fans.

    BATHROOM
    Main Bathroom: Shower, vanity and toilet.

    OUTDOORS
    Featuring a beautiful backyard which meanders on to the beautiful Buckland River. A fantastic undercover entertaining area with table and seating (extends to seat eight), gas BBQ and a firepit. There will be many memories created in this picturesque setting.

    PET POLICY
    Sorry, strictly no pets at River Retreat

    LAUNDRY
    A washing machine, dryer, iron & ironing board are available at this property

    PARKING
    Undercover parking for 1 car and driveway space for another 2

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Buckland is home to this apartment. Ringer Reef Winery and Bright Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Buffalo National Park and Buckland River Streamside Reserve. Bright Splash Park and Wandiligong Maze and Cafe are also worth visiting. Visit our Buckland travel guide
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Buckland, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Mount Buffalo National Park
    Mount Buffalo National Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge
    Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge
    10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Australian Alps, from Hotham Heights
    Mount Hotham
    57 min drive - 83.3 km
  • Mount Hotham Alpine Resort
    Mount Hotham Alpine Resort
    57 min drive - 83.3 km
  • Bright Visitors Centre
    11 min drive - 13.3 km

Restaurants

  • Bright Brewery
    10 min drive
  • Basils
    10 min drive
  • Porepunkah Pub
    5 min drive
  • Ginger Baker
    10 min drive
  • Coral Lee
    12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat, Buckland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat, Buckland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat, Buckland?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat, Buckland located?

Situated in Buckland, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mount Buffalo National Park and Buckland River Streamside Reserve. Ringer Reef Winery and Porepunkah J17 Streamside Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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River Retreat, Buckland Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yash H.

Great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dimity L.

Location location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic get away close to bright right on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Black Rock , Vic

Peace and tranquility

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A wonderfully peaceful environment with loads of birds, bush and the river at the back burbling away. Central for exploring the various mountains nearby, so plenty of walks done. Near Bright for shops, restaurants and the Ovens River for swimming i.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, perfectly set up with everything we needed, clean and comfortable with fans and air con. River at the back was wonderful for refreshing dips and relaxing spot to read and enjoy the beauty. Close to Bright and other towns with great shops, food, supermarket, swimmimg spots and opportunities to explore the beautiful surroundings
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there for the Rod Run. It’s a beautiful area, very peaceful but didn’t spend time in the National Park
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristie F.

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

Great place to stay with a group

We had such an amazing stay here, the house was super cozy and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Munish S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a great trip. House was beautiful and clean.

Great location for us and very neat. We were provided everything in the house like shampoo, body wash, towels, soap, heaps more.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark k.

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

Very nice tidy house. Great backyard and river access.

The property was nicely done up. Being very comfortable with a huge backyard and great river access. Overall very happy with the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

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

Great family retreat

Nice family getaway. Warm inside. Heaters in all bedrooms. Great homely setup. Can go fishing in back river. Kids loved it. Although Wifi and phone reception not good. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Nice time at Buckland

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A really good family time. Nice atmosphere with fireplace.Only problem is the shower leaked water onto the carpet a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonnathan C.

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

Really pleasant stay

This well appointed property gave off a real cosy cottage style appeal. He river behind the property makes it unique. Definitely one to revisit in the summer. Only suggestion is to consider upgrading the internet connection. It would be a real bonus when visiting with small kids or being able to do some work while away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sonya P.

Tranquil setting with phenomenal views

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was very well presented, comfortable with all the comforts of home. On the drive to Buckland you are surrounded by huge mountains. It is breathtaking. It is less than 10 minutes from Bright which is fabulous. We really enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ray M.

Country weekend away

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay. A nice touch was that the room was heated and lights were on when we arrived.There were lots of amenities, thanks for that. The heating was good and even included electric blankets. Great shower. Nicely decorated.The only downside was the for lock was difficult and the air con controller hard to operate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jagdeep G.

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

Perfect location

We really love the property especially the outdoors.there is plenty to do in outdoor area and inside the living area.Few things which need to be look upon.First one is, there is only one toilet and shower and they both are in same room which makes it hard for large group lime ours.Shower was leaking and the water was coming into the carpet which I think can be fixed.Also they need to supply more dishes in the kitchen as our large group of 8 had to wash and reuse all the time..Buy instead of all these issues, we enjoyed our stay.Would love to come back but in a smaller group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kate S.

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

Beautiful property in tranquil location

We stayed here for a week on a snow trip. The property looks unprepossessing from the outside but inside it is just delightful. Excellent size for 6 people. Major pluses: The location - lots of lovely walks and the river just in your backyard. 30 mins to Mt Buffalo and the snow. Close to Bright and Porepunkah while still feeling rural and relaxed. Super comfy beds and heated blankets :) The mattress in the main bedroom was amazing - we got the best sleep. Very well stocked kitchen and laundry - good for drying wet snowy children's clothes. Shed full of wood for the fire which was lovely. A couple of extra toboggans in the shed which proved useful for parents to borrow! A few things that could be improved: We couldn't get the internet to work. Only one bathroom/toilet for 6 people - needed careful management. The kitchen has a dishwasher but there was no cutlery holder so we hand-washed more than we would normally. Lovely crockery but the plates are large/thick and stack awkwardly in the dishwasher. When it rained we had a tiny roof leak outside the bathroom. However these are really minor things. We honestly had such a great stay here - thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

mira k.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

neighbours from hell

Neighbours partied till 3am.all the neighbourhood dogs use the back yard as a toilet and were constantly running around,to the point we stayed indoors.The overall state and cleanliness of the house was pretty good except for the mould smell coming from the bathroom.We had to make sure the door was closed at all times and the window left open.The house is situated in a lovely position but unfortunately our stay was ruined by the above mentioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

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

Perfect location with a good set up. The access to the River is fantastic.

The house is fitted out with everything you need. Great fire pit & indoor fire with good wood supply (we did bring some of our own too). Comfortable living area. Comfortable bedrooms. It was like a bush camp on the river but with the comforts of a home. Highly recommend for a small group or couple of families. Only 10 minute drive to Bright & plenty of other attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

salaj m.

Beautiful property ❤️

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I had such an amazing time at this property. The house is beautifully designed and all amenities were wonderful. We enjoyed the books, jenga, a fully stocked kitchen with basic tea and coffee. The backyard opens to a beautiful river where we all jumped in and had a great time. The house was clean and fresh towels and sheet were on everyone’s beds. I would totally recommend this place for someone looking for a quite tranquil time in bright. It’s a short drive to the main area of bright and a walk to Sinclaire’s water hole.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Norma T.

Loved River Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My friends and I found the property and its garden attractive and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vibhor M.

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

A hidden gem in the valley

The property is in a fabulous location with good cleanliness and facilities. Only a short drive from Bright town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trisna B.

RELAXING STAT

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful home, clean and relaxing. The yard iwas a wonderful spot to unwind after a day of exploring and property was well equipped. Short walk to a great swimming hole as well!
Verified

8/10 Good

Luke T.

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

Fantastic location and good property

Overall this is a great property and should be considered due to an awesome location and the amenities and overall house is great. However the property was not very well cleaned upon arrival. Also the internet was so poor that I couldn't work... Basic text only... Could not even upload or download an image let alone even try to watch Netflix.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022