Is Derwent Delight: Cozy home in a quiet neighborhood pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

Derwent Delight: Cozy home in a quiet neighborhood Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Derwent Delight: Cozy home in a quiet neighborhood located?

Located in the heart of Mount Gambier, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Umpherston Sinkhole and within 3 miles (5 km) of Attamurra Golf Course and Riddoch Art Gallery. Mount Gambier Central and Mount Gambier Catholic Parish are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the area

Located in Mount Gambier, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Old Mount Gambier Gaol and Engelbrecht Cave are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Lake Reserve and Telford Scrub Conservation Park.

Visit our Mount Gambier travel guide

View more Holiday homes in Mount Gambier

8/10 Good

Suzana

17 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely big property, great for a family stay

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Moira M.

11 Mar 2025

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

Convenient economical place to stay

Clean property with all the amenities that we needed for a short stay in Mount Gambier; would recommend if you have a family to stay with younger children as there is outside space to play.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S., Adelaide,SA

22 Sept 2023

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

A Home Away From Home

Plenty of room Great location Affordable price

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

25 Apr 2023

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

Great location

House was perfect for us. Great central location, lots of space, great back yard and super close to a playground. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

neena b.

20 Oct 2020

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

Pleasant stay

Stay was very pleasant. Checking in was easy. Rooms were good sized. Kitchen had basic utensils. Location was additional bonus as it was close to every place we wanted to visit.

2/10 Terrible

Eunice K.

9 Jan 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointing stay

This property was riddled with issues making our stay rather uncomfortable & unpleasant. The cleanliness was way below average, with lots of cobwebs, dirty bed linen, towels, floors and outdoor sitting area. Several safety hazards were also quite concerning - broken bed slats in the master bedroom, a broken ladder on the bunk bed, broken dishwasher and poor electrical wiring in the living room which tripped the circuit breaker. The broken metal ladder on the bunk bed was swinging back and forth and we had to secure it ourselves to avoid injury to the kids. We couldn't use the ensuite bathroom as the lights were not working and it lacked any natural lighting - meaning there was only one shower and toilet to share amongst our big group. Overall this was definitely not an enjoyable stay and rather disappointing that the host has not paid attention to some of the same issues mentioned in previous reviews by guests. The owner/ host needs to fix these to bring this property up to standard and provide services that are worth the fees charged.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

jaydeep p.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Nightmare at DERWENT DELIGHT: Filth, Spiders

My stay at DERWENT DELIGHT was highly disappointing. The property lacked cleanliness, with dust and grime covering furniture, beds, linens, and carpets. To make matters worse, the property was plagued by an overwhelming number of spiders and cobwebs. Everywhere, there were webs in corners, ceilings & on furniture. This not only created an uncomfortable living environment but also raised serious concerns about the property's overall hygiene and maintenance. We spent around 2-3 hours cleaning cobwebs after a whole day of driving. It was a very unpleasant experience; we found ourselves doing cleaning chores. We dealt with more than 30 spiders from every corner of our sleeping area. The first night was especially difficult for the kids, as they couldn't sleep properly due to the presence of spiders. It made our stay far from enjoyable. [I have photos of all dust and cobwebs.] The malfunctioning lights in the living area and bedroom created a dim atmosphere, posing safety concerns. The toilet door lock added to the discomfort. Outdoor spaces were neglected, filled with dust and cobwebs. Despite a $80 cleaning fee, no cleaning was evident, and the doubled booking rate did not match the property's worth. In conclusion, my experience was a disaster, with filthy surroundings, spiders, faulty lights, and neglected outdoors. I strongly discourage potential guests from choosing DERWENT DELIGHT.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Anne M.

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed!

I recently stayed at Derwent Delight, and I must say that my experience did not quite live up to the advertised expectations. One of the major discrepancies was that the property was described as having two living areas, but it actually had only one. This was a bit disappointing, as we had planned on having separate spaces for relaxation and socializing. Another issue we encountered was with the outdoor sitting area. When we arrived, we found it covered in large cobwebs and very dirty, making it impossible for us to use it comfortably. It was disappointing to see this area neglected, especially since outdoor spaces can be a significant selling point for accommodations. The cleanliness of the shower was another concern. It was not in the best condition, and we had to spend some time cleaning it before we could use it comfortably. This added an unnecessary hassle to our stay. Additionally, we had trouble obtaining the Wi-Fi password from the host. Despite reaching out for this information, we never received a reply. However, on the day of our departure, the host messaged us early to inquire about our departure time, which was a bit perplexing given the lack of responsiveness to our previous inquiries. Overall, while Derwent Delight had the potential to be a pleasant stay, it fell short of our expectations due to the discrepancies between the advertised features and the actual condition of the property. Improved cleanliness and better communication from the host would greatl

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip C.

13 May 2025

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alfred S.

5 Oct 2022

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

Area and ambiance was nice

Property was good. Some point of advice- Drier was not working properly. Didn’t have utensils. Rest of the house was good. Lot of space.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

19 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Spacious house, good area. Hot water and gas was turned off, but property owner resolved quickly. Would recommend for a group of adults to stay there

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Fereshteh S.

20 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

My experience

The heating system was inadequate. It was a 4 bedroom but we were only able to use 2 bedrooms because it did not have any heating in other rooms. Only one very old gas heater in lounge room which you could smell gas and one electric heater. The bedding was quite old and uncomfortable The shower screen in the ensuite was broken and only one shower was usable

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shiva G.

14 Apr 2021

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

Holidays

Was very nice experience, good location and spacious property.

10/10 Excellent

Le H., Melbourne

6 Apr 2021

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

👌

Good

4/10 Poor

Dominic B.

28 Feb 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

outdated and broken

listed as a 4 bedroom, only has a genuine 3 bedroom, had to make up another bed from a spare mattress, the AC remote doesnt work so its a fixed temperature of an unknown. no fly screens so its everything had to be locked up as a hot box. outrageously overpriced for the for the worse place I have ever booked and most heinous decor you could possibly imagine. make sure you dont put the washing machine on, you will become deaf !!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rajit G.

3 Feb 2021

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

Well located

Good place to stay. Market was nearby and walking distance to the sink hole. Nice clean house, however the toilet seats are dirty. Plenty space for family to move around and good size bedrooms.

8/10 Good

Leonie M.

21 Jan 2021

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

Perfect location very clean place.

Perfect location close to everything. House was spotless all linen and kitchen appliances and utensils very clean. A 2 minute drive to feed the possums at night. Everything we needed was close by.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

Derwent Delight: Cozy home in a quiet neighborhood

Photo gallery for Derwent Delight: Cozy home in a quiet neighborhood

Reviews

Entire home

Popular amenities

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place