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Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour

4.0 star property
Riverwalk cottage with marina and free breakfast

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Marina
Located close to Steam Exchange Brewery and Artworx Gallery, Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour provides free continental breakfast, a marina and a terrace. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour

Riverwalk cottage with marina and free breakfast
This smoke-free cottage features a marina, a lazy river and dry cleaning. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in are on-site. The cottage features a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, plus a balcony and a flat-screen TV with a DVD player. Conveniences include a sofa bed and a coffee/tea maker, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches, such as an espresso maker and slippers. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
This cottage offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes queen sofa beds and desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and hairdryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. In-room massages, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Queen sofa bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 100 per stay

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • Near the ocean
  • On the riverwalk
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Boat tours
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 units
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 1910
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 100.0 per stay.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 100.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation House
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation House Goolwa
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Guesthouse
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Guesthouse
Birks Harbour Marina Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
Birks Harbour - Marina & Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
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Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour Cottage
Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour Goolwa North
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Birks Harbour - Marina & Luxury Accommodation Goolwa North
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About the area

Map
138 Liverpool Road, Goolwa North, SA, 5214

What's nearby

  • Goolwa Wharf Markets - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Steam Exchange Brewery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Artworx Gallery - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Goolwa Motor Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Goolwa Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 3 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Days - ‬2 min drive
  • Cafe 52 Fourteen
  • ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caffé de Carlo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boathouse - Birks River Retreat - Birks Harbour located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Steam Exchange Brewery, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Artworx Gallery and Goolwa Golf Course. Boomer Beach and South Australian Whale Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km). Goolwa Station is 21 minutes by foot.

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