The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State heritage Precinct,
About this house rental
Situated in Goolwa, this lovely house for $373 per night is a great option for your next vacation. The Rushes – Goolwa Wharf Precinct, Murray River lower lakes, Murray Mouth, Coorong, Located in the historic town of Goolwa The Rushes Riverside Retreat offers exclusive luxury accommodation in an idyllic setting. The accommodation has everything you could want; 2 luxury bedrooms both with private ensuites. Plenty of space for a family or two couples to share or to spend a private indulgent getaway for 2. The kitchen has an ice-maker, dishwasher and top of the line appliances. A deep soaking bath is a favourite with guests and the alfresco fireplace provides a good spot to gather, unwind and enjoy a drink of whatever your soul desires. Take the path along the river to the historic wharf and wooden boat harbours dotted along the river. Enjoy breakfast or dinner at one of the cafes that share this magical spot. The perfect place for a relaxing escape or just to spoil yourself. The Space The Rushes Riverside Retreat is spacious with an open living plan. Both bedrooms have a queen size bed, bathroom and open to the alfresco old red brick fireplace in the centre courtyard which is a feature with the courtyard light filtering into the interior space. There is one single sofa bed in the second bedroom. The decor is elegant with custom furnishings, natural stone and wood elements that blend with the riverside theme. A gourmet kitchen has a Nespresso coffee pod machine and ice maker as well as everything you need to prepare freshly cooked meals. The bedroom is luxurious and has a beautiful deep soaking bath and a very comfortable adjustable queen bed. Bedroom and living rooms have a separate heating and cooling system to ensure that guests are comfortable in every room. The property has free wifi, a smart tv and netflix. Creating The Rushes The Rushes was purpose built in 2015 as Tourist Accommodation in Goolwa’s State Heritage area with the assistance of the states expert Heritage Architect Consultants. The modest design and natural materials incorporated throughout combines the heritage of Goolwa and history of The Mighty Murray river into a warm welcoming contemporary tourist accommodation to share with its guests that come to enjoy the magic of the place and the river. The old red brick chimney stands out beside the twin gables of the roof on each side of it. The chimney smoke winding up in the open sky to the river with its historic wharf, steam train and paddle boat that dock beside it. About The Rushes sits beside the lower lakes of the River Murray and where this river ends its incredible 2530km journey as it flows through the Coorong before entering the Southern Ocean. Enjoy morning walks and the natural wonder of the beautiful Murray Lower Lakes and Goolwa Beach with its abundant bird life. Goolwa Beach is a popular surfing and fishing spot, famous for its Pippi’s or Cockles easily found on the beach when in season. The Coorong National Park is where the film Storm Boy is based and is a must see. The Coorong can be accessed through regular tours leaving from the wharf. The Rushes cottage facade fits well into this State Heritage area and inside natural and recycled materials have been beautifully blended. Light fills the rooms from the central private courtyard that has an alfresco open fireplace constructed with old red bricks, the perfect spot to relax with a glass of wine. The Rushes gardens are a peaceful spot to relax over looking the river or amongst the lush gardens on the rear deck. Goolwa offers a fine selection of restaurants, cafes, pubs and other eateries where you can enjoy a quick coffee or a full menu. Why not try the local seafood? Just a stone’s throw from The Rushes is the Goolwa Wharf Market. A great place to sample local produce, meet some of the locals or even pick up a bargain. Goolwa is the only place in Australia where steam train meets steam paddle steamer with Goolwa being the home of the steam paddle steamer the Oscar W. The steam train departs from the wharfe on weekends and public holidays for its return trip along the coast to the beautiful seaside town of Victor Harbor. For the history buff Goolwa has plenty to offer. Dating back to 1837 when the area was considered as the site for the colony’s capital. It is also the home of Australia’s first public railway and the filming of the original Storm Boy. There’s plenty to see with local heritage architecture particularly in the area known as Little Scotland and a selection of art galleries and shops.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Goolwa
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(56 Reviews)
10.0
Superb location and excellent accommodation
5.0
Beautiful luxury accommodation, great location near wharf and town centre. Clean with great amenities.
5.0
Accommodation was beautiful and perfect for purpose. Ample room for preparation and plenty of different backdrops for photos. Thank you.
5.0
Lovely accommodation and styled nicely
5.0
fabulous property ,very clean ,comfortable,made for a great getaway.
5.0
We stayed at this lovely Goolwa property. The owner and manager, Doreen, made it a wonderful stay for us through her attention to detail, the cleanliness of the property and the beautiful design of the premises both inside and out. The place is located close to the heart of Goolwa, has easy private parking, and is on a picturesque walk along the foreshore, railway and parks nearby. We would be delighted to return!
5.0
We had a fantastic and fun stay at The Rushes, the layout of two master bedrooms with own bathrooms, seperated by the courtyard for privacy was perfect for two couples sharing the accomodation. The house was beautifully decorated, clean and very generous provisions were provided in both the kitchen and the bathrooms, the kitchen was set up well with everything you could need for your stay, although there was a shortage of mugs for 4 people we managed. The location to the wharf and the easter markets was fantastic and just a short walk into the main street was appreciated too. We had a great time and have already been discussing when we can go stay again. Thank you for having us.
5.0
Excellent property and location
Somewhat overpriced
5.0
The Rushes was the perfect place for a last minute escape. Supurbly appointed, warm, comfortable and well equipped for us to dine in when needed. The house has a perfect layout to share with our friends who joined us for several days, both bedrooms have there own bathrooms and are private. We loved the central living area and the house is so well situated to the Goolwa heritsge areas and the whaves. Beautiful walks, the Cockle train (Steam train) was running which was an added bonus. Lunch at Kuti Shack was sunning and the open fire in the internal courtyard was fun! The entire property was spotless and our hosts were so kind and accommodating when we had to delay our arrival by 24 hours. We can not recomend the property highly enough!
5.0
Beautiful property perfectly located within short walking distance to both the Goolwa wharf and Main Street, with plenty of dining options for a relaxing stay!
The property was extremely clean and tidy and provided all the comforts of home. The large bedroom bath and outdoor fireplace made for a cosy winter break.
5.0
What an awesome place to stay.
The house is gorgeous and super position!
Thankyou for having us.
5.0
Delightful cottage, stylish and comfortable, great location near river, excellent communication with host.
10.0
What an awesome place to stay.
The house is gorgeous and super position!
Thankyou for having us.
5.0
Fantastic stay
A gorgeous, classy 2 bedroom place to stay in a terrific location too. Plenty of helpful information for our stay was provided upfront. Bedrooms and bathrooms were fabulous with lots of thoughtful amenities provided. Lovely large kitchen, outdoor fireplace & Netflix to enjoy. There is no washing machine so long term stays would need to use a laundromat.
5.0
Fantastic
What an awesome place to stay.
The house is gorgeous and super position!
Thankyou for having us.
5.0
Goolwa getaway
Delightful cottage, stylish and comfortable, great location near river, excellent communication with host.
5.0
Doreen was a very thoughtful and attentive host. We admire her attention to detail in the design and fitout of her accommodation.
5.0
Amazingly spacious and comfortable house and garden. Close to the Wharf precinct and town centre.
Doreen was a very thoughtful and attentive host. We admire her attention to detail in the design and fitout of her accommodation.
5.0
Thank you so much for letting us stay at this amazing property!!! We had such a great weekend away. The fireplace outdoors was setup perfectly ready to go and everything was so neat and tidy. 10/10 would stay again
5.0
Excellent place to stay
Thank you so much for letting us stay at this amazing property!!! We had such a great weekend away. The fireplace outdoors was setup perfectly ready to go and everything was so neat and tidy. 10/10 would stay again
5.0
This lovely 2 bedroom property is beautifully styled and very comfortable. The highlight is an internal courtyard with an open fire which is lovely and cosy. The property is a short walk to the Main Street, a beautiful art gallery and the river front.
5.0
A real gem in a perfect location.
This lovely 2 bedroom property is beautifully styled and very comfortable. The highlight is an internal courtyard with an open fire which is lovely and cosy. The property is a short walk to the Main Street, a beautiful art gallery and the river front.
4.0
Lovely property, not entirely luxury but mostly it met our expectations.
4.0
Honeymoon
Lovely property, not entirely luxury but mostly it met our expectations.
5.0
Lovely property. Great location
A very comfortable property. Generous host. Brilliant location.
5.0
Doreen was an amazing host. Loved our brief but memorable stay. Facilities were well suited and would stay again.
5.0
Beautiful stay
Doreen was an amazing host. Loved our brief but memorable stay. Facilities were well suited and would stay again.
5.0
Amazing stay for family.Beautiful location,excellent interior decoration,extremely clean,don’t bring anything extra,it is well equipped.
Definitely will go back for a relaxing holiday.
5.0
Our stay was terrific - The Rushes was impeccably furnished with the courtyard and open fireplace a real highlight for the family. Doreen has an incredible eye for detail and we had absolutely everything we needed during our stay. The bathtub in the master bedroom was perfection!
5.0
The best house to stay
Amazing stay for family.Beautiful location,excellent interior decoration,extremely clean,don’t bring anything extra,it is well equipped.
Definitely will go back for a relaxing holiday.
5.0
Beautiful cottage by the water
Our stay was terrific - The Rushes was impeccably furnished with the courtyard and open fireplace a real highlight for the family. Doreen has an incredible eye for detail and we had absolutely everything we needed during our stay. The bathtub in the master bedroom was perfection!
5.0
Beautiful property. Well equipped, excellent location, thoughtful extras and host was lovely to deal with.
5.0
Goolwa
Beautiful property. Well equipped, excellent location, thoughtful extras and host was lovely to deal with.
5.0
Long weekend getaway
Fantastic property, easy to find, clean and perfectly located - would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Communication with Dorene was great too!
5.0
Blissful, sweet retreat
A combination of luxurious and quaint, the perfect couples retreat for our wedding. We stayed on an extra night to enjoy the fireplace in the courtyard and the deep bath was a favourite.
5.0
Lovely, modern cottage, close to town centre and attractions. Nicely decorated and comfortable with private outdoor seating area.
5.0
Modern Cottage
Lovely, modern cottage, close to town centre and attractions. Nicely decorated and comfortable with private outdoor seating area.
5.0
The perfect stay
We can’t speak highly enough of our stay at The Rushes Goolwa. The house itself is so thoughtfully designed and beautifully appointed that it felt like home from the moment we walked in the door. There are so many thoughtful, generous inclusions and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The location could not be better for a family, with the train station, parks, playgrounds, walking track, cafes and shops all just a short walk away. We loved being able to watch the steam train go past every day and wandering down to the market just across the road on the weekends. Doreen is a wonderful and accommodating host. Her communication is clear and kind and it’s very clear that she truly wants her guests to have an enjoyable and memorable stay. Overall a fantastic holiday and one we hope to repeat very soon!
5.0
Relaxing Weekend
The property was spotless and had everything we needed and more. It is a real credit to the owners. Great position within walking distance to the river, restaurants and shops. The courtyard fireplace was extremely smokey and the chimney wouldn't draw so we couldn't sit outside which was disappointing. The rest - amazing!
5.0
Position perfect in Goolwa
Immaculately decorated, beautifully presented, excellent location - from The Rushes it is an easy walk to the Main Street, Hector’s wharf, the Riverside Cafe on Liverpool Road and Bombora on the river. The location made it possible for us to give the car a holiday and walk along the riverside walking track in both directions. The sheltered private garden was a great place for morning book reading. The house has every amenity for a very comfortable stay. We didn’t have the opportunity to use the outside fire place in the courtyard but that’s a reason for us to return for another visit. We all had a very enjoyable and relaxing time.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Goolwa?
The average price for a rental in Goolwa is $184 per night. This rental is $189 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State heritage Precinct, . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State heritage Precinct, pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Rushes Riverside Goolwa - State heritage Precinct, ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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