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Platypus Bend - right on the river

Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Pool
Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bright, VIC
  • Place, Centenary Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bright Visitors Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bright City Clock Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the area

Bright

A family-friendly stay in Bright awaits you at this holiday home. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Canyon Walk and Centenary Park Streamside Reserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 1.5 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a dining area are also available. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Bright holiday home include Centenary Park and Bright Visitors Centre.

What's nearby

  • Centenary Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bright Visitors Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bright City Clock Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bright Splash Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bright Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sixpence Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sweet Retreat - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Coral Lee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery Bright - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Platypus Bend - right on the river

Space, style, light and river frontage - a short stroll from town along one of Bright's most picturesque walks.

All the reasons people love to holiday in Bright is literally at your back door when you stay at Platypus Bend. This home backs directly onto the Ovens river and Canyon walk, plus one of the most photographed stretches of the Canyon walk and its glowing golden poplars is mere minutes out your back gate.

Recently renovated, this holiday home offers light, space, a bright and uplifting style in a perfect location that’s quiet and close to everything.

Located in Bright, Platypus Bend is the perfect family holiday retreat, suitable for one, two or even three small families and would also be a great choice for a group of friends.
With 5 bedrooms, 3 fitted with queen beds and the other two decked out with bunks this home can comfortably sleep up to 10 people and is one of only a handful of holiday accommodation in Bright that has a swimming pool which families will love on Summer days & nights.

Every bedroom enjoys glorious sunlight with large windows and all bar one have the convenience of built-in robes. The master bedroom enjoys the added bonus of a private ensuite & walk in robe. The main bathroom has been renovated with delicious soft pink tiles, beautiful fittings and a deep bath to soak the hours away after a day on the slopes.

Bedroom 1 : Queen bed
Bedroom 2 : Tri-bunk (Queen/King single)
Bedroom 3 : Queen bed
Bedroom 4 : Queen bed
Bedroom 5 : King single bunk x 2 (King single x 4)

The living areas have room for everyone, with ample space for the whole tribe.
The dining area can seat everyone, luscious leather couches surround your wood fire in the open plan family area perfect for those cosy nights. There’s also a separate TV room with an additional oversized modular couch to sink into for movie nights or to provide another area for kids to hang together.

A drying cupboard, along with a boot, shoe and glove drying rack is going to make this the ideal choice in Bright accommodation for the outdoor enthusiasts, allowing you to stay cosy and dry. An added bike shed means you can keep all your valuable sporting gear safely locked away too.

This home is perfect for every season. The lovely in-ground swimming pool with al fresco dining areas means you and your family can bask away on those hot summers days in the comfort of your own holiday home.

Platypus Bend will soon become your favourite destination in beautiful Bright!

A stay at Platypus Bend with Alpine Valley Getaways offers >

Local & luxe Dindi Naturals bathroom amenities
Feel good, Low-tox cleaning products & supplies
Sustainably minded guest provisions & extras
Professionally laundered linens throughout
Personally curated itinerary building by request
A network of guest services to complete your stay
The confidence of booking with a dedicated Bright based team who are with you from start to finish

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You will have the entire property to yourselves however bedroom access and price is determined by guest numbers.

* Extra bedrooms will be closed off and can only be made available for a a small additional fee. * 1-4 guests offers 2 bedrooms, 5-6 guests offers 3 bedrooms, 7-8 guests offers 4 bedrooms, 9-10 guests offers 5 bedrooms. Exceptions apply for bookings of 5 nights or more.

Please chat with our friendly team to find a configuration that works for you.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

  • No pets 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
On-site 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 indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Platypus Bend - right on the river have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Platypus Bend - right on the river have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Platypus Bend - right on the river, but Bright Splash Park is a short 10-minute walk away.

Is Platypus Bend - right on the river family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Platypus Bend - right on the river is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Platypus Bend - right on the river?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Platypus Bend - right on the river?

No, Platypus Bend - right on the river does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Platypus Bend - right on the river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Platypus Bend - right on the river?

No, pets are not allowed.

Platypus Bend - right on the river Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bright Property

We stayed at this property for the Bright Rod Run weekend with a group of 10. The house is very well appointed, spacious, and has great outdoor amenities. The property manager team are extremely helpful and responsive. Overall, we highly recommend this property and we can’t wait to be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023