Title: GoolwaGettaway Luxury Home by river- sleeps 14 in 10 beds - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # GoolwaGettaway Luxury Home by river- sleeps 14 in 10 beds Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271400/24271344/7e514ccb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271400/24271344/9f61415c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271400/24271344/e80ffce8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271400/24271344/6d953a30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24271400/24271344/faa47f64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location GoolwaGettaway, just metres from the water’s edge, offers an ideal haven for up to 14 guests. A spacious entertainment area and large outdoor BBQ make this luxury accommodation perfect for celebrating with family and friends or simply relaxing in style. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### GoolwaGettaway Luxury Home by river- sleeps 14 in 10 beds Enjoy Luxury Accommodation just metres from the water’s edge as you relax and enjoy the water views through the full width windows. A large open plan entertainment and dining area makes a great location for a relaxing holiday or for celebrating a special occasion with family and friends. 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms ensure up to 14 people can relax in style. WiFi & Netflix are available and there is also a home theatre with 75” TV with Netflix and DVD's for adults & kids A well equipped kitchen with Aldi coffee machine and large outdoor BBQ means you can entertain in style or, if you prefer to eat out, the highly acclaimed Bombora restaurant is only 100m away. Goolwa beach is a great spot for surfing or cockling and if you have a 4WD you can drive on the beach all the way to the Murray Mouth. If you’re a golfer it’s only 300m to Goolwa South Lakes Golf course. Nearby there is plenty for the kids to do with a new adventure playground and safe swimming area or they can play table tennis or boules at the house. There is plenty for all the family to do in Goolwa, the first Cittaslow town in Australia. The Cockle train runs daily to Victor Harbor during school holidays or go for a ride on the Oscar W paddle steamer or explore the Coorong by boat tour or kayak. Further afield there is heaps to do exploring the Fleurieu Peninsular and it’s nearby towns. We’re confident you and your family or friends will have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday at GoolwaGettaway. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Extra charge $500 cleaning if smoke in house ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,229 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29483300/29483230/03032bd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanviews, Fire pit, Pets welcome, 500m walk to Goolwa Surf Beach! 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Playground area nearby ### Events No events allowed Discuss with owner charge of $1000 if unauthorise ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Extra charge $500 cleaning if smoke in house ## 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 Note from host: Discuss with owner charge of $1000 if unauthorise Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Property Registration Number 9168093 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Goolwagettaway 79 Barrage Road House Goolwa South Goolwagettaway 79 Barrage Road House Goolwagettaway 79 Barrage Road Goolwa South Goolwagettaway 79 Barrage Roa Goolwagettaway 79 Barrage Road Goolwagettaway Luxury Home by the Lake Home Theatre Sleeps 14 168093 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.51453%2C138.78380&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ERlHXC2lYBRdLoXGsqQHZXO8EEw=) Goolwa South, SA #### What's nearby - Goolwa Golf Course - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Goolwa Wharf Markets - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Steam Exchange Brewery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Goolwa Motor Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 km #### Getting around - Goolwa Station - 16 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪Port Elliot Bakery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Cafe 52 Fourteen - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Original Goolwa Bakery - ‬2 min drive - ‪Hotel Elliot - ‬11 min drive - ‪Thai Days - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GoolwaGettaway Luxury Home by river- sleeps 14 in 10 beds pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at GoolwaGettaway Luxury Home by river- sleeps 14 in 10 beds? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at GoolwaGettaway Luxury Home by river- sleeps 14 in 10 beds? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is GoolwaGettaway Luxury Home by river- sleeps 14 in 10 beds located? > This family-friendly Goolwa South vacation home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Goolwa Golf Course, South Lakes Golf Club, and Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club Marina. Goolwa Beach and Goolwa Wharf Markets are also within 1 mi (2 km). Goolwa Station is 16 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## GoolwaGettaway Luxury Home by river- sleeps 14 in 10 beds Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 101 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. Dec 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for a great stay with family Great house for a great stay with family ##### Kim M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue S. Dec 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at Goolway Group of friends stayed and thoroughly enjoyed the house and the location. ##### Sue S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgia T. Feb 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Holiday for the Family Was a great stay! Owners were very accomodating and looked after us. Great place to stay and is in a great location. Owners provided information on events on and places to eat in the area. Would recommend! ##### Georgia T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen T. Dec 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Excellent holiday stay , lots of room, great location .Highly recommend ##### Helen T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN M. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual golf weekend Great as usualBiscuits and welcome note greatly Appreciated ##### JOHN M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H. Oct 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic place with many beds for the 12 blokes on our yearly golfing trip Lovely house with great views Great location ##### Melissa H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### STEWART K. Feb 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location A good size for our family with every effort to ensure a lot to enjoy and be very comfortable ##### STEWART K. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN M. Feb 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf Buddies Perfect for our golf group, have stayed here the past 5 - 6 years ##### JOHN M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Janette J. May 27, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Satisfactory The facility was well presented and easy to navigate. Unfortunately an unpleasant and uncomfortable odour emitted from one of the closed rooms near the master bedroom. This was reported to the owners. ##### Janette J. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hanna P. Dec 22, 2018 #### Very enjoyable!!!! Perfect for a family of 12 ##### Hanna P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john I. Aug 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Our annual golf trip wouldn’t be the same without staying at this fabulous property. Great location and everything we need to have a great weekend. That’s why we keep coming back every year. ##### john I. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert A. Mar 15, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent venue for family holiday We appreciated the living area. Lots of seating inside and out which suited us well for eating together, playing games, and relaxing. The home theatre was also popular. There are good walking tracks in the area e.g. to the bird hide. The beds were comfortable.Kitchen facilities were excellent. Good views. Air-conditioners helped to cool us in the hot weather although evaporative increased humidity. ##### Robert A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thelma G. Feb 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just brilliant for our needs, beautiful house,great location Easy ##### Thelma G. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison B. Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Goolwa getawsy Great house and location with plenty to do ##### Alison B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### gayle s. Mar 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### weekender holiday Had a fantastic stay highly recommend 13 of us stayed and was still plenty of room to not be on top of each other. kids are well looked after theatre room a treat for the owner was lovely very helpful will stay again. ##### gayle s. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liam L. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Must stay. Excellent! ##### Liam L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen C. Jan 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Goolwagetaway This is a lovely property in a great location - ideal for large family groups - the owners are very helpful and very nice to deal with ##### Maureen C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOHN M. Mar 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf Weekend Perfect Property. Have stayed previously ##### JOHN M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adele M. Sep 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together Beautiful property for a large family getaway. Stunning home with everything you will ever need. Five Stars ✅ ##### Adele M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt C. Mar 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### GOOLWA RENTAL PROPERTY Great place for 2 families. Excellent views. Large open plan living area. Close to all the action. Definitely recommend. ##### Matt C. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john I. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Never disappoints! We've been staying here for a few years now and the house is always in pristine condition. We wouldn't think to stay anywhere else. See you next year!! ##### john I. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DONNA M. Oct 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion Absolutely 100% will come back. Catered for all ages. ##### DONNA M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bec T. Apr 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Satisfied Customers The house was great and could fit us comfortably. The house had everything you needed with lots to keep everyone entertained, from the adults to kids aged between 3-12yrs. Location was awesome too as it was right across from the park. Could defiantly see us staying there again and the owners a really lovely too. ##### Bec T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail L. Jun 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Luxury house Beautiful house. Well set out ideal if you have children as there is a lovely backyard with a cubbyhouse that is fully enclosed as well as a playground just across the road. Plenty of space and great cinema room. ##### Gail L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank B. Nov 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Best Time Six old high school mates having an annual catch up via a golf trip. The accommodation was outstanding. The location could not have been better with golf course and cafe a short walk away. Town close by for meals if needed. We will be going back - nothing is more certain. ##### Frank B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022