Title: On The Bend- Absolute Waterfront Retreat - 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 # On The Bend- Absolute Waterfront Retreat Vacation home in Tailem Bend with jetted bathtub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111036300/111036224/w1892h1258x0y2-ad600c30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111036300/111036224/98a4fca2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111036300/111036224/cf591a44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111036300/111036224/1c0bfcb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111036300/111036224/0892c1ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On The Bend- Absolute Waterfront Retreat provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### On The Bend- Absolute Waterfront Retreat Nestled by the mighty Murray River, this spacious and modern accommodation offers the perfect getaway for families or groups, combining comfort, fun, and convenience. With ample sleeping arrangements, recreational spaces, and proximity to local attractions, it’s ideal for creating memorable experiences! Spacious Accommodation: 6 bedrooms (3 king-size beds, 3 kids’ rooms) to sleep up to 12+ people; perfect for 2-3 families, Large Outdoor Area: Expansive grassy spaces for camping/caravans or kids to play, Prime Location: Peaceful riverside setting with only one neighbour, under 10 minutes to The Bend Motorsport Park, close to the town of Tailem Bend and 1 hour from Adelaide Practical Amenities: Two undercover car spaces, a private boat ramp and jetty, space to fit multiple boats and even a houseboat to fit all your guests! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34280000/34271200/34271117/5b5121e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Limestone Ridge River Getaway Tailem Bend - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=34271117&PinnedHotelID=34271117&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110880000/110875700/110875620/3272d988.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TWIN GUMS - EXCLUSIVE RIVERFRONT PROPERTY - TAILEM BEND Tailem Bend - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.28432,139.45444&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7CqivEgedrY%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40QBU%40Q%40QBQBQBSBQBSBSDMDQBQDSDQDQFQDODQFOFOFOFSFMFQFOHOFMHOHMHOHOHMHKHOJOHKJMHMJKJKJKJKJKLKJMJILIJKLGJILKLILGLILELILGNELILELENELELENENELCNENALCNANCLANCNCNAN%3FL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%3FN%40NBNBL%40NBN%40LBN%40NDLBNDLDNDNDLDLDLDNHLDLFLHLDLHLFLHLJJHLFJJLHJHJLLJJJJJJJJJJJHLJLJJHNHNHJJLFNHNHLHNFLHNFNFPFLHRDNFNFNDPDNFPDPDPDRBPDLDPBRBRBPBRBPBP%40PBP%40T%40P%40P%40P%40T%40P%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FPARARAPARAPARCRANCRCPCPCPCTCPEPENCPEPEPEPGRELERGLGPENIPGNGPGNILGNILININGLKNIJININKHKNIJKJKJKJKLKJMJKJKJMHKJMFKHMJMFMHMHMBMHMHMDOFMDMFMDODODMDODM%40ODOBM%40OBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOCOAOCMAOCOCMAOCOEMAOEOEMEMEOEMGMEMGOEMIMIMCMIMIMGMKKIMGKKMIKKKKMKKKKMKKKKKKIKKOIIKOIOIKIOIMIOIOIMGOIMGOGQGOGQGOGQGMESEMGSEQEQEQCQEQEOCQCUCQCQCQCSAOASCSAQASAQASAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gVJFJNdg_eYQNkNwYTMags8pjOk=) Tailem Bend, SA #### What's nearby - Mowantjie Willauwar Conservation Park - 1 min drive - 1.9 km - Tailem Bend Golf Club - 2 min drive - 3.0 km - Bend Motorsport Park - 3 min drive - 5.6 km - Old Tailem Town - 6 min drive - 8.2 km - Monarto Zoo - 30 min drive - 45.9 km #### Getting around - Tailem Bend Station - 4 min drive - Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 86 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hungry Jack's Burgers Motorsport Park - ‬5 min drive - ‪Riverside Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tailem Bend Bakery - ‬4 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive - ‪Henny's on the Terrace - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is On The Bend- Absolute Waterfront Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is On The Bend- Absolute Waterfront Retreat located? > Situated in Tailem Bend, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mowantjie Willauwar Conservation Park, Tailem Bend Golf Club, and Poonthie Ruwe Conservation Park. Tailem Bend District Hospital and Rogers Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## On The Bend- Absolute Waterfront Retreat 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Absolute Water Front is as it's name suggests. Fantastic property with plenty of space for large groups. Loved the fact that it was very private. The house is beautiful, rain water throughout. Plenty of lawn area for cricket or footy. Alistair was extremely accommodating and very helpful. Loved our short stay!! ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Spa Hotels in Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Canada-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d31-tSpaHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Ste. 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