[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River Riverfront vacation home with private pool and kitchen ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643800/33643745/1acaea0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643800/33643745/f425c13f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643800/33643745/596b4655.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643800/33643745/aaff12a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33643800/33643745/d912e22b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location By the Hopkins river, this magnificent three-storey home offers a serene retreat. Unwind in the main bedroom with an ensuite spa bath or enjoy views of the river from every window in the large lounge and dining area. The property also features multiple queen size bedrooms, a gas log fireplace, and ample space for parking. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River Magnificent three storey riverside home featuring main bedroom with king size bed, full ensuite including spa bath, seperate lounge with gas log fireplace and balcony.On the same level there are two queen size bedrooms with another bathroom and toilet. On the middle level there are two queen size bedrooms with bathroom and toilet. A large lounge, dining and kitchen area is also on this level with a gas log fire.This area has fantastic views from every window of the Hopkins river, from which you could just about cast a fishing line in from the balcony. Downstairs there is a queen size bedroom with a full ensuite and another lounge room looking out onto a large swimming pool area, also has large veranda.There is also a single bedroom with bunks and a separate toilet. Plenty of room for parking and the boat in a quiet court. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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. - 1 accessible parking space - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Golf ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569600/33569550/b0ae438d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS Large/small Group Accommodation Warrnambool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 132 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=33569550&PinnedHotelID=33569550&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111430000/111425100/111425017/b9d9b29b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Logans Beach Apartments - 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as River Lodge, Large House on the Hopkins River Warrnambool ## About the area Located in Warrnambool, this vacation home is on a river. Mini Golf by The Sea and Warrnambool Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Warrnambool Shopping Centre and Allansford Cheese World Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Albert Park, or check out an event or a game at Warrnambool Racecourse. [Visit our Warrnambool travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Warrnambool.dx10419) [View more Vacation homes in Warrnambool](https://www.expedia.ca/Warrnambool-Private-Vacation-Homes.d10419-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-38.39062%2C142.52956&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7KSbGFmZehj8ve4HIRaEcjctuss=) Warrnambool, VIC ### What's nearby - Warrnambool Racecourse - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village - 6 min drive - 5.6 km - Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground - 7 min drive - 6.0 km - Logan's Beach Whale-Watching Platform - 7 min drive - 6.4 km - Warrnambool Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km ### Getting around - Sherwood Park Station - 4 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 144 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ichiban - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Flying Horse Bar & Brewery - ‬11 min walk - ‪Scotty's Seafood - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River located? > This family-friendly Warrnambool vacation home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Logan's Beach, Albert Park and Warrnambool Racecourse. Reid Oval is 3 mi (4.8 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River Lodge, Large house on the Hopkins River Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric D. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Great Property with ample space for large groups and great outlook. ##### Eric D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellee M. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful house, great view of the river. Pleanty of room for us all. ##### Kellee M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Saman A. Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place to stay We really enjoyed ##### Saman A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy H. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend An amazing house to have a girls weekend away. So many bedrooms, beautiful views, pool ##### Cathy H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sennett A. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location fantastic property lovely location had a ball ##### Sennett A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail E. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### stunning house It was fabulous! Very majestic place! ##### Abigail E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill M. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place. This house is amazing! Plenty of room for a large group to stay. ##### Bill M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad T. Oct 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a place!!!!! Such an amazing place and location for a larger group. Nothing but great memories ##### Brad T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Meredith J. Mar 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BBF reunion Our group loved this venue ideal for our annual reunion, the facilities are great and the site of this house was perfect. ##### Meredith J. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee P. Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family Christmas Thank you for such a wonderful house for our large family Christmas. Plenty of space, lovely pool, river and fishing on the doorstep and everything we needed! The photos don’t do the space justice!! ##### Renee P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret P. Dec 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property for large families/grouos Large house with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for large families or groups. Great location in a quiet court overlooking the Hopkins River and a five minute drive to Gateway Plaza. Kitchen was very well appointed and there were numerous living areas to spread out in. We had a great time in the pool. ##### Margaret P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant stay The home was very clean and tidy. It was brilliant for our large family Christmas. The attention to detail was great and can’t fault the property at all. Brilliant location and very spacious ##### Sarah C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marissa R. Feb 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River Stay Fabulous property offering everything you could possibly want. Not only stunning views, also a pool and spa aswell as a house that offers the comforts of home. We enjoyed our stay and plan on returning again. ##### Marissa R. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathrine C. Nov 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than the pictures Apart from the outside bins being full so no where to put our rubbish & Cpl door handles falling off bbq didn’t work not enough bed sheets & towels , The home was FABULOUS!! ##### Kathrine C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter K. Jan 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Hime Lorraine is a lovely host. Nothing was to much trouble. Hope to stay in that home same time next year Perfect position. ##### Peter K. Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. Oct 16, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Warrnambool This would be undoubtedly the biggest rental property I’ve stayed in. Bedrooms and beds galore! Beautiful home, great location and wonderful views. The house was stocked with everything you would possibly need and more! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will return. Hopefully sooner than later. ##### Linda B. ### 8/10 Good #### John M. Feb 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### EB's Domestic Trip Overall very good.BBQ was in disrepair and neefs to be replaced.There was no gas in two gas bottles which was very disappointing and inconvenient cooking for eight people.The coffee machine was complex with no instructions on its use. ##### John M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheridan K. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sheridan K. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenda H. Nov 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Glenda H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maryanne N. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large house on the river Fantastic large house with beautiful views. Big enough to hold everyone for our family holiday. ##### Maryanne N. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### BIJOY J. Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bijoy Very nice place…clean house…excellent balcony views..everyone enjoyed weekend stay👍 ##### BIJOY J. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sooraj P. Jul 15, 2024 Disliked: Communication #### Very good experience staying with large friends group Good property. But details such as how to use the heaters for the pool was missing hence we could not use the pool. It could have been easier if a phone number to contact was given for ease of communication ##### Sooraj P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Camerom K., MELBOURNE Mar 2, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House We have stayed here several times and will always come back. ##### Camerom K. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie C. Nov 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet and spacious with beautiful river views Our group enjoyed our stay in this large home. The ten of us were well accommodated and enjoyed using the very functional kitchen and relaxing lounge rooms. Views over the river were spectacular, atmospheric sunsets. Heating is very efficient and beds were comfortable ##### Marie C. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle B. Nov 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends Getaway This property was exactly as advertised. Could not believe how big it was. Such a quiet area with great views of the river and not far from shopping and entertainment. Thank you to the lovely hosts for letting us stay in your beautiful home. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Danielle B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022