The Captain's Cottage
Sleeps 2-5 people
The delightful Captain’s Cottage was once home to Captain Bill Drage, last of the River Murray’s iconic paddle-steamer captains.
Jim has sympathetically restored the buildings with consideration and authenticity. It is ideal for 2-5 people who love history, nature, free access to quality kayaks & trails and appreciate the yesteryear experience of amenities in out-buildings.
Within minutes of Renmark-Paringa, our property sits on the Murray River with easy creek access. One dog is welcome per stay.
Description
The Captain’s Cottage is 350m from the Murray River, consisting of the original farmhouse and its out-buildings.
Your stay includes:
Accommodation is available on weekends, allowing arrival on Fridays.
Arrive between 3 – 7pm, leave by 11am
As a kayak business we include quality kayaks and easy access to kayak trails.
Cottage
Two bedrooms with queen beds (linen provided)
Double sofa bed (no linen)
Large living room with ceiling fans
Air conditioning in all three rooms (r/c in main bedroom and living area)
Kitchenette with fridge, microwave & electric kettle
Spacious verandah with powered awnings
Outside Area
Kitchen with large stove, fridge, dishwasher, crockery
Bathroom
Large lawned area
BBQ and outdoor settings
Fire pit in season
835 Murtho Road, Murtho, SA
Between Renmark, SA and the Victorian border.
5 minutes from Paringa, 10 minutes from Renmark, just over 1 hour from Mildura.
The perfect mix of seclusion yet access to quality restaurants, sight-seeing and river activities.
Pricing
2-4 Night Stay:
$210 per night
Longer minimum stays may apply in peak periods
Strict max. 5 people – no visitors
Strict max. 1 dog
Contact Us
| Names: | Ruth and Jim Roberts |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 0475 754 222 |
| Email: | contact@canoetheriverland.com |
| Address: | Canoe the Riverland 835 Murtho Road Murtho SA 5340 |
Bookings
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Full Terms and Conditions
Rules
Fire
A fire pit is available in season. Please bring all your own firewood or buy some from us when you arrive. Collecting our fallen timber is not permitted and all fire regulations must be observed. Your camp fire is to be extinguished by 10pm.
Pets
One dog is welcome but please keep your pet on a lead near the water.
Music
Music and voices through speakers do not fit with our environmental expectations.
Motorboats
Please note we don’t provide motorboat access. You can launch from the Wilkadene boat ramp and moor your boat near our waterfront. Both Renmark and the Woolshed Brewery are reachable from our site. Please respect that our guests come for the tranquillity so minimise noise and wakes along our waterfront.
PS Julie Fay
Hire of the Captains’ Cottage is not available in conjunction with hire of PS Julie Fay B&B.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted inside.
Extra Considerations
Fruit and Vegetables
Please note that, as a food production area, Renmark is struggling to control a fruit-fly outbreak. Please be aware of current laws and regulations for moving fruit and vegetables in and out of the area.
Busy Periods
Some times are not always peaceful on the river: Despite our relatively secluded position, the river will be busy on long weekends and school holidays.
Cancellations and Refunds
A full refund will be made for any bookings cancelled in writing up to the Saturday before check-in (check-in being 3pm on Friday, the first day of your booking).
There is a 50% refund if your booking is cancelled within 3 – 7 days of check-in. There is no refund if cancellation is made within 48hrs of check-in.
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