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Swampy's Holiday House

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Property grounds
Lake
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 686.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gunbower, VIC
  • Mount Hope
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Gunbower National Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Rich River Golf Club
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Kerang, VIC (KRA)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Back Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Swampy's Holiday House

Relax, unwind and take in the peace and tranquility of Kow Swamp, a unique inland freshwater lake. Swampy's Holiday house, which was built by Sir Reginald Ansett in the late 1950's, is situated on the waters edge. It affords spectacular views of Mount Hope, and the sunsets and prolific bird life are a painters delight. Whether you are a fisherman, bushwalker or simply a nature lover we are sure you will find the country surrounds idyllic.
Swampys is located 8 Kms from Gunbower which is 50 Kms from Echuca.
Inclusions

Facilities include a log fire, split system air conditioning / heating, fully equipped kitchen, barbeque and 8 seater spa. The main house has two king bedroooms with ensuites. Third bedroom is located at the back of the house and has two single beds with ensuite. All bedrooms have a television. All linen provided. Please note that is is a minimum two night stay. We are pet friendly but pets are not permitted in the house.

Property manager

Ross & Marita Hancock

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Gunbower

Located in Gunbower, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Deep Creek Marina and Perricoota Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pyramid Hill B.R. 2 Bushland Reserve and Mount Hope Nature Conservation Reserve. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Gunbower, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mount Hope - 26 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Gunbower National Park - 30 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Port of Echuca - 46 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Moama Bowling Club - 49 min drive - 52.2 km
  • Rich River Golf Club - 55 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Pyramid Hill Station - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Workshop Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gunbower Family Hotel - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Gunbower Workshop Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Red Gum Bakery - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swampy's Holiday House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Swampy's Holiday House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swampy's Holiday House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Swampy's Holiday House located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pyramid Hill B.R. 2 Bushland Reserve, Mount Hope Nature Conservation Reserve and Mount Hope. Gunbower National Park and Patho Plains Railway Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you for another wonderful stay

Thank you for another enjoyable stay at Swampys. The property and grounds are immaculate, the welcome is warm, and we hope to return some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

Beautiful place would absolutely come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Terry P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

We enjoyed our time here , it was so peaceful and has beautiful scenery, the emus were a added bonus 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad C., BRIGHTON Victoria Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our family really enjoyed our stay.

The house was wonderful and the views amazing. We loved the huge open fire place and the sunsets. We plan to return in Summer.....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd stay and we will be back

This was the second stay at swampys for us including my dog . It’s so peaceful, we did not want to leave . We got to hang out infront of the open fire , feed the emus and just chill
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

Fantastic secluded getaway to unwind. The fireplace and hot-tub were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sumitraf S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

The perfect family getaway. It was so relaxing and we had perfect weather to match. The teenagers had fun feeding the Emus on the property.A visit to the local Gunbower hotel is a must too. Can’t fault our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Swampys was ideal for our stay - quiet, relaxing, great airconditioning, the hosts had put it on for

Swampys was ideal for our stay - quiet, relaxing, great airconditioning, the hosts had put it on for us before we arrived which we appreciated as it was 45 deg that night - an isolated area but ideal for us to prepair ourselves for reopening our business for the New Year

10/10 Excellent

Shannyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure relaxation

Peace and quiet is exactly what you get with this perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible

We had a very relaxing few days. The location was just beautiful! Our two dogs had the time of their lives with the water being on our doorstep. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be back

The property was very clean , the property has everything you need for a comfy stay. My dog loved having a dip in the lake throughout the day. We used the spa both days , and got plenty of beautiful sunset’s .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H., Melboune, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country escape

We enjoyed the quiet, beautiful surroundings of Swampys. The house is comfortably appointed with plenty of room. We especially enjoyed the bird watching over the swamp and around the beautifully maintained garden. Easy access to lots more bird watching in this interesting and varied area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning as usual

Perfect from the get go! Cannot fault the location or property. Will continue to keep coming up!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jemma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our romantic anniversary get away

This was by far my favourite place I've stayed. It was so relaxing enjoying the views and the outdoor jacuzzi. They have definitely put a lot of thought into making it very comfortable... The fire place was also devine. We enjoyed taking our two beautiful dogs who loved the property also, seeing them run around so happy was the best feeling. Will be back, and i cannot wait!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful location

The fireplace at this house is amazing, which doesn’t have a photo in the listing, it’s a big open fireplace. Everything was great, beautiful location and peaceful the only disappointment was that the spa wasn’t working and we booked this house for the spa. Would definitely go back when the spa is working.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

AVALEE W., Glen Iris, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Serenity

Easter at Swampy’s was superb. We were blessed with perfect weather to enjoy this beautiful, serene place. It was so quiet you could hear the fish splashing in the lake and the swoosh of birds’ wings as they flew overhead. So many birds! The house was clean and well set up - a thoughtfully preserved throw back to the 50s. We all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kow Swamp Getaway

We love coming to Swampy's because the house is so close to the water 's edge and Echuca and Cohuna not faraway for day trips. Unfortunately the men were only able to catch carp but better than nothing! The ladies were disappointed that the outdoor spa wasn't working as this was one of the main attractions for us. Hoping that if we go again it will be back working and we can enjoy it again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Always good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You won't be disappointed

Simply the perfect getaway Beautifully presented Awsome hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retro and comfy

Very tranquil and a good night sleep in a really comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful lakeside holiday house

Breathtaking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Fantastic place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing spot

We had a wonderful relaxing 2 nights at Swampys. The spa was awesome, the birdlife was amazing and it was nice to just sit around the fire and watch the sun go down. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset supreme

We all enjoyed the beautiful sunsets across the lake. Worth sitting back and waiting for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

RAE E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swampys

We enjoyed our stay at Swampys and liked the remoteness…. Thanks for having us
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ross & Marita Hancock

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