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Take time out with your family and friends

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Exterior detail
TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Take time out with your family and friends

Within minutes of arriving and catching the first views of the ever changing River Murray as you drive into the township of Caloote, the stress of your busy lifestyle will melt away.
Take time out with your family and friends at this gorgeous holiday retreat. Pet friendly.

Open plan living that flows out to large outdoor entertaining area equipped with BBQ.

Fully equipped kitchen.

Soak your cares away in the double spa.

Warm yourself by the wood combustion heater.

3 bedrooms, sleeps 8
Bdrm 1 - Queen size bed + single trundle
Bdrm 2 - Queen size bed
Bdrm 3 - Queen size bed with single bunk above
Port a cot available
Linen and towels provided.

Modern bathroom. Two toilets.

Laundry equipped with washing machine.

Boat parking available.

Fully fenced grounds to keep the your children and pets safe.
Pets welcome.


Location

Wonderful surroundings where rolling hills and river meet.

500m from the river in the township of Caloote.

Boaties and water skiers delight with 2 accessible boat ramps within 1km. Picture perfect flat water.

Short drive to the cafes, restaurants and shopping of Mannum.

Caloote is located 11km from Mannum and 22km from Murray Bridge.

Easy weekend getaway from Adelaide.

Property manager

Tara Graham Cochrane

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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
  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

65790
Take Time out With Your Family and Friends Caloote
Take Time out With Your Family and Friends Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Caloote, SA

What's nearby

  • Mannum Golf Course - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Mannum Marina - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Mary Ann Reserve - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Murray Bridge Racecourse - 27 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Monarto Zoo - 30 min drive - 26.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Randell Street Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lovells Bakery on the Murray - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mannum Takeaway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mannum Community Club - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mannum Top Deli & Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Take time out with your family and friends pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Take time out with your family and friends?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Take time out with your family and friends?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Take time out with your family and friends located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Mannum Golf Course, Mary Ann Reserve and Mannum Dock Museum. Mannum Marina and Jury Swamp are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Take time out with your family and friends Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 66 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Wes a cozy place to spend time with family nice and relaxing plenty of room inside and out
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Caloote
Great accommodation, welcoming atmosphere, friendly and helpful host :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Troy & Tash P., Adelaide South Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas getaway
We spent 5 nights in this holiday rental at Caloote! The accommodation was spacious. The weather wasn’t the best for our stay and we spent much of our time trying to stay warm indoors (there was no firewood supplied for our stay so we couldn’t use the fireplace to warm up) there is no other heating option. We did get one nice day and spent it down at the river (a couple minute drive from accommodation) it was busy but we had a great time using our speed boat on the water. The accommodation is adequate for a base to explore the area and not far from the water (please note there is no river views from the shack) if you bring your pet dog be aware that there is a lot of dogs in the area including directly across from the shack.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Lee H.

Disappointed
The photo assoc with the booking looked like accommodation was close to river. There was no view at all. Curtains falling off tracks, no dryer for quick laundry and was no wash powder (that was marked as that anyway). Pillows cheap. Beds comfy, reasonable size house - could be better for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Angelika M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Caloote stay
Nice house, no river views as insinuated, also need to be aware of water tank only connected to house and solar panels with generator. I go on holidays so I shouldn't have to calculate electricity use. Having said that we had no power issues. Not 3 bathrooms, 2 toilets and a bathroom. Overall it was okay but not what I thought. It is good to be able to take our dogs though.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Robert F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
House generally had what we required for comfort - but not enough fire wood for a very cold few days. We are both elderly and found the bed uncomfortable. House moderately clean - cobwebs above the bed and the odd spider wasnt so great. Told online we were 500 metres from the river - it was much further- certainly not within walking distance. The photo of green grass was misleading as well. We greatly appreciated that we could bring our cat with us though - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Great place to get away, leave the city behind and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
Quiet spot 11 km from Mannum
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay!
House was lovely, great for a family & big backyard for a dog. All in all a great place to stay. Had a nice relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
River getaway
The property was spacious for a family to enjoy a few nights away exploring the river. House had everything needed, great water pressure and a combustion fire to keep warm. It was easy to find and close to surrounding towns. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Park F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary get away
Neat and tidy with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Great house, great to have a secure yard for our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away
Lovely clean house on a nice sized property for the dog. Fire place was wonderful for those cold nights by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Helaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter retreat
We had a very nice time. I think we would enjoy the property more in warmer weather because there are very nice outdoor spaces. Didn't realise there wasn't any WiFi. Also we needed to buy kindling to get the fire going and left the rest for the next occupants. Once we got the fire going there was enough firewood and the whole house was warm and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
River stay
Great relaxing week
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Kay D.

Not such a lovely outlook.
Needs a lot of maintenance, we were advised that oven was not working. Curtains need replacing. Not so pet friendly, dogs loved the big yard but had lots of prickles/ three corner jacks getting into the dogs paws.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very family and dog friendly, everything needed for a fun family stay
Easy and simple access, good communication with ours, Nil issues with any of process
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing on the Murray
Excellent, clean and modern place. A home from home with extra comforts,log fire and spa bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Jenni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and Comfortable
This house is spacious and comfortable and, most importantly, clean. However the online photos gave us the impression we would be remote and isolated - we really wanted a break from neighbour noise - But there are other houses very close by on three sides - and noisy! Not quite the experience we were longing for but a lovely house all the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Value
Closeness to Mannum suited our needs at short notice. Lovely clean house and pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
*
Lovely place would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Briony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend away
This property was lovely. Perfect for a short relaxing weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa Y., Bridgewater

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet and dog friendly getaway
We enjoyed a relaxing weekend at Life's Retreat with our kids and dogs. It was great for dog walks, bike riding and chilling by the fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Trish A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large spacious home
The place was quite spacious for the 4 of us, with plenty of room for more. The kids enjoyed the spa. There was plenty of utensils and equipment, with an old-fashioned kettle on the stove. The fan switches were temperamental in all rooms, so need checking. Great that we could have a campfire in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth A.

Clean & Quiet
Lovely comfortable home
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021