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The Cygnet

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A boat's interior with a cushioned seating area and a small table.
Miscellaneous
A vehicle interior with a bench seat, a door, and a visible seatbelt.
A compact kitchenette with a sink, a toaster, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.
Bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Hindmarsh Island, SA
  • Place, Hindmarsh Island Marina
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Willunga Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Aldinga Beach
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hindmarsh Island

This houseboat places you next to Hindmarsh Island Marina and within 2 miles (3 km) of Goolwa Old Railway Superintendent's Cottage. This houseboat welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.

What's nearby

  • Hindmarsh Island Marina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port Elliot Beach - 13 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Boomer Beach - 14 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Port Willunga Beach - 42 min drive - 38.8 miles
  • Aldinga Beach - 42 min drive - 39.0 miles

Getting around

  • Goolwa Station - 14 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA Airport (ADL) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé de Carlo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cadell Street Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Aquacaf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Islanders' Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Cygnet

Staying on the water is different to staying in a Motel or Cabin.
Approximately 100km southeast of Adelaide where the Murray river meets the Southern ocean you will find Hindmarsh Island.
Staying on the Cygnet in the Coorong Quays Mariner is a unique experience, different to staying in a motel or a cabin.
Here there is the tranquility of the water, your own private space to sit, enjoy the birds, maybe see the resident seal swimming past.
Have a drink, cook a BBQ, put your feet in the water and just relax.
In the Marina, there is BBQ areas, a playground,a lookout towards Goolwa wharf and The Islanders' Tavern.
Around Hindmarsh Island there are plenty of spots to go fishing, swimming and see if you can spot some of the local waterbirds including pelicans, black swans, and Cape Barren geese.
Further afield you could explore some of the local stores, galleries, cafe's, restaurants and historical sites and museums in Goolwa, Middleton and other surrounding areas.
Maybe go for a ride on the Cockle Train (Steamranger Heritage Railway): Australia’s oldest steel railway from Goolwa through Port Elliot to Victor Harbor.
There is so much to see and do and The Cygnet makes the perfect base to see and do it all.

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Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: All ash and butts to be put in the tins provided

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
All ash and butts to be put in the tins provided

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this houseboat?

This houseboat is located in Hindmarsh Island, just steps from Hindmarsh Island Marina. You'll also find Coorong National Park and Goolwa Wharf Markets within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cygnet?

As of Sep 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cygnet on Sep 30, 2026 start from $224, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is this houseboat adjacent to a casino?

No, this houseboat is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this houseboat?

No, there is no indoor pool at this houseboat.

Does this houseboat provide breakfast?

No, this houseboat doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this houseboat allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this houseboat.

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