Corowa Shire Civic Centre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Valhalla Wines - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
All Saints Estate & Winery - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
Corowa Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
Rutherglen Wine Experience - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Corowa RSL Club - 4 min drive
Corowa Whisky and Chocolate - 4 min drive
Services Australia Agent - 3 min drive
D'Amicos Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Modern Murray River Retreat
Think of your Australian roadside motel with a super modern twist! Completely re-built with full kitchens, updated bathrooms, heaps of storage and your own outdoor dining space. We have gone the green path with compostable coffee pods, all natural fibres for the linen; refillable shampoo, conditioner, body wash; buckwheat husk-filled pillows (traditional Japanese style) or down filled pillows; down filled quilts and all cotton elsewhere. LED lighting, overhead ceiling fans, and super efficient air-conditioning - all powered by solar. Bring your electric car and use the exterior power outlet to charge overnight. Plenty of onsite parking available if you have a boat or jetski in tow. 8ks to Rutherglen, 2ks to All Saint's estate, and lots of wineries all around. Water sports, golf courses, bike and walking tracks just over the road.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a sofa bed, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.
Property manager
Anne Astorino
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This pet friendly retreat is excellent to relax over looking a "rain forest".
This pet friendly retreat is excellent to relax over looking a "rain forest".
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No elevator (single-level property)
Single level property
Smooth flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Composting
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric car charging station
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Solar energy
Towels (changed on request)
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: $20 for a pet
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Beware of chain winders on the blinds
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
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.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this apartment?
This apartment is located in Wahgunyah, a short 14-minute walk from River Murray Reserve and also 10 minutes on foot from Carlyle H115 Bushland Reserve. You'll also find Cofield Wines and Rowers Park less than a mile away.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Murray River Retreat?
As of Jun 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Murray River Retreat on Jun 23, 2025 start from $126.9, excluding 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 there parking available at this apartment?
Yes, there is electric car charging available.
Is this apartment next to a casino?
No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this apartment?
No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.
Is Modern Murray River Retreat a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this apartment will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some apartments, as well as a garden.
Does Modern Murray River Retreat have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.
Does this apartment offer breakfast?
No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this apartment.
Are there rooms with balconies at Modern Murray River Retreat?
No, there aren't any apartments with balconies at Modern Murray River Retreat.
Modern Murray River Retreat Reviews
Reviews
6.8
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kate R.
Dec 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
This was exactly what we needed. Clean and cozy. Good communication. Great place to stop with the family and dog.
Kate R.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
matt o'connor
Dec 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Does what it says on the tin - and more
Great pet friendly motel for an overnight stay. The interior is amazing, beds are super comfortable - great full kitchen. The outdoor semi private courtyard with grassed area was amazing. Nice and quiet at night
I hope this renovated motel room is considered a work in progress, as it has a way to go before it is ready for letting at the price we paid for three nights. While we very much appreciated the comfortable bed, the new well-equipped kitchen and the new access to the outdoor area at the back of the unit, the rearrangement means that there is now too much crammed into a small space. Of greatest concern were the unfinished floors -- stepping out of bed onto broken concrete and gathering resultant grit on your feet, and standing on broken concrete in the kitchen sink really isn't good.
Having paid a cleaning fee, we were a little surprised to have to wipe fingerprints and even some food dribbles from some of the beautiful new cupboard doors; and the TV screen was filthy, as was the extender arm behind the TV. I hope the next occupant benefits from our cleaning fee.
Although there are good blackout blinds on the front windows, there is nothing to stop light coming in the frosted glass front door just at the foot of the bed. I guess that's tolerable most of the time, but when you have a group of people moving around just along from your door having a long conversation packed with expletives at about midnight, as we did one night, their movement triggered the sensors of the outside lights which kept on going on and off and shining brightly into our unit.
There are also no bug screens on the back door or any of the windows, so if you try to be green and use natural ventilation, you must entertain a few flies in your unit too.
The total lack of any management presence onsite in the three days we were there means that there is a general feeling of neglect around the property. There was no-one there to clean up the large dog poo piles on the grass outside our back door; a chair and alcopop can sat unattended on the walkway along from our unit for 36 hours; no-one cleared the gravel washed onto the steps by recent rains so you had to be careful where you put your feet, or use the clear alternative a few units along. Although some effort has been made to clear an area at the back of each unit for guests' use, the front of the property has mounds of rubble, unattractive rubbish bins to one side, a driveway that needs attention, and an ancient rundown sign that makes you wonder whether you've arrived at the right place -- all signs that this is a very much work in progress.
Doesn't the high Stayz service fee ensure some vetting of new listings?
Rachel S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
4/10 Poor
glen f.
Apr 3, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We did not get what was advertised on stayz. Quite angry actually. Advertised as fully renovated but while the kitchen and living room were great the bedroom and bathrooms were dumps. We were supposed to get a semi private outdoor living area. It looks like only one apartment there has this and we did not have any outside living areas. As this is one of the major things we look for when renting we were obviously angry. In NSW the tenancy laws make it illegal not to provide what is advertised and you can be struck of the landlord register. Additionally, the bins have not been emptied in ages and the flies were horrific. On arrival the room smelt musty but an attempt to air it was forestalled as there were no fly screens. We also attempted to take a couple of chairs outside to sit outdoors as we like this and look for it but as the bins and the flies were right at the front of our apartment we found this too uncomfortable. Together with this I left the fridge cleaner than I found it and the couch had food stains. We entered through a lockable door which apartment 8 and 9 shared. Then we entered through another door to apartment 8 which we could lock while we were inside but could not lock when we went out as there was no key. Presumably then someone from apartment 9 could enter ours when we were out. The furniture was comfortable but extremely shabby. The products and linen supplied were lovely. All in all I felt like I was staying in a work in progress and not a fully renovated apartment as advertised with minimal care in upkeep.