Your Riverfront Escape in the Riverland, South Australia

Tucked along the Murray River in South Australia’s Riverland, Parcoola Retreats riverside villa offers a peaceful riverfront escape just 20 minutes from Barmera. The villa is surrounded by towering eucalyptus trees, with the gentle river only a short stroll from your door. Here, indoor comfort blends seamlessly with the outdoors — a place where you can slow down, listen to the birds, and enjoy the natural beauty that makes the Riverland so special.

Your Riverland Escape

About Your Stay

From $450 per night | Sleeps up to 4 guests

Escape to our luxury tiny villa nestled on the banks of the Murray River in the Riverland, SA. Perfect for couples, friends, or families seeking a peaceful getaway surrounded by wide-open skies and nature.

Villa Features:

  • Two-night minimum stay (four nights during Easter, Christmas & New Year)

  • Sleeps up to 4 people – 2 queen loft bedrooms with comfortable linens

  • Spacious living area with river views

  • Check-in from 2pm | Check-out by 10am

Inclusions:

  • Complimentary breakfast hamper

  • A bottle of Starrs Reach Vineyard wine, crafted locally in the Riverland

Stay and experience boutique Riverland accommodation that combines comfort, style, and the natural beauty of South Australia’s Murray River.

What’s waiting for you at our riverside villa

Tucked away on the banks of the Murray River in South Australia’s Riverland, Flow has been designed so you can simply arrive, breathe out, and settle in. Every detail — from the pantry staples to the firewood by the pit — is taken care of.

Interior

Step into a space that’s calm and considered, with everything you need to feel at home:

  • Fully equipped kitchen with gas cooktop, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer

  • Pantry staples including Arrosto coffee pods, tea, local honey, olive oil, jams and more

  • Spacious bathroom with shower, flushing toilet, and eco-friendly toiletries

  • Loft bedrooms with stargazing skylights above each bed

  • Soft towels and robes ready for you after a long day by the river

  • Lounge with breakfast bar, Bluetooth speaker, books, and games

  • Reverse-cycle air conditioning and high-speed Wi-Fi

  • Family extras available on request: cot, high chair, stair gate

Exterior

The outdoors are just as inviting as the inside. Here, the Riverland landscape frames every moment:

  • Restored stone cottage with a claw-foot bathtub for a soak like no other

  • Outdoor dining and lounge setting for long, lazy meals

  • BBQ facilities for summer evenings

  • Two canoes with life vests to explore the Murray River at your own pace

  • Fire pit with chairs (wood and kindling supplied) for nights under the stars

  • Picnic rug and lawn games for riverside relaxation

  • Private parking for two cars

Extra Information

  • All bookings include complimentary breakfast provisions which will cater for 2 people over two days, or 4 people for one day.

    Your hamper includes:

    • Country Style Meats Red Gum smoked bacon

    • Glenview Poultry free range eggs

    • Crusty bread and butter

    • Chery tomatoes and local avocado

    • Choice of 1L milk

    • Local orange juice

    Please indicate dietary requirements when booking and substitutions will be arranged.

    *supplied produce subject to seasonal availability

  • Parcoola Retreats is located on the Murray River at Overland Corner in the Riverland region of South Australia.

    The closest towns are Barmera (20 minutes) and Waikerie (40 minutes with a ferry crossing).

    This is a quiet stretch of river and the closest neighbours are your hosts who live on site 500m away. Due to the strategic placement of Flow, complete privacy is provided.

    Parcoola Retreats is a 3 hour drive from Adelaide or a 2 hour drive from Mildura (Victoria).

    Learn more about the Riverland here

  • We have a range of offerings available to our guests including dinner hampers for purchase and self cooking or in-house massage. Visit our Offerings page to learn more.

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