Your Riverfront Escape in the Riverland, South Australia

A private riverside villa tucked along the Murray River, Parcoola Retreats offers a luxury rural stay designed to slow your pace and reconnect you with nature, place and each other.

Surrounded by towering eucalyptus trees and just a short stroll from the river’s edge, this is a stay where indoor comfort flows effortlessly into the outdoors. A place to arrive, breathe out and let the Riverland work its quiet magic.

Located in South Australia’s Riverland, just 20 minutes from Barmera, Parcoola Retreats is ideal for couples and small fmailies or groups seeking a meaningful escape immersed in nature.

Parcoola Retreats is a private riverfront accommodation experience on the Murray River in the Riverland, South Australia. Created for guests who value thoughtful design, natural beauty and life’s finer moments, this riverside villa offers space to slow down and savour time away without distraction.

Whether you’re visiting the Riverland for wine, food, river adventures or rest, Parcoola invites you to experience the region in a way that feels grounded, generous and real.

Private riverside cabin in the Riverland

About Your Stay

From $450 per night | Sleeps up to 4 guests

Escape to a deluxe riverside villa nestled on the banks of the Murray River. Parcoola Retreats is perfect for couples, friends or young families looking for boutique Riverland accommodation that balances comfort, nature and quiet indulgence.

This is not a place to rush. It’s a place to settle in, share good food, enjoy the river and reconnect with what matters most.

Where you’ll stay

Your private riverside haven sits on secluded, riverfront property, just a 120 metre stroll to the Murray River. The retreat is peaceful and private, yet conveniently located 20 minutes from Barmera and 40 minutes from Waikerie, offering easy access to Riverland wineries, cellar doors and local produce.

Surrounded by nature and wide-open skies, Parcoola Retreats feels removed from everyday noise while remaining deeply connected to the region.

Villa Features:

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

  • Sleeps up to four guests

  • Two queen loft bedrooms with quality linen

  • Spacious open-living area with river views

  • Fully equipped kitchen and dining space

  • On-site private parking

  • Children welcome

    Check-in: from 2pm

    Check-out: by 10am

What’s included in your stay:

Every stay at Parcoola Retreats includes thoughtful touches designed to help you arrive and relax from the moment you step inside.

  • A complimentary breakfast hamper featuring local and pantry staples

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

  • Firewood and kindling ready by the fire pit

  • Curated local recommendations to help you experience the Riverland with ease

This is boutique Riverland accommodation where everything is considered, so nothing feels rushed.

What’s waiting for you at our riverside villa

Tucked away on the banks of the Murray River, this riverside retreat has been designed so you can simply arrive, breathe out and settle in.

Mornings unfold slowly. Afternoons are shaped by choice rather than plans. Evenings invite long conversations, shared meals and moments that linger.

Every detail, from pantry essentials to outdoor spaces, has been thoughtfully curated to support rest, connection and enjoyment of the Riverland landscape.

Interior

Step inside a calm, considered space that blends modern comfort with natural textures:

  • 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 skylights positioned for stargazing

  • Soft towels and robes for post-river or evening wind-downs

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

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

    Family extras including a cot, high chair and stair gate are available on request.

Exterior

The outdoor spaces at Parcoola Retreats are designed to help you slow down and immerse yourself in the Riverland environment:

  • Restored stone cottage with a claw-foot bathtub for long, indulgent soaks

  • Outdoor dining and lounge areas for relaxed meals

  • BBQ facilities for warm 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 afternoons

  • Private parking for two vehicles.

Here the Riverland frames every moment.

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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