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Platypus Bend - right on the river

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Bright

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bright, VIC
  • Place, Bright Visitors Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bright City Clock Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bright Splash Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the area

Bright

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Canyon Walk and Centenary Park Streamside Reserve. Centenary Park and Bright Visitors Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Canyon Walk - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Centenary Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bright Visitors Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bright City Clock Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bright Splash Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Bright Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wandi Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riff Raff Bright - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Porepunkah Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Basils - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Platypus Bend - right on the river

Space, style, light and river frontage - a short stroll from town along one of Bright's most picturesque walks.

All the reasons people love to holiday in Bright is literally at your back door when you stay at Platypus Bend. This home backs directly onto the Ovens river and Canyon walk, plus one of the most photographed stretches of the Canyon walk and its glowing golden poplars is mere minutes out your back gate.

Recently renovated, this holiday home offers light, space, a bright and uplifting style in a perfect location that’s quiet and close to everything.

Located in Bright, Platypus Bend is the perfect family holiday retreat, suitable for one, two or even three small families and would also be a great choice for a group of friends.
With 5 bedrooms, 3 fitted with queen beds and the other two decked out with bunks this home can comfortably sleep up to 10 people and is one of only a handful of holiday accommodation in Bright that has a swimming pool which families will love on Summer days & nights.

Every bedroom enjoys glorious sunlight with large windows and all bar one have the convenience of built-in robes. The master bedroom enjoys the added bonus of a private ensuite & walk in robe. The main bathroom has been renovated with delicious soft pink tiles, beautiful fittings and a deep bath to soak the hours away after a day on the slopes.

Bedroom 1 : Queen bed
Bedroom 2 : Tri-bunk (Queen/King single)
Bedroom 3 : Queen bed
Bedroom 4 : Queen bed
Bedroom 5 : King single bunk x 2 (King single x 4)

The living areas have room for everyone, with ample space for the whole tribe.
The dining area can seat everyone, luscious leather couches surround your wood fire in the open plan family area perfect for those cosy nights. There’s also a separate TV room with an additional oversized modular couch to sink into for movie nights or to provide another area for kids to hang together.

A drying cupboard, along with a boot, shoe and glove drying rack is going to make this the ideal choice in Bright accommodation for the outdoor enthusiasts, allowing you to stay cosy and dry. An added bike shed means you can keep all your valuable sporting gear safely locked away too.

This home is perfect for every season. The lovely in-ground swimming pool with al fresco dining areas means you and your family can bask away on those hot summers days in the comfort of your own holiday home.

Platypus Bend will soon become your favourite destination in beautiful Bright!

A stay at Platypus Bend with Alpine Valley Getaways offers >

Local & luxe Dindi Naturals bathroom amenities
Feel good, Low-tox cleaning products & supplies
Sustainably minded guest provisions & extras
Professionally laundered linens throughout
Personally curated itinerary building by request
A network of guest services to complete your stay
The confidence of booking with a dedicated Bright based team who are with you from start to finish

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You will have the entire property to yourselves however bedroom access and price is determined by guest numbers.

* Extra bedrooms will be closed off and can only be made available for a a small additional fee. * 1-4 guests offers 2 bedrooms, 5-6 guests offers 3 bedrooms, 7-8 guests offers 4 bedrooms, 9-10 guests offers 5 bedrooms. Exceptions apply for bookings of 5 nights or more.

Please chat with our friendly team to find a configuration that works for you.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Platypus Bend - right on the river have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Platypus Bend - right on the river offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Platypus Bend - right on the river?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Platypus Bend - right on the river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Platypus Bend - right on the river?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Platypus Bend - right on the river have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Platypus Bend - right on the river have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Platypus Bend - right on the river to downtown Bright?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Bright.

Platypus Bend - right on the river Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
amenities and location were excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bright Property

We stayed at this property for the Bright Rod Run weekend with a group of 10. The house is very well appointed, spacious, and has great outdoor amenities. The property manager team are extremely helpful and responsive. Overall, we highly recommend this property and we can’t wait to be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023