Title: Platypus Bend - right on the river Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Platypus Bend - right on the river Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745400/95745369/ebc8c2ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745400/95745369/0fbc0776.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745400/95745369/c9d61ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745400/95745369/d63cdeea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95750000/95745400/95745369/e833d66e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in Bright, Platypus Bend is the perfect retreat for families and friends. With a swimming pool, al fresco dining areas, and spacious living spaces with ample room for everyone to relax together. Enjoy glorious sunlight from large windows in every bedroom plus an added convenience of built-in robes. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 \- - - - > 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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; 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BRIGHT - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=61479925&PinnedHotelID=61479925&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site 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 that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 128\_111 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.72739%2C146.95464&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PHA-A90rD_lNXckwX-u3y9cwFBY=) Bright, VIC #### What's nearby - Centenary Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Bright Visitors Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Bright City Clock Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Bright Splash Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile #### Restaurants - ‪Bright Brewery - ‬9 min walk - ‪Sixpence Coffee - ‬12 min walk - ‪Porepunkah Pub - ‬5 min drive - ‪Coral Lee - ‬9 min walk - ‪Beechworth Bakery Bright - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Platypus Bend - right on the river pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Platypus Bend - right on the river? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Platypus Bend - right on the river? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Platypus Bend - right on the river located? > This family-friendly Bright holiday home is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Canyon Walk and Centenary Park Streamside Reserve. Centenary Park and Bright City Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Platypus Bend - right on the river Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### James L. 13 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### James L. 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