Title: Cook's House @ Tailem Bend 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 # Cook's House @ Tailem Bend Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46099000/46098973/d6073b08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46099000/46098973/129164ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46099000/46098973/31b6f61f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46099000/46098973/72a27811.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46100000/46099000/46098973/ba83ee53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located on the Murray River, this house offers a serene escape with direct access to the river and your own private jetty. With four spacious bedrooms featuring queen beds and 56-inch TVs with Netflix, two bathrooms, and a fully equipped living area complete with lounge, dining space, kitchen as well as an outdoor area perfect for gas BBQs. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Cook's House @ Tailem Bend Looking for a place to stay on the Murray River with access to the river and your own jetty to pull your boat up to? Then this is the place that you are looking for! The house has 4 bedrooms all with queen beds and 56 inch TV's with access to Netflix. There are 2 bathrooms and a living area with lounge, dining and kitchen as well as an outdoor area with gas BBQ. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a river ### Things to do - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78620000/78614100/78614065/e3c8a3b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tailem Retreat Tailem Bend - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=78614065&PinnedHotelID=78614065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110880000/110875700/110875620/3272d988.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TWIN GUMS - EXCLUSIVE RIVERFRONT PROPERTY - TAILEM BEND Tailem Bend - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=110875620&PinnedHotelID=110875620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37890000/37882000/37881997/76e70bad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Contemporary ‘Esprit’ with river reserve access Tailem Bend - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=37881997&PinnedHotelID=37881997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69910000/69906400/69906315/6025bf4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute Murray River frontage four bedroom, two bathroom, airconditioned house. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Cook's House @ Tailem Bend Cook's House @ Tailem Bend & Cook's Hut Tailem Bend Cook's House @ Tailem Bend & Cook's Hut Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-35.252213,139.45288&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ficvEo%7BcrY%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40U%40Q%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQBQDQBSDQDQBQDQDQFODQFQDOFQFOFQFOFMHQFOHOFMHOHMHOHOHKHMJOHKJKJOHKJKJKJKJKLMJKJKLGJKLILILGJKLILELGLILINELELGLENELENGLENALENENCLANCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBN%40LBNDNDL%40LDNFNDLDLDLFNDLDLHLHLFLDLHLJLFJHLHLJJFLJJJJLJJJJJJJJJJJJHNJJHNHLHJJNHNHLFNHLFNHNFPFLFNHPDNFPFNDPFPDNDPDPDPBPDPDRBPBPBPBPBPBPBR%40P%40R%40RBP%3FP%40T%40P%3FP%40P%3FT%3FP%3FP%3FTAP%3FPAPAT%3FPCPAPATAPCPCRCPCPCPCPCPEPERCPEPEPEPENGPEPGNGPENIPGLGNGPINGLINGLININKNIJILINKJINKJKJKJKJKJKJKJKJMLKFMJMHKFMHMJMHMDMFMHMFMFODMFMDMDODODMDMBODODM%40OBOBO%40MBO%40OBO%3FO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOAO%3FOCMAOCOAOCMCOAOEMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMIMGMEMIKKMIMGMIKKMGKMKKMKKKKKKKKKIKKOKKIKKOIMIKIOIOIOIMGOIMGOIQGOGMGQGOGQEOGQEQGOEQEQCQEQESCQEQCQCQCQCQCSAQAQCUAQAQAQAU%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FU%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=16imX4XuesxP5OvEWUGFA2cib_E=) Tailem Bend, SA #### What's nearby - Tailem Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Rogers Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Tailem Bend Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Old Tailem Town - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles - Bend Motorsport Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles #### Getting around - Tailem Bend Station - 12 min walk - Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 83 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Riverside Hotel - ‬5 min walk - ‪Tailem Bend Bakery - ‬12 min walk - ‪Tasty Chicken - ‬10 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬2 min drive - ‪Henny's on the Terrace - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cook's House @ Tailem Bend pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cook's House @ Tailem Bend? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cook's House @ Tailem Bend? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cook's House @ Tailem Bend located? > Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tailem Dog Park, Tailem Bend District Hospital and Rogers Park. Tailem Bend Golf Club and Old Tailem Town are also within 3 miles (5 km). Tailem Bend Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cook's House @ Tailem Bend 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 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allyson P. 24 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay Fantastic stay up at Tailem Bend. Accommodation was lovely and relaxing and the riverside hotel is a must for dinner. ##### Allyson P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruby T. 13 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing place to stay Beautiful spot, clean property with great ammenities, perfect river shack. Hosts communication was great. ##### Ruby T. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda D. 13 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding accommodation The house is very comfortable, spacious, clean and tidy. We had everything we needed for our week long stay. The bedrooms are very large and beds really comfortable. The large tv in all of the bedrooms was a treat. ##### Melinda D. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine C. 30 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday beautiful and clean, the lovely grassed area along the river is very relaxing. however, if you're a light sleeper, take earplugs, as it can get quite noisy at night with the trucks. the Pub 200 meters down the road does lovely meals. will try to return for another holiday ##### Christine C. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dom C. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great stay absolutely fantastic accommodation ##### Dom C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah C. 22 Dec 2024 ##### Hannah C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric 4 Sept 2024 ##### Eric Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya 27 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication House was amazing! Very clean and spacious. Loved the little extra touches like shampoo/conditioner/body wash. Cupboards and draws full of things you wouldnt think to bring ie gladwrap/alfoil. Great comunication from Jenny. Pub just a 5 minute walk away for meals etc. Will definitely look at booking this property again. ##### Tanya Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally P. 27 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything you need for a great stay! The house was absolutely fantastic! Clean, modern & everything you need for a great break. Definitely recommend hiring cooks hut too. Having the kitchen & bathroom facilities at the river bank is awesome, especially because there are quite a few steps up to the house. We would definitely recommend this property & would go back ourselves. Communication with the host was fantastic too! ##### Sally P. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy B. 24 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing weekend away and great access to the Bend Raceway Great spot. Would love to bring the boat back in summer. ##### Jeremy B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chris S. 21 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house will stay again . Every thing you need for a great stay ##### chris S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan R., Mount Beauty 28 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Jennie’s house is superb. The actors and crew of Carpe Diem loved your house for the 6 nights. Brilliant! ##### Megan R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kellie O. 3 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls getaway Lovely home, thoughtful decor and amenities. Comfortable beds throughout. Everything we needed was at the home. Access to river via steps worth the effort for the view. Shutters on front windows appreciated as road noise was quite loud. Perfect layout for our weekend away. ##### Kellie O. 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