Platypus Bend - right on the river

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10Outstanding
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"amenities and location were excellent"
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10 / 10
Outstanding(2 Ratings)

House in Porepunkah

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this house rental

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.

Amenities at Platypus Bend - right on the river

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(2 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
amenities and location were excellent
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2023
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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Platypus Bend - right on the river. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Platypus Bend - right on the river pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Platypus Bend - right on the river?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.