Located in Penola, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Koonara Wines and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Petticoat Lane and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre.
Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Parker Coonawarra Estate - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Hollick Wines - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Balnaves of Connawarra - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Vintage Cafe - 13 min walk
Windara Bakery - 9 min walk
Pipers of Penola - 12 min walk
Royal Oak Hotel - 11 min walk
diVine Cafe & Delicatessan - 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.
Pet friendly 4 bedroom property in the heart of Penola.
Large stone house within a short walk to local Foodland and then main street shopping/dining opportunities just a touch down the road. 4 large and comfortable bedrooms with each having a smart TV that has FTA channels already logged in.
The house features a fully sized and equipped kitchen and separate lounge and dining areas. A large split system, slow combustion fireplace, large TV and piano complete the living/entertaining areas.
Pets are very welcome, just avoid beds please. And there is also a BBQ area courtyard where hounds can be outside and secure..
You won't regret basing yourself at Ralphy's Rest for your Coonawarra getaway.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Matthew Plummer
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Spelunking nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,691 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Pet friendly 4 bedroom property in the heart of Penola. Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brad M.
22 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Perfect location
Brad M.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Hayley B.
12 Jan 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly holiday home in Penola
We had a good time exploring the local area and Limestone coast and visited Victoria, it made for a good base. Dogs were happy in the home and small garden area. Some of the listed appliances didn’t quite work as expected but the owner said he would look into getting them working again, ie dishwasher and air conditioner in lounge. Comfortable beds and kitchen cupboard well stocked with seasonings and the complementary offerings were a nice surprise.
Hayley B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gillian S.
1 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
On a birding trip
We wanted accommodation with private rooms for each and easy to manage living space reasonable close tp others staying in Penola. Outfitted our requirements well
Gillian S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey B.
30 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Short drive to Coonwarra
Very convenient position. Short walk into Penola; short drive to Coonawarra. Appreciated the fire & the bottle of wine left for us.
Matthew very responsive when we had minor issues.
Geoffrey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
LYNETTE B.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house
We enjoyed our stay, good sized house and yard for dog. Well equipped kitchen, figured out the TV and teens enjoyed themselves. Needs to figure out parking, as when it's wet no cover. Would happily stay again
LYNETTE B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Mandy M.
17 Apr 2024
Great Get Away
Clean and roomy dog friendly, an easy walk to the main street if you don't want to drive. Lots of birds
Mandy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judith H.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
Comfortable and well appointed.
Excellent kitchen.
Judith H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Noel G., Hoppers crossing victoria
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place great location
Perfect size for couples and our little dog had a great time
Noel G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
6/10 Okay
Clive N.
5 June 2023
Disappointing
Low standard of decor and fittings. Poorly maintained exterior and gardens. Kitchen and laundry substandard cleaning. One bathroom satisfactory, ensuite poor. Lounge and dining ok but needed to supplement wood supply for fireplace.
Clive N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sallyann S.
11 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Excellent facilities clean and well presented excellent location.
Sallyann S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Peter W.
23 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay in Penola
Enjoyed our stay. Easy access to town and to wineries.
Great to have a proper coffee machine rather than environmentally unfriendly pods.
Peter W.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Geoff P.
24 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quite adequate
All we expected. The place needs some small bowls added to crockery inventory. Unable to work the living room a/c. Couldn’t find instructions for a/c. Windows unusually hard to open (easy to fix).
Geoff P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
14 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, tidy and hand to town centre
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Michael M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Judy L.
21 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Well located
Well located to town and vineyards
Judy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kerrie W.
20 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
We had a mini-holiday with the kids. Thank you to the hosts who setup a bbq on our request. We enjoyed using it during our stay. We would stay again.
Kerrie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Helen B.
7 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
Very happy with the property other than insufficient heating
Once gas heating is operating lounge and kitchen/dining area would be warmed well
Bedrooms very cold
Helen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melanie P.
2 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Close access to Penola and the Coonawarra with all the amenities you need / want.
Lovely property, a short walk to the heart of Penola and a short drive to the Coonawarra wineries. Very comfortable and clean and all the amenities you need / want.
With a little more wood and a secure dog fence, which I know is coming, this will enhance it even more.
Thank-you and see you again!