Echuca Group Accommodation I Airbnb I TREE HOUSE HIDEOUTS I Family I Couples I Holiday Rental I
  • HOME
  • PRICING + ACCOM
    • + HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA BALCONY LEVEL (2 Bedroom)
    • + HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA - GROUND LEVEL (4 Bedroom)
    • + HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA - ENTIRE TOWNHOUSE (6 BEDROOM)
    • + THE STABLE ON HOPWOOD LANE (2 Bedroom)
  • SURROUNDS
  • BLOG

Hopwood's Stable
PORT OF ECHUCA


New Accommodation Listing By The River
Spacious timber apartment 
on historic Hopwood Lane
- Sleeps up to 5 -


Picture
BOOKINGS OPEN 

"Impossible to describe how nice this place is.
​Right in the middle of it all too." 
​
Guest, 2024




+ Treetop Views overlooking Port of Echuca, above Augustus Gelatery
+ ​2 Large Bedrooms 
+ Sleeps up to 5 (1 king, 1 queen, 1 large single sofa bed)
+ Private bathroom with bath and separate toilet
​+ Free Wifi
​+ Apple TV,  LCD TV screen

+ Fully Self Contained Kitchen, Large Open Lounge & Dining
+ Colonial architecture - charming brick & timber warehouse feel
​+ Cannot Get More Central - Close to Murray River trails, Port cafes, bars, restaurants & parks.

☆☆☆☆☆
99% of recent guests gave this home’s location & amenities a 5-star rating.

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture

Tucked centrally in a quiet horse lane, above the old town at the Port bakery site - with the much anticipated Augustus Gelatery now open - enjoy leafy views from each bedroom window.

A beautiful timber-laden, 2 bedroom stable conversion, originally occupied by town mayor & auctioneer, Caleb Vines
following previous use by town founder, Henry Hopwood.
The apartment was purchased in 2023 by man of the axe, Barry Donchi and his wife Jan, launched by his daughter and son in law in 2024.

On the site of “The New Road Inn” Echuca’s very first hotel in the pioneering days of 1853, Hopwood’s crude timber slabs, dirt floor and bark roof inn fronted the main road leading south from Melbourne, toward his Murray punt, with a slab and pisé stable facing High St, on our site. Later Jo James built his “wood house,” here which evolved into W.W. Moore’s brick store.

This open plan, warehouse style apartment features an earthy kitchen, cream suede lounge setting and Smart TV area, square dining table, light filled rooms with high ceilings, patina halls, a private laundry, toilet and bathroom with shower over full sized bath, Lovely vintage decor, curios, old books, pods and soft drapes make for cosy nights in for couples, friends or families.

With laneways connecting you to both sides of the paddlesteamer esplanade, the shops and eateries on High St
​are right under your nose.

Stroll up the private redbrick & wood stairwell to overlook the old colonial bank and Port of Echuca’s stately architecture which sit between the two rivers on Hopwood Lane.

The building is adjacent to The Gin Distillery and three restaurants and seconds walk to the Echuca Chocolate Company, Foundry Art Space, Endota Spa, Murray River Paddlesteamers, bush trails, handsome boutiques, bakeries, bars, cafes, parlours, light works and salons.

Picture
[ enquire ]

Key Information

A barn style, open plan, fully self contained apartment with timber kitchen, dining table, spacious lounge with Apple TV. Two large bedrooms with sunny views of the trees, horse lane and historic Port buildings. One king bedroom, one queen and an optional single sofa bed (additional single mattress in the second bedroom for larger groups). A private bathroom with shower over bath, separate toilet and petite laundry. The apartment has a private entry and bricked stairwell off a lovely horse lane and is located in a stone’s throw to the river in the absolute heart of the Port tourism and restaurant district. One free carpark and all linen, towels and full kitchen amenities provided. 

FAQ's 

GUEST Capacity
  • 5 guests max
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 beds (1 x King /  1 x Double / 1 x Single Sofa Bed / 1 Single Mattress)
Room Configurations
Bedroom 1
  • 1 x king bed 
  • Reading chair / lounge / Clothes hanging space / Bed side table & lamps / Light softening ceiling to floor drapes / Light blocking pull-down blinds / Hotel clean bedding provided / Pillow x 4 / High ceilings / Thick walls / Ceiling fan (air con in kitchen close by) /  Free wifi / Mantle with mirror / Book shelves & crystal.
​​Bedroom 2
  • 1 queen bed
  • 1 x pull out sofa bed (large single)
  • 1 x floor mattress (single)
  • Reading chair / Clothes hanging space / Bed side tables & lamps / Pull-down blinds / Hotel clean bedding provided / High ceilings / Thick walls / Ceiling fan (kitchen air conditioning nearby) / Portable fan/  Free wifi  / Kids toys​
BATHROOM & LAUNDRY AMENITIES
  • LAUNDRY AREA :
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes Rack, Iron & Ironing Board
  • Eco Laundry Detergents by Dirt Co.
  • BATHROOM : 
  • Full sized bath
  • ​Shower over bath
  • ​1 private separate toilet
  • Toilet paper provided ( Eco Brand)
  • Hotel clean white towels & face washers for all guests
  • Hotel clean bath mats & hand towels
  • Hair dryer
  • Eco liquid body wash
  • Eco hand wash
  • Eco Shampoo & Conditioner
Entertainment & Tech
  • Free Wifi Throughout
  • Smart TV x 1 (w/Apple TV)
  • Standard DTV & App access for use with own Netflix logins.
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Children’s toys
  • Artful books and magazines
  • Sound pod (Google, voice activated)​
Comfort & Convenience
  • Split system Heating/Cooling in open plan kitchen/lounge room
  • Ceiling fans in both bedrooms & lounge
  • ​Comfortable lounge setting for lounge viewing
  • All beds made upon arrival including provided (Hotel clean bedsheets, blankets, top sheets, pillows & pillow cases)
  • Bedrooms have light softening drapes & block out blinds
  • Room-darkening pull down shades in all rooms
  • Soft rugs & soft chair/lounge throws & cushions
  • Hangers & Clothes Hanging Space
  • Extra bedding for mattress & sofa bed upon request
  • Tissues Provided (Who Gives A Crap Eco Brand)
  • Coat racks​
KITCHEN
  • ​Tea, Instant Coffee, Sugar 
  • Coffee mugs
  • Coffee percolator
  • Crockery & cutlery (Dinner set & glassware for 6)
  • Kettle
  • Toaster 
  • Oven Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Full Sized Refrigerator & Cold Ice / Water Dispenser
  • Pots, pans & ceramic and plastic cooking bowls 
  • Cooking utensils & knives
  • Salt and pepper
  • ​Garbage bags
  • ​Eco friendly dish detergent
  • Scourer & dish clothes
  • 2 x Tea towels
  • Eco cleaning products/vaccuum for accidental spillages provided
  • Street and tree top views from nearby windows.
Eco Consciousness
  • REDUCE WASTE : To avoid senseless waste, basic, barely used condiments are sometimes left in cupboards and fridge from previous guests (after we hygiene check items such as vegemite/sauces/oil.
  • REDUCE SINGLE USE PLASTICS To support the environment, we consciously avoid small packaged soaps, shampoos & vanity kits, tea/coffee/sugar. We promote and prefer re-useable eco-friendly long use tin and glass container options throughout and undertake hygiene checks regularly.
OPEN LOUNGE Dining Area
  • Spectacular town & tree views (adjacent to Hopwood's Horse Lane, Gin Distillery, Port Shops, Paddlesteamer District and Murray & Campaspe River walk trails.)
  • 6 person dinner table and chairs
  • Placemats provided in kitchen
  • Large Suede Sofa In Lounge
  • Plants & Baskets
  • Outdoor lighting in small entry courtyard with outdoor table and chair
Location & Parking
  • Free on-site parking for 1 x car next to entrance
  • 1 x Parking permit provided in foyer upon arrival
  • Extra street parking available on weekends (enquire about use of nearby gated car park at 1 Radcliffe St by request).
  • Cannot get more central
  • Stones throw to Murray River, American Hotel, Port of Echuca Attractions, CBD Main Street Shops & Supermarkets, Restaurants, Cafes, Riverboats, Parks & Museums
  • 2.5 hours drive from Melbourne 

ADDRESS
590a High St Echuca
Access + CHECK IN / OUT TIMES 
​CHECK IN / OUT TIMES
  • 3pm CHECK IN (to allow for cleaning)
  • 11am CHECK OUT
  • Early luggage dropoff by request
​ACCESS
  • Secure self check in access (entry instructions via SMS/ email)
  • Private secure entrance with code
  • Long term stays negotiable 
  • Owners/Managers available nearby for in-stay requests ​
Pets
  • Pet friendly apartment for toilet-trained pets only.
  • Please bring own dog blanket to protect sofa & carpets at all times
  • Excess cleaning fee applied if evidence of pet stains and excess pet hair is reported by cleaners. Steam cleaning will be charged to guests in instances of ​
SAFETY
  • Fire extinguisher 
  • Fire blanket provided
  • Smoke detectors throughout 
  • First aid kit​ provided
  • Emergency numbers & fire escape map in House Manual
House Manual & Tourism Guides
  • ​A comprehensive house manual is displayed in the kitchen for your convenience when staying. 
  • Instructions on how to tune into your preferred DTV/AppleTV/Smart TV streaming options also provided.
  • We provide Official Visitors / Food Entertainment & Shopping Guides from Echuca Moama Tourism 
  • We provide a hand selected array of brochures for local boutique services, breakfast hamper delivery, nearby Endota spa massage menus, good coffee venues and more. ​

Guest Agreement & Special Offers

house rules - GUEST AGREEMENT
We aim to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all our guests and are available to assist during your stay to make your time comfortable. 

We thank you for adhering to the following House Rules while occupying the property. 


» GATHERINGS & GUEST NUMBERS

* » While small, intimate gatherings with music are welcome, large house parties and extra guests on site are prohibited.
* » The properties are for the use of declared guests, with all guest numbers to be declared prior to stay.
* » We strongly discourage antisocial behaviour impacting neighbouring businesses, staff or management. 
* » Any breach of our strict no house party rule will result in immediate eviction, without a refund, police notification and potential damage fees.

» STRICTLY NO SMOKING OR NAKED FLAMES INDOORS 

* » Smoking is strictly restricted to outdoor areas.
* » Please use ashtray's provided, dispose of ashtrays in the front street bin, not in garden or wheely bins.
* » Evidence reported by cleaners of smoking inside the property will result in a steam cleaning fee of up to $1,000 to be paid within 14 days of departure.
* » Guests agree not to light candles in our properties or leave any stovetop, bbq, oil/electric heater or oven in-use unattended or covered.
* » The gas barbecue at Heygarth House must be switched off immediately after use. Gas bottle replacement are the responsibility of the guest and can be exchanged at local service stations (see google for gas bottle exchange points). Burning of wood is strictly prohibited.


» STRICTLY NO ROOFTOP ACCESS

* » Guests agree to discourage anyone inside our 2 level buildings from removing window barriers or stepping onto tin rooftop areas. For your safety and to protect building structure, we strictly prohibit standing access to roofs at all times. We will not tolerate people sitting on the window ledges or walking on the veranda roof. 
* » Immediate eviction with no refund will result for any breach. 

» PRE-CHECK IN FORM

* » For the smooth flow of self check ins, the person named on the booking must complete an online self-check-in form prior to arrival, including guest number declaration, pre-authorisation details and ID. 
* » We take the safekeeping of our properties seriously. 
* » Thank you for your assistance in maintaining property integrity. 

» REQUESTS UPON DEPARTURE

* » Please leave the kitchen as you found it (we thank you for washing and putting away dishes or unstacking dishwasher).
* » Dispose of rubbish in driveway bins provided.
* » If used, barbecue is to be thoroughly cleaned. (Excess cleaning fees apply).
* » Switch off lights.
* » Switch off air conditioning units, gas or electric heaters.
* » Please double check for left behind phone cords, clothing or personal items upon departure. (Lost property returned by post incurs a $50 flat fee plus postage.)
* » Check ovens, stovetops gas barbecue is off if applicable.
* » Secure property by locking doors.
* » Please return keys to where found (if keys applicable) for collection by staff for cleaning services.

» SAME DAY BOOKINGS

* » Same-day bookings are permitted, subject to availability.

» KEYS, CODES & CALL-OUTS

* » Please refer to booking correspondence for entry instructions. 
* » Keys must be kept safe during the stay and returned to original place by 11am. 
* » Lost keys will incur a $65 replacement fee.
* » Requests for non-emergency maintenance may incur a $100 call-out fee.

» EARLY CHECK IN REQUESTS

* » We offer late 11am check outs for all guests, therefore : 
* » We strongly advise you to plan around a standard 3pm check-in to allow for departing guests and preparation.
* » If you require earlier access, consider booking the night before if available.
* » Whilst we do our best to accommodate, please understand that, unlike hotels, we don't have a different room to give you. This means if a guest is checking out on the day of your arrival, housekeeping needs time to prepare everything
* »  We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

» LATE CHECK OUT REQUESTS

* » Late check-outs are subject to approval upon rare availability.
* Requests must be made before 4pm the day prior to departure.
* » Approval check-outs beyond 11am incur a charge of $80 per hour.
* » Approved check-outs after 2pm incur a full extra night’s charge, payable the night prior.

» PET POLICY

* » We supply dog bowls and welcome toilet-trained furry friends in Hopwood's apartment and Heygarth House downstairs apartment and garden courtyard only (pets prohibited at Heygarth Balcony apartment). 
* » Please supply own dog blanket.
* » Pet-friendly properties require guest to cover severe damage requiring steam cleaning for carpets and furnishings, payable by guests within 14 days of departure.

» LOSS & DAMAGE 

* » Guests are responsible for any damage, breakages, or loss during their stay. 
* » Please report accidental damage or incidents to management.
* » Itemised notation of damage or theft can be provided for third party agents when required for claims.
* » Notification of claims will be issued within 7 days of departure.
* » Collection of repair or replacement costs for theft or damage to property will be managed by third party agents, or where booked directly, agreed to be deducted from the preauthorised security bond.
* » Treehouse Hideouts gives reasonable notice and reserves the right to put forward claims for fees incurred during your stay including, but not limited to :
* » additional cleaning
* » excess rubbish removal
* » extra bedrooms occupied
* » extended stays
* » late check outs
* » smoking in a property
* » lost keys & any additional locksmith fees
* » unnecessary maintenance attendance
* » repairs or damage to property (accidental or otherwise)
* » theft of property (accidental or otherwise)

» TERMS OF STAY

* » Guests must follow the Government’s Code of Conduct for short-term rentals, respect neighbours, and avoid disruptive behaviour.
* » Guests upon booking accept our full terms and conditions outlined above, available in the house manual on site and at online site below. » Full Terms and Conditions at treehousehideouts.com.au/terms : Terms & Conditions
​
CANCELLATIONS & COVID POLICY
Due to the nature of our establishment, with a high demand of bookings made a year ahead of time for local festivals & events :

CANCELLATION POLICY
  • CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED OUTSIDE OF 28 DAYS of arrival will receive refund of 50% of the full tariff.
  • ​CANCELLATIONS WITH LESS THAN 28 DAYS NOTICE will forfeit full payment.
  • Cancellation policy may differ if booking through a 3rd party website. Please see their listing for details.​

COVID 19 SAFETY POLICY
  • For peace of mind when booking direct, Tree House Hideouts are now offering full credit towards another stay within 12 months, for those whose ability to fulfil their booking is genuinely restricted by last minute changes to Covid19 public policy. (Credit not transferable to peak periods. Credit transferable to off peak periods only. See detailed terms and conditions.)
  •  If booking via third party sites, we strongly advise to check their most recent policy updates. 

DURING LOCK DOWNS
  • We are open for stays for essential workers and support travellers stuck in transit.

AS LOCK DOWNS LIFT
  • We are open to the public for bookings and hope to continue to be a refuge amid the chaos. See you soon.

​TRAVEL INSURANCE
  • ​For peace of mind, we strongly recommend investing in travel insurance in the age of Covid.

​We thank you for your understanding and compliance to these general requirements. ​

  • SEE FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS 

BOOK NOW
​​
Hopwood's Stable By The River
​

AVAILABILITY CALENDAR:
​*View Only
*Pink = BOOKED

BOOKINGS

We accept bookings at for this apartment on AIRBNB or BOOKING.COM
BOOK ON AIRBNB
BOOK ON BOOKING.COM



​Explore The Heygarth Balcony Apartment


​

Balcony Townhouse
accommodation echuca
BOOK NOW!



SLOW GOING

Tree House Hideouts promote a slow living philosophy from the heart of a three river junction. ​

EMAIL ENQUIRY
PHONE 0478 672 867

Online Bookings - Port of Echuca :
​
Heygarth House

ECHUCA BALCONY APARTMENT (MAX 6)
ECHUCA GROUND APARTMENT (MAX 9)
ECHUCA ENTIRE TOWNHOUSE (MAX 15)

Online Bookings - Port of Echuca :
​The Stable On Hopwood Lane
THE STABLE (MAX 5)

Contact & Connect
​Paul Medew
Telephone

0478 672 867
Email
[email protected]

Facebook
@treehousehideouts

Insta
@treehousehideouts

Google
https://g.page/treehouse-hideouts-echuca

Lost Property
Lost Property Claims & Return Postage Form

​Terms
Booking Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy

Locations

E C H U C A
2.5 hours drive from Melbourne

- Heygarth House -
47 Heygarth St Echuca, Vic 3564
Opposite The American Hotel
Port of Echuca

- The Stable -
On Hopwood Lane

590A High St Echuca Vic 3564
Adjacent To The Foundry Art Space
Port of Echuca
​

  • HOME
  • PRICING + ACCOM
    • + HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA BALCONY LEVEL (2 Bedroom)
    • + HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA - GROUND LEVEL (4 Bedroom)
    • + HEYGARTH HOUSE ECHUCA - ENTIRE TOWNHOUSE (6 BEDROOM)
    • + THE STABLE ON HOPWOOD LANE (2 Bedroom)
  • SURROUNDS
  • BLOG