Summary:
🎮 The Rad Shack - Family Paradise with Private Arcade Room!
Experience the ultimate family getaway in this unique 2-bedroom cottage + bonus Kids Gaming Paradise, nestled under majestic gums minutes from historic Echuca.
The Space:
✨ Property Highlights
• Private Arcade Room with retro games (Street Fighter, NBA Jam!)
• Air Hockey table and movie zone
• Peaceful bush setting with native birds
• Sleeps 8 comfortably (perfect for 2 families)
• Walk to town and attractions
🏠 The Space
Main House:
• 2 queen bedrooms
• Modern bathroom + separate toilet
• Split system heating/cooling
• Full laundry
• Covered deck with fans
• All-weather entertaining area
🎯 The Legendary Kids Shed
• Authentic arcade machines
• Air Hockey championships
• Movie lounging area
• 4 bunk beds
• Kids' ultimate hangout
🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed
• Kids Shed: 2 sets of bunks (4 singles)
Total: Sleeps 8 guests
👪 Perfect for
• Family holidays
• Two-family getaways
• Weekend escapes
• School holiday fun
✨ Extra Touches
• Hotel-quality linens provided
• Luxury Appelles amenities
• Digital Welcome Guide
• 24/7 local support
• Off-street + boat parking
🏡 House Guidelines
• Family-friendly environment
• Check-in: 3 PM
• Check-out: 10 AM
• No parties or events
• $500 security deposit
• Quiet hours: 10 PM - 8 AM
⭐ Managed by Echuca Holiday Homes
• Professional cleaning
• Local 24/7 support
• 5-star hotel quality amenities
• Digital Welcome Guide
🤝 Our Community Values
• We maintain a quiet, family-friendly environment
• Guest numbers are limited to ensure comfort
• We kindly ask that any visitors be pre-arranged
• A refundable $500 security deposit protects our beautiful space
💫 To maintain our high standards and ensure every guest's comfort, we specialize in hosting family and mature groups only. While we'd love to host everyone, we're unable to accommodate hens/bucks parties, sporting teams, schoolies, or event groups.
We reserve the right to carefully review all bookings to maintain our peaceful atmosphere. Thank you for understanding - we look forward to welcoming you!
The Neighborhood:
🏡The Rad Shack Location
Peaceful Radcliffe Street setting surrounded by gum trees, just minutes from Echuca's heart.
🚶♂️ Walking Distance Favourites (5-10 mins)
• Echuca town center
• Local cafes
• Corner stores
• Parks and playgrounds
• Walking trails
🎯 Must-visit Attractions (5-10 min drive)
• Port of Echuca Discovery Centre
• Murray River Paddlesteamers
• Sharp's Magic Movie House
• Adventure Play Park
• Apex Park with playground
• Victoria Park Pool (seasonal)
🍽️ Essential Stops - Food & Dining
• Historic Port restaurants
• The Sweet Meadow (great coffee!)
• American Hotel (family-friendly)
• Echuca Ice Cream Shop
• Riverside dining options
🛍️ Shopping & Services
• Woolworths & Coles
• Thursday farmers market
• Weekend craft markets
• High Street boutiques
• Medical centers & pharmacies
👪 Family Activities
• Murray River beaches
• Aqua Island (seasonal)
• Bike and walking trails
• TwistED Science Museum
• Billabong Ranch Adventure Park
• Echuca Paramount Cinema
• Mini Golf
• Skate Park
• Seasonal water activities
Getting Around:
🚶♂️ Walking
• The Rad Shack is a 15-minute walk to Echuca town center
• Easy walking access to local cafes and shops
• Safe, well-lit residential streets
• Scenic riverside walking trails nearby
🅿️ Driving & Parking
• Free off-street parking at property for cars and boat
• 5-minute drive to historic Port of Echuca
• 5-minute drive to major supermarkets
• Easy access to Murray Valley Highway
• Free public parking in town center
🚌 Local Transport
• Taxi services available 24/7
• Uber operating in the area
• V/Line train service to Melbourne
• Local bus service (limited timetable)
📍 Distances from Property
• Echuca Town Center: 1.2km
• Port of Echuca: 1.5km
• Murray River: 1.8km
• Moama: 3km
• Melbourne: 2.5 hours drive
💡 Local Tip:
Most attractions are within easy walking or short driving distance, making this location perfect for exploring all that Echuca-Moama has to offer!
