Rainforest Retreat Bed and Breakfast

Rainforest Retreat Bed and Breakfast is a single, self-contained B&B at 19A Torrens Road in Riverglades, on the Murray Bridge side of the river, run by hosts Diane and John Redden. For dog owners it fills an awkward gap: proper bed-and-breakfast stays that take pets are rare in the Murraylands, where the pet-friendly options are mostly caravan parks and camping sites. Here, your dog stays inside with you, in a home set in an award-winning garden.

Dogs at the Rainforest Retreat

The property describes itself as child and pet friendly, and pets are permitted within the self-contained unit. Because this is one private B&B rather than a chain with a published policy, the details live with the hosts: no pet fee is listed publicly, and no size or breed limits are documented online, so call or email before booking to agree the arrangements. The garden setting gives a dog somewhere to stretch its legs, and the retreat's quiet, residential Riverglades position keeps traffic noise off the menu.

Pepsi: with a single-unit stay, the host's yes is the whole policy. Get the pet details settled in writing before you pay the deposit.

The vibe

Guests describe a modern, cozy and clean house with a relaxing atmosphere and unobtrusive hosts, and the facilities lean romantic: a spa bath, cooking facilities, ducted air conditioning, Foxtel and a shelf of DVDs. The rainforest-style garden is the centrepiece and doubles as a wedding and photography venue, though the B&B wing sits in its own quiet pocket. It suits couples and small families more than large groups.

Getting there and parking

Riverglades is a riverside suburb a few minutes from Murray Bridge's centre, roughly an hour southeast of Adelaide along the Princes Highway and the South Eastern Freeway. Off-street parking is on site, and town amenities, the riverfront and the historic wharf precinct are a short drive away.

While you're out there

Johnstone Park Fenced Dog Park is the local secure run, and St George's Bakehouse in town is a dog-friendly breakfast stop. If the B&B is booked out, Avoca Dell Caravan Park offers pet-friendly riverside sites nearby.

More options are on the South Australia pet friendly stays guide and the Riverglades destination page.