- The entire place is yours
- 1184 ft² size
- Kitchen
- River view
- Garden
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Washing machine
- Free WiFi
- Balcony
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About this property
Located in Sussex Inlet, The River Retreat is a waterfront holiday home boasting its own private boat ramp and jetty. The property features beautiful views of the river and natural bushland. Free private parking is available on site. It is 11 km from Jervis Bay Village. The property features large bi-fold doors which open out onto a spacious north-facing deck, providing guests with an alfresco dining area and is the perfect place to relax or entertain. The River Retreat is located within a 10-minute walk from the centre of Sussex, providing easy access to shopping, cafes and supermarkets. Mollymook is 23 km from The River Retreat, while Nowra is 32 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Alex
Australia
“Location was fantastic, would be great for a summertime retreat.” - Gillian
Australia
“Lovely, tranquil place, comfortable beds and had everything you need for a vacation.” - Andrew
Australia
“This is a little hidden gem! The north facing river aspect is quite sensational and the upstairs bedroom suite is superbly decorated. Hosts Jerry and Libby went out of their way to make us feel welcome.” - Hayden
Australia
“We loved how close the property was from the water and that it was pet friendly, very relaxing.” - Patricia
Australia
“Great location, clean and comfortable. Good communication with staff” - Marion
Australia
“We loved the deck and water views the big doors that open up and the down stairs bedroom with the river view. Loved how the ducks and swans visited morning and afternoon for snacks. Loved the fact that it was dog friendly and well looked after, We...” - Scott
Australia
“Great location. Very comfortable and spacious. Caught a large number and variety of fish from the back yard. Caught the biggest flathead of my life. The River Retreat is a great place for a family getaway and the price is good. We will be coming...” - Amy
Australia
“Located right on tge water, beautiful deck. Just a walk into town” - Ngarie
Australia
“The property was comfortable and had everything you would need.” - Iman
Australia
“Close to the water, amazing fishing spot which the whole family enjoyed!”
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Managed by Jerry & Libby Brown
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that this property is strictly non-smoking inside the house.
Please note the boat ramp at the property is suitable for small to medium boats. Larger boats will need to use the public ramp, a 2 minute drive down the road and could then be moored at the jetty.
The advertised price is a discounted price for guests who are happy to bring their own sheet sets and towels.
If you would prefer to hire linen and have your beds made up this can be arranged for $25 per bed, per stay (including bath towels). All other linen is provided (doonas, doona covers, blankets, pillows and tea towels).
Please inform The River Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 06:00:00.
A damage deposit of AUD 500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
License number: PID-STRA-5457