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Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Golf
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Spencer, NSW
  • Popular LocationAustralian Reptile Park43 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrisbane Water National Park46 min drive
  • Popular LocationTuro Reserve67 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 22
Bedroom 1
    7 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    No shower or bathtub

Room options

About the area

Spencer

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Central Coast Hinterland and Hawkesbury River. Dharug National Park and The Convict Trail are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marramarra National Park - 1 min drive
  • Australian Reptile Park - 43 min drive
  • Central Coast Stadium - 45 min drive
  • Brisbane Water National Park - 46 min drive
  • Turo Reserve - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Ourimbah Station - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed - 48 min drive
  • Saddles - 44 min drive
  • The Old Road Cafe - 42 min drive
  • Mooney Mooney Club - 48 min drive
  • Mooney Mooney Club on the Hawkesbury - 47 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River

The photos do not do this place justice. There is so much room for very large groups of people. The locals are friendly and welcoming. Great views of the river, very quiet area and quite natural surroundings. This is a great place, I will be back" - Recent Review.

Scenic bush retreat on 9 acres overlooking the Hawkesbury river.

This property is great for big groups of up to 22 people with 3 full size bedrooms, a 14 bed dormitory and a separate studio about 40 metres from the main house.

The house was built for entertaining with a commercial kitchen great for dinner parties, a 1000L commercial drinks fridge, 3 large outdoor decked areas and a double BBQ.

There is Netflix and Stan on a 65" TV and strong WiFi across the whole property.

This property offers stunning water views over the Hawkesbury River and mountain ranges.

This property is fully fenced and suitable for small dogs. Larger dogs are able to jump over the 0.7m high fences and get out onto the road or into the bush.

Property manager

Sim

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fully fenced
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 22
Note from host: $30 per extra guest - on application
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22. Note from host: $30 per extra guest - on application

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-15459

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River Spencer
Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River Private vacation home

Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for big groups
The property was well suited to our group - kitchen was well stocked, plenty of activities to keep us occupied. A few aspects were a bit dated but it didn't bother us at all - we had a great weekend. Highly recommend for groups
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chamsai C., Carlingford

Liked: Cleanliness
Local people very friendly and smiling kind welcome place. Great spot and massive entertainment
We all enjoy and had a great time. Hopefully we back again next year. Beautiful place Beautiful River .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Beck L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not up to standard for the price
While we had a great time exploring and relaxing in Spencer, we encountered several issues with the property that were really not up to standard for the price - we have stayed in many holiday rentals over the same peak season for much less cost per person in much better condition and with better facilities. I won’t list all the issues here as we have taken this up with management (they have apologized and assured us they would be looked into however have said the condition is to be expected for a ‘bush retreat’), however some were a danger to our health and safety on top of shabby and broken furniture. If left in its current state I wouldn’t recommend this property for families with children seeking a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bailey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Great little town, massive house, lots of room great time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Asena F., Carlingford

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great space for large group location is superb… some issues with property though, toilet and oven
Loved Spencer, quiet, idyllic and remote fishing spot, property was ok…. Cleanliness needs to be improved, oven and outside toilet not working, lock on main bathroom door is also not working…. Blinds and carpet in downstairs domitory needs washing, it was quiet stuffy and dusty for guests, blankets are a bit thin as well….kitchen areas particularly in drawers and cupboards needed to cleaned out, grease, grime and dust in a lot of places … would be great to get some curtains in studio bedroom… overall we had a great time, we’d love to come back to Spencer… close enough to Sydney but remote and tucked away at the same time….
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great neighbourhood
Great house, great size! Lovely location. The locals were so lovely! Close to corner shop with everything you could need
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Charlotte H.

Big house, great location
4 families got together for our annual Christmas in July and had a great time. The house was very large and in a great location. The description of "Commercial Kitchen" isn't very accurate. The toaster didn't work and we couldn't get the oven to work (not great when you're cooking a full Christmas lunch for 15 people). The kitchen and bathrooms were very clean, however there was a lot of dust and cobwebs everywhere else and the bed sheets threadbare. All in all we had a great time but feel the cost is excessive for the condition of the house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Party Paradise
Perfect spot for a group, facilities were fantastic for a party. Everyone loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoshJ285

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very spacious house.
Plenty of room for large groups of friends and family. Good amenities and great location. The host was very nice and responsive to any questions. Would definitely recommend and would not hesitate to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brody M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
House was honestly amazing, great location would 100% come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022