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The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Sussex Inlet

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
A residential area with houses, a dock, and a person in a boat.
A riverside property with a house, dock, and boats.
A lakeside scene with a dog, a wooden chair, and a fishing rod.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a chair, and a view of trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Sussex Inlet, New South Wales
  • Place, Sussex Nielson Boat Ramp
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sussex Inlet - Lions Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jervis Bay
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Sussex Inlet

Seaside stay .You'll find Sussex Nielson Boat Ramp and St Georges Basin within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Sussex Inlet - Lions Park and Conjola National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sussex Nielson Boat Ramp - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sussex Inlet - Lions Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jervis Bay - 29 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Hyams Beach - 31 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Murrays Beach - 47 min drive - 53.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Providence Blue Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪St. George's Basin Country Club - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Nook - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sanctuary Point Seafood - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cooee Hotel - ‬21 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.

The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet

The River Retreat is a perfectly positioned absolute waterfront holiday house complete with its own boat ramp and jetty.

The house is ideal for those interested in a holiday by the water with fishing, swimming and boating right from your backyard. The view from the waterfront is beautiful as it overlooks natural bushland on the other side of the river providing both a great view and privacy unlike many of the other waterfront properties in the area.

Large bifold doors open up onto a spacious north-facing deck providing seamless alfresco living, the perfect place to relax or entertain, whichever takes your fancy!

The boat ramp is suitable for small to medium boats as the access is through the side garage. Larger boats would need to use the public boat ramp which is a 2min drive down the road. Many of our guests choose to moor their boats at the jetty, making early morning fishing trips hassle-free.

The house is located a short stroll from the centre of Sussex, providing easy access to shops, cafes and clubs.

There are 3 bedrooms in the house. Downstairs features a waterfront queen bedroom with sliding doors that open up onto a large deck and the second room has two single beds. Upstairs there is a large, newly renovated 'parents retreat' bedroom with a new queen bed and new ensuite and beautiful views down the river.

Being animal lovers we understand that leaving your pet behind when you go on holidays can be heartbreaking and worry-some which is why the River Retreat is a pet-friendly property, allowing one dog only, strictly no cats allowed. We don't allow pets upstairs as it has carpet. If you would like to bring your pet please send us an email inquiry to see if we can accommodate your needs. 

(Please note, we only allow one pet per stay upon application and do not allow cats)

Other things to note

Linen hire

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 arrange for $25 per bed (including bath towels). Please note that this property is fully self-contained, however it is not a serviced property. Servicing can be arranged during your stay at an extra charge.



We have a strict 'no smoking' policy inside the house.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,184 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 218 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2540, PID-STRA-5457

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet Sussex Inlet
309154

Frequently asked questions

Does The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How much does it cost to stay at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet?

As of Oct 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet on Oct 25, 2026 start from CA $389, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi (8-min drive) from Cudmirrah Beach and 4.8 mi (8-min drive) from Berrara Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet to downtown Sussex Inlet?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Sussex Inlet.

The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One night stay with children and a dog. Place was perfect for us and will definitely be staying longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was definitely a peicefull few days away definitely recommend the house was clean and comfortable and central to everything we will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time great location and the hosts were great very friendly and the communication was awesome will definitely stay there again thanks heaps Deb and Phil
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would recommend this property to almost anyone looking for a holiday rental in Sussex Inlet.The view is nice and relaxing.The location is convenient. Just a couple of minutes' drive to the Sussex shops.The only drawback is the stairs to the upstairs bedroom. Young children and the elderly might find these stairs difficult to navigate safely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot to just unwind and relax.. home is perfectly set up for a large family to enjoy.. view was beautiful. Communication with hosts were easy and informative.. little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic house! It is right on the river and so relaxing watching the fish swim past and the birds. It is also close to town. The hosts were fantastic and replied to any questions very quickly. The upstairs parents retreat was also so beautiful. Fully recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Loved it and loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fanatic stay

The stay was fanatic great with adults retreat areas so could relax and the back view was great for relaxing and kids could enjoy the outdoors. Very nice place to stay with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mike

Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic

Such a beautiful view!! Soo relaxing and private. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway

Our stay at the River Retreat was absolutely wonderful. It was very comfortable and well appointed. The backyard was blissful as it backs onto a lake and very peaceful waking up to such a pretty view each morning. The location is excellent and only minutes walking distance to the centre of Sussex local Shopping precinct. Will definitely hope to stay here again. Thank you Jerry and Libby for your warm hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice pet friendly holiday house

The house was lovely and very accommodating for a small dog, a secure backyard is important for us. Note that dogs are not allowed upstairs to the adult retreat - which is fair enough with new carpet, new bathroom. We just stayed in the downstairs queen room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Retreat

Myself and 3 friends booked to stay at the River Retreat for 2 nights. The house was beautiful and looks like it has been recently renovated. Wonderful location with a nice outdoor area backing onto the inlet. The Adults retreat upstairs is absolutely stunning. Communication with the owner of the house was a breeze and they couldn’t have been more helpful! I would highly recommend staying at the River Retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great river retreat

Just as the listing describes, a great river retreat which was fun for the whole family. The kids spent the weekend using the stand up paddle board on the river, as well as fishing and a bit of swimming. The house is set up really well. We also discovered lovely kid friendly beach areas within a ten minute drive. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total relaxation

Great pet friendly property, Comfortable, Totally a spot to relax and unwind, Only thing if anything I would mention is the stairs leading up to the parent retreat are very narrow and would be dangerous for children or the elderly, The only thing missing was electric frying pan, everything else is provided , Beautiful big windows opening to the river view , Over all a very nice place to stay or elderly,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River front bliss

Incredible river frontage with views from bedrooms and living areas, spacious, modern and stylishly furnished accommodation with all the modern conveniences. Brilliant upstairs retreat with lounging area taking in the wonderful river views. Loved the deck area with umbrella and barbecue. Undercover parking. Absolutely enjoyed our stay and our hosts were helpful with friendly and good communication. Was a great base to explore nearby towns, as the region has so much to see and do. Absolutely wonderful weekend. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm & Relaxing

We had a wonderful week at this lovely property. The house was impeccably clean, well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and perfectly situated right on the river with stunning views of the opposite bush.We thoroughly enjoyed kayaking and fishing from the dock. The property manager was very responsive and polite. We encountered a minor issue during our stay, and they promptly offered to resolve it immediately. We appreciated their quick response, although we were checking out the next day.Our dogs absolutely loved the water, but the lack of a proper gate made it extremely difficult to keep them out of the river. This was particularly challenging when a pelican swam by, as they became quite excited and eager to chase it.Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bit disappointing

Property wasn’t very clean and was the first thing we noticed. Basic utensils were also missing for cooking. Communication was extremely poor and took at least 24-48 hours for replies. No basic niceties like milk and coffee on arrival to make a cuppa. During our stay we were about to head out the back to enjoy the sunny afternoon when a lawn mower man showed up and proceeded to wipper snip, mow then blower vac! Also literally ZERO pamphlets for restaurants/venues/outings. A few out of date maps left on the sticky coffee table. This place has loads of potential but no love has been poured in for a while is obvious from the moment you walk in
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the water to relax and enjoy time with the family. Our dog loved the grassed yard and morning walks to the local cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Serene outlook to waterway All creature comforts Throe s fishing line from private jetty off the level backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed in the one place.!

Streamline and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

The property had everything we needed for a great stay. Was a beautiful spot on the river and would be a great base to explore the area. We stayed in the downstairs main bedroom which was great. I was glad we didn't choose to stay in the upstairs room as I wouldn't be confident in using the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Holiday

Great location on the waterway with your own dock. Challenging to send texts to the owner, they all bounced back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

My friends and I had an amazing time at this place. We were home most of the time and cooked often. I was wonderfully surprised that the kitchen was fully renovated and looked totally different from the photos, so we really enjoyed cooking from their 5 burner stovetop. The house is waterfront (riverview) so we were able to go fishing from their backyard. The location is close to everything: marina centre, supermarket, beaches. The only thing I would ask to be improved is to add electric fan in every bedroom as I imagine it can get hot during during summer. Overall, I would rate the place as 4.7 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022