The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet

Sussex Inlet, New South Wales
$318 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

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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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 218 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1184 Sq Ft (110 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center In The Mountains Near The Sea On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Emillia J.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    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.

  • Keith M.

    Submitted May 16, 2026

    Stayed May 13, 2026

    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.

  • Raquel M.

    Submitted Apr 15, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    Was definitely a peicefull few days away definitely recommend the house was clean and comfortable and central to everything we will definitely be back

  • Enrico D.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2026

    Stayed Mar 28, 2026

    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

  • iFilmarr

    Submitted Mar 27, 2026

    Stayed Mar 23, 2026

    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

  • Mary C.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    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!

  • Mel S.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    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.

  • Kath A.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 13, 2024

    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,

  • weam k.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jan 26, 2024

    beautiful place

  • viviene N.

    Submitted May 20, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    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.

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