The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet

Sussex Inlet, New South Wales
$213 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

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)

Other things to note

Linen

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 Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 218 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly 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 Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • 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.

  • Laura L.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2024

    Stayed Mar 28, 2024

    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!

  • Katrina W.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2024

    Stayed Feb 29, 2024

    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.

  • Eve I.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2024

    Stayed Jan 2, 2024

    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.

  • Lauren K.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2023

    Stayed Dec 11, 2023

    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.

  • Michael L.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2023

    Stayed Oct 30, 2023

    Wonderful stay

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