The River Retreat
Location: 67 Jacobs Drive, Sussex inlet, au
Star Rating: 9.4 Stars
Property Type: Holiday homes
About this Property
Waterfront Location with Private Boat Ramp and Jetty
Experience the ultimate waterfront getaway at The River Retreat in Sussex Inlet. With its own private boat ramp and jetty, guests can easily explore the picturesque river at their leisure.
Spacious Deck with Stunning Views
Enjoy breathtaking views of the river and natural bushland from the large bi-fold doors that open onto the north-facing deck. Whether you're dining al fresco or simply unwinding, this deck provides the perfect setting for relaxation and entertainment.
Convenient Access to Local Amenities
Located just a short walk from Sussex's town center, guests have easy access to shopping, cafes, and supermarkets. Explore the charming surroundings or take a short drive to visit nearby attractions like Jervis Bay Village and Mollymook.
Book your stay at The River Retreat now and embark on a memorable waterfront retreat!
Important Information
Please note that this property is strictly nonsmoking 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).Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Non-smoking throughout
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
- Fishing nearby
- Water sports equipment
- Beach club nearby (surcharge)
- Beach toys
- Paddle boating nearby
Rooms Available
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Three-Bedroom House
Three-Bedroom House This holiday home has a balcony, washer, tumble dryer and seating area. It consists of a large upstairs couples retreat with a queen size bed and ensuite and a queen size bed and two single beds in 2 of the bedrooms downstairs. 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).
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- DVD player
- CD player
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
Guest Reviews
- Erin (9/5): -
- LISA (9/5): - Beautiful and comfortable
- Tina (8/5): - We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t have asked for a better place to relax and unwind. The waterfront setting with a lake right in the backyard was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. Our sons especially loved being able to fish and go canoeing straight from the property. Everything we needed was within easy walking distance, including great restaurants, cafes, a bait shop and a chemist, which made the location incredibly convenient. It truly felt like the perfect escape from busy work life. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing waterfront getaway. The only small downside was the downstairs bathroom, which could do with a bit of a makeover, and the coffee machine needed a clean.
- Amanda (10/5): Lovely accommodation - Property was easily accessed with keys in a lock box. It was clean and well maintained with great cooking facilities. The adults retreat was amazing. We loved the space and were quite comfortable. The ducks visiting was a highlight. The stairs to the adults retreat are a little difficult but manageable
- Steven (10/5): -
- Lisa (9/5): relaxing and beautiful location - location and outdoor deck floors were always sticky
- Vinnie Luong (9/5): - Beautiful house and location - we enjoyed having dinner on the jetty in the backyard, watching the ducks and pelicans go by. Kitchen is well equipped and has all the basics required for cooking. The adults retreat upstairs looks like a newer addition and has a nice bathroom with a rainshower. We had a very comfortable stay. Libby and Jerry also have excellent communication. Stairs to get up to the top level are a bit hairy but not much can be done about that- just take your time!
- tonya (10/5): - My elderly aunt and uncle's loved the location and said it was immaculately clean. Please mention the linen cost and $500 deposit
- Bellexw (9/5): -
- Liz (10/5): Waterfront stay at Sussex Inlet - Our stay at The River Retreat was fantastic. There is everything you could ever want. Close to shops, cafes and restaurants. Easy access into the water with a kayak. The views from the house are beautiful. A very relaxing 5 night stay. Thank you 😊
- Alex (9/5): - Location was fantastic, would be great for a summertime retreat.
- Gillian (9/5): Had a wonderful weekend stay - would highly recommend! - Lovely, tranquil place, comfortable beds and had everything you need for a vacation. Just had to be careful on the stairs.
- Andrew (10/5): A hidden gem in a beautiful part of the world. - 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.
- Roberto (10/5): -
- Hayden (10/5): Awesome will be coming back. - We loved how close the property was from the water and that it was pet friendly, very relaxing. Only downside about the property was the floors in the kitchen were still sticky from whoever was there prior, and the amount of hair in the upstairs shower
- Patricia (9/5): Superb - Great location, clean and comfortable. Good communication with staff Stairs a little tricky for seniors
- Marion (10/5): Fantastic relaxing stay the house is excellent with a short drive into the hub of Sussex inlet and a great walk along th - 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 give River cottage 10 out of 10
- Trang (10/5): This is our 2nd time booking, the house is perfect for family gathering and spebt time together - Everything Nothing
- Robyn (8/5): Very good -
- Scott (10/5): Exceptional - 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 back again and have already recommended the River Retreat to family and friends. Precious guests had left the BBQ very dirty
- Jen (8/5): Nice relaxing property - Waterfront Stairs were to steep and dangerous
- Vicki (10/5): Exceptional -
- Amy (8/5): Very good - Located right on tge water, beautiful deck. Just a walk into town Light bulbs missing from lamps, lack of simple luxuries like hand towels in the bathroom or complimentary toiletries
- Ngarie (9/5): This is the perfect property to relax on the south coast - very comfortable and lovely! - The property was comfortable and had everything you would need. Nothing - it was perfect for what we wanted.
- Iman (9/5): A comfortable and cosy accommodation with amazing view from the living room. My family and I enjoyed the fishing and wou - Close to the water, amazing fishing spot which the whole family enjoyed!
- Barry (9/5): Superb - Gorgeous house in a beautiful setting on the river. We loved the way the house opened up onto the backyard, the beautiful furnishings, comfortable beds and all the extras like washing powder and kitchen essentials provided. We had borrowed a kayak and SUP and were able to launch from the private jetty.
- Silvia (9/5): Superb - Lovely quiet spot to unwind N/A
- Trang (10/5): Beautiful place to spend time with you family. The property is very clean, quiet and great location for your boat to the - Clean, great location and family friendly Nothing
- Jeff (10/5): Exceptional -
- Corey (10/5): Exceptional - Great location, quality home on the water Nothing, all fantastic
- Nicole (10/5): Absolutely wonderful. Highly recommend - Very clean and spacious.
- Susanne (10/5): Exceptional - Property was lovely and clean. Location was excellent with the river right in your backyard. It was also pet friendly.
- Anika (10/5): Exceptional - Impressive location
- Katie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Helen (9/5): Superb - Great little spot to relax and located only a short walk to town will definitely return.
- Toni (8/5): Very nice.. and good communication with host Jerry - The location and back deck onto the river Linen and towels were not supplied… unless an extra supplement $$ was paid… and a large bond… which has been returned…✔️…neither a big problem however I had not encountered this before
- Leah (10/5): Relaxing, homely and had everything we needed! - The location is superb! Beautiful spot on the water and the parents retreat was stunning
- Girijasankar (9/5): Very good - There were no bedsit and pillow covers
- Annette (7/5): Had a great time exploring the local Jervis Bay Area and south coast. Ideal place to come back for afternoon relax . - Relaxing place to watch birds, boats and water. A great little sun trap for the morning cuppa outside Floors creak a little
- Brianna (10/5): We had a great time, felt like a true home away from home - The property was beautiful. We loved the beach decor, the upstairs adults retreat was amazing. Great Lake views from all points in the house. We loved the folding doors that opened onto the patio. Lots of fish biting too!
- Merelyn (9/5): We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as did my darling old dog. It’s very easy to relax there and we wished we had more time. - Perfectly situated with the river on the doorstep. The house is comfortable And very close to the village.
- Vathani (10/5): Beautiful serene location. - Beautiful property Nothing
- Adele (8/5): Enjoyable and relaxing. - The location on the inlet was lovely. The house looked just like the pictures. It was a short walk into town. Nothing
- Shayla (10/5): Amazing, relaxing, beautiful. - Everything is was so suitable for us There was nothing not to like, it was beautiful will definitely stay again.
- Tim (10/5): We would definitely consider staying here again. - Great location and outlook on the river. The adults retreat was the best, just wish we were there longer to enjoy it. Loved the folding glass doors leading out to the deck. The stairs leading to the adults retreat were a little steep but otherwise everything was perfect.
- Anne (8/5): Very good - property is like the pictures, very serene and a gorgeous little house. facilities were comfortable and had everything we needed. Amazing little spot and close to Jervis bay town and beaches. lovely little deck to fish off with the boat ramp as well. upstairs was absolutely beautiful! I didn’t know at time of booking that we needed to supply our own towels and bedsheets and pillow cases. After I made the booking I got sent a message to pay extra for these things or supply my own. as we were already travelling I didn’t have these things with me and panicked because I could not reach the owner and had to go out and buy what we needed. Upstairs is also very nice but if you have little kids the stairs are dangerous.
- Elaine (10/5): Great place next to the river! - The place is exactly as described. We even had ducks and swans visiting us at the back and we had a kangaroo jumping through the front yard! The upstairs set up is special and all the parts of the house were very well kept. The beds were firm and comfy. Not much not to like. The only thing was a strange smell which we think comes from the fridge but all the food in there seemed ok and it was cold. There wasn't much in there so we couldn't work out where the problem was coming from.
- Emma (9/5): nice & I enjoyed. - Cosy it was nice
- Ana (8/5): Very good -
- Nik (10/5): Exceptional -
- Navjot (7/5): Good -
- Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional - we stayed at The River Retreat for the weekend (wish we book two nights) the place are so nice, clean and very relaxing specially the main rooms. we enjoyed our stay so much! the location is so close to shops and cafes. very quiet neighbourhood and excellent service. Thank ti James and Libby 🧡
- Sali (7/5): Good -
- Dominic (10/5): Exceptional - Great place clean
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