Our Retreat
Location: 73 South Street, Forster, au
Star Rating: 9.4 Stars
Property Type: Apartments
About this Property
Luxurious Private Pool
Indulge in a stay at Our Retreat, a stunning property in Forster offering a private pool for the ultimate relaxation experience. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private entrance for added privacy.
Convenient Location
Located just 2.1 km from Pebbly Beach and 2.3 km from Forster Beach, Our Retreat provides the perfect base for exploring the beautiful surroundings. Burgess Beach and Myall Lakes are also within easy reach for guests looking to immerse themselves in nature.
Tranquil Garden Setting
Unwind in the tranquil garden area and soak in the peaceful ambiance of the property. Whether you're looking to relax by the pool or explore the nearby attractions, Our Retreat offers the ideal setting for a memorable getaway.
Book your stay at Our Retreat now and experience luxury and comfort in Forster.
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 01:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Pets allowed
- Salt-water pool
- Outdoor furniture
- Shallow end
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Free wired internet
- Access to nearby outdoor pool
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool sun loungers
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Exercise/lap pool
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
- Secured parking
- Swimming nearby
Rooms Available
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment offers a private pool. Featuring a private entrance, this spacious apartment also is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The fully equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. This apartment is air-conditioned and features a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, a dining area, a wardrobe, as well as an electric kettle. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Private pool
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Child safety socket covers
- Salt water pool
- Shallow end
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Carr (9/5): Fabulous - Fabulous accommodation. Clean, everything supplied, even wine and chocolates. What's not to love ❤️
Handy to town, just great. Nothing😀
- Gillian (10/5): Lovely quiet little house perfect for the dog also. - Fabulous quiet property that feels like home. I loved being able to wash a few clothes, and the dogs loved the morning sun in the courtyard. Lovely host and I had everything I needed. Will stay longer next time!
- Mark (9/5): - Nice self contained unit, quiet, Big TV, comfy bed, fully equiped kitchen, pet friendly, friendly hosts.
- Alison (10/5): Loved it! - As soon as we walked in we knew it was the right place for us. It felt like we were home. Everything you needed was supplied. Perfect distance from conference location. Nothing
- Fiona (10/5): -
- Jenny (10/5): -
- JAMES (10/5): High end accommodation without the price tag. I’ll definitely keep this one on my radar. Thankyou. - Roomy comfortable and well situated. Host was very welcoming and provided great recommendations. Perfect accommodations if you hav a small dog. Couldn’t fault the accommodation.
- Jenny (9/5): Very comfortable with a delightful ambiance. -
- Denise (10/5): Clea and very well equipped accommodation. Perfect for our stay. - Quiet and peaceful location. Nothing
- ralph (10/5): - everything was perfect ,
amazing hosts
really enjoyed our stay
relaxing and peaceful
- Julie (9/5): -
- Juliet (9/5): Overall a great stay with great hosts. - Very nice personal touch of wine and chocolates. Location to beautiful one mile beach and bird life in surrounding bush. Bed a wee bit hard but that’s personal preference. Inside chairs not super comfy but ok.
Neighbours barking dogs through the night!
- Annie (10/5): Highly recommend this sanctuary. - Our Retreat felt like a home away from home. It was the most relaxing gorgeous escape we could have planned. Ingrid and Ross are such a beautiful couple who live in front of Our Retreat. The environment is so secluded and the wildlife in the beautifully treed surrounding area just adds to the serenity of the accommodation. The two fur babies who travelled with us absolutely loved their stay as well. We didn't like leaving.
- Dafne (10/5): Lovely place! - We had a wonderful stay in “our retreat” . It was very nice, and I found the living area quite spacious. The little outdoor area was a lovely bonus, with a bit of garden space that we really enjoyed. The outside space is fenced so it was perfect for our dog as well!
Being able to use the pool was absolutely amazing! Ingrid and Ross are very kind and welcoming, and even though their house is next to the flat, it felt very private throughout our stay. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it.
- Aaron (10/5): It was relaxing and peaceful - It was quiet and peaceful and in a good area
- jennie (10/5): -
- Nicholas (10/5): The owners are lovely and accomodating. Amazing location- will be back if we are ever in the area! - The property is perfect, clean, modern, has everything you could possibly need. Pool is excellent especially for the kids.
- Michael (9/5): Would stay again if we are in the area. Thanks. - Great friendly hosts. Nice location. Private pool. Nothing negative.
- David (7/5): The host were lovely and the accommodation good , modern and clean - Clean , modern and comfortable A little further out of town than I prefer
- William (10/5): -
- Suinee J (9/5): Value for money. - Self Contained. Good friendly host. Lovely bottle of welcome wine. Nothing
- Hayley (10/5): -
- Joey (10/5): - Love this place. Very cozy, clean, comfortable and strategically located. The hosts were really sweet, we received welcoming bottle of wine and chocolates. It really felt like home. It is also very close to all the popular local beaches. Definitely a place that we will be returning.
- Daisy (10/5): -
- James (10/5): - lovely accommodation and facilities. Would stay again. Beautiful area to explore also.
- Colin (10/5): Lovely, friendly hosts. - Breakfast was not included ! There was not a single aspect of the accommodation that I could complain about or criticise ! The 2 bedrooms were generous in size, every part of the "Retreat" was spotless and equipped with everything you could possibly need. There was NOTHING to dislike about this place.
- Colin (9/5): Enjoyable Stay - Friendly hosts
Tidiness
Cosy feel
Decorative
Good location Lounge chairs a bit uncomfortable
- Bonnie (9/5): Recommend - Lovely. Clean and comfortable Nothing
- David (10/5): -
- Robyn (10/5): We were greeted by our hosts and informed the humpback whales were off the coast so went to nearest lookout. It was a fu - Pretty much everything Leaving
- Michael (10/5): Great place - Great place love the kitchen Nothing
- Kathy (10/5): We will stay here again - We liked everything about this retreat.
It was a very comfortable , well presented, well equipped, well located little unit.
The fencing and garden was superb if you travel with your pet.
The owners were very friendly and respectful of your space and privacy. Nothing
- Belinda (7/5): Great hosts, perfect for a short stay. - Friendly hosts, everything you need for a short stay! Surprised us with treats that was unexpected and thoughtful! Towels a little thin, not quite the standard you would expect when paying for accommodation and bedding could do with modernizing. Next door neighbors dogs very noisy.
- Sharon (10/5): - Comfortable space that felt like a home away from home Everything was perfect
- Shehan (10/5): Great location; wonderful hosts - Greeted by a very friendly Ross. Thank you for the complimentary wine and chocolates! The apartment had everything you needed , including bottled water in the fridge. The kids loved the pool - they were in there for hours. The beach, lake, boat rides , restaurants - all were so close away. It was dog friendly as well. Probably the only thing - no shampoo in the toilet. Everything else was perfect.
- Clive (8/5): -
- Amanda (8/5): Perfect overnight stay - It was cosy but had everything we needed for an overnight stay to cook, shower and do a load of washing. The kids loved the complimentary chocolates. The hosts were also very kind. It was a little far away from town but that was ok as we had a car.
- Hirche (10/5): Relaxing - Very quiet, swimming pool great to entertain the 5 year old we were travelling with.
- Mitch (8/5): - Fantastic location, and friendly hosts
- Susanne (9/5): Welcoming and comfortable - Our Retreat had everything we needed and was very cosy. Communication with the hosts was excellent, as was the warm welcome we received on arrival.
- Jennifer (8/5): Excellent - Friendly check-in Nothing.
- Piyawan (10/5): -
- JH (8/5): - Safe, Lovely and clean, great little space. Perfect for 2. Nice little outdoor area to sit in the sun . Couldn't find an ironing board
Towels were old and thin
- Catherine (10/5): Excellent place thanks for the assistance on arrival - Great place felt like home
- Tammy.gol (10/5): Beautiful little retreat, comfortable and peaceful accommodation and friendly owners -
- Harald (9/5): - Easy access, clean, comfy.
- Susan (10/5): - Private, quiet and very clean. Mattress could do with an update. Still ok though.
- Hanlie (10/5): -
- natalie (10/5): Loved our stay. Ingrid was so friendly and welcoming! Beautiful apartment and location. Will stay again. - Cozy, comfy, clean and great position
- Simon (8/5): Nest and clean self contained accomm - Very clean and well laid out with a friendly owner.
A walk to the beach!
We would stay again.
Thanks Ross and Ingrid
- Sue (10/5): - Very clean and comfortable
- Amanda (9/5): -
- Sally (10/5): We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the added touches supplied by the hosts. - It was welcoming, clean and comfortable with everything you needed Nothing
- Ninh (10/5): have very pleasant stay at quiet and classy cottage - great location, very well decorated well equiped, very comfortable beds. Ross is very friendly and helpful. nothing
- Sean (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was perfect That we had to leave lol 😆
- Almunther (10/5): Really good place to rest with dog - Well stocked and comfortable
- Robyn (10/5): Exceptional -
- G (10/5): Dream Cottage! - Immaculately clean; so spacious; everything you need & MORE! -a 'Home Away from Home'. Utterly quiet & private!
Lovely, friendly Hosts.
- Juliette (10/5): 10/10, I have already recommended to friends + family - Very quiet area to wind down, cleanly & smelt beautiful as I reached the front door. Generous sized shower, 2 generous sized bedrooms & a kitchen for free use as well as a pool that looked lovely, just a little cold at the moment to go in! Absolutely nothing, everything was lovely
- Denis (10/5): Fantastic place and the best hosts - Everything was fantastic. The unit was spotless, very modern, the bed was comfortable, the location was very quiet and just a 5-minute drive to the waterfront and 5 minute drive to the Stockland shopping centre. The fully enclosed yard was great for our little dog.
Ron & Ingrid go above and beyond to make you feel welcome, including a complimentary bottle of wine and some chocolate snacks. They are super friendly and nothing is too much trouble.
If we ever come to Forster again, Our Retreat is where we'll stay for sure. There is nothing not-to-like about Our Retreat.
- Fiona (10/5): Fabulous - Excellent accommodation that exceeded expectations. Lovely, cosy and spotlessly clean unit in a great spot. Would rebook in a heartbeat. Nothing
- Darwin (10/5): Exceptional - Nice place
- Lorraine (10/5): Great Retreat - Super clean, very cosy, and comfortable.
Only minutes from all that Forster has to offer.
We would definitely stay here again.
- Ran (9/5): Superb -
- Brett (9/5): Superb -
- Bin (10/5): Exceptional -
- Debora (10/5): We had a lovely time and hoping to be back soon - The property was impeccably clean and organised. Comfortable, kitchen had all utensils. Nothing to fault.
- Sue (10/5): Exceptional -
- Robyn (8/5): Very good - Great location, nice and quiet
- Stephen (9/5): Really enjoyed the stay, didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to the hosts as we had to get on the road super early. Hosts - A lovely retreat that had everything I needed. Comfortable, spotless, and cozy. Nothing. It was great!
- Meehan (10/5): Exceptional - Clean and comfortable rooms and a lovely private garden for our small dog. Warm welcome from nice owners. Nothing to complain about at all.
- Stephen (9/5): Superb -
- Anthony (10/5): Lovely experience and free bottle wine wasn’t needed but was enjoyed. - I loved quiet location. Easy access, private, very cool decorations/furniture and lots of room.
Great bathroom and close to the cleanest place we stayed all trip😎 Nothing
- Tony (9/5): Superb -
- Barbara (9/5): Very peaceful and comfortable - So clean and some thoughtful extras . Much appreciated
- Riley (9/5): Superb -
- Lena (10/5): Great stay, highly recommend. - Great communication and lovely host that accommodated our last minute booking. Nice, clean and private unit.
- Michele (9/5): Superb -
- Teri (10/5): Absolutely beautiful and stunning - Loved everything about the property, the pool the little backyard, it definitely is a retreat away from home. Will be definitely booking again when I want to escape Sydney!! Thank you Ross and Ingrid for everything and being so accommodating with us as well Too short of a stay
- Julie (10/5): It was a quick overnight stop for us. Very comfortable and had a great nights rest - Location, privacy and well maintained N/a
- Craig (9/5): Superb -
- Melissa (10/5): Exceptional -
- Paul (10/5): Exceptional -
- Steve (9/5): Way above my expectations. - Extremely clean with modern decor, the location while a little out of town meaning a nice quiet location.
Complimentary wine on arrival some chocolates and water in the fridge, just excellent for the price……our pets were welcomed which was important to our stay and the kitchen was well stocked with everything which one would need for a few days. The driveway was a bit tight meaning it was a bit more of a task to get unloaded, but easy to overlook that…..
- Marie (9/5): Can’t wait to return - Ingrid is a perfect host. Her retreat was very peaceful. The pool is a great place to cool down and chill out. The location was among the residential area of Forster so it was great being out of the hub but literally only 5 min drive to its centre. Shops were great you have everything you need and more just on your doorstep.
- Robyn (9/5): Superb -
- Andrew (10/5): Exceptional -
- Christian (10/5): Hosts go out of their way to make you comfortable. - Peaceful and very clean. Nothing at all.
- Joy (8/5): Laid back style accommodation. - Very good laid back style accommodation. A couple of things in kitchen we’re not available, like salad bowl and casserole dish, nothing important though.
- Joy (9/5): A very relaxing place to stay. - N/A
- Roger (9/5): Superb -
- Kelly (9/5): Superb -
- Ron (9/5): The hosts were amazing. Accommodation was very clean -
- Kylie (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely retreat in a quiet neighborhood. We had a fantastic stay here, thanks.
- Deidre (10/5): Exceptional -
- Kerrie (10/5): Exceptional -
- Cameron (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nicolene (10/5): Little oasis in Foster! - My new favourite place! Everything was clean, comfortable & convenient and we felt totally at home. We had absolutely everything we needed and more. Hosts were very warm and welcoming. Will definitely stay here whenever we’re in town again and highly recommend this little oasis!
- Paula (9/5): A beautifully presented beach retreat - This property is situated at the back of the owners property in a very quiet street. It is very private and has a small grass backyard which was perfect for our young dog. It has a nice outdoor area and visitors have access to a private pool. The beach themed property has been thoughtfully put together to cater for the comfort and enjoyment of the visitors. They have thought of absolutely everything including a lovely welcome gift. Nothing, it was fantastic.
- Allan (7/5): Just spend about 18 hours there and generally pleasant except for the Buddha statues and incense. - Clean and quiet At least three statues of Buddha were used to decorate the granny flat which is too religious oriented. Also, the accompanying incense is not necessary.
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