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Comfortable cabin ideal for couples or families

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lower Portland, NSW
  • Hawkesbury River
    3 min walk
  • Paradise Cafe Pizzeria
    15 min drive
  • Windsor Station
    43 min drive
  • Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)
    119 min drive

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About the area

Lower Portland

Located in Lower Portland, this cabin is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Hawkesbury River and Skeleton Rocks Reserve. .This cabin is 6.1 mi (9.7 km) from Cobham Hall Museum and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Ferry Artists.

What's nearby

  • Hawkesbury River - 3 min walk
  • Dharug National Park - 29 min drive
  • Norwest Business Park - 60 min drive
  • Qudos Bank Arena - 75 min drive
  • Australian Reptile Park - 96 min drive

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradise Cafe Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Palm Beach Paradise - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stonehouse Cafe - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Convict Road Kiosk - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Wombat Cafe - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Comfortable cabin ideal for couples or families

DISCOVER YOUR OWN PRIVATE HIDEAWAY
Ideal for couples or families looking for a unique experience to rest and relax among nature! The cabin is situated on a private elevated position in amongst 6 acres of natural bushland.

CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE CITY BUT MILES AWAY FROM CARE
Riverview Nature Retreat is a peaceful red-cedar cabin tucked away off Greens Road, Lower Portland.

THE DOUBLE STOREY RED CEDAR CABIN IS INVITING, CUTE AND COSY
UPSTAIRS features two generously sized bedrooms. The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and a private sitting area. The twin bedroom is furnished with two double beds. Both bedrooms have their own reverse cycle air-conditioning units and ceiling fans for summer and winter comfort.

DOWNSTAIRS features a third bedroom with a queen bed and with French doors leading outside. It also has a ceiling fan and shares the downstairs air-conditioning unit. Open-plan living area, dining and kitchen. Combined bathroom and laundry. Ceiling fans and air-conditioning are also available.

OUTDOOR features an entertaining area equipped with a Weber BBQ and outdoor seating to enjoy alfresco dining . In winter, there is an outdoor fire-pit to gather round story-telling or roasting marshmallows.

WHAT YOU CAN ACCESS
• Entire cabin and surrounding bushland on our 6 acre property.
• Shared river access with concrete boat ramp.

LANDLINE, MOBILE & WIFI
No landline telephone.
Moblie reception is only via the full Telstra network (Telstra & Boost). Other networks or providers do not receive mobile reception eg Optus, Vodafone, TPG, Aldi etc.
No WIFI - due to location, we are unable to receive NBN signals.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY
• Blankets, doonas and pillows supplied.
• Firewood, fire-starters, matches supplied for outdoor firepit.
• Well-stocked kitchen and pantry staples.
• Bathroom with hairdryer.
• Large screen television with USB port and Foxtel basic subscription.
• DVD and CD player with a selection of discs.
• BBQ and outdoor dining furniture, casual seating, umbrella.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU
• Food and drinks. (Only a few restaurants close by with limited opening hours).
• Bed sheets and pillowcases (for queen bed)
• Bath and beach towels.
• Toiletries including insect repellent, sunscreen etc.
• Any medication or other personal supplies.

PET FRIENDLY
Pets are welcome on the property. We trust guests to keep pets off furniture both indoors and outdoors and especially from all beds.
You are responsible for cleaning up after your pets. For hygiene purposes, place and secure all pet poo in a bag and place it in the bin. Remember to pack for your pet!

IF YOU HAVE LOST THE ART OF “DOING NOTHING” then you've come to the right place to find it again

Being amongst nature and taking the time to just be, is something that we need to do on a regular basis for our own well-being and health. Whether you are here with your family, friends or partner, just by being here, everything slows down and very quickly, you start to unwind and relax for a few days.

If adventure is more your style, then there’s loads to do to explore and be active in and around the Hawkesbury River. Here are just a few options for you to think about.

• River sports: fishing, kayaking, water-skiing, jet-skiing and boating.
• Historic tours: Hawkesbury Heritage Tour, Windsor Heritage Tour.
• Adventure: hiking, mountain-bike riding, trail bikes, horse riding.
• Bush-walking: convict trail on Old Great North Rd, Devines Hill and Ten Mile Hollow
• Farm trails: Hawkesbury Harvest Farm gate trail, Hawkesbury Vegetable Farm.
• Visit galleries, museums, country markets and wineries and so much more!

Or, you can do next to nothing staying in:
• Sunbathe on the property with or without swimmers - privacy assured (BYO sunscreen)!
• Take an outdoor shower among the trees and wildlife!
• Take a stroll in and around the property (watch out for kangaroos, goannas and wombats).
• Kayak, fish and other water sports.
• Take a nanna nap after a hearty lunch.
• Take a picnic hamper down the river.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a kitchen island. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Maria Nati

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Books
  • CD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please ensure pets are off all furniture / beds.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a 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 and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 2756, PID-STRA-5939

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Comfortable cabin ideal for couples or families Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worst holiday ever. Don't go there.
It was impossible to get upstairs. No shower. No swimming. No TV no Radio. No service. My money should be returned.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy family retreat in nature
Our family loved having a comfortable stay in a cute cabin in the bush, away from busy connected life. Lots of outdoor fires, staring at the stars (so clear!), wandering in the bush and just lazing musing the day together. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mus O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic location
Very relaxing and comfortable stay. Thank you Maria!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
The property was amazing. The host was excellent. This was a great way for the family to connect with nature. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikolett K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a weekend away!
Everything was perfect, we loved the house and the location. Thank you! We will be back! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eran H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jason R., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
No WIFI 👍😀 Very relaxing and out off the way everything you need for a great weekend away . Full stocked kitchen aircon . Great little fire pit out back , wildlife around we had a wombat and wallabies around .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time away
Lovely property, perfect place for family and 2 dogs to get away from the city and unwind. Will definitely stay there again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sivaan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and secluded
Enjoyed the air-conditioning because it was very hot! Well stocked kitchen and a nice secluded property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bushland Cabin Overlooking the Hawkesbury River Upstream of Wisemans Ferry
This delighful well appointed cabin, complete with paintings of Australian landscapes, is a perfect spot to spend a few days exploring the local area, including the Wisemans Ferry Inn and the Settlers Arms at St Albans and for us, to kayak along the river. The property has shared private access to the river. The cabin is set on a large bushland property which means you can enjoy the solitude, sky and peace all to yourselves with your four legged friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

john k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and Stunning area
The whole atmosphere of this accommodation was amazing, from the design of the house to the surrounding area. Maria was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is ideal for people looking to take a break and relax. We enjoyed the beautiful location.
Everything was exactly as described and renting this property went fluently.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

SAMANTHA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Lovely peaceful property. Beautiful views. Spacious bedrooms. No Wi Fi was a blessing as we spent more time connecting with each other. A great time had by all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caylah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location with beautiful scenery
I would happily go back. It was a lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway from everything
So relaxing, comfortable, peaceful, enjoyable. Couldn’t have been better !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly peaceful
Gorgeous property that forces you to simply relax and unwind. Everything you need to stay in and spend quality time with family or friends. Just pure bliss.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Getaway
Great location and very quiet. Beautiful location place to relax and recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sophea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little family new years break
Great little getaway. House is cosy and has everything you need. Easy check in and check out. Only down side is the water access area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janette M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
A wonderful place to stay and relax. With no wifi or phone reception (Vodafone anyway) it was great to unwind and enjoy the peace and quiet away from the city. As advised bring all your own food (staples provided) as there is no local shop to pop into should you require something - being pregnant and craving some ice cream I had to go without.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Enjoyed the property in sunshine and rain. Perfect for unplugging to recharge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Giovanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all
Great place to unplug and recharge. It's a bit further from the river that we thought, but that was prob our mistake. The property is very well kept and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
House just as described, excellent communication with the owner, perfect location for a family long weekend. I highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique experience in the Hawkesbury
We very much enjoyed the natural scenery whilst having breakfast and dinner outside. The cabin and beds were comfortable, the two upstairs rooms are quite impressive. Maria was responsive and provides helpful advice for the property. It's not right on the river but that's not a bad thing as you can escape the motorboat noise. One thing to note was the gas bottle for the bbq was left on at the cylinder and this could become a fire hazard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
misleading
The property is in a nice location and does have a lot of bedrooms if that is what you need. Otherwise, it is a tad dated inside The main issues cropped up from the start when google maps sends you somewhere completely different from where the house is located. When I called the owner she said: " oh yeah google maps does that". Well if it does that then why not list accurate directions or try and improve this somehow? Once there, there is no phone signal or wifi at all. This was fine for me as I didn't want to be contactable, however, my wife did have 4h of online work she needed to do which meant that she had to drive the 30min to Wiseman's ferry town to get access. We brought our very old dog along with us which has never slept outside. The place is advertised as pet friendly, but, when you get there in the "welcome book" it says no pets allowed inside. When leaving you are also expected to clean the kitchen and bathrooms. You are charged $$$ in cleaning fees by the owner off the bat and if you don't clean you face a big fine. You are also expected to take the rubbish with you which was great fun in a hot car with a food-driven dog. On top of that it is BYO bed linen and towels. All of these things make you feel like a pain in the arse that is a necessity to make a quick buck or two. It is also a rip off tbh as we could have stayed in a swank hotel for the same amount of money where we did not have to clean up the room and bring our own linen. It's a pity because it puts a dampener on your time away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021