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Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage

Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage

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Living room with kitchen and terrace
Living room in the Sunrise cottage
Living room in the Sunrise cottage
The master bedroom in Sunrise Cottage
The master bedroom in Sunrise Cottage

Overview of Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Back Forest, NSW
  • Popular LocationTwo Figs Winery4 min walk
  • Popular LocationCoolangatta Estate4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBerry Courthouse14 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)107 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage

One of two beautiful mudbrick cottages close to the Shoalhaven River, Seven Mile Beach and Berry ... just two hours south of Sydney ... five acres, overlooking river flats and Coolangatta Mountain ... walk to a winery!

The self-contained Cottage has a nice open living area with a full equipped kitchen and a terrace with a BBQ. There is a queen-sized bed in one bedroom, a double and a single in the other bedroom and a single in the loft which is up top of the living room. The bathroom has a hot shower.
The cottages were built along passive solar principles. Most of the windows face north to let in the winter sun and there are wide eaves to block out the summer sun. Mudbricks give the cottages a high thermal mass to store heat and smooth out the day-night temperature variation. There is a gas heater in the living room for the extra chilly or cloudy days and fans help to cool down on hot summer days.

In between the cottages is a large games room where your children and you can play foozball or table-tennis, have a barbecue or just relax with a book. Enjoy the view from the terrace of each cottage and spott a beautiful bird.
Or say hi to our two friendly sheep Coco and Mama and our chooks.

Across the street from the end of our driveway is a delightfully quiet place to dangle a line into Broughton Creek, or walk a few hundred metres to its confluence with the Shoalhaven River. Just down the road is a boat ramp.

Put your canoe into Broughton Creek, paddle out into the middle of the Shoalhaven River and over to Numbaa Island. Canoe around it and be astounded by the variety and number of waterbirds. Or take part in the annual Bridge to Bridge regatta from the bridge on Coolangatta Road near Berry.

Walk along the creek, over the hill, up Coolangatta mountain, and far far away. Or just around the property looking for the endangered, green and golden bell frog. Bring your binoculars to look for Black Shouldered Kites, Wedge Tailed or Sea eagles and pelicans. One of our favourite walks is to Drawing Room Rocks, near Berry. Only a 15 minutes walk from here is Two Figs Winery - the view of the Shoalhaven River flowing from the mountains to the sea is spectacular.

One of the many delightful local drives is a circuit past Cambewarra Lookout, through Kangaroo Valley to the historic Hampden Bridge, over the mountains again to Berry, along Beach Road to Seven-Mile Beach, past Coolangatta winery and then back home again. The drive can be done in an hour, but why not take a picnic lunch and make a day of it?

Only 40 minutes away is Huskisson where you can take Dolphin cruises any time of year. And a few kilometres from there is Hyams Beach, recognised by the Guinness Book of Records for the world's whitest sands. In between are a number of beautiful calm beaches which are suitable for swimming and snorkelling.

Seven Mile Beach, Jervis Bay and Morton National Parks are all within half an hour's drive, so whether you like to explore nature near the surf, still water or the mountains, you will not be disappointed.

Now open every Sunday, Bundanon was Arthur Boyd's home. His studio is set up the way he left it and it doesn't take much imagination to visualise him there, painting the beautiful vistas of his beloved Shoalhaven. Book first at the Information Centre on (02) 4421 0778

Property manager

Alan Robinson

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-7494-2

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Back Forest

Located in Back Forest, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Nowra Museum and Meroogal are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Two Figs Winery and Coolangatta Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider Shoalhaven Zoo and Natural Necessity. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Map
Back Forest, NSW

What's nearby

  • Two Figs Winery - 4 min walk
  • Coolangatta Estate - 4 min drive
  • Seven Mile Beach - 7 min drive
  • Shoalhaven Zoo - 14 min drive
  • Berry Courthouse - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 13 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Growers Shoalhaven - 14 min drive
  • Shoalhaven Heads Bowling & Recreation Club - 6 min drive
  • Eastern Tiger - 10 min drive
  • Surah Korean BBQ - 10 min drive
  • Bomaderry Bowling Club - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage located?

This family-friendly Back Forest cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Two Figs Winery, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Seven Mile Beach and Nowra Golf Course. Coolangatta Estate and Mountain Ridge Wines are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Virginia J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway!
We had a lovely stay at Sunrise Cottage. Very quiet and relaxing location. Alan was a fantastic host and always there to help with any enquiries we had. Just a very small point, as we were staying for 6 nights we could have done with an extra towel each :) but other than that we were very impressed with the property and our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our little getaway
A lovely, cozy, homely place to stay, felt like we were miles away from anywhere. Comfy bed and great facilities. The serenity was pure, and the games room provided a much needed platform for fun and connection playing pool, table tennis and chatting. If i had one suggestion it would be a more substantial welcome pack with milk, bread, eggs, oil and butter but otherwise an excellent stay. Alan was very welcoming, warm and accommodating. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy farm stay
A quirky older style mud brick apartment with glorious views to watch birds, butterflies and flowers. Close to all the other joys like Berry and beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob C., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Solitude
A lovely cottage in a quiet, secluded location. We had a delightful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect farm stay away from the city
The property was exactly what we needed - clean, cosy, great location. Alan was exceptionally helpful with our questions and their recommendations for things to do in the area were awesome. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Alan!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alan Robinson

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