Backwoods Refuge Sunset Chalet

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A cozy living room with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a view of a patio with outdoor furniture and a garden.
A cozy living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a TV stand.
A rural road leading to a building with a green roof and wooden porch.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a fan, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A mountainous landscape with a rocky outcrop and dense forest.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Two Figs Winery

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Back Forest, NSW
  • Place, Two Figs Winery
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Jervis Bay
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Jamberoo Action Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Back Forest

Located in Back Forest, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Two Figs Winery and Coolangatta Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nowra Aquatic Park and Shoalhaven Zoo. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural Necessity and Granties Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Map
Back Forest, NSW

What's nearby

  • Two Figs Winery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kiama Surf Beach - 27 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Jervis Bay - 30 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Jamberoo Action Park - 41 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Hyams Beach - 42 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hyper Hyper Espresso - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Jannah - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Surah Korean BBQ - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Backwoods Refuge Sunset Chalet?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Backwoods Refuge Sunset Chalet on 10 Apr 2027 start from NZ$656, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Back Forest Retreat Sunset Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Back Forest Retreat Sunset 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 Nowra Aquatic Park and Seven Mile Beach. Bomaderry Creek Regional Park and Nowra Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for us - family came from Wagga Wagga .Attended a festival in Berry .Relaxed accommodation with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy & spacious with rustic charm in a lovely location. Plenty of wildlife to watch & listen to. All that & within walking distance of a vineyard too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the characterful well designed and constructed cottage, overlooking rural scenery and wildlife. Alan was welcoming and personable. We achieved our aim of exploring the Shoalhaven region.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A very attractive cottage in a beautiful environment. We had everything we needed and loved the peace.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming hosts. Lots to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay close to Berry

Lovely comfortable cottage 15 mins drive from Berry, quiet property for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

It was a great experience

It was a great holiday and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely quiet and clean cabin we enjoyed our stay. Back Forest is a short drive to beaches, rivers, nature reserves and parks and the cuisine delights of Bomaderry, Berry and Shoalhaven. There were some hiccups with the internet provider but this was quickly resolved by Alan. If you enjoy rural living BFR is for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Backforest Retreat mini break

Great little cabin for ease of access to beach, hikes and winery's. The perfect break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful country cottage

Relaxing stay in a well-designed cottage with lovely hosts. Chickens, sheep, rural outlooks and flowering gardens. Close to Berry, beach and national park.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We had everything we needed. Very comfortable and clean. Good beds and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We had a great week staying in the cottage. Very quiet and peaceful. Host Allan was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My husband and I travelled down from Qld for a wedding and we couldn’t have picked a more beautiful place to stay. The cottage was very comfortable and host Alan was very welcoming. The scenery was amazing. Our stay was peaceful, relaxing and tranquil. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet lovely spot

A delightfully quiet, calm and easy stay in Back Forest was just what I needed! Brilliantly comfortable bed, outstanding water pressure in the shower and a cosy sofa for lazing about on. Close to everything needed, well equipped and peaceful. Can't wait to get back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 nights away

Great location close to Berry and Shoalhaven Heads and wineries. We couldn't find the sheep. We saw the 2 chooks. Nice place for a longer term stay and kid friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place to relax

Loved the setting. We spent most of our stay quietly sitting on the covered verandah …just enjoying where we were … We loved watching the birds. Our favourites were the fairy wrens, who were very busy hopping about in the garden. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness
We were not able to go due to a family emergency. Despite giving notice we were. It able to get the money back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2026
The booking was for Christmas, our most popular season for bookings, and we were told two days before they were due to come that they needed to cancel. I will not mention why they cancelled but we need a month's notice before the booking date is cancelled to allow a refund.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite getaway

Cute little cottage away from busy towns. Would of loved to of sit out and look over at the mountain but the front hedge was a bit tall so could take in the view. As lighting was very dim and was impossible to read a book. But otherwise great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
very quiet. Pretty garden. It was a bit cool inside as it’s winter now. Only one oil heater. It’s marketed as passive solar fit ceiling is vey high so sun effect on cold tiles was minimal . I stayed for 7 days but will try something different next time. Very good winery up a quiet road. Walkable but closes at 5pm
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Ok but would not return

Property is ok but elements need work, not inviting, hot water lasted 3 minutes. Very poorly lit. Uncomfortable bed. Not an overly enjoyable stay! Photos posted are somewhat misleading. From the outside it looked like an abandoned residence…. Booking was made for 3 adults and 1 child yet had to pay additional via a private transfer for the child…overall a disappointing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Only Juli has sent such a misleading review. She obviously thought she could bring an extra guest for nothing. Nor did she read about the need to flick the switch when a gas cylinder runs out. Everyone else says that the cottages are just as beautiful as in our photos.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and views from the property were excellent, Allan the owner was very friendly and helpfull with local knowledge. The only thing I felt that needed some attention was the garden at the front of the cottage, it was quite overgrown and could be an issue with snakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sunset cottage

Tranquil cottage perfect for a quiet escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage for weekend stay

Really appreciated the bbq and the little reading nook on top of the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place, lovely host

Alan was very easy to deal with. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely duplex

The place has it all. Bring a smile and groceries
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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