Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Spencer, NSW

Australian Reptile Park43 min drive
Brisbane Water National Park46 min drive
Turo Reserve67 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Dorm

+3

7 Single Bunk Beds

Queen 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

Queen 3

1 Queen Bed

Studio Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom one

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

About this property

The photos do not do this place justice. There is so much room for very large groups of people. The locals are friendly and welcoming. Great views of the river, very quiet area and quite natural surroundings. This is a great place, I will be back" - Recent Review.

Scenic bush retreat on 9 acres overlooking the Hawkesbury river.

This property is great for big groups of up to 22 people with 3 full size bedrooms, a 14 bed dormitory and a separate studio about 40 metres from the main house.

The house was built for entertaining with a commercial kitchen great for dinner parties, a 1000L commercial drinks fridge, 3 large outdoor decked areas and a double BBQ.

There is Netflix and Stan on a 65" TV and strong WiFi across the whole property.

This property offers stunning water views over the Hawkesbury River and mountain ranges.

This property is fully fenced and suitable for small dogs. Larger dogs are able to jump over the 0.7m high fences and get out onto the road or into the bush.

Property manager

Sim

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

$30 per extra guest - on application

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only outside.

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

This property accepts cash

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 22

Note from host: $30 per extra guest - on application

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property registration number PID-STRA-15459

About the area

Spencer

Located in Spencer, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Convict Trail and Bulgandry Aboriginal Engraving Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marramarra National Park and Dharug National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park and Australian Reptile Park.

Spencer, NSW

What's nearby

Marramarra National Park - 1 min drive
Australian Reptile Park - 43 min drive
Central Coast Stadium - 45 min drive
Brisbane Water National Park - 46 min drive
Turo Reserve - 67 min drive

Getting around

Ourimbah Station - 40 min drive

Restaurants

Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed - 48 min drive
Saddles - 44 min drive
The Old Road Cafe - 42 min drive
Mooney Mooney Club - 48 min drive
Mooney Mooney Club on the Hawkesbury - 47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bush Retreat on the Hawkesbury River located?

This family-friendly Spencer holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Central Coast Hinterland and Hawkesbury River. The Convict Trail and Dharug National Park are also within 15 minutes.

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David F.

11 March 2024

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

Perfect for big groups

The property was well suited to our group - kitchen was well stocked, plenty of activities to keep us occupied. A few aspects were a bit dated but it didn't bother us at all - we had a great weekend. Highly recommend for groups

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chamsai C., Carlingford

26 January 2023

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

Local people very friendly and smiling kind welcome place. Great spot and massive entertainment

We all enjoy and had a great time. Hopefully we back again next year. Beautiful place Beautiful River .

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Beck L.

16 January 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not up to standard for the price

While we had a great time exploring and relaxing in Spencer, we encountered several issues with the property that were really not up to standard for the price - we have stayed in many holiday rentals over the same peak season for much less cost per person in much better condition and with better facilities. I won’t list all the issues here as we have taken this up with management (they have apologized and assured us they would be looked into however have said the condition is to be expected for a ‘bush retreat’), however some were a danger to our health and safety on top of shabby and broken furniture. If left in its current state I wouldn’t recommend this property for families with children seeking a comfortable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bailey M.

27 November 2022

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

Great Location

Great little town, massive house, lots of room great time

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Asena F., Carlingford

25 September 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great space for large group location is superb… some issues with property though, toilet and oven

Loved Spencer, quiet, idyllic and remote fishing spot, property was ok…. Cleanliness needs to be improved, oven and outside toilet not working, lock on main bathroom door is also not working…. Blinds and carpet in downstairs domitory needs washing, it was quiet stuffy and dusty for guests, blankets are a bit thin as well….kitchen areas particularly in drawers and cupboards needed to cleaned out, grease, grime and dust in a lot of places … would be great to get some curtains in studio bedroom… overall we had a great time, we’d love to come back to Spencer… close enough to Sydney but remote and tucked away at the same time….

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022