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The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with outdoor seating.
A residential area with houses, a dock, and a person in a boat.
A lakeside scene with a dog, a wooden chair, and a fishing rod.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, a chair, and a view of trees.
A riverside property with a house, dock, and boats.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Sussex Inlet, New South Wales
  • Place, Sussex Nielson Boat Ramp
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sussex Inlet - Lions Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jervis Bay
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

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About the area

Sussex Inlet

Located in Sussex Inlet, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Sussex Nielson Boat Ramp and Saint Georges Basin Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bay & Basin Leisure Centre and Booderee Botanical Gardens.
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Sussex Inlet, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • Sussex Nielson Boat Ramp - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sussex Inlet - Lions Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jervis Bay - 29 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Hyams Beach - 31 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Murrays Beach - 47 min drive - 53.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Providence Blue Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪St. George's Basin Country Club - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Nook - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sanctuary Point Seafood - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cooee Hotel - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet?

As of 24 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet on 16 May, 2027 start from S$1,680, 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 The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The River Retreat, Waterfront @ Sussex Inlet located?

Located in the heart of Sussex Inlet, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Sussex Nielson Boat Ramp, St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet - Lions Park. Conjola National Park and Swan Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One night stay with children and a dog. Place was perfect for us and will definitely be staying longer next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was definitely a peicefull few days away definitely recommend the house was clean and comfortable and central to everything we will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time great location and the hosts were great very friendly and the communication was awesome will definitely stay there again thanks heaps Deb and Phil
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would recommend this property to almost anyone looking for a holiday rental in Sussex Inlet.The view is nice and relaxing.The location is convenient. Just a couple of minutes' drive to the Sussex shops.The only drawback is the stairs to the upstairs bedroom. Young children and the elderly might find these stairs difficult to navigate safely.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot to just unwind and relax.. home is perfectly set up for a large family to enjoy.. view was beautiful. Communication with hosts were easy and informative.. little gem
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fantastic house! It is right on the river and so relaxing watching the fish swim past and the birds. It is also close to town. The hosts were fantastic and replied to any questions very quickly. The upstairs parents retreat was also so beautiful. Fully recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Loved it and loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2023
Thank you Ahmad. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fanatic stay

The stay was fanatic great with adults retreat areas so could relax and the back view was great for relaxing and kids could enjoy the outdoors. Very nice place to stay with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mike

Wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fantastic

Such a beautiful view!! Soo relaxing and private. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway

Our stay at the River Retreat was absolutely wonderful. It was very comfortable and well appointed. The backyard was blissful as it backs onto a lake and very peaceful waking up to such a pretty view each morning. The location is excellent and only minutes walking distance to the centre of Sussex local Shopping precinct. Will definitely hope to stay here again. Thank you Jerry and Libby for your warm hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice pet friendly holiday house

The house was lovely and very accommodating for a small dog, a secure backyard is important for us. Note that dogs are not allowed upstairs to the adult retreat - which is fair enough with new carpet, new bathroom. We just stayed in the downstairs queen room.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Retreat

Myself and 3 friends booked to stay at the River Retreat for 2 nights. The house was beautiful and looks like it has been recently renovated. Wonderful location with a nice outdoor area backing onto the inlet. The Adults retreat upstairs is absolutely stunning. Communication with the owner of the house was a breeze and they couldn’t have been more helpful! I would highly recommend staying at the River Retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great river retreat

Just as the listing describes, a great river retreat which was fun for the whole family. The kids spent the weekend using the stand up paddle board on the river, as well as fishing and a bit of swimming. The house is set up really well. We also discovered lovely kid friendly beach areas within a ten minute drive. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total relaxation

Great pet friendly property, Comfortable, Totally a spot to relax and unwind, Only thing if anything I would mention is the stairs leading up to the parent retreat are very narrow and would be dangerous for children or the elderly, The only thing missing was electric frying pan, everything else is provided , Beautiful big windows opening to the river view , Over all a very nice place to stay or elderly,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River front bliss

Incredible river frontage with views from bedrooms and living areas, spacious, modern and stylishly furnished accommodation with all the modern conveniences. Brilliant upstairs retreat with lounging area taking in the wonderful river views. Loved the deck area with umbrella and barbecue. Undercover parking. Absolutely enjoyed our stay and our hosts were helpful with friendly and good communication. Was a great base to explore nearby towns, as the region has so much to see and do. Absolutely wonderful weekend. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Calm & Relaxing

We had a wonderful week at this lovely property. The house was impeccably clean, well-equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and perfectly situated right on the river with stunning views of the opposite bush.We thoroughly enjoyed kayaking and fishing from the dock. The property manager was very responsive and polite. We encountered a minor issue during our stay, and they promptly offered to resolve it immediately. We appreciated their quick response, although we were checking out the next day.Our dogs absolutely loved the water, but the lack of a proper gate made it extremely difficult to keep them out of the river. This was particularly challenging when a pelican swam by, as they became quite excited and eager to chase it.Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bit disappointing

Property wasn’t very clean and was the first thing we noticed. Basic utensils were also missing for cooking. Communication was extremely poor and took at least 24-48 hours for replies. No basic niceties like milk and coffee on arrival to make a cuppa. During our stay we were about to head out the back to enjoy the sunny afternoon when a lawn mower man showed up and proceeded to wipper snip, mow then blower vac! Also literally ZERO pamphlets for restaurants/venues/outings. A few out of date maps left on the sticky coffee table. This place has loads of potential but no love has been poured in for a while is obvious from the moment you walk in
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place on the water to relax and enjoy time with the family. Our dog loved the grassed yard and morning walks to the local cafe.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Serene outlook to waterway All creature comforts Throe s fishing line from private jetty off the level backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed in the one place.!

Streamline and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

The property had everything we needed for a great stay. Was a beautiful spot on the river and would be a great base to explore the area. We stayed in the downstairs main bedroom which was great. I was glad we didn't choose to stay in the upstairs room as I wouldn't be confident in using the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Holiday

Great location on the waterway with your own dock. Challenging to send texts to the owner, they all bounced back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

My friends and I had an amazing time at this place. We were home most of the time and cooked often. I was wonderfully surprised that the kitchen was fully renovated and looked totally different from the photos, so we really enjoyed cooking from their 5 burner stovetop. The house is waterfront (riverview) so we were able to go fishing from their backyard. The location is close to everything: marina centre, supermarket, beaches. The only thing I would ask to be improved is to add electric fan in every bedroom as I imagine it can get hot during during summer. Overall, I would rate the place as 4.7 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
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