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Riverside retreat

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A lakeside view with a dock, boats, and lush greenery.
A wooden deck with a table, two candles, and a view of a calm lake and distant hills.
A kayak on a wooden dock with a view of a calm lake and distant hills.
A bedroom with a floral bedspread, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery.
A barbecue grill on a wooden deck with a view of a lake and greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Pizza perfected
    Guests love the top-rated pizza oven for crafting delicious homemade pies.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Brisbane Water National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Balcony or patio
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Cogra Bay, NSW
  • Place, Brisbane Water National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

Riverside retreat

This off-grid, water-access-only property nestles in Cogra Bay on Dyarubbin, the Hawkesbury River. With views from the balcony across to Long Island you will find rest and quiet in our comfortable cabin. We have kayaks and a canoe if you want to explore the river and there is a bush walk to the Cogra summit if you’re feeling energetic. If not, you can relax on one of the garden terraces, read a book or sit by the water. There is even a wood-fired pizza oven should you feel the urge for Italian. We keep the pantry stocked with essentials so all you need to bring is fresh produce and beverages.

Cogra Bay is NOT accessible below a 0.7m tide so we are extremely flexible with check-in and check-out times.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about this unique property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2083, PID-STRA-47841
Property # 9796434
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

About the area

Cogra Bay

Cogra Bay is home to this cottage. Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum and Barrenjoey Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park and Australian Reptile Park. Crommelin Native Arboretum and Umina Recreation Centre are also worth visiting.
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Cogra Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Brisbane Water National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Sydney Hawkesbury River Station - 8 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cookabrew
  • Saddles
  • ‪Everglades Country Club - ‬29 min drive
  • Pie In The Sky
  • Guzman Y Gomez

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside retreat located?

Situated in Cogra Bay, this cottage is steps from Brisbane Water National Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Marramarra National Park and Muogamarra Nature Reserve. Spectacle Island and Bradley's Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn M.

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

Our Riverside Retreat vacation

The host was very kind. He had lots of amenities such as games, jigsaws and kayaks. The kitchen equipment was just perfect. Enjoyed the outdoor pizza oven as well as the fireplace. The scenery was almost surreal. The kayak was in great condition and we had fun times on it. There are lots of places to see and explore nearby which the owner was happy to help explain the whereabouts of, such as waterfalls, a bushwalk, mangroves, uninhabited island, etc. Lots of magpies... they get grumpy if you don't feed them when they visit the balcony (bird food was provided)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gareth Tillson

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Languages:

German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
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