River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie.

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Blackmans Point, NSW

Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)14 min drive
Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed16 min drive
Glasshouse Cultural Centre16 min drive
Town Beach18 min drive

We had a lovely holiday at The Hatch. Susan was very friendly and went the extra mile to give the kids some great experi...

Veronica P.

Jan 23, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Futons

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Combined Lounge/Dining/Kitchen Common Area

1 Double Futon

1 half bathroom

Shower, Vanity & Laundry

Shower only

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

This rennovated 2 bedroom cottage is situated 13-15 minutes from Port Macquarie's town centre, and 18 minutes from the beaches. The cottage is fully self contained, with standard kitchen, fridge, microwave, coffee machine, reverse cycle air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. Additional hesting and cooling is provided by oil heaters and ceiling fans in the bed rooms.

Lay on your bed looking out over the pastures and livestock. Enjoy relaxing on the river beach or launch your boat from our rustic ramp into the Maria River. The river carries a range of salt water fish and crabs. You can explore by paddling around Boomerang Island on our free to use kayaks and life jackets.

We are a working farm with border collies, cavaliers, chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, goats, miniature horses, cows, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. There are often baby animals to be viewed and cuddled, or eggs to be collected, in our animal nursery. Fresh eggs can be purchased for $5 per 1/2 doz (6) or $8 per doz (12).

RECENT RAIN: Please bring gumboots to enjoy the entire farm experience.

Please note that we are also Hipcamp Hosts, with other guests booked in 10 sites for self-contained camping along our river front. We have minimized bookings between the front of the cottage. We have also recently finished building a new house next to the cottage (after the March 2021 floods), with landscaping pending completion.

Property manager

Bernard Jones

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

House has a fenced yard.

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

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Blackmans Point

Located in Blackmans Point, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rawdon Creek Nature Reserve and Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wave Bowl and Billabong Koala Wildlife Park. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed and Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Blackmans Point, NSW

What's nearby

Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 16 min drive
Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 16 min drive
Mid North Coast Maritime Museum - 17 min drive
Town Beach - 18 min drive
Shelly Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

Wauchope Station - 17 min drive
Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Peloton Espresso Bar - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 16 min drive
Black Duck Brewery - 16 min drive
The Westport Club - 16 min drive
Abundance Lifestyle and Garden - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this farm stay is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Rawdon Creek Nature Reserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Cassegrain Winery and Extreme Velocity - Outdoor Vertical Wind Tunnel. Wave Bowl and Billabong Koala Wildlife Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Veronica P.

23 January 2024

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

Great place for families

We had a lovely holiday at The Hatch. Susan was very friendly and went the extra mile to give the kids some great experiences with the baby animals. The cottage had everything we needed and it was easy to get to the beaches and restaurants Port Macquarie.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei Yuan S.

14 November 2023

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

Best farm stay ever

I have never seen a farm stay as clean and modern as this one. The property was so clean amd it has been fully renovated. Great location with only 15 mins drive away from port Macquarie. Big thank you to Sue and Mag helping out on check in and sorting out the BBQ. The complimentary animal tour brings a lot of fun too. This will be my accomodation for my next trip to Port Macquarie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M., Sydney

3 November 2023

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

Best Farm Stay Ever

Wow this was by far one of the best places my partner and i have stayed with our Staffy. Susan and Bernard are the most kindest and nicest hosts and so accommodating. The retreat is close to Port Macquarie and other surrounding areas. The home was so homely, the beds comfortable and the house just perfect. All the animals were so friendly, my dog made friends with the horses and the Ram and the resident dog Chloe. The farm tour was awesome and we were lucky to be there when the foal was born as well as the calf and rabbits and chickens. The little beach was beautiful and was great to go fishing even though we didn't catch any fish, it was just nice to sit and relax by the water, the farm fresh eggs were so yummy. Thankyou Susan. The only negative we have is we had to go home, we will definitely be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

vanessa r.

30 September 2023

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

Quick family stay

The whole family had a great time, will be coming back again 100%

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gar Man L.

22 July 2023

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

Lovely animal farm

Lovely home. A lot of love put in to make sure it's comfortable to visitor. Kids love the interaction with the animals. Just would love it to be a little closer to Sydney so we could visit more often.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023