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Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more!

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Wollemi National Park
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lower Portland, NSW
  • Place, Wollemi National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkesbury River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney Motorsport Park
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more!

Discover Cloudcroft House, an enchanting historic estate on the banks of the Colo River that delivers unparalleled serenity and privacy. Relax under the shade of fruit trees or say hello to our friendly sheep who call the estate home. Perfect for large groups, families, and pet-owners, our estate offers a variety of activities designed to satisfy your every need.

Set on 24 private acres, you'll have total privacy and plenty of space for activities. A shared boat ramp just 50 meters from the front gate allows you to launch a small boat, a public boat ramp only 5 min away for larger boats, or you can borrow one of our kayaks to explore the gorgeous Colo River.

The whole property is yours to explore. There is plenty of space to park a boat trailer near the water, and awesome kids play equipment out the side of the house.

Please note: there is no mooring or pontoon for boats. External cameras are used for security purposes only. The riverside BBQ/sink area is currently non functioning due to flood damage however there is a family size Webber BBQ at the house for your use.

NEWLY ADDED: Heated 11m pool (please note a heated pool is never hot as it is set to a maximum of 27 degrees)

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parties are not permitted. Please do not exceed the max. number of guests. Community quiet times are from 10pm to 6am.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-59854
Property # 9898062
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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lower Portland

Lower Portland is home to this holiday home. Ebenezer Church and The Australiana Pioneer Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Comleroy Flora Reserve and Wollemi National Park.
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Lower Portland, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wollemi National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hawkesbury River - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sydney Zoo - 58 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Sydney Motorsport Park - 58 min drive - 68.9 km
  • Hillsong Church - 59 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradise Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Colo Riverside - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tractor 828 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cooks Co-op - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Colo Riverside - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! located?

This family-friendly Lower Portland holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hawkesbury River and Skeleton Rocks Reserve. Colo River Park and Comleroy Flora Reserve 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. 8 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jaime T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic family friendly and well maintained property. We had a lovely relaxing stay. The owner was gracious and responsive when we had a mishap with a breakage. The riverside dining area is spectacular and one-of-a-kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, was clean on arrival better than others bnbs we have stayed at and matched description perfectly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaissar R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great value awesome place thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cloudcroft House was a great venue for our large Christmas gathering. The children had fun playing on the equipment and we all spent a lot of time in the pool. The accommodation was comfortable and plenty of room for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J. W.

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

Great kid friendly rental

The stay was overall great. Very spacious property and lots of kid friendly activities. Great for a family stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam g.

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

Great getaway

Had an amazing stay here, places was spotless and we got there. The pool was a fantastic addition and we swam all weekend!Had heaps of fun and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

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

Outstanding

Enjoyed the stay, good for family with young kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erin P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Peaceful location

Lovely location along the remote Colo River, though the property riverfront is separated by a road and over 100m from the house making access for some difficult. The cleanliness of the property could have been better but on the whole was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine M.

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

Weekend away

Booked this house for a weekend away with some friends and it was a great little spot! Pool is a great addition and very relaxing atmosphere. River is beautiful but a giant walk down/up the hill and there’s a space to bbq and a fire down there too. There were some small issues with bed arrangements and keys But they were resolved immediately by the host and their lovely cleaner. Pretty isolated from everything so bring all you need for your stay for max relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy Y.

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

Well stocked and immaculately presented home

It was a great pleasure to be the first visitors at Cloudcroft House. The host was very responsive over Christmas weekend and helpful with all queries. The home is very clean and the kitchen well equipped for cooking for and feeding large groups, which was especially helpful as we were staying over the Christmas weekend. The only thing I would mention is the oven space, which is a little smaller than a typical oven - there is, however, lots of space for fan-forced/grilling. There are a few things around the house which needs some fixing up, but they were quite minor. I note there is also a second shower available for use, but no blinds for the windows in that bathroom. That was ok for us though, as we booked the house with the understanding there would only be the one shower. One main thing that was a little concerning was the neighbouring dogs. When we left the bounds of the front yard and crossed to the riverside area of the property, there was some growling from the dogs, who run freely and regularly crossed over to where we were. Their owner was not too far off though and all turned out ok. But we didn't let our dogs out of the house for the majority of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin W.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rupert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tony B.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brianna C.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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