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Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Boat Ramp, Firepit and so much more!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Lower Portland, NSW
  • Hawkesbury River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Colo River Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Jubilee Vineyard Estate
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)
    ‪111 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Boat Ramp, 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.

NB: We are installing a pool during October-November and the lawn/grounds will likely be impacted by construction. Please contact prior to booking if you have concerns or questions about this.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Skeleton Rocks Reserve. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are available. A private pool and a jetted tub are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Hawkesbury River and 7 minutes from Skeleton Rocks Reserve
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Jetted
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (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)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-59854

Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Boat Ramp, Firepit and so much more! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J. W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Erin P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Enjoyed the stay, good for family with young kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lucy Y., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
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