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Island Retreat - Pet Friendly with Swimming Pool

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Retreat - Pet Friendly with Swimming Pool

2024 Award Winner - Best Country Property.

Relax and reconnect to nature in this large, wonderfully private, and peaceful property overlooking the Shoalhaven River. With five bedrooms featuring a mix of queen and king single beds, three bathrooms, plenty of couches, two dining tables, a sparkling in-ground pool, and a huge backyard, there’s space for the whole family to spread out and relax, however they choose.

Strikingly decorated with features including a rock garden at the entrance and a claw foot tub in the bathroom, this well-appointed property has everything you need to enjoy a quick break or a longer stay. The practicalities of day-to-day life with a large group are covered, starting with the morning’s must-have coffee on the deck, through to the ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans. When the evenings cool down, you’ll appreciate being able to cosy up on the couch around the fireplace and watch a movie on Netflix – or if you’d rather go tech-free, you can play board games with the kids.

Start each day with a dip in the sparkling blue waters of your very own pool, then read a book on the sun lounge, as the kids burn off their energy on the play equipment. The large backyard has plenty of lawns for the kids and the dog to play, but is beautifully bordered by trees, making it feel private and secluded. With the magnificent vista of the river so close by, you’ll feel instantly calm as you gaze out the windows.

With plenty of parking space you can bring the boat and spend your days exploring the waterways, or just enjoy walking among nature on the well-graded bushwalks. It couldn’t be easier to fill your days with activities for the whole family, with Shoalhaven Zoo just a couple of minutes away by car. Go on a tree-top adventure, take in a round of golf, or just kick back and enjoy a drink at the local – whatever you choose, you’ll quickly feel at home at Island Retreat.

Important Information:

- A small amount from every booking is donated to local charities — a booking with Professional Holiday Homes supports local communities.
- A card surcharge is levied on each payment. It's important to note that since this fee is associated with the bank, it won't be reimbursed in the event of cancellation.
- Please note that we supply a number of basic pantry items at each property. We are, however, unable to guarantee the availability of all pantry items. 3 toilet rolls are supplied per bathroom. You may wish to bring additional supplies with you.
- Internet in regional areas can be inconsistent and uninterrupted supply is not guaranteed. We will not provide compensation for failure or unexpected unavailability of internet services.
- Fencing: The property is unfenced. Children and pets will need to be actively supervised.
- The property has air conditioning in the living areas and 3 bedrooms.
- Please note that firewood is only supplied from May to September.
- For your security and safety this property has an active Cctv camera at each corner of the property externally facing outwards. They will be on during your stay.
- This is a families only property and only permits a combination of adults and kids up to the maximum capacity. No groups of adults are permitted unless an intergenerational family group. Please specify this if booking more than 8 adults.
- We welcome responsible guests that will not cause disturbance to our neighbours.
- For our pet friendly properties, pets are welcome inside but not on furniture or beds.
- After booking you sign a rental agreement. Please contact us prior to booking if you'd like to view a copy.
- No schoolies, parties, bucks or hens groups are permitted.
- We reserve the right to request photographic proof of id such as driver’s license or passport.
- We use smart home technology to improve your experience. NoiseAware is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property (it does not record speech) and allows us to respond to noise issues. NoiseAware is 100% privacy compliant and is required on this property. If you have any questions, please ask.

Property manager

Professional Holiday Homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-49782

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

54_199

About the neighborhood

Map
North Nowra, NSW

What's nearby

  • Shoalhaven Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bomaderry Creek Regional Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Nowra Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Coolangatta Estate - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 29 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 21 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chooksy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Bomaderry - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hyper Hyper Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nowra Postman's Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Retreat - Pet Friendly with Swimming Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Retreat - Pet Friendly with Swimming Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Retreat - Pet Friendly with Swimming Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island Retreat - Pet Friendly with Swimming Pool located?

This family-friendly Nowra vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bomaderry Creek Regional Park, Shoalhaven Zoo and Cambewarra Estate Winery. Nowra Golf Course is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Island Retreat - Pet Friendly with Swimming Pool Reviews

Reviews

5.4
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5.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sau Ching S.

Nice house stay if maintained thoroughly.
House was a good size for what we required. Plenty of space to relax. Pool was good once we cleaned it. It was pretty dirty. We were unable to use the grass area as the grass was overgrown and needed mowing. Overall cleanliness was ok. Just the ovens and bbq needed a really thorough clean. Main issue was the damp smell of the lower ground floor. Carpet may have been wet and not dried??
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Chantal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Retreat
The home has a lot of potential. It is relatively clean and well-equipped. We couldn’t find any of the bush walks around the property as the grounds were quite overgrown. Unfortunately the pool had a thick covering of leaves on the bottom so we only stood on the step rather than swimming in it as we had planned. The agent was very responsive and rectified a couple of day one issues in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mice Infestations and Safety Concerns
Snippet of the review left on Professional Holiday Homes Google Reviews, search it to find evidence of photos - Professional Holiday Homes checkin details were not correct. The house has many missing utensils and features such as the games mentioned. The oven had foil covering trays to hide the uncleaned mess and the glass is extremely dirty with marks from previous use. There were many issues regarding safety. The biggest was hygiene and bathroom tub wobbling. It would cause water to flood the bathroom tiles. Mice was also an added bonus. Previous reviews of the place reveal they were aware of mice infestation and did not get pest control involved. They ignored previous tenants. When it came to extending before we saw the property in person they replied right away but when asking where the additional linen for the sofa bed was they went radio silent. The property is not a 12 person stay. The sofa bed is not for 2 people. It is a futon bed and does not stay upright and is a hazard. The weight of a child made it fall onto the ground. The only positive was the pool which was heated and had a variety of pool floaties. There was mismatch of window frames and broken door knobs to missing kitchen supplies. Either they did not properly inspect the property or previous tenants have been stealing resources and utensils. The floor also was not cleaned as we wiped a spill and it was completely covered in black dirty. Mouldy Carpet evident in dark patches and dehumidifiers was prevalent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024