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The River Retreat

Holiday home

67 Jacobs Drive

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
10 mentions

Beautiful and comfortable

We loved the space and were quite comfortable

Great location
9 mentions

Everything we needed was within easy walking distance, including great restauran…

location and outdoor deck

Clean rooms
4 mentions

It was clean and well maintained with great cooking facilities

My elderly aunt and uncle's loved the location and said it was immaculately clea…

Friendly staff
4 mentions

Hosts Jerry and Libby went out of their way to make us feel welcome

We loved how close the property was from the water and that it was pet friendly,…

Good value
1 mentions

The River Retreat is a great place for a family getaway and the price is good

Overview

Located in Sussex Inlet, The River Retreat is a waterfront holiday home boasting its own private boat ramp and jetty. The property features beautiful views of the river and natural bushland. Free private parking is available on site. It is 11 km from Jervis Bay Village. The property features large bi-fold doors which open out onto a spacious north-facing deck, providing guests with an alfresco dining area and is the perfect place to relax or entertain. The River Retreat is located within a 10-minute walk from the centre of Sussex, providing easy access to shopping, cafes and supermarkets. Mollymook is 23 km from The River Retreat, while Nowra is 32 km away.

Traveller reviews

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LISA

solo_traveller

March 15, 2026

9

Beautiful and comfortable

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Tina

family_with_children

January 27, 2026

8

We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t have asked for a better place to relax and unwind. The waterfront setting with a lake right in the backyard was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. Our sons especially loved being able to fish and go canoeing straight from the property. Everything we needed was within easy walking distance, including great restaurants, cafes, a bait shop and a chemist, which made the location incredibly convenient. It truly felt like the perfect escape from busy work life. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing waterfront getaway.

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Amanda

couple

January 19, 2026

10

Lovely accommodation

Property was easily accessed with keys in a lock box. It was clean and well maintained with great cooking facilities. The adults retreat was amazing. We loved the space and were quite comfortable. The ducks visiting was a highlight.

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Lisa

family_with_children

January 8, 2026

9

relaxing and beautiful location

location and outdoor deck

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Vinnie Luong

family_with_children

December 21, 2025

9

Beautiful house and location - we enjoyed having dinner on the jetty in the backyard, watching the ducks and pelicans go by. Kitchen is well equipped and has all the basics required for cooking. The adults retreat upstairs looks like a newer addition and has a nice bathroom with a rainshower. We had a very comfortable stay. Libby and Jerry also have excellent communication.

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tonya

family_with_children

December 20, 2025

10

My elderly aunt and uncle's loved the location and said it was immaculately clean.

A

Alisha

family_with_children

November 4, 2025

8

Great walking distance to Sussex main shops. Nice and spacious and had what was needed

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Liz

couple

November 1, 2025

10

Waterfront stay at Sussex Inlet

Our stay at The River Retreat was fantastic. There is everything you could ever want. Close to shops, cafes and restaurants. Easy access into the water with a kayak. The views from the house are beautiful. A very relaxing 5 night stay. Thank you 😊

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Alex

family_with_children

August 22, 2025

9

Location was fantastic, would be great for a summertime retreat.

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Gillian

extended_group

August 19, 2025

9

Had a wonderful weekend stay - would highly recommend!

Lovely, tranquil place, comfortable beds and had everything you need for a vacation.

S

Guest

couple

August 17, 2025

10

Lovely accommodation

Property was easily accessed with keys in a lock box. It was clean and well maintained with great cooking facilities. The adults retreat was amazing. We loved the space and were quite comfortable. The ducks visiting was a highlight.

A

Andrew

couple

July 8, 2025

10

A hidden gem in a beautiful part of the world.

This is a little hidden gem! The north facing river aspect is quite sensational and the upstairs bedroom suite is superbly decorated. Hosts Jerry and Libby went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

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Hayden

family_with_children

June 9, 2025

10

Awesome will be coming back.

We loved how close the property was from the water and that it was pet friendly, very relaxing.

P

Patricia

couple

May 16, 2025

9

Great location, clean and comfortable. Good communication with staff

M

marion

couple

May 2, 2025

10

Fantastic relaxing stay the house is excellent with a short drive into the hub of Sussex inlet and a great walk along th

We loved the deck and water views the big doors that open up and the down stairs bedroom with the river view. Loved how the ducks and swans visited morning and afternoon for snacks. Loved the fact that it was dog friendly and well looked after, We give River cottage 10 out of 10

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Trang

family_with_children

April 27, 2025

10

This is our 2nd time booking, the house is perfect for family gathering and spebt time together

Everything

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Scott

family_with_children

April 17, 2025

10

Great location. Very comfortable and spacious. Caught a large number and variety of fish from the back yard. Caught the biggest flathead of my life. The River Retreat is a great place for a family getaway and the price is good. We will be coming back again and have already recommended the River Retreat to family and friends.

J

Jen

family_with_children

April 9, 2025

8

Nice relaxing property

Waterfront

A

AMY

extended_group

February 23, 2025

8

Located right on tge water, beautiful deck. Just a walk into town

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Girijasankar Mallik

extended_group

January 28, 2025

9

Very good

There were no bedsit and pillow covers

Facilities

Activities

Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Canoeing, Hiking, Water sport facilities on site, Beachfront, Beach

General

Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

BBQ facilities, Garden

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 14:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that this property is strictly non-smoking inside the house. Please note the boat ramp at the property is suitable for small to medium boats. Larger boats will need to use the public ramp, a 2 minute drive down the road and could then be moored at the jetty.Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 9, 2024, 9:42 PM

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