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Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat

Cabin in Sydney with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Hawkesbury Haven Cottage, a beautifully furnished cabin set amidst 12 acres of semi-rural charm. Start your day with a full breakfast and unwind in the evenings by the wood fire or reverse cycle air conditioning. With unlimited WiFi, Foxtel, Netflix and Youtube on a large screen TV, you'll have plenty of entertainment options.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat

Hawkesbury Haven Cottage is an as new, beautifully furnished, free standing cabin on 12 acres in a semi-rural area between Windsor and Richmond. It has a luxurious ambiance and so suitable for a romantic weekend or catch up with close family and friends.

Fresh farm eggs and milk are provided, along with coffee and teas, sugar, salt, pepper and olive oil etc.

The cottage has an open plan living/dining/kitchen area with 2 x queen bedrooms. It provides a full kitchen with gas and wood fire heating as well as reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans in each room. Feather and down quilts and electric blankets. A double and single sofa bed and a single roll-away bed can also be utilised (if required).

Unlimited WiFi, a large screen TV providing Foxtel, Netflix and Youtube in the living area with three and two seater comfortable lounges.

We have fenced the front veranda as a safe area for your dog(s) and we are happy for your dog(s) to roam free keeping in mind there are much loved animals on the property including Clydesdales, miniature horses, a donkey, goats, sheep, geese, chickens and a Wheaten Terrier (who loves visitors).

There are many attractions in the Hawkesbury area so please visit the www.discoverthehawkesbury.com.au

Despite Hawkesbury's close proximity to Sydney, it is still very much a rural community, with market gardens, orchards and rich pasture covering much of the landscape from the floodplains to the hills.

Known as the "food basket" for Sydney, the Hawkesbury area grows a vast range of produce including stone fruits, oranges, apples, pecan nuts, berries and various vegetables, many of which are for sale at various stalls dotted around the roads.

Many of the orchards are open for "pick you own" customers. The orange orchards are found on the plains around Freemans Reach and Agnes Banks whilst the apple and stone fruit orchards are located further up the hills of Bilpin, Grose Vale and Kurrajong.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 4 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Take out the trash
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

For the safety of our guests please bring certification to show that everyone over age 16 is fully vaccinated as we are.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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-11126-2, 2758

Property is also known as

Hawkesbury Haven Rural Retreat
Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat Cabin
Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat Blaxlands Ridge
Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat Cabin Blaxlands Ridge
218565

About the neighborhood

Map
NSW, Blaxlands Ridge

What's nearby

  • Wollemi National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hawkesbury River - 16 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Sydney Motorsport Park - 55 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Westmead Hospital - 57 min drive - 63.1 km
  • Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park - 58 min drive - 70.8 km

Getting around

  • Windsor Station - 23 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colo Riverside - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cooks Co-op - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Barrel 58 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Colo Riverside - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Freemans Reach Take Away - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat located?

Located in Blaxlands Ridge, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Colo River Park, Hawkesbury River, and Kurrajong Hills Golf Course. Wollemi National Park and Matherson Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Hawkesbury Haven - Rural Retreat Reviews

Reviews

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9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire J.

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

Great atmosphere

Great chilled atmosphere perfect to relax. Great farm experience without pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda D.

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

Best place to relax

It’s always a pleasure staying with Susan & John
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful place to stay. Amazing hosts. Lovely breakfast supplies. Arrived in the rain and the fire was already on for us. Our dog Tommy loved it here as well. Chatting with the clydies in the morning and giving them carrots was great. Well worth visiting and I am sure we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Lovely friendly farm stay

Really enjoyed our second stay at this property. Friendly hosts, friendly animals and lovely peaceful surrounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

belinda m.

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

Great stay

My friend and I enjoyed our stay at this property. The hosts were welcoming and having interactions with the farm animals was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia B.

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

Perfect weekend away

We had the best weekend away at this beautiful property. My kids loved the amazing horses, geese, chickens, goats and donkey! Susan and John were very welcoming and generous and even gave us the most delicious jar of homegrown honey! Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin N.

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

Beautiful Retreat and a stone’s throw away from Sydney

Susan and John were both very welcoming during our short stay, with many wonderful stories to share. Their property is quietly tucked away in the mountains, with many farm animals for us to meet.Thank you once again for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie F.

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

Lovely relaxing stay

We love animals and the animals here are wonderful as are the owners who were very friendly and happy to chat and let us get close to the animals. Lovely farm and location for a relaxing break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

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

Wonderful hosts

This is a lovely place for a break. The hosts were super friendly and we loved getting to know their animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yumiko H.

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

Best place to relax

We loved our stay so much. Susan and John are very kind and all the animals are beautiful. We'd like to stay there again :))
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Amazing place for the whole family

We had a fantastic stay, and the kids were in love with all the animals. By the 2nd day, our eldest was asking if we could make it a regular holiday destination. We will definitely be back, and cannot recommend any higher!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

EJ D.

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

Lovely and relaxing stay

Susan and John were lovely hosts. We had a great time. Lovely stay and relaxing, especially we could take our baby boy, Max, Dogue de Bordeaux with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth M.

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

perfect location and hospitality

What an amazing property! A great location for a family Christmas for our mum. Accessibility, cleanliness and amenity was perfect. Susan and John are wonderful, warm and hospitable hosts, who also forgave our not always perfectly behaved puppies. We had a wonderful stay and memories for Christmas that will endure. We recommend this property and can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

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

Relaxing and Friendly Place

Lovely, friendly owners happy to show you around and share their knowledge. We all loved getting to know the animals and feeding them. A very relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Relaxing farm getaway

This place was made the more magical by its gorgeous inhabitants and friendly hosts Susan and John. Kids and the greyhound felt welcome and rejuvenated from our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui Y.

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

Paradise

Beautiful property and beautiful hosts. I’ll definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess P.

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

Lovely location

Went for a quick girls getaway. Easy to find. Hosts were very welcoming. Very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyn T.

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

Country Retreat

Clean comfortable accommodation which had everything for a couple family looking for a few days away on a farm. The plus was that it is only 1-1/2 hours drive from Sydney making it accessible for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

Mum and daughter get away

It was peaceful, relaxing and a perfect break away
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Soni G.

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

"An Unforgettable, Dog-Friendly Escape with Warm Hospitality!"

We had an amazing experience at this dog-friendly farm stay! From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. Our host, Susan, was absolutely wonderful – she welcomed us like family and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The farm itself is beautiful, and our dogs had the best time exploring the open space. It's a perfect spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some peace and quiet in nature. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammi L.

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

Amazing stay for the whole family

We had an amazing long weekend there. Susan and John are the most lovely host. The place is clean with everything we need. Kid loved feeding the horses in the farm and picking fruits near Bilpin.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Lovely spot for a break!

What a great place to enjoy a peaceful getaway. Very clean and spacious accommodation. Great hosts that were happy to assist when needed. Quiet location. Oh, and the kids absolutely loved the animals, kept them entertained for ages! Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

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

Peaceful and comfortable

Lovely property and comfortable accomodation. Susan and John were wonderful hosts and the animals were great to be around. It was so nice to have a family getaway where we could bring our dogs and know they were safe with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Peaceful Bliss

Owners/Managers are absolutely a pleasure. They will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I really enjoyed my time there was longer
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Delightful Stay.

Excellent hosts, great little cottage on a lovely property in a beautiful location and stacks of farm animals to interact with made this a most enjoyable stay! I don't chill out easily, but I did here! Hope to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023