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Shoalhaven River frontage

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Shoalhaven River frontage

Located on the Shoalhaven River with two and a half kilometres of riverfront paradise; enjoy brilliant bass fishing, canoeing, swimming, bird watching and bush walking. A golf driving range is also available for you to perfect your golf shots.
Wildlife is abundant on the property with numerous kangaroos, wombats, eagles, lyre birds, black cockatoos and the elusive platypus. Sit back with a glass of red on the outside barbeque area and enjoy the serenity and passing parade of nature.
An indoor fireplace will keep you cosy on wintry nights and an outdoor barbeque and very well equipped kitchen make cooking a breeze. Media available includes wifi/internet and foxtel. Very family friendly and ideal for a multitude of occasions.
** Please note we run off tank water. It is therefore advised you bring your own drinking water for the duration of your stay.

The property is a working beef cattle farm of over 600 acres and is accessed via North Nowra (20min) and is bordered by the Shoalhaven River, Budgong and Morton National Parks.
Whilst the owner has a home on the property and is generally available if needed your privacy is assured.
The property is serviced by a good dirt road but in times of heavy rain a 4WD is highly desirable.

Property manager

Ian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 not allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
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 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 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 2577, PID-STRA-64359

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Shoalhaven River Frontage House
Shoalhaven River Frontage
Shoalhaven River Frontage Budgong
Shoalhaven River Frontage Private vacation home
Shoalhaven River Frontage Private vacation home Budgong
Shoalhaven River Frontage
Shoalhaven River frontage Budgong
Shoalhaven River frontage Private vacation home
Shoalhaven River frontage Private vacation home Budgong

About the area

Map
shoalhaven, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bugong National Park - 1 min walk
  • Shoalhaven Zoo - 22 min drive
  • Pioneer Museum Park - 34 min drive
  • Kangaroo Valley Golf Club - 37 min drive
  • Kangaroo River Nature Reserve - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 32 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Woolshed Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Resort - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Old Woodfires Restaurants - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Carriages Restaurant & Guest House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Woolshed Kangaroo Valley Country Club - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoalhaven River frontage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shoalhaven River frontage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoalhaven River frontage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shoalhaven River frontage located?

This family-friendly Budgong holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Morton National Park and Bugong National Park. Cambewarra Range Nature Reserve is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Shoalhaven River frontage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away with mates
Great stay with friends. The remote location was ideal. Only down side was running out of water, can’t be help when on tank water though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
The property and location is spectacular. The house was very comfortable but we did have issues with power when using the air conditioner and the microwave. The owner's communication and help was excellent. A very relaxed and peaceful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a pleasure
Ian is very accommodating as a host and the place in brilliant for a relaxing time away from the cities! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Serenity
Great place to visit if you want to get away hussle and bussle of the world. Bonus was James, who helps look after the property being within reach when ever we needed anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Epic
Amazing views, quiet and the kookaburra was a real treat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Amit K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great farm property with gorgeous views
Located on the top of a hillock and surrounded by forest and hills on all side, the property location is great, quite and feels very secluded and remote. The dirt road to the property is not great but is approachable by a 2WD in dry weather. It's a nice place for an enjoyable weekend or even a longer vacation. The only downside was a broken shower in one of the bathrooms and a slightly defective gas cook-top as some of the stoves were not functioning properly. Overall, we had a memorable stay at the Ironbark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda W., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Ironbark farm
Remote, means access is not straightforward but the house enjoys lovely views and the river is pretty. Expect the consequences of isolation, eg low water pressure and terrific night skies. Owner and manager were attentive with fire wood and information.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boys weekend
Perfect location for a group to get away from the city and not worry about bothering any neighbours with noise etc
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Leonard V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ironbark
The whole experience was fun and exciting. I just wish the place is a lot cleaner and more organised. And have more source of power
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a must stay!
I surprised my son (who took 4 of his friends) with 3 nights here for his 21st birthday. Ian was fantastic from the very start. All of the boys had the best time & commented on how awesome the property & stay was & how accommodating Ian was. Thanks Ian for helping me provide a wonderful 21st for my son.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10
Had a great stay at Ironbark - Cant wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Maaz A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing location but..
It was a very good trip, but the landlord need to clean the house especially the kitchen better.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a pleasure!
Great host is Ian and the place is as good as ever! Just need the TV in the outdoor area fixed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederick X.

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis close to home
The property was an experience of a lifetime - an indoor and outdoor fireplace, a creek running at walking distance, a river at one end of the property and a very clean property. The owner was lovely, having offered to guide us up from the entrance itself - it was a long and adventurous road to the actual living area. Ian is lovely to chat with, always willing to help where he can. Will definitely plan to go back every year. The 4 kids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhys P.

Perfect Remote Weekend
Firstly, great spot. The view from the covered BBQ area is unreal. Fire pit, golf tee, outdoor BBQ and fridge and plenty of seats and tables. Surrounded by green lawn and bush, for a bit of cricket or footy, it was perfect for a group of mates on a fishing trip. The river is within walking distance but it’s easier to drive so you can take stuff with you, no you can’t see it from the house, but that didn’t bother us. Plenty of beds with clean sheets and towels all provided. Two bathrooms both with toilet and shower. Wifi also available which is great because reception is very spotty. Driveway is a long trip in, about 20-30mins coming from Nowra, and dirt once you come into the National park, but perfectly fine for a 2WD even with a bit of rain, we all got in no worries just take it slow. Ian was easy to chat too and dropped in at the start to show us around. There is a lot of stuff around the edge of the house, it’s not exactly tidy but it’s all useable hence why it’s there. Golf clubs, gold panning gear, kids bikes and some maintenance stuff. Few things were starting to fall apart like fly screens and stuff but didn’t bother us. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

charlotte o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
I stayed up at Ian’s with a large group of friends looking for a fun trip away and it delivered. There were so many things to do at the house meaning we barely had to leave. Stunning location and creek to swim in - if we ever had problems Ian is extremely hospitable and quick to communicate with. Overall amazing, 100% recommended and will hopefully return again :)))
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adventure holiday
Amazing location, super friendly and helpful host, great for kids - especially the golf and darts, be good to have more info about where to go for walks, we did it with 2wd, lots of rain - we managed but bit scary in parts, a great adventure, beautiful country. Would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real country getaway.
We were 9 adults aged 21 - 81, and 4 children aged 1 - 12. Plenty of beds for everyone all made up with clean fresh sheets. Two bathrooms were great with lots of fresh towels and bath mats. Views were spectacular. We had visits from local wildlife. A short 2 min drive in the car got us down the hill to the river. Water was cold and refreshing. Ian has provided a wonderful solar powered property that still has air con in the main living areas and WiFi and satellite TV. So impressive for an off grid bush farm stay. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend. You'd have to be fairly 'precious' not to love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

Liked: Cleanliness
farm getaway
Great remote escape, Golf, fire and river fun, good to get that feeling of space and freedom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

MICHAEL G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from the hustle and bustle
We stayed at this property for our mothers 80th birthday and we had a great time. The road in is a little rough but it adds to the adventure. There is no phone reception which is a nice change. Open fire place this time of year heated the whole house and there is also an outdoor fire pit which we used as well. Ian is there for anything you need. Great weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our group of 3 families had an amazing time here for the June long weekend. Kids ages ranged from baby to 16yrs old and they had a blast. Some even said it was the best holiday they had ever had! Everyone enjoyed playing golf, fishing, walking down the river, darts, riding bikes, looking for wombats, kangaroos and cows and sitting by the outside fire. The river was lovely and clean but unfortunately this time of year too cold to swim! Ian was very accommodating and a lovely man. If there is anything you need he will get it for you if he can. The beds were very comfy and the house flooring and lounges are updated which is not shown in the photos. The road in wasn’t too bad. One family had a baby in a 2wd Kluger and it was fine. Overall, what a beautiful place to stay to get away from it all. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Hussein M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Had an awesome time. Owner was really pleasant to deal with. Be careful as you will need a 4wd vehicle on the dirt road getting in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday off the grid
This was our 2nd visit to Ian’s place. Loved it. It’s a basic house on a beautiful piece of land. Plenty of room for 2 families with handful of teens/tweens. Spent nearly a week - kayaking on the river, fishing, bushwalking, bonfires and star gazing. Thanks Ian! We will be back :)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Fidel M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful surrounding but has not maintained the property well
Have access to the river but it was dirty and certainly can not enjoy a river bath. The property cleanliness needs improvement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021