Title: Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage ![Dining - Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage (Back Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34553500/34553497/e3420f16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi - Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage (Back Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34553500/34553497/f36e072f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage (Back Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34553500/34553497/12801c7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers - Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage (Back Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34553500/34553497/fa033c64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage (Back Forest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34553500/34553497/42e92739.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near the Shoalhaven River, this charming cottage is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a tranquil retreat. Enjoy the views from the private terrace with BBQ or explore nearby Seven Mile Beach and Berry. The self-contained cottage features a full-equipped kitchen, queen-sized bed in one bedroom, double and single beds in another bedroom plus an extra single bed in the loft. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6861 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage One of two beautiful mudbrick cottages close to the Shoalhaven River, Seven Mile Beach and Berry ... just two hours south of Sydney ... five acres, overlooking river flats and Coolangatta Mountain ... walk to a winery! The self-contained Cottage has a nice open living area with a full equipped kitchen and a terrace with a BBQ. There is a queen-sized bed in one bedroom, a double and a single in the other bedroom and a single in the loft which is up top of the living room. The bathroom has a hot shower. The cottages were built along passive solar principles. Most of the windows face north to let in the winter sun and there are wide eaves to block out the summer sun. Mudbricks give the cottages a high thermal mass to store heat and smooth out the day-night temperature variation. There is a gas heater in the living room for the extra chilly or cloudy days and fans help to cool down on hot summer days. In between the cottages is a large games room where your children and you can play foozball or table-tennis, have a barbecue or just relax with a book. Enjoy the view from the terrace of each cottage and spott a beautiful bird. Or say hi to our two friendly sheep Coco and Mama and our chooks. Across the street from the end of our driveway is a delightfully quiet place to dangle a line into Broughton Creek, or walk a few hundred metres to its confluence with the Shoalhaven River. Just down the road is a boat ramp. Put your canoe into Broughton Creek, paddle out into the middle of the Shoalhaven River and over to Numbaa Island. Canoe around it and be astounded by the variety and number of waterbirds. Or take part in the annual Bridge to Bridge regatta from the bridge on Coolangatta Road near Berry. Walk along the creek, over the hill, up Coolangatta mountain, and far far away. Or just around the property looking for the endangered, green and golden bell frog. Bring your binoculars to look for Black Shouldered Kites, Wedge Tailed or Sea eagles and pelicans. One of our favourite walks is to Drawing Room Rocks, near Berry. Only a 15 minutes walk from here is Two Figs Winery - the view of the Shoalhaven River flowing from the mountains to the sea is spectacular. One of the many delightful local drives is a circuit past Cambewarra Lookout, through Kangaroo Valley to the historic Hampden Bridge, over the mountains again to Berry, along Beach Road to Seven-Mile Beach, past Coolangatta winery and then back home again. The drive can be done in an hour, but why not take a picnic lunch and make a day of it? Only 40 minutes away is Huskisson where you can take Dolphin cruises any time of year. And a few kilometres from there is Hyams Beach, recognised by the Guinness Book of Records for the world's whitest sands. In between are a number of beautiful calm beaches which are suitable for swimming and snorkelling. Seven Mile Beach, Jervis Bay and Morton National Parks are all within half an hour's drive, so whether you like to explore nature near the surf, still water or the mountains, you will not be disappointed. Now open every Sunday, Bundanon was Arthur Boyd's home. His studio is set up the way he left it and it doesn't take much imagination to visualise him there, painting the beautiful vistas of his beloved Shoalhaven. Book first at the Information Centre on (02) 4421 0778 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the sea - Next to a golf course - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 861 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113950000/113949500/113949428/58f6f285.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Biser โ€“ comfortable villa close to local beaches Vincentia - Washer - Dryer - Parking available - Barbecue grill CA $863 CA $863 total includes taxes & fees Feb 23 - Feb 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=113949428&PinnedHotelID=113949428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34661200/34661155/c339e7ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mystic Blue......... 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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-7494-2 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage Cottage Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage Back Forest Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage Cottage Back Forest 178250 ## About the area Located in Back Forest, this cottage is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Nowra Museum and Meroogal are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Two Figs Winery and Coolangatta Estate. Traveling with kids? Consider Nowra Aquatic Park and Shoalhaven Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Back Forest travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Back-Forest.dx6309141) [View more Cottages in Back Forest](https://www.expedia.ca/Back-Forest-Cottages.d6309141-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.85121%2C150.68059&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YxG0wqJj0jkIzC1x6fckBii74Vk=) Back Forest, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Make sure to visit Hyams beach for "the whitest sand in the world", in Jervis Bay which is located approx. 3 hours south of Sydney. #lifeatexpedia #beaches](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6122869/e6ac8763-3b81-4ecf-80ec-1f8cab0895bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jervis Bay 29 min drive \- 39.0 km - ![The #Kiama Blowhole in full cry during a large SE swell. The visual is pretty epic but the sound of this explosion is the real treat. Feel the energy of nature ๐Ÿ™ #stimages2016roadtrip #seeaustralia @visitnsw](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7610/ad096b69-0d6e-4b0c-a616-4ccb8f6deec3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kiama Blowhole 29 min drive \- 36.8 km - ![One of the beautiful beaches in Jarvis bay,NSW,Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633928490242/2a88fe57-0aa9-4892-899a-646f8708fcc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hyams Beach 43 min drive \- 51.3 km - Two Figs Winery 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Jamberoo Action Park 39 min drive \- 50.5 km ### Getting around - Berry Station 13 min drive - Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) 39 min drive ### Restaurants - Surah Korean BBQ 10 min drive - The Heads Hotel 7 min drive - Moons Fresh Sushi 10 min drive - Hyper Hyper Espresso 10 min drive - The Growers Shoalhaven 14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage? ### Where is Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Back Forest Retreat Sunrise Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 35 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely location and hosts ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle M. Oct 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away We were in town to visit family at the local hospital. The cottage was a welcome respite. It was clean, beds were comfy and the kitchen had all we needed. ##### Danielle M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob C. Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Solitude A lovely cottage in a quiet, secluded location. We had a delightful time. ##### Bob C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo M. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back Forest retreat cozy mud brick cottage with beautiful garden in a peaceful location. Check in was easy and good communication with the owner. A great base to explore the surrounding area. Really appreciated fresh eggs from the chickens! ##### Jo M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid P. Oct 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy farm stay A quirky older style mud brick apartment with glorious views to watch birds, butterflies and flowers. Close to all the other joys like Berry and beaches. ##### Ingrid P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Virginia J. Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway! We had a lovely stay at Sunrise Cottage. Very quiet and relaxing location. Alan was a fantastic host and always there to help with any enquiries we had. Just a very small point, as we were staying for 6 nights we could have done with an extra towel each :) but other than that we were very impressed with the property and our stay ##### Virginia J. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee S. Nov 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our little getaway A lovely, cozy, homely place to stay, felt like we were miles away from anywhere. Comfy bed and great facilities. The serenity was pure, and the games room provided a much needed platform for fun and connection playing pool, table tennis and chatting. If i had one suggestion it would be a more substantial welcome pack with milk, bread, eggs, oil and butter but otherwise an excellent stay. Alan was very welcoming, warm and accommodating. Highly recommend ##### Renee S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah F. Jul 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A lovely mix of mini-farm-stay but in accommodation with all of the modern conveniences. Loved the quiet location, feeding the very friendly chickens, birdlife, and lovely hosts. Yes, the property (more so the surrounds) aren't immaculately curated, but that was absolutely fine with us. The only real negative was the advertised gas heating had been removed, and the replacement oil heaters were a tad inadequate. Would definitely like to return in the non-winter period. ##### Sarah F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily C. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect farm stay away from the city The property was exactly what we needed - clean, cosy, great location. Alan was exceptionally helpful with our questions and their recommendations for things to do in the area were awesome. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Alan! ##### Emily C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful rural stay Close enough to Nowra and all the surrounding beaches. Most important for us however, was the peaceful view of cattle and hills. Everything we needed for a short stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back Forest Retreat Our time at BFR hosted by Alan met all our hopes. The cleanliness of the property was first class. Alan could not have been more helpful in meeting all our requests and we shall certainly consider returning for another visit. The wines that we purchased from Two Figs Winery next door are also of excellent quality. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyson G. Jun 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A small piece of paradise Such a beautiful location. It felt like we were in the middle of nowhere but we were close to so many lovely places. Our hosts knew how to balance everything perfectly. They were welcoming, friendly and attentive but not intrusive at all. The cottage is very comfy with everything you need and the fire pit is great to sit around at night ##### Alyson G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Hannah C., Sydney, Australia Feb 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming farm stay When we arrived the owner (Allan) came over and gave us figs from his orchard. Flowers are beautiful. Birdlife, native blue bees, lizards, chickens, cattle and sheep - so lovely, and you can contribute to feeding some of them. Very eco friendly, good air flow in house, pretty stained glass windows. Lovely stay, peaceful, and friendly owner. Thanks again Allan! ##### Hannah C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Min H. Jan 27, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Stayed for 4 nights House had too many overgrown plants outside resulting in alot of bugs and mozzies. Also lots of cobwebs inside the house. Definitely more effort could be put in to clean the house. Also despite having kitchen there was no basic cooking things like oil and salt. Decent stay but notbing special, housekeeping seems a bit lazy. ##### Min H. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cody S. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great potential While the cabin and the surrounding area were both lovely, the cleaniness and maintenance was a major issue, the kitchen and lounge absolutely reeked of grease and fat from an uncleaned stovetop, the first 45 minutes of our stay was spent airing out and cleaning the kitchen. The garden outside was completely overgrown and would have been beautiful if properly maintained. They is also no internet reception and no wifi. Once we had settled in though it became a much more enjoyable experience, exploring nearby berry and Shoalhaven heads Being the best parts. At least the room was cheap ##### Cody S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Not as good as the photos The property is very dated and does not match the pictures very well. The grass was very overgrown as was the front garden. There were warnings about snakes which we did not see but were concerned about due to the height of the grass. There were a few wasps around close to the doorways which was a concern. We were given the impression that you could throw the kayak in the water across the road but this is not the case. You must go down the road about a kilometre away to drop the kayak in the water. Overall a bit disappointing. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. Dec 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet setting Very much enjoyed the stay and a nice change from the city. ##### David S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### walter s. Nov 11, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rustige locatie en interessante plaatsen op korte afstand. Kortom: prima plek Goede keuze voor leuke uitjes en rust! Behulpzame gastheer en -vrouw. ##### walter s. Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth P. Oct 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family experience Two cottages, one with a games area made for a great stay for our two families. Alan welcoming and available. ##### Ruth P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darcee M., Davenport, Iowa, USA Oct 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing, quiet retreat Back Forest Retreat is just that! A quiet place to recharge and relax. As a base for exploration, the property was a great fit for us, close to multiple natural areas of interest and far enough from town to be convenient but not โ€œin townโ€. ##### Darcee M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juliet A. Sep 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place to relax Good for family and friends ##### Juliet A. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Beverley F. Sep 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely outlook We were lucky to have good weather to enjoy the sunny patio and gorgeous aspect.Nicely warm at night and comfortable beds.Fairly central to touristy things though you need a car to get supplies. Thanks Alan ##### Beverley F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Vicki M., Forde, Australia Jun 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay We really enjoyed our stay. The property is in a great location to travel around the Kangaroo Valley. Alan and Naomi are great hosts and looked after us well. When we had a problem with the TV, Alan came over straight away to sort it out. Would definitely stay there again. ##### Vicki M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James R. Apr 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot and great hosts A really nice spot, close and easy drive into main Street of Berry. Nice and quiet and picturesque location amongst farms. Easy drive to beaches and anywhere else you would like to go. Alan and Naomi were great hosts, really friendly and happy to help. ##### James R. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roberta H. Mar 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BAck Forest Retreat Lovely place to stay- very peaceful. ##### Roberta H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022