[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! Family-friendly vacation home in Lower Portland with an outdoor pool ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577200/100577149/w1828h1216x188y0-102e7373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577200/100577149/w1828h1216x188y0-489c9b84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577200/100577149/w1824h1216x188y0-40cd3697.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577200/100577149/fa29dfd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100577200/100577149/w1826h1216x186y0-d9932722.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On the banks of Colo River, Cloudcroft House offers an enchanting escape with 24 private acres of space to unwind. Say hello to friendly sheep or launch a small boat from the shared ramp and explore. With kayaks available and awesome kids play equipment, this historic estate is perfect for large groups, families, and pet-owners. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Pool - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## 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. ### Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! Discover Cloudcroft House, an enchanting historic estate on the banks of the Colo River that delivers unparalleled serenity and privacy. Relax under the shade of fruit trees or say hello to our friendly sheep who call the estate home. Perfect for large groups, families, and pet-owners, our estate offers a variety of activities designed to satisfy your every need. Set on 24 private acres, you'll have total privacy and plenty of space for activities. A shared boat ramp just 50 meters from the front gate allows you to launch a small boat, a public boat ramp only 5 min away for larger boats, or you can borrow one of our kayaks to explore the gorgeous Colo River. The whole property is yours to explore. There is plenty of space to park a boat trailer near the water, and awesome kids play equipment out the side of the house. Please note: there is no mooring or pontoon for boats. External cameras are used for security purposes only. The riverside BBQ/sink area is currently non functioning due to flood damage however there is a family size Webber BBQ at the house for your use. NEWLY ADDED: Heated 11m pool (please note a heated pool is never hot as it is set to a maximum of 27 degrees) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Heated pool - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94659800/94659795/w1320h880x120y0-e93421ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful acreage and recently renovated house, sure to delight! 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Please do not exceed the max. number of guests. Community quiet times are from 10pm to 6am. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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-59854 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-33.441113,150.86314&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zqakEsmxw%5B%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40S%40QBQBQBQBQBSDOBSDQDQBODQDQFODQFODQFMFQFOFOFMHOFOHQFKHOHMHOHMHKHOJKHOJKJKHKJKJKJKJMLKJKJGLKJILGLMLGJILGLILELILGNELELILENELENELCNELENCNALENANCNAL%3FNCNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NDL%40NBNDLDLBNDNDLDLDLHNDLDLFLHLDLHLFLHLFJLLFLHJJLFJJJJJLJJJJJJJJJJHJJNHJHNHJJLHNHLFNHJFNHPFNFLFNHNDPFLFPDNFPDNDPDPDNBPDPDRBNBRBPBPBPBPBP%40R%40P%40PBP%3FP%40P%40P%3FT%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FPAP%3FTAPAP%3FPCPARAPAPCPCPCPCPCRCPCPEPEPCRELEPEPENGPENGPGNEPILGNGNGLIPGNIJGNILINKNIJILILKLIJKLKHKJKLKJKJKJKJMHKJMFMHKJMHMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDMDODODMBMDODO%40MBODOBO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCOAM%3FOCOAOCMEOCOAMEOEMCOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIMKMIKGMKKIKKMKKKKKKMKKIIKMKKIMKMIMIKIOIOIMIOGKIQGOIMGOGOGMGQGOEQGOEQGOEQEQCMESEQCQEQCQCSCQCQCQAQAQCQASAQAQAQ%3FQAU%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=b0e2bWowXoTgJ42QI4N82BGC_Z4=) Lower Portland, NSW #### What's nearby - Colo River Park - 15 min drive - 8.1 km - Jubilee Vineyard Estate - 20 min drive - 14.6 km - Hawkesbury Race Club - 38 min drive - 37.5 km - Riverside Oaks Golf Resort - 40 min drive - 33.1 km - Sydney Motorsport Park - 60 min drive - 62.8 km #### Getting around - Windsor Station - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Paradise Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tractor 828 - ‬16 min drive - ‪Colo Riverside - ‬18 min drive - ‪Cooks Co-op - ‬15 min drive - ‪Colo Riverside Cafe - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! located? > This family-friendly Lower Portland vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hawkesbury River and Skeleton Rocks Reserve. Colo River Park and Comleroy Flora Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Retreat - Kayaks, Heated Pool, Firepit and so much more! Reviews 8.6 ### Excellent 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) ### 8.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### adam g. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Had an amazing stay here, places was spotless and we got there. The pool was a fantastic addition and we swam all weekend!Had heaps of fun and would stay again! ##### adam g. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefanie J. W. Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great kid friendly rental The stay was overall great. Very spacious property and lots of kid friendly activities. Great for a family stay! ##### Stefanie J. W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darren M. Jan 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Enjoyed the stay, good for family with young kids ##### Darren M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madeleine M. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Booked this house for a weekend away with some friends and it was a great little spot! Pool is a great addition and very relaxing atmosphere. River is beautiful but a giant walk down/up the hill and there’s a space to bbq and a fire down there too. There were some small issues with bed arrangements and keys But they were resolved immediately by the host and their lovely cleaner. Pretty isolated from everything so bring all you need for your stay for max relaxation. ##### Madeleine M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Erin P. Sep 26, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Peaceful location Lovely location along the remote Colo River, though the property riverfront is separated by a road and over 100m from the house making access for some difficult. The cleanliness of the property could have been better but on the whole was a pleasant stay. ##### Erin P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lucy Y. Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Well stocked and immaculately presented home It was a great pleasure to be the first visitors at Cloudcroft House. The host was very responsive over Christmas weekend and helpful with all queries. The home is very clean and the kitchen well equipped for cooking for and feeding large groups, which was especially helpful as we were staying over the Christmas weekend. The only thing I would mention is the oven space, which is a little smaller than a typical oven - there is, however, lots of space for fan-forced/grilling. There are a few things around the house which needs some fixing up, but they were quite minor. I note there is also a second shower available for use, but no blinds for the windows in that bathroom. That was ok for us though, as we booked the house with the understanding there would only be the one shower. One main thing that was a little concerning was the neighbouring dogs. When we left the bounds of the front yard and crossed to the riverside area of the property, there was some growling from the dogs, who run freely and regularly crossed over to where we were. Their owner was not too far off though and all turned out ok. But we didn't let our dogs out of the house for the majority of our stay. ##### Lucy Y. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Brianna C. Jun 22, 2025 ##### Brianna C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tracy W. May 12, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tracy W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025