DISCOVER YOUR OWN PRIVATE HIDEAWAY Ideal for couples or families looking for a unique experience to rest and relax among nature! The cabin is situated on a private elevated position in amongst 6 acres of natural bushland. CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE CITY BUT MILES AWAY FROM CARE Riverview Nature Retreat is a peaceful red-cedar cabin tucked away off Greens Road, Lower Portland. THE DOUBLE STOREY RED CEDAR CABIN IS INVITING, CUTE AND COSY UPSTAIRS features two generously sized bedrooms. The master bedroom is furnished with a queen bed and a private sitting area. The twin bedroom is furnished with two double beds. Both bedrooms have their own reverse cycle air-conditioning units and ceiling fans for summer and winter comfort. DOWNSTAIRS features a third bedroom with a queen bed and with French doors leading outside. It also has a ceiling fan and shares the downstairs air-conditioning unit. Open-plan living area, dining and kitchen. Combined bathroom and laundry. Ceiling fans and air-conditioning are also available. OUTDOOR features an entertaining area equipped with a Weber BBQ and outdoor seating to enjoy alfresco dining . In winter, there is an outdoor fire-pit to gather round story-telling or roasting marshmallows. WHAT YOU CAN ACCESS • Entire cabin and surrounding bushland on our 6 acre property. LANDLINE, MOBILE & WIFI No landline telephone. Moblie reception is only via the full Telstra network (Telstra & Boost). Other networks or providers do not receive mobile reception eg Optus, Vodafone, TPG, Aldi etc. No WIFI - due to location, we are unable to receive NBN signals. WHAT IS INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY • Blankets, doonas and pillows supplied. • Firewood, fire-starters, matches supplied for outdoor firepit. • Well-stocked kitchen and pantry staples. • Bathroom with hairdryer. • Large screen television with USB port and Foxtel basic subscription. • DVD and CD player with a selection of discs. • BBQ and outdoor dining furniture, casual seating, umbrella. WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU • Food and drinks. (Only a few restaurants close by with limited opening hours). • Bed sheets and pillowcases (for queen bed) • Bath and beach towels. • Toiletries including insect repellent, sunscreen etc. • Any medication or other personal supplies. PET FRIENDLY Pets are welcome on the property. We trust guests to keep pets off furniture both indoors and outdoors and especially from all beds. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pets. For hygiene purposes, place and secure all pet poo in a bag and place it in the bin. Do not allow your pet to roam into neighbouring properties. place your pet on lead when outside the property. Remember to pack for your pet! IF YOU HAVE LOST THE ART OF “DOING NOTHING” then you've come to the right place to find it again Being amongst nature and taking the time to just be, is something that we need to do on a regular basis for our own well-being and health. Whether you are here with your family, friends or partner, just by being here, everything slows down and very quickly, you start to unwind and relax for a few days. If adventure is more your style, then there’s loads to do to explore and be active in and around the Hawkesbury River. Here are just a few options for you to think about. • River sports: fishing, kayaking, water-skiing, jet-skiing and boating. • Historic tours: Hawkesbury Heritage Tour, Windsor Heritage Tour. • Adventure: hiking, mountain-bike riding, trail bikes, horse riding. • Bush-walking: convict trail on Old Great North Rd, Devines Hill and Ten Mile Hollow • Farm trails: Hawkesbury Harvest Farm gate trail, Hawkesbury Vegetable Farm. • Visit galleries, museums, country markets and wineries and so much more! Or, you can do next to nothing staying in: • Sunbathe on the property with or without swimmers - privacy assured (BYO sunscreen)! • Take an outdoor shower among the trees and wildlife! • Take a stroll in and around the property (watch out for kangaroos, goannas and wombats). • Kayak, fish and other water sports from Skeleton Rocks Reserve. • Take a nanna nap after a hearty lunch. Located in Lower Portland, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Ferry Artists and The Australiana Pioneer Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The Convict Trail and Ebenezer Church. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.