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Beach nearby
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Blackmans Point, NSW
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre
    โ€ช19 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Town Beach
    โ€ช21 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Flynns Beach
    โ€ช21 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    โ€ช16 min driveโ€ฌ

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About the neighborhood

Blackmans Point

Seaside stay .At this Blackmans Point farm stay, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Rawdon Creek Nature Reserve and 9 miles (15 km) of Cassegrain Winery. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Extreme Velocity - Outdoor Vertical Wind Tunnel and Wave Bowl.
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What's nearby

  • Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Glasshouse Cultural Centre - 19 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Town Beach - 21 min drive - 11.9 miles
  • Flynns Beach - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Nobbys Beach - 22 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wauchope Station - 17 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชMcDonald's - โ€ฌ16 min drive
  • โ€ชCassegrain Wines - โ€ฌ10 min drive
  • โ€ชBurger Urge - โ€ฌ16 min drive
  • โ€ชPanthers Port Macquarie - โ€ฌ15 min drive
  • โ€ชSettlers Inn - โ€ฌ14 min drive

About this property

River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie.

This rennovated 2 bedroom cottage is situated 13-15 minutes from Port Macquarie's town centre, and 18 minutes from the beaches. The cottage is fully self contained, with standard kitchen, fridge, microwave, coffee machine, reverse cycle air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer. Additional hesting and cooling is provided by oil heaters and ceiling fans in the bed rooms.

Lay on your bed looking out over the pastures and livestock. Enjoy relaxing on the river beach or launch your boat from our rustic ramp into the Maria River. The river carries a range of salt water fish and crabs. You can explore by paddling around Boomerang Island on our free to use kayaks and life jackets.

We are a working farm with border collies, cavaliers, chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, goats, miniature horses, cows, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits. There are often baby animals to be viewed and cuddled, or eggs to be collected, in our animal nursery. Fresh eggs can be purchased for $5 per 1/2 doz (6) or $8 per doz (12).

RECENT RAIN: Please bring gumboots to enjoy the entire farm experience.

Please note that we are also Hipcamp Hosts, with other guests booked in 10 sites for self-contained camping along our river front. We have minimized bookings between the front of the cottage. We have also recently finished building a new house next to the cottage (after the March 2021 floods), with landscaping pending completion.

Property manager

Bernard Jones

Languages

English

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Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.

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  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 6 reviews
$237 nightly
The price is $237
May 25 - May 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Games
  • Kayak

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: House has a fenced yard.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. to the airport?

This farm stay is 8 mi (15-min drive) away from the Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this farm stay.

How close is River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. to the beach?

This farm stay is 10.4 mi (18-min drive) from Town Beach and 10.5 mi (18-min drive) from Oxley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. offer free breakfast?

This farm stay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie.?

No, there is no casino at this farm stay.

What time is check-in at River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie.?

Free parking is not available at this farm stay.

Does River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. have a pool?

This farm stay does not have a pool.

Does River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this farm stay.

How close is River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. to downtown Blackmans Point?

This farm stay is 0.9 mi away from Blackmans Point.

River retreat, stay on working farm acreage 15 minutes to Port Macquarie. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suz F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful รธocation close to Port Macquarie

We loved the peace , the river and the animals. The owners were friendly and helpful, and it was a short drive to Pt Mc where there are beaches and tons to do. The house is lovely and coffee maker excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Namita, Sydney

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. The hosts were so accommodating and friendly. The farm is beautiful with lots of animals and the opportunity to see the animals throughout the stay with a daily morning tour of the farm as well. The cottage is just wonderful and well stocked it felt like home.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Farm Cottage

We all loved staying in this very comfortable, cozy, & quiet cottage. Everything about it was perfect. Surrounded by farm animals, ponies, goats, puppies, & bunnies! And the river with kayaks! We didnโ€™t miss not having a good wifi connection, because there were so many things to do, & all a short drive from Port Macquarie. My only regret is that we didnโ€™t have time to stay longer. But I do hope to return ๐Ÿ˜ Excellent welcome by owner who was very responsive to any requests. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for families

We had a lovely holiday at The Hatch. Susan was very friendly and went the extra mile to give the kids some great experiences with the baby animals. The cottage had everything we needed and it was easy to get to the beaches and restaurants Port Macquarie.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wei Yuan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best farm stay ever

I have never seen a farm stay as clean and modern as this one. The property was so clean amd it has been fully renovated. Great location with only 15 mins drive away from port Macquarie. Big thank you to Sue and Mag helping out on check in and sorting out the BBQ. The complimentary animal tour brings a lot of fun too. This will be my accomodation for my next trip to Port Macquarie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Farm Stay Ever

Wow this was by far one of the best places my partner and i have stayed with our Staffy. Susan and Bernard are the most kindest and nicest hosts and so accommodating. The retreat is close to Port Macquarie and other surrounding areas. The home was so homely, the beds comfortable and the house just perfect. All the animals were so friendly, my dog made friends with the horses and the Ram and the resident dog Chloe. The farm tour was awesome and we were lucky to be there when the foal was born as well as the calf and rabbits and chickens. The little beach was beautiful and was great to go fishing even though we didn't catch any fish, it was just nice to sit and relax by the water, the farm fresh eggs were so yummy. Thankyou Susan. The only negative we have is we had to go home, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

vanessa r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick family stay

The whole family had a great time, will be coming back again 100%
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gar Man L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely animal farm

Lovely home. A lot of love put in to make sure it's comfortable to visitor. Kids love the interaction with the animals. Just would love it to be a little closer to Sydney so we could visit more often.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The BEST place we have ever stayed!

We enjoyed the warmest, most welcoming experience at The Hatch Farm. Our kids have spoken about how much they loved their time there and how kind Bernard and Susan both are. We will absolutely be back again. Thank you so so much for giving us all a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous farm stay on the river with plenty to see and do.

Bernard and Susan welcomed us to their property and shared their beautiful animals and with us. The kids loved playing with the dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs. There was paddling on the river, jumping on the trampoline and joining in at animal feeding time. The property was a short drive to Port Macquarie and we also went strawberry picking just up the road. We enjoyed our stop over on the way to QLD and the home was clean and comfortable and roomy enough for our family of 6. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute farm stay

Great accomodation at the cottage in a beautiful location. Such wonderful hosts and lots of great activities for the kids - kayaking, baby animals, adopt a puppy. It was so great to recharge and let the kids run free. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Farm Stay

Very nice and quiet. Bit wet so not able to take advantage of kayaks or farm tour but loved it. Close to Port Macquarie. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy country cottage

Great setup in a beautiful riverside setting. Fenced yard for pets. The only downside was a booking in the homestead next door. Loud family arguments and dogs roaming free meant we had to restrict our dogs movements, and curtailed exploration. Host got an automated message that we had checked out and arrived to clean the place before we had left. No big deal, but a faulty system.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and quiet

Cottage was perfect. River access and kayak availability was excellent. Nearby campers were surprisingly quiet. Was relaxing and quiet and wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family farm stay

Friendly hosts that go above and beyond. Immaculately clean cottage full of mod cons. Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of wholesome entertainment for the kids. Fabulous all round!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family

Very friendly hosts, great environment and the river offered great entertainment value with fishing/skurfing. Port Macquarie and the beaches close by. Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous farmstay๐Ÿ˜„

So exciting for the children, friendly, accommodating, comfortable and clean, and animals everywhere!!! ๐Ÿ’— We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location, loved it

Kids loved the interaction with the animals
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Robyn O.

Very pleasant stay but needs a few tweaks

Overall fairly satisfactory experience but 1) Would be helpful to show a map with local eateries 2) Have milk stocked for guests to make cup of tea 3) Notified we were not bringing our dogs with us before we left home, so Bernard mentioned we were owed money ( I assume re. cleaning fee) on speaking with him, however have not had any follow-up. 3) The leather lounge in living area was covered with dust & dirt, must have been missed by cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

Liked: Cleanliness

BLISS

What a wonderful place for a relaxing break. Susan and Bernard are so warm and welcoming. Everything was perfect. The house was spotlessly clean, neat and well equipped. The dogs had a great time too, swimming in the river and at the beach. We will return to The Hatch.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esti v.

Liked: Cleanliness

A higly recommended accomodation

This place is outstanding! We love everything about this accommodation, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is a perfect and safe place for our dog too. The house is well presented, clean and very comfortable with five-star facilities. Bernard, Alyse and Susan were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you. We will come back again and recommend this place to our family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Farmstay on the River

Relaxing peaceful farmstay. Friendly and welcoming hosts who go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. Lovely location on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly great accommodation

Beautifully presented accommodation. Great for our elderly dog, enclosed fence. Highly recommended and would stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021