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A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, wicker chairs, and hanging pendant lights.
A wooden deck with a glass table and two wicker chairs, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and hills.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a metal bed frame, white bedding, and a window with a view of greenery outside.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a white table, and a hanging light fixture.
A spacious kitchen with a dining area, wooden beams, a large TV, and a view to the outside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rosebrook, NSW
  • Place, Winter Art Bazaar
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Walka Water Works
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Maitland Showground
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Maitland

With a stay at this lodge in Maitland (Rosebrook), you'll be 15 minutes by car from Winter Art Bazaar. .This lodge is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Walka Water Works and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Hunter Valley Steamfest.
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What's nearby

  • Winter Art Bazaar - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Walka Water Works - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 18 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Maitland Showground - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Maitland Gaol - 21 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Telarah Station - 15 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lochinvar Hotel Motel - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Rutherford Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Escape to the Country

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY AT HUNTER RIVER RETREAT.

If your looking to leave the city behind and unwind on the deck of your own private rustic cottage with stunning views, to sit back and sip a glass of fine Hunter Valley wine and do nothing but soak up the peace and serenity.

Perhaps a picnic on the mountain with a loved one, bush walking on our many trails, spotting local wildlife including our kangaroos and wallabies or feeding our farm animals interest you, then picturesque Hunter River Retreat is for you.

Hunter River Retreat is situated on 110 acres and approx. 2 hrs from Sydney, 15 minutes from Maitland, with boutique wineries close by and the main Hunter Valley wineries approx. 30 minutes away. Full Day Bus Winery Tours can also be organized that pick up from The Retreat - you can taste and not worry about driving.

Goanna Lodge is a private fully self-contained cabin with a huge deck, gourmet BBQ and stunning views which makes entertaining or a family get togethers on the deck a must.

The Goanna lodge has 3 bedrooms, the main bedroom featuring a queen bed, and a glass sliding door leading to the third bedroom, will be loved by the children and features a double bed and a loft bed above, along with a tv and dvd player.
There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Books
  • Communal pool
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: On outside deck only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Fenced private pool
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

With owner approval

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

On outside deck only

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: with owner approval
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Escape to the Country Maitland

Escape to the Country Private vacation home

Escape to the Country Private vacation home Maitland

Escape to the Country Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Parisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, quiet place and a beautiful vintage style cottage

Overall we had a fantastic experience, the place was very cosy, comfortable and beautiful. The host also very responsive and helpful as we lost the power and they had fixed it with less than 5 minutes. Price wise was also reasonably cheap for the long weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sunita K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm Stay

We loved staying at Hunter Valley Retreat, kids and adult both enjoyed being so close to animals and feeding them. Eloise is a very warm and welcoming host and we all loved how much time she takes out to ensure you get close to animals. Its a beautiful spot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

miriam v.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great short stay. The house has everything you need. Kitchen essentials needs to be upgraded and cleanliness of property was poor. Overall had a good stay with my husband and 5 kids. Very remote and private property which we loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

daniel t.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kids loved all the farm animals and the pool. The host communicated well leading to our holiday there. Unfortunately, the place (Goana lodge) needs a bit of attention (wooden deck boards are loose with nails coming out, dusty generally and dirty under beds). There is also a few possums nesting in the wall caveat and roof which needs addressing. All up a memorable stay.
Lama Friends
Sunset of the balcony
Friendly horse wanting a pat
Lookout views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and service

Eloise and Troy were the best hosts you could ask for. We had a blackout and within 20mins, they were able to get it fixed and the house was up running. The most gorgeous cabin to stay in with great facilities and not too far from the wineries either. Definitely recommending this to all my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony and Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great. The hosts were very nice and very accommodating. The accommodation was just the right size, clean and comfortable. Waking up to the kookaburras, the wallabies, the cows and alpacas was just so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location and perfect for a retrest

Communication from Eloise was great from booking date to end of the stay. The property was clean and in a great location, the retreat is a great place to stay to escape the city and enjoy nature. The facilities were amazing and we had no issues with our stay. Thank you Eloise! xx
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and secluded

We loved our stay here! Troy and Eloise were fantastic hosts and were just a phone call away. The accommodation was amazing! We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

Great entertaining space inside & out. Good facilities, but a little bit more up keep would be beneficial. Beautiful view & location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean , comfortable cabin.Large bedrooms & living areas.

Easy transaction, everything matched to what was offered.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bianca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a chill weekend away!

Had a great weekend away at the Hunter River Retreat. The hosts were amazing with their communications and put us in touch with great options for wine tours in the region. Would definitely stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely spot

We had a lovely stay at the cabins, prompt response from our host Eloise and anything we needed was shortly made available. Very peaceful Surroundings and the animals were so sweet! We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prakriti G.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025