Calabash Bay Lodge at Berowra Waters, 4 bed 3 bath luxury riverfront home

Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(16 Ratings)

Villa in Sydney

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this villa rental

Flanked by National Parks and surrounded by ancient sandstone, Calabash Bay Lodge is only accessible by water offering the ultimate wild luxury experience on the Hawkesbury River. All four bedrooms and living areas look out to the riverfront and there is ample space to relax and recharge by the bioethanol fireplace, in the luxurious daybed or in one of the hanging chairs. Calabash guests can opt to stay in and soak up the surroundings with an optional on-site chef, masseuse or yoga teacher, or explore the river using the lodge’s boat, kayaks or stand-up paddle boards.

The lodge offers a host of luxury perks: plush beds & linens, Sodashi Spa goodies, complimentary use of a boat, kayaks, SUPs, fishing rods, WiFi, Netflix, Stan & AppleTV. Dine in with our Private Chef or out at the beloved Berowra Waters Inn restaurant.

F E A T U R E S
* Boat or seaplane-only access with a private jetty - arrival and departure boat transfers from Berowra Waters are included in rates
* Full in-house concierge service
* Guest boat, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, fishing rods and crab pot
* Entertainment including AppleTV, Netflix, Stan and Sonos
* 4 bedrooms inc 3 king/twin rooms, 1 queen room, and 3 bathrooms
* Contemporary designed relaxation & dining areas across 3 separate levels, plus waterfront lawn & garden
* EcoSmart fireplace for winter nights
* Full kitchen & laundry, with premium appliances
* Free Wi-Fi, guest phone and iPad use

A C C O L A D E S
* Finalist for Best Australian Boutique Hotel, Resort, Villa or Lodge in the Luxury Travel Gold List 2016 & 2015
* Best Indulgence Finalist Stayz Awards 2015
* Unique Accommodation Finalist in the NSW Tourism Awards 2014 & 2012
* Best Eco-Friendly Finalist Stayz Awards 2014
* Unique Accommodation Gold Winner at the 2012 Greater Sydney Tourism Awards
* 5 star rating by Star Ratings Australia
* Virgin Australia's Voyeur Magazine rated us as one of the world’s 51 top luxe experiences
* A top luxury pick in Fairfax's 52 Good Weekends Away
* The Weekend Australian rated us in the world's "Top Water Beds"

E X P E R I E N C E S
* Indulge in a 3 or 5 course lunch or dinner with the Lodge's private chef
* Book a private yoga session on our yoga deck or in the yoga studio
* Kayak to a secret waterfall at the head of one of Calabash Bay's 3 navigable creeks
* Bushwalk to the eerie ruins of a Federation-era folly atop Calabash Point
* Great North Walk bushwalking in late Winter/early Spring to see wild native flora in full bloom
* Unwind with a remedial massage by the waterfront
* Arrive by 20 min scenic seaplane flight from Sydney Harbour direct to the Lodge's private jetty

C A L A B A S H B A Y L O D G E is surrounded by pristine eucalypt bushland and the ancient sandstone cliffs fronting onto the Hawkesbury River at Berowra Waters. With three national parks on each side of our riverfront location, the Ku’ring-gai Chase, Marramarra, and Berowra Valley, Calabash Bay Lodge offers an unparalleled eco-luxury escape perfect for weekend getaways from Sydney, multigenerational or multiple family holidays, as well as romantic luxury couples retreats in celebration of honeymoons or babymoons, or just to spoil a lover. Calabash Bay Lodge is also a unique and inspiring venue for a corporate reward, strategy workshop, or health and wellness retreat.

S L E E P All of Calabash Bay Lodge's rooms feature north-facing floor to ceiling views to a 4km sweep of riverfront that ends at our private pontoon and waterfront garden. You’ll have the deepest and most refreshing sleep in our four beautifully-appointed bedrooms with plush 100% linen bed sheets – including 3 king bedrooms with AH Beard premium luxury beds, that can also be split into 2 king single beds as required for groups of family, friends or colleagues, and 1 bedroom with Sealy Posturepedic queen bed. All bedrooms have outdoor balconies and water views, and there are 3 bathrooms, 2 being private ensuites with luxury Italian rain showers and complimentary toiletries from cult Australian spa brand Sodashi.

T H E S P A C E Our interior-designed indoor and outdoor entertaining and lifestyle zones across 3 levels feature contemporary International and Australian design from B&B Italia, Viccarbe, Kartell, Planet & Coco Republic. Essential modern amenities, including complimentary WiFi, Samsung SmartTV with Apps, Netflix, Stan, Disney Plus, Platinum HD Cable TV service, Sonos wireless stereo system, DVD player, plus AppleTV with in-house movie library and iPad for guest use.

O U T D O O R S The real entertainment is outdoors on the Hawkesbury River however, with complimentary use of a NSW Hire & Drive licensed & insured guest boat for fishing and adventuring, kayaks, 2 stand up paddleboards (SUPs) as well as fishing rods and a crab pot to try your luck at catching dinner. You can take the guest boat for a spin to a nearby secluded low tide beach. You can also bushwalk directly from the property's rear or take the boat to a nearby trail head for the Great North Walk.

R E L A X For those craving more relaxation, savour the atmosphere waterside in our hanging pod chair under the shade of our jacaranda tree, or our Ici et La French striped deck chairs. Or spend the afternoon lazing on our Patricia Urquiola designed Canasta day bed on the upstairs terrace, soaking up the magical atmosphere of life on the waterfront from above and figuring out which boat you'll buy when you win the lottery or when that start-up begins to pay its way.

C E L E B R A T I N G a special birthday or anniversary? Our Private Chef can cater a 3 or 5 course lunch or dinner for an unforgettable experience. We love Big-Oh birthdays and have been lucky to have helped celebrate a few Ruby and Golden anniversaries. We can also provide gourmet pre-prepared meals, picnic lunches, or pre-stock the kitchen pantry & fridge for a minimum spend and service fee. Please ask using the "contact host" link for more information.

S P O I L If you feel like spoiling yourself further, we can arrange therapists to provide massage and spa treatments in-house for you. Organising a Healthy Hen's or getting the girls together for a weekend away? Book an onsite private yoga class to take your weekend of relaxation to the next level. Please ask using the "contact host" link for more information.

S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y Being sustainable in our activities and protecting the environment is something we take seriously. All energy used at Calabash Bay Lodge is fully carbon offset, we have an eco-friendly waste system and we clean only with chemical-free natural products from Norwex and TriNature, so as to have the lowest possible footprint on our pristine natural environment. We use phosphate free and plant-based washing powders for our linens washed onsite, to prevent chemicals from leaching into the marine environment.

A L L E R G I E S ? We have latex pillows, 100% organic linen bedding, and fragrance-free paper products so any allergy sufferers can relax and enjoy their holiday too.

P E T S Four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your holiday subject to acceptance of our Pet Policy and by prior approval before booking - an additional pet fee and bond applies. We have a safe and secure undercover sleeping area for them to enjoy.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0
Outstanding(16 Ratings)
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2022
Stunning location with incredible amenities
Stunning location with incredible amenities
We stayed at the lodge for my dads 60th birthday. It was absolutely wonderful, what a stunning location! The kids and adults alike loved canoeing, kayaking, using the SUPs and playing board games of an evening. We were very pleasantly surprised by how well stocked the kitchen was. We had a fantastic weekend.
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2022
Calabash Bay Lodge completed our perfect wedding weekend!
Calabash Bay Lodge completed our perfect wedding weekend!
We booked the property almost a year ahead of our wedding weekend, and weren't disappointed! The kitchen is a foodie's dream, with multiple fridges, ovens, dishwashers, beautiful dinnerware and cool features like an induction stovetop and hot/cold/sparkling water taps. The barbecue area is also huge, with multiple fridges, which is just as well as we do love to over cater! Manny was so accommodating to our last-minute transfer requests (particularly on our wedding day, when we were so nervous and preoccupied!), and having use of the SUP boards was really good fun. Claire was great to deal with in the lead-up to our stay too. Would highly recommend!
5.0 / 5.0
Jul 2019
Fantastic stay
Fantastic stay
We highly recommend this property. Absolute water frontage, amazing views, access made easy by lovely host. We had a 4 night stay, 2 adults 2 kids (age 11 and 13) and could definitely have stayed longer. We made use of the kayaks, fishing gear and boat to explore this wonderful area. The lodge had everything you need and was beautifully appointed.
5.0 / 5.0
Feb 2019
What a fabulous experience Calabash Bay Lodge was
What a fabulous experience Calabash Bay Lodge was
Everything about our 5 day stay was superb, from pick up, check in, wonderful property with perfect facilities to our departure. Manny was such a great person to talk to and nothing was too much trouble. We loved our time there . It was a complete get away from it all part of our holiday and we hope to come back.
5.0 / 5.0
Oct 2018
Great weekend away
Great weekend away
We had a great time despite rain for a fair bit of the weekend. Kids loved the toys, boats, fishing and walking up to the ruins. Great views. Great dinner down at Berowra Waters Inn too. Thanks.
2.5 / 5.0
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Aug 2018
Calabash Lodge was the perfect location to escape to for our girls weekend. The house itself is ideal. Plenty of space, everything you could ever need and then on top of that all the luxurious extras!! We had a yoga instructor come to the house one morning and teach us a class on the sun soaked deck looking at the river. We didn’t need to leave the house for the whole weekend but we’re able to explore the river by kayak and paddle board and also with the little boat provided. It was the most relaxing experience in the most idealic setting.
5.0 / 5.0
Aug 2018
Amazing getaway!
Amazing getaway!
Calabash Lodge was the perfect location to escape to for our girls weekend. The house itself is ideal. Plenty of space, everything you could ever need and then on top of that all the luxurious extras!! We had a yoga instructor come to the house one morning and teach us a class on the sun soaked deck looking at the river. We didn’t need to leave the house for the whole weekend but we’re able to explore the river by kayak and paddle board and also with the little boat provided. It was the most relaxing experience in the most idealic setting.
2.5 / 5.0
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May 2018
We enjoyed a wonderful weekend at Calabash Bay Lodge. The setting is just spectacular and we were lucky to have perfect weather. The house is very well appointed and has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. We loved having Rascal, the neighbours dog, join us on our walk through the property behind the house. Manny cooked a delicious meal for us on Saturday night which was amazing. A wonderful experience all round.

FAQs

How much does this villa cost compared to others in Sydney?

The average price for a rental in Sydney is $213 per night. This rental is $958 above the average.

Is parking included with this villa?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Calabash Bay Lodge at Berowra Waters, 4 bed 3 bath luxury riverfront home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this villa?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this villa. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Calabash Bay Lodge at Berowra Waters, 4 bed 3 bath luxury riverfront home pet friendly?

Yes! This villa is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Calabash Bay Lodge at Berowra Waters, 4 bed 3 bath luxury riverfront home?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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