The Retreat on Matthew
House in Batemans Bay
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Featuring garden views, The Retreat on Matthew features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 3 km from Batemans Bay Marina. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Batemans Bay
Available Rooms
Three-Bedroom Townhouse
1 Double • 1 Double • 2 Bunk • 172 ft²
Sleeps 6
+
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Ratings and reviews
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5.0 / 5.0
Very well equipped and loved having a washing machine, dryer and fire. Comfortable beds. Felt like home!
Nothing
3.5 / 5.0
games, dvd’s, size
lack of towels and sheets
3.5 / 5.0
Pet friendly
needs light out at BBQ, tv in bedrooms would be great .
4.0 / 5.0
Great Location and the best equipped holiday rental we’ve ever stayed at. Even had squeaky toys in the garden for the dog !
It is quite dark but that is the style of the house. The tiles coming in from
outside we’re a bit slippery.
4.5 / 5.0
The house was super cute and unique. Great location. Had a great time with the family.
We were given the wrong access code for the keys so had to call for the correct one but they answered right away.
The upstairs hallway light was out so a bit dark.
3.0 / 5.0
Pros: cute cabin - better inside than the photos! - with absolutely everything you could possibly need and fully stocked kitchen (including spice rack, paper towels, cooking oils, tomato sauce, etc). Walking distance to beach, shops, supermarket, bottle-o, playground. Walk to the Catalina Country Club. Fully enclosed backyard and very pet friendly. Neighbours were all fine and no noise.
Cons: both main bedrooms (upstairs) have only half walls so almost NO privacy for people sleeping in those rooms. They are open to each other and the rest of the house. Zero chance of adults/parents having any private time, or even a private conversation away from kids, as all sounds reverberate off the pine ceiling - everyone can hear every sound upstairs and down in all rooms very clearly. This wasn't disclosed in the listing and felt really disappointing as we booked for a week holiday and as parents we need a break, too.
Also, no upstairs bathrooms or plumbing means a long trek to the loo in the middle of the night.
Overall, this didn't work for our family and would be best suited to one couple, or parents of younger children who could utilise the bunk bed room downstairs.
1.0 / 5.0
Location
The bedrooms upstairs but the toilet is downstairs, very uncomfortable for family.
The house is dark and the garbage bins were full when we arrived and stayed full for 3 days.
3.5 / 5.0
Good quality holiday home near beach and shops
Externally the property is ordinary but inside it has been substantially renovated. The internal configuration may not suit some people.
3.5 / 5.0
Nice and close to the beach. Fully equipped house.
Beds are aren't comfortable. Pet hair all over furniture. Dog bone in one of the bunk beds.
4.0 / 5.0
great location, could walk to shops and beach
no bathroom upstairs
4.0 / 5.0
Spacious unit that could accommodate two families with kids. The undercover balcony upstairs was filled with light and a nice spot to relax. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed the fire place (but you need to bring the wood logs). A bonus for the kids was that the property had many games, books, DVDs and Netflix for them to use, as well as free WIFI. Good location, few minutes walk to the shops, beach and nice kids playground.
Noisy neighbours and thin walls between the units.
4.5 / 5.0
Very good location
All was good
5.0 / 5.0
The property was sensational, everything that we needed (except for towels and sheets) were there. The facilities were fantastic, close to all facilities and shops.
If I could rate it more than 10/10 I would!
4.5 / 5.0
Roomy - location
4.0 / 5.0
great location
4.5 / 5.0
Great location, walking distance to shops and cafes, short drive into Batemans Bay and lots of beaches to choose from. House was very well equipped and comfortable and great value. Everything provided for preparing meals, even a barbecue and outdoor area. Just had to bring own towels and sheets and personal items. Food shopping 5 minutes walk, IGA, butcher, bakery, newsagent, chemist, even a medical centre.
Liked everything.
5.0 / 5.0
everything
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and value for money. Perfect for all our family. Hosts have thought of everything.
Nothing to dislike!
5.0 / 5.0
House, location and area were exceptional. Owners have taken pride in their property. Has great heating/cooling, but if you want a fire there is a Fireplace that is fantastic, with service station near by that sells cheap bags of wood. Local Shops 100 meters away and beach an extra 50 meters. Thank you for letting us stay.
Our stay was to short.
3.5 / 5.0
Location was great!
Easy walk to beach and small shopping precinct.
Lovely upstairs sun room and some great titles, if only I had had time to read!
Secure garden for dog!
Upstairs bedrooms were not fully enclosed so any noise from downstairs made it difficult to get kids to sleep upstairs.
Stairs slippery and steep for little kids, and NOT suitable for dogs. I took a baby gate for the dog, thank goodness.
Even though there were too queen beds upstairs it would not be suitable for two couples because of the lack of privacy.
Only bathroom downstairs was difficult to toilet little ones during the night.
3.5 / 5.0
This place is pet friendly which is why were draw to it. Perfectly located and easy walking distance to the beach, local shops, restaurants and cafes. Has good free wi-fi but no smart TV to watch Netflix or the like on. Plenty of games, books and DVD's if you are interested.
Look, its someone's house so don't get too carried away with your expectations. Its a little dark inside, has lots of stairs leading up to the loft style open bedrooms and sun room, and some of the amenities are a little old. The carpet has seen way better days. It wasn't particularly clean either, there were used tea towels left in the sink, the kitchen bench hadn't been wiped down prior to our arrival, and the place smelt smoky from the ashes left in the fireplace. The beds were okay, but bring your own pillows as the ones in the bed we slept on were stained and need replacing. There is also a water leak in the bathroom coming from behind the wall next to the shower.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the place it was so great for us and our dog. Great location and the hosts were so fantastic with contacting us. We have recommended all our mates and can’t wait to come back. Accidentally forgot to write in the guestbook!!! But can’t recommend this place enough :)
I mean overall best place and location for price. Bed could have been more comfortable but as we said
Price and location were more important.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Batemans Bay?
The average price for a rental in Batemans Bay is R 2,378 per night. This rental is R 150 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Retreat on Matthew. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Retreat on Matthew pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Retreat on Matthew?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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