Title: Luxe Historic River Port Stay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxe Historic River Port Stay Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/75000000/74991900/74991846/7df0b42c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/75000000/74991900/74991846/87a27372.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/75000000/74991900/74991846/e65c2025.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/75000000/74991900/74991846/f3f197c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/75000000/74991900/74991846/8deb3f71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled behind a white picket fence, The River Haus offers a charming three-bedroom retreat near the historic St James Anglican Church. Gather round the wood fire with wine in hand or enjoy G&Ts on the front verandah at sunset. With fast WiFi, ducted heating and cooling, and plush mattresses in each bedroom. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51076 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Gym - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxe Historic River Port Stay AS FEATURED IN: SMH Traveller, Country Style, House&Garden, HunterHunter, Coast Magazine & WineState Magazine. \*\*Pets on application. \*\*\*Now sleeps five (charges apply). Curated with old and new treasures, this pretty three bedroom cottage is set behind a white picket fence a stone's throw from the mighty Hunter River and overlooking the historic St James Anglican Church. Stroll to Morpeth's heritage-listed main street, picnic on the river bank and dine at the lauded Boydell's Cellar Door and Restaurant (50m from the back gate). A luxe sojourn in the lower Hunter awaits. This charming three bedroom cottage (sleeping five) is the creation of travel writer Sheriden Rhodes and husband (self taught builder, painter, tiler and jack of all trades) Tom Szecsodi. Take a soak in the freestanding bath, gather round the wood fire in cooler weather with a glass of wine in hand or enjoy a G&T on the front verandah at sunset. We're a short five minute drive from the new Maitland Hospital in nearby Metford. There are two (identical) guest rooms offering classic queen size iron beds, AH Beard plush mattresses and fine linen. A third bedroom offers a single nickel cast iron bed with crisp cotton sheets, a desk and office chair. The wifi is fast if you need to work from home. A cute laundry with separate toilet and washing machine is available for those on the road and longer stays. In the stylish bathroom with herringbone tile floors enjoy Grown Alchemist amenities. The River Haus features gorgeous old treasures including ship's rope, vintage kitchen scales, Bentwood chair, steamship trunk coffee table and weather beaten boat oars. New treasures include Smart TV, JBL sound bar, wifi, ducted heating and cooling, blackout blinds (including a nifty automatic blind for the back doors), Nectre woodfire, Bosch dishwasher and Bosch gas oven. Basic pantry items include salt and pepper, olive oil and sugar. Each booking receives a complimentary bottle of Boydell's Wine, milk of choice and local treats. We are more than happy to accommodate an earlier or later check-in \*subject to availability (\*no other guest check-in or check out on departure or arrival day). Please ask us about this. \*We accept trained, well behaved pets on request. Please message us to discuss. We offer a fully fenced yard which is great for kids and pets (on request). Please message before booking. There is an additional charge for bringing pets ($100 for one dog and $150 for two dogs). \*\*If you require the use of only one queen size bedroom midweek (Sun-Thurs nights) please message us for a more affordable rate. We also offer a third bedroom with a single bed charged at an additional $50 per night midweek. If you are staying with five people midweek please add a fifth person to your overall booking. \*\*\*Weekend nights are charged at a flat rate whether you require one or two queen size rooms (sleeping four in total). An extra $50 per night, as per above, is charged for use of the third bedroom with the single bed. Please put in five guests if you require the additional single bedroom at time of booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Gym - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,076 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81640000/81635800/81635786/bd330b28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Live like a local in historic Morpeth Morpeth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=81635786&PinnedHotelID=81635786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112660000/112654400/112654310/c99a1013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern converted barn, with pool and fireplace, ideal for large groups Hinton - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=112654310&PinnedHotelID=112654310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114210000/114203600/114203526/dce38d7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hinton House Hinton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=114203526&PinnedHotelID=114203526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25070000/25063400/25063382/3ff38ecb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hunter Valley - Romantic luxury spa cottage - awesome views Cadair Cottage No 2 Rosebrook - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 85 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=25063382&PinnedHotelID=25063382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90270000/90264700/90264634/e5c854d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A rural retreat on 15 acres with swimming pool and direct river access. 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Please don't apply self-tanning products or DIY hair dying during your stay (or just prior to your stay). ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Note from host: Pet stays on application noting breed and size. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Property Registration Number 2321, PID-STRA-27762 ## About the area Located in Morpeth, a neighbourhood in Maitland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue and Mindaribba Weddings are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Maitland Showground and The Rail Motor Society. Travelling with kids? Consider Hunter Region Botanic Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Aerohunter. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Maitland travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maitland.dx2441) [View more Holiday homes in Maitland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Maitland-Private-Holiday-Homes.d2441-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.72623%2C151.62411&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dL5tpNa7NL3TLWOSmMJGMf7aklw=) Morpeth, NSW ### What's nearby - Maitland Gaol - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles - Maitland Hospital - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles - Wallalong House - Hunter Valley Wedding Venue - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles - Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles - Maitland Showground - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles ### Getting around - East Maitland Station - 5 min drive - Metford Station - 8 min drive - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 32 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪East Maitland Bowling Club - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Regal Bistro - ‬19 min walk - ‪Easts Golf & Leisure - ‬6 min drive - ‪Bunga Raya - ‬6 min drive - ‪Windsor Castle Hotel - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Luxe Historic River Port Stay pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Luxe Historic River Port Stay? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxe Historic River Port Stay? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Luxe Historic River Port Stay located? > This family-friendly Maitland holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Maitland Hospital and Maitland Gaol. Maitland Showground and Stockland Green Hills Shopping Center are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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