Title: Kookaburra Retreat 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 # Kookaburra Retreat Suburban holiday home with kitchen and furnished balcony ![Self Contained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom House | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18560000/18554100/18554071/825ae6a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Self Contained 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom House | 2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18560000/18554100/18554071/50cf73ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18560000/18554100/18554071/68cba177.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18560000/18554100/18554071/278a3586.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18560000/18554100/18554071/b8d9b1fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located close to Berowra Village and Berowra Waters Marina, Kookaburra Retreat provides free self-service breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4194 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## 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. ### Kookaburra Retreat Suburban holiday home with kitchen and furnished balcony Laundry facilities, a library and a garden are available at this holiday home. Free self-service breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues and a picnic area. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and provides free WiFi and free wired Internet. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request. This holiday home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 46-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, first-run films and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Free self parking on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Family friendly - Baby bath - Baby toys - Children's books - Children's games - Children's toys - Highchair ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Toaster ### Dining - Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to noon - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Egyptian cotton sheets - Pillowtop mattress - Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 60 per night ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - 46-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels - DVD player - First-run films - Games - IPod dock - Library - Pay films ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Furnished balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Change of towels on request - Guidebooks - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Local maps - Luggage storage ### Location highlights - In a national park - In the suburbs - Near a hospital - Near a train station ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Outdoor lighting - Security system - Fire extinguisher ### General - 2 units - Built in 2009 - Electric car charging station - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19290000/19287100/19287053/0ee0fb50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brooklyn Motel Brooklyn - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 234 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 10 Dec - 11 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=19287053&PinnedHotelID=19287053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor banquet area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37740000/37738400/37738377/ae43c90c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton's Cottage with a Pool Close To Sydney Arcadia - Pool - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=37738377&PinnedHotelID=37738377&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, dinner served; international cuisine, al fresco dining ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1111900/1111866/6395c99b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park by IHG Macquarie Park - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym 8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews £89 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=1111866&PinnedHotelID=1111866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104930000/104926700/104926667/d7bd36af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 2-Bed, 2-Bath Moments from Avalon Beach Avalon Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 6.6 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=104926667&PinnedHotelID=104926667&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76950000/76943600/76943502/aac76286.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Avalon Beachside Apartment. 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Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 60.0 per stay ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: AUD 1000.00 per accommodation, per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 60.0 per stay - Rollaway bed fee: AUD 60.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 This property accepts cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned Property Registration Number PID-STRA-627, 2082 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Kookaburra Retreat House Berowra Heights Kookaburra Retreat Berowra Heights Kookaburra Retreat Berowra He Kookaburra Retreat Berowra Heights Kookaburra Retreat Private vacation home Kookaburra Retreat Private vacation home Berowra Heights ## About the area ![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-33.60425%2C151.14352&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=goR9QjAiepw2O46bgYv3y2QUQO8=) 78 Lonsdale Avenue, Berowra Heights, NSW, 2082 #### What's nearby - Berowra Valley National Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Berowra Village - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile - Muogamarra Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles - Sydney Opera House - 43 min drive - 25.5 miles - Circular Quay - 43 min drive - 25.7 miles #### Getting around - Sydney Berowra Station - 5 min drive - Mount Kuring-gai Station - 13 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 61 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hideout 2081 - ‬4 min drive - ‪Crofty's Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ekim Brewing Co - ‬8 min drive - ‪Berowra Village Tavern - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kookaburra Retreat pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at Kookaburra Retreat? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Kookaburra Retreat? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Kookaburra Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Kookaburra Retreat located? > This family-friendly Sydney holiday home is located in a national park, within 3 mi (5 km) of Berowra Village, Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Berowra Waters Marina. Asquith Golf Club and Marramarra National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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