Title: Your Perfect Waterfront Escape/ holiday 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 # Your Perfect Waterfront Escape/ holiday Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73402600/73402588/98ee69f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73402600/73402588/7dc97a57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73402600/73402588/b86b6f6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73402600/73402588/5bd4aa16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73410000/73402600/73402588/bcf928e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Hawkesbury's natural beauty, The Cove on Milsons offers an authentic retreat for healing and rejuvenation. Accessible by boat, this secluded getaway features a serene waterfront setting where you can unwind with loved ones. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Your Perfect Waterfront Escape/ holiday A retreat style of getaway surrounded by a plethora of historical, cultural and environmental significance. An authentic experience that you will cherish for life to resonance with legendary Hawkesbury landscape for healing your body and mind. Milson Passage is boat access only. (You can get there by your own boat, water taxi or hire our boat - we have a house and boat package if you have a valid boat license.) It is located on other side of Danger Island, 15 mins boat trip from Brooklyn and 8 mins boat trip from Mooney Mooney boat ramp. 20 mins drive from Hornsby and 50 mins drive from Sydney CBD, within greater Sydney Here is our special offer for our winter from May to July - any booking of two nights will receive one more night and book three nights to receive extra two nights for free, with an early check in after 1030am and late check out 2pm. - major plublic holidays weekends are excluded in this promotion. Please feel free to connect with our IG:TheCoveonMilsons, in which you will find over 320 videos with details of location, facilities and updated interiors. We look forward to hosting you and your family/friends for any gathering events for an ultimate waterfront holiday experience unwinding and rejuvenating! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 10 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: prefer no smoking as not good for health reason ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain climbing 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73120000/73117600/73117572/ff17e538.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "SUNDECK LODGE" Waterfront. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 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 and a first aid kit 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 PID-STRA-16518 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Milsons Passage, a neighbourhood in Sydney. Bulgandry Aboriginal Engraving Site and Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Gosford Golf Course and Berowra Waters Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, or check out an event or a game at The Entertainment Grounds. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing. [Visit our Sydney travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney.dx178312) [View more Holiday homes in Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178312-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-33.51895%2C151.17780&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aXioY7Ok-4tWxr-SLt7lqsO2FZo=) Milsons Passage, NSW ### Getting around - Sydney Hawkesbury River Station - 19 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 71 min drive ### Restaurants - Saddles - Pie In The Sky - ‪Hawkesbury River Oyster Shed - ‬14 min drive - The Shoppe at Cowan - The Anglers Rest ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Perfect Waterfront Escape/ holiday pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Your Perfect Waterfront Escape/ holiday? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Your Perfect Waterfront Escape/ holiday? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Your Perfect Waterfront Escape/ holiday located? > This family-friendly Sydney holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Brisbane Water National Park and Marramarra National Park. Long Island Nature Reserve and Muogamarra Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Your Perfect Waterfront Escape/ holiday Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Kristen L. 11 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday January 2023 Great location and beautiful house. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and host was very helpful throughout stay. Great fishing and swimming location. ##### Kristen L. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glyn R. 21 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquility My children (8, 10yo), wife and I spent a very relaxing summer long weekend at the property. The photos are a very accurate representation - the property is very well kept, clean, well appointed and conveniently positioned. There were only 4 of us, but the property would easily accommodate an additional 4 - 6 people (8 - 10 total). Miranda (the host / owner) was very communicative and helpful and a pleasure to deal with. The boat package worked out really well for us. The kids were very keen to try out fishing, and we enjoyed exploring Jerusalem Bay, Berowra, Spencer and a couple meals nearby at Coastal dining. In the evenings, the barbecue and pool table were great. We had a very enjoyable weekend here and would highly recommend it. ##### Glyn R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Allister C. 26 Feb 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great place although charged for damages not made by us We had a great stay there .. A beautiful house but was a shame the experience was ruined as a day bed in the boat house broke under the weight of two 14 yo girls who were sitting on it. After being honest and reporting the damage, which must have experienced previous damage/stress , she didn’t believe us and charged us $320 for repairing the damage.. there was also random piles of paint brushes, paint , cleaning products left in open places .. ##### Allister C. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzette L. 30 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter Break we all needed We wanted to find a large house that was 'away from it all' where we could just relax and enjoy our time together. The large group consisted of my husband and myself , our two young adult boys and their mates. Other than the 4 generously proportioned bedrooms, Miranda our host also helped us with a spare mattress. What I loved about this house was that it was big enough for everyone to find their own little piece of paradise... a jetty to fish off, a hot tub, a sunlounge to read on or a pool table to challenge the mates. It was also cosy enough to bring us all together for every meal which was perfect as the large kitchen was able to keep supplying food for the masses. Miranda did her very best to accommodate our needs and the needs of her next guests and we were happy with the communication. Highly recommend this home for large intergenerational groups ##### Suzette L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tristan B. 26 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stayed with a bunch of friends. This property was beautiful. The house was large and luxurious. The boat rental was very fun and quite fancy. The kayaks were great fun too when we all used them on the river. Kitchen was large and had all necessary amenities. Whilst there we prepared 3 dinners, 2 lunches and 2 breakfasts. The spa was really nice to use and fit 7 of us at once. It just took a while to warm up (6 hours) and I needed to look up the instructions. The host, Miranda left us a nice bottle of sparkling red wine which was a nice touch. TV was very large. The beds were very comfortable and well-made and has bed-side tables and lamps. There were spare mattress in two of the rooms. The washing machine and drier worked well. The dish washer was great too. Miranda was a great host and was very helpful in teaching us to use her boat. Wifi was alright but quite slow especially for a house of 8 or so guests. Also, I am with Aldi Mobile and the 4g reception was very poor. Coffee pods aren’t my favourite but I am a snob so I brought my own ground coffee and used Miranda’s large French Coffee Press and that was great. Note: You can’t drive the boat at night because it doesn’t have head lights. Docking the boat takes some practice but isn’t too difficult. ##### Tristan B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanna S. 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas at the Cove The Cove on Milsons was an idyllic place to spend our extended family Christmas and New Year. The house and its gardens are private and peaceful, well equipped and comfortable. Dana is an excellent and enthusiastic host. Any issues or questions were answered straight away. She kindly set up Christmas decorations for us and left a bottle of wine. The house was big and comfortable. More than enough for the nine of us. We loved the spa and the pool table and the kayaks and made great use of them. The lounge and tv were good for movies nights and gaming. The separate boat house has a great daybed with a view of the wharf and is a great place for reading. We loved having a pet friendly house and our much loved dog had a fantastic time. Local dogs were all friendly. The floating pontoon wharf is excellent and made it easy to access our two boats. It makes a great fishing spot. We hired Dana’s boat as well as our boat which made transporting nine people and supplies easier. All in all it was a fabulous ten day stay and we hope to come back one day. ##### Susanna S. 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