Offering a private wharf and free WiFi, the waterfront Calabash Bay Lodge is located at Calabash Point on Sydney's Hawkesbury River. It features 3 balconies and a lounge area with a fireplace. Guests have free exclusive use of a motor boat and free boat transfers to and from the property. Surrounded by the native gardens and forest of Ku'ring'gai and Marramarra National Park, Calabash Lodge is 8 minutes’ by complimentary boat transfer from the popular Berowra Waters Inn. There are shops, restaurants and cafes within 15 minutes’ boat ride or drive at Berowra Heights. Berowra Waters Calabash Bay Lodge boasts 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. The lounge room features an 8-seater sofa, a flat-screen TV and a TV with satellite channels and in-house movies. Guests can relax on the balconies which offer BBQ facilities, or in the gardens in a hammock or sun lounger. Recreation activities include kayaking, swimming, fishing and bush walking. Free use of kayaks and fishing equipment is also included.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Activities:

Fishing

Canoeing

Hiking


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Berowra

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    My family spent a long weekend at Calabash Lodge to celebrate my wife's birthday. The lodge is very well equipped for all your activities (small powered boat, canoes, ride on tops, fishing rods, crab pots etc.) and household amenities, including...
  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    The house is incredible and there was a perfect mix of activities and opportunities for total relaxation. Everything you could ever want for a weekend away! The whole service including communication, arrival instructions and departure was second...

Host Information

10
10
Host review score
Host review score
Only 1 hour from Sydney, and boat-access only, Calabash Bay Lodge is a sanctuary boasting unencumbered views of the water from all bedrooms and living spaces, punctuated only by the private jetty Flanked by national parks and surrounded by ancient Sydney sandstone, Calabash Bay is a true escape for up to 8 guests, intuitively connected through stunning design to the calming nature of the river.
Calabash Bay Lodge 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. Our interior-designed indoor and outdoor entertaining and lifestyle zones feature contemporary International and Australian design and essential modern amenities, including high speed wireless broadband, Samsung SmartTV with Apps, Sonos wireless stereo system, AppleTV, Apple Media Centre with in-house movie library, iPad for guest use, Netflix, Stan and Disney Plus. The real entertainment is outdoors on the Hawkesbury River, with complimentary use of a NSW Hire & Drive licensed & insured guest boat for fishing and adventuring, kayaks, 2 SUPs as well as fishing rods and crab pot to try your luck at catching dinner. You can take the boat for a spin to a nearby secluded low tide beach or take it to a nearby trail head for the Great North Walk. Celebrating a special birthday or anniversary? Our Private Chef can cater a lunch or dinner for an unforgettable experience. We can also provide gourmet self-serve meals, or pre-stock the kitchen pantry & fridge with shopping for a service fee. If you feel like spoiling yourself further, we can arrange therapists to provide massage and spa treatments in-house or book an onsite private yoga class to take your weekend of relaxation to the next level. A maximum of two four-legged friends are welcome for an additional fee and subject to acceptance of our Pet Policy.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Private Chef Available

    No additional info available

Facilities of Calabash Bay Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Blu-ray player
  • iPad
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Couples massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
Outdoor & View
  • River view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 3,000 is required on arrival. That's about £1,555. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.65% credit card surcharge when you pay with Mastercard/Visa and 2.5% for American Express.

Please let Calabash Bay Lodge know your expected arrival time and whether you are bringing your own boat. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

As Berowra Waters has no waste removal services, all rubbish must be removed upon check out and disposed of at waste and recycling facilities as per directions received from Calabash Bay Lodge.

Please inform Calabash Bay Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of AUD 3,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-6605

FAQs about Calabash Bay Lodge

  • The prices at Calabash Bay Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Calabash Bay Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Private Chef Available

  • Check-in at Calabash Bay Lodge is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Calabash Bay Lodge on this page.

  • Calabash Bay Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Spa facilities
    • Facial treatments
    • Couples massage
    • Beauty Services
    • Back massage
    • Pedicure
    • Yoga classes
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Manicure
    • Full body massage
    • Body treatments
    • Neck massage

  • Calabash Bay Lodge can accommodate the following group size:

    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Calabash Bay Lodge is 3.7 miles from the centre of Berowra. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Calabash Bay Lodge on this page.

  • Calabash Bay Lodge has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.