Lovely 5-bedroom 3-bathroom, riverfront home in historic Wiseman's Ferry area. | House in Lower Macdonald
5 Bedroom House in Lower Macdonald
When fully occupied with 14 people, the rate is only $36.00 per person per night! Further discounts apply for stays of 7 or 28 days or more.
After enjoying the steep and narrow roads down into Wiseman's Ferry (if you are coming from Sydney, enjoy the trip over on the Wiseman's Ferry and the short 5-minute drive from the ferry to the home. With 4 Queen Bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 4 king bunk beds, and 1 double day bed, why not relax in style in this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom riverfront 2-storey home with river access via a drive-thru garage for boats, canoes or paddleboards.
Like most houses of its era (1960's), the drive-through garage was ideal for smaller boats, but larger ski or wake boats may not fit through. There is 6m of flat concrete from the rear garage door, then a 10m ramp to the river. The width of the drive-through garage is 2930mm, and the height is 2050mm. If your boat is too large, most visitors use the Public Boat Ramp in Wiseman's Ferry and then boat up to the house. You can leave your boat at the rear of the house for the duration and then repeat the process in reverse when leaving.
Recently fully and tastefully renovated, this home will provide guests with a cosy and luxurious retreat with something for everyone. Relax and unwind with Lower MacDonald River views to the rear, sandstone escarpment views to the front, and green paddocks full of kangaroos and horses.
The ground floor level of the home is self-contained with two separate bedrooms (1 x Queen and 1 x 4 bunk beds) plus a double daybed (trundle underneath) in the lounge area. There is a wall-mounted TV viewable from the daybed, which also serves as the lounge for this area. There is also an undercover breezeway area with seating for those hot summer days or for storing skis or canoes. This downstairs level has its own entry to serve as a kid's or teenage retreat or as accommodation for those with mobility issues.
Upstairs via an external staircase, you can enjoy 3 Queen bedrooms (the main with an ensuite) and a separate powder room next to the main bathroom. The lounge has a 6-seat lounge with a large footstool that converts to a table for doing puzzles, a 60" TV, and a DVR with various movies provided for your viewing pleasure. The dining room can seat 8; however, 4 extra dining chairs are available in this area.
Thus, combined, comfortable sleeping is offered for 14 persons in total without feeling crowded.
Enjoy your morning coffee sitting in a wingback chair with a footstool in the reading nook, watching the MacDonald River meander by. The large, fully equipped kitchen will have you cooking up a storm, or you can take it easy and have a BBQ on the rear veranda overlooking the river. You can also head to the front veranda to watch those kangaroos.
You can also take a short drive back to Wiseman's Ferry to have a delicious meal at the historic Wiseman's Ferry Inn, visit the Bowling Club or the Golf Club, or have breakfast at one of the many cafes and restaurants.
If you want to enjoy a circular drive from the home to St Albans and back to Wiseman's Ferry, this will take about 35 minutes each way. Lunch at the historic Settlers Arms is always a great experience.
Explore and hike along the historic Great North Road (Convict Road), taking a backpack with a picnic lunch, water, and good walking shoes for this activity. Or pick stone fruit in season at one of the many Hidden Valley farms just before you get into Wiseman's Ferry.
You just can't beat this area of the Hawkesbury for things to see and do, along with water sports and wildlife such as wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas, wombats, bush turkeys, king parrots, and even sea eagles flying along the river.
Travelling back through Wiseman's Ferry in a Westerly direction, you are also within 35 minutes of Castle Hill, Dural and Rouse Hill or 45 minutes to the historic town of Windsor. A further 10 minutes past Windsor and you will be in another of the Hawkesbury's historic towns, Richmond, where you can also catch a movie in the Regent Movie Theatre, once owned by TV personality Mike Walsh. Just up the hill from Richmond, you will find the beautiful Kurrajong Village with quaint village eateries, clothing and gift shops.
Travelling north from the house will find you in Gosford, a mere two hours away. Along the journey, you will pass through the quaint villages of Spencer and Mangrove Mountain. This makes 83 Walmsley Road, Lower MacDonald, the perfect location to act as your base for some terrific day trips and shopping.
You can be as lazy or busy as you wish; it's up to you. Even those wintry, wet weather days, where you will wake up to the beautiful misty MacDonald River, are not a problem when you can watch a movie, play a board game, read a book, or do a jigsaw puzzle in fully split system, air-conditioned comfort or by a roaring fire at the Wiseman's Ferry Inn. And in summer, the smell of the Australian bush will fill your senses after a sun shower and bring a sense of calm you have been seeking.
The property is serviced by 2 rainwater tanks, which will be filled before your arrival. For those who stay longer than a few weeks, natural rainfall or a water truck may be required to refill the tank, which your host will attend to. There is a gauge on the tank to indicate water levels. Rainwater tanks service all of the homes in the valley in this manner.
Let's discuss the elephant in the room - This is the house for you IF you value a newly renovated property with many lovely pieces of furniture, vases, and other expensive adornments. If you feel anyone in your group (adults or children) is unable to look after the property to the highest level possible or might decide to take items from the property that don't belong to them, then consider renting another property. All unsatisfactory behaviour and treatment of the property will be reported in your online review.
We are extremely generous, courteous and accommodating hosts that go above and beyond what we have written here, so we expect our guests to appreciate this and behave accordingly.
So, if you are happy with everything you have read, why not bring some friends, your boat, a book, enjoy a bottle of wine, throw a line off the back lawn, and see what you can catch? If you love the Australian bush, rivers, historic towns, and some peace, our house is for you!!!
This 5 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Kitchen, Air Conditioner, View, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 5 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.
Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Lower Macdonald. Enjoy your stay in Lower Macdonald at this House.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Toilet paper
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Soap
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Towels provided
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Bidet
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Shampoo
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2+ bathrooms
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Bathtub or shower
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Hair dryer
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5 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Living room
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Water dispenser
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Dishwasher
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Ice maker
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Spices
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Stovetop
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Oven
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Coffee grinder
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Beach towels
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Onsite parking
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Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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No pets allowed
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Thin carpet in public areas
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Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Tile flooring in public areas
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Smoke-free property
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Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
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No elevators
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Wheelchair-accessible parking
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1 on-site accessible parking spaces
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Mountain biking nearby
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Kayak on site
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Fishing nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Golf nearby
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Fitness center
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Marina nearby
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Water sports equipment
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Tennis on site
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Jet skiing nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Golfing on site
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Water tubing nearby
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Video library
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DVD player
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Games
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Books
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Music library
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Recycling
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Unit size: 25 sq ft (2 sq m)
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Energy-saving switches
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Eco-friendly cleaning products used
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At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
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Dutch
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Slovak
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Romanian
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Indonesian
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Greek
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Spanish
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Korean
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English
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Russian
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French
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Japanese
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Norwegian
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Croatian
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Swahili
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Portuguese
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Italian
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Czech
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Danish
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Polish
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Swedish
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Turkish
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Slovenian
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Hungarian
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German
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Arabic
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Finnish
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In a rural location
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Next to a golf course
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On the waterfront
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In a village
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On the river
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Near a health or beauty spa
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In the mountains
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Children's dinnerware
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Children's games
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Highchair
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Travel crib
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Children's books
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Stair gate
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Iron/ironing board
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Change of bedsheets (on request)
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Local meal delivery service
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Change of towels (on request)
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Garden
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Firepit
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Barbecue grill
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Balcony
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Outdoor furniture
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Ski-in/ski-out access
Policies
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 host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 2775, pid-stra-71380 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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