Providing a garden, Family Retreat offers accommodations in Kalbarri. This property offers access to a patio, pool at the pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi. Offering a balcony and sea views, the vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is an on-site bar, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kalbarri, like golfing, snorkeling, and diving. Guests at Family Retreat can enjoy darts on-site, or go fishing or hiking in the surrounding area. Chinaman's Beach is a 17-minute walk from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Geraldton Airport, 106 miles from Family Retreat.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
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  • Ussh
    Australia Australia
    Came up for the weekend for the Kalbarri classic fishing comp the house was perfect heaps of room Will hopefully stay again thanks family retreat
  • Matt
    Australia Australia
    The separate zones. Loved the games room helped heaps with the younger kids.
  • Barry
    Australia Australia
    Spacious property with plenty of entertainment: tvs everywhere, foxtel, internet, pool table, darts etc Lovely breeze kept the place comfortable. Walking distance to foreshore. Great for a group of friends/family.

Hosted by Rob and Mandy Skinner

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Rob and Mandy Skinner
Read about the rooms etc below but for your holiday it's all about the Man Cave. It's a huge room downstairs that has a great holiday atmosphere. There is a bar and dart board at one end in the middle is the Pool table and an arcade amusement machine with all the classics like space invader, galaxian, frogger and pacman. The games are free and will keep you and the kids occupied. Then at the other end of the room is a lounge and television with foxtel premium. Foxtel is also supplied to three of the four bedrooms. Upstairs the kitchen is great and has an induction cooktop which is great to cook on if you love cooking. Family Retreat is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom(en suite to the main bedroom), 3 toilets, spacious two-story house. Great value for 2 families - cheaper than a villa or apartment each. Also perfect for couples, corporate and extended stays. (2 x Queen beds, 2 x tri-bunk beds, 1 x Single bed) All bedrooms upstairs have reverse cycle air cons and a TV, bedroom downstairs has a Fan & 1 tri-bunk. The upstairs living area has ducted reverse cycle air-con. Well-appointed kitchen with Chef's oven, 6 burner cook top fully self contained , fridge and freezer side by side, microwave & dishwasher. Downstairs games room with TV, arcade game, CD player, dartboard, pool table, bar with sink, fridge & reverse cycle air-con. Laundry downstairs with washing machine, iron & ironing board - combined with bathroom (toilet, shower, vanity) extra separate W.C upstairs. VCR/DVD players. Foxtel & WIFI. heating, Gas BBQ & outdoor seating downstairs, 5 min walk to town & beaches. Plenty of parking on a circular driveway for boats, trailers & extra Cars. This property has a spiral staircase inside & an external staircase out the back that leads you upstairs . No Child safety gates on either !!
Family Retreat is hosted by Mandy and Rob Skinner. We love Kalbarri and this is our future retirement home and we have been visiting it since 1989 when we fell in love with the place traveling around Australia when my wife and I we in our twenties. I spent a fair bit of time renovating the house about 8 years ago and want to provide guests with an environment where they can enjoy themselves in this great place. I personally love the fishing and used to evade the huge swells on the other side of the river to get abalone in the mornings and set a cray pot off oyster reef again across the river. In the early days I used to venture through the river mouth most mornings in my ten foot tinny and troll for Mackerel close by with a cord line and spoon. Also my best tailor is 840mm again in the rivermouth. My wife just loves the beach and the river mouth views. Our kids are grown up now but we took them to Kalbarri every Xmas for holidays and they would catch up with friends there every year and it is a safe place for kids. I loved to go body boarding with my Son Mark at little Jakes and once I was brave/dumb enough to try Jakes on a big day. Only once. Not a bad site to see the guys surfing Jakes and take the kids to blue holes for a swim. I hope you find plenty to love about Kalbarri.
From the inland river gorges to the Indian Ocean, Kalbarri has so much to offer: Sight see from the coastal cliffs and discover their secluded beaches. Visit the Kalbarri National Park and its spectacular gorges (the Kalbarri Sky walk is due to open 2020. Wildflowers (in season) surround The View and are abundant throughout the national park. Enjoy good food at Kalbarri's cafes and pubs. Get in some retail therapy at the local souvenir, toy, gift and clothes shops. Enjoy kayaking on the river, beach fishing and surfing. Snorkel the Blue Holes sanctuary zone or walk the kilometres of un-spoilt beaches. Tours are available for all activities from deep sea fishing, river kayaking, abseiling, quad biking and sand-boarding for the adventurous through to river cruises, whale watching and sunset cruises, wildflower tours and more for those who want to holiday at a slower pace.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Family Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    • Alarm clock
    • Walk-in closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Guest bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Game console
    • iPod dock
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Cable channels
    • Satellite channels
    • CD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Bar
    Activities
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Live music/Performance
      Off-site
    • Tour or class about local culture
      Additional charge
    • Happy hour
    • Bar crawls
    • Snorkeling
      Off-site
    • Horseback riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Off-site
    • Bowling
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
      Off-site
    • Darts
    • Pool table
    • Fishing
      Off-site
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Outdoor & View
    • Inner courtyard view
    • River view
    • Garden view
    • Sea view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    Miscellaneous
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Safety & security
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practices

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    House rules

    Family Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Family Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Family Retreat

    • Family Retreat is 0.7 miles from the center of Kalbarri. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Family Retreat can accommodate this group size:

      • 10 guests

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

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

    • The prices at Family Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Family Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Family Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Family Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Pool table
      • Bowling
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Horseback riding
      • Bar crawls
      • Live music/Performance
      • Happy hour
      • Live sports events (broadcast)

    • Yes, Family Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Family Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

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