Macky's on Milson

...ARRIVE BY BOAT - NO ROADS - NO CARS ...
getting there becomes part of the adventure

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Panoramic Views . Kayaks . Bush Walks . Explore By Own OR Hire Boat
Perfect For Two . Can Sleep Four

Superbly renovated waterfront cottage . with fabulous freeform bush walks from back door

This easy living holiday house, set right by the waters edge, is the last one in a line of classic original river houses on the waterfront. The novelty of arriving by boat to Mackys simply adds to the charm.

• Private Jetty
• Swim On The High Tide
• Hanging seat on deck
• Alfresco Dining with a private High Tea delivery
• Bush Trails & kayaking options
• Sunny Aspect
• FRI . SAT sunset pizza deliveries
• wonderful long lunch destinations offering boat transfers

THE SPACE
Mackys is fully self contained & booked exclusively and will be open and ready for you, to simply kick back relax & enjoy.

INDDOOR OUTDOOR LIVING
• indoor ceiling fans . reverse aircon . electric flame heater
• outdoor firepit . hooded bbq. outdoor fan . alfresco dining
• dvd & blue ray player [ no std TV ]
• bluetooth UE Boom speaker
• medium speed internet access via your mobile phone or dongle [ no wifi ]
• magazines . books . fishing rods

KITCHEN . PANTRY
• well equipped kitchen with good range of cookware & utensils
• slimline fridge, freezer, half drawer dishwasher, gas cooktop, electric oven
• nespresso machine . pods provided . separate milk frother
• coffee plunger. ground coffee . twinings tea bags. raw sugar
• sea salt. pepper grinder. australian olive oil . balsamic vinegar
• glad wrap. foil. paper towel .serviettes .
• all below sink items

SLEEPING . BATHROOM
• two queen beds
• modern bathroom with spacious rainwater shower recess
• SUKIN shampoo . conditioner . body wash

WHAT TO DO
- Simply relax on the verandah swing chair & take in the view
- Head by boat to peats bite for a legendary long lunch
- Door to door transfers to The Anchor Spencer weekend prawns & oysters
- Hang in the swing seat
- Book in a FRI.SAT sunset Pizza. Prawn . Oyster delivery
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RESTAURANTS & CAFES
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• below boat access options suited to hire boats where no license is required
• there are additional options further along the river for higher speed boats

PEATS BITE RESTAURANT ...THUR - SUN
• legendary destination for a long relaxed lunch
• one of the most beautiful & unique locations on the river
• family friendly
• jetty to jetty transfer service OR travel by hireboat or own boat

BEROWRA WATERS INN...THUR - SUN
A CHEFS SECRET ...WED - SUN
• boat transfers available or travel by own boat
• both highly recommended long lunch destinations

SPENCER THE ANCHOR CAFÉ ...WED - SUN
• serving breakfast & lunch snacks . enjoy bottle shop prices with lunch
• weekends with live music, also serving oysters & prawns
• try the burgers on the pier with a beer
• travel by hire boat or own boat
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ARRIVE BY BOAT . NO ROADS . NO CARS
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• boats are pre booked directly by you, so no add on service fees
• contact details released once dates are confirmed
• prices listed below are guidelines only
• also suited to own trailer boat
• occasionally there is limited access due to new moon low tide - see below

WATER TAXI 0422 300 100
• from Kangaroo Point, Brooklyn OR Brooklyn Public Wharf, Brooklyn
• unrestricted parking available near both jetties
• taxi also travels after sunset
• taxi travel time to MACKYS's about 20min
PRICE GUIDELINE $100 per trip based on 2 guests ; additional guests POA

WATER TAXI and HIRE BOAT 0422 300 100
• the best of both worlds
. hire boat PRE delivered to MACKYS's jetty
• you travel door to door with water taxi
• boat is easy to drive . no experience or licence required.
• personalised how to boat instructions given on arrival at house
• we provide detailed exploring suggestions
• 25l tank of fuel . safety equipment . map .emergency call out included

BEROWRA BOAT HIRE - A bit more style for a great price 0479 084 649
• well designed, stable, mid ship steering vessels
• Perfect if commencing your stay with a lunch at Berowra Waters Inn or at A Chefs Secret

HAVE BOAT LICENSE ............ but need a boat
• Berowra Boat Hire & Brooklyn Marina have a fleets w 30hp & above for hire
• Hawkesbury Water Taxi have a 30hp Taxi/Tinny package with transfers from mainland & tinny delivered to Mackys jetty

OWN TRAILER BOAT up to 5m
• we recommend launching at Mooney Mooney boat ramp
• boat travel w 60hp to MACKYS's approx 15 min
• we are happy to provide additional exploring . restaurant suggestions
• to explore broken bay. cowan creek. refuge bay region travel is approx 30min w 60hp
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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MACKYS is fully self contained for your private use.
You do not actually meet us as we will have the house open & set up prior to your arrival.
Most of our small team live by boat access in the same general area, so if there is a situation where you require assistance, one of us can generally help out.
If you do book a stay we will ask you to pre plan arrival, boats etc ASAP, so we can set away time to be at MACKYS on the day, before your arrival, to set her up for you.

PLEASE NOTE
Rates are inclusive linen & towels

Children welcome.
Please advise ages when booking.

Pets welcome by prior arrangement.
Enclosed verandah but no fences.

There is no cleaning fee so we do ask you to leave MACKYS neat & tidy as you found her.

TIDES & BOATS
• on super low tides [0.3m ] boat access is limited to & from jetty for about 2 hours
• this occurs about 5 times per year
• we will update you if this applies for your dates
• you can also check online before booking via willy weather - MILSONS PASSAGE
• water taxi & boat hire are pre booked direct by you . so no service fees . we will pass on contact details & ask you book in boat travel pronto