Cottage point - cowan suite

Welcome to the Cowan Suite at Cottage Point Inn.

There are places that take you away from it all, and then there are places that make you feel like you have found something you did not know you were looking for. The Cowan Suite is firmly the latter.

Sitting within the grounds of one of Sydney's most iconic waterfront destinations, this beautifully appointed private apartment looks out over 180 degrees of Cowan River and the untouched bushland of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. From the moment you step inside and see the floor-to-ceiling windows framing the water beyond, you know this one is different.

Inside, the apartment unfolds into a warm, light-filled open-plan living, dining and kitchen space that is designed for the kind of stillness that is genuinely hard to find. Timber floors run throughout, natural rattan furnishings and woven pendant lighting give the space a calm, considered feel, and the glass doors open wide onto your private balcony where the Cowan River stretches out before you in every direction. On a still morning with a coffee in hand and the national park reflected across the water, there is nowhere else you would rather be.

The kitchen is well-appointed and ready for whatever the morning calls for. A Nespresso machine is ready to go and everything you need for a relaxed start to the day is right at your fingertips, before you step outside and let the view do the rest.

The bedroom is peaceful and private, with quality bedding and an atmosphere that makes it genuinely hard to leave.

Our bedding configuration is as follows:

Bedroom: 1 x King Bed

And then there is the location itself. Cottage Point Inn is famous for a reason. Guests fly in by seaplane from Rose Bay. Others arrive by boat from Palm Beach. The restaurant serves 5 and 8 course tasting menus with an award-winning wine list, drawing couples celebrating the moments that matter and discerning food lovers looking for something they will not forget. Staying overnight here means waking up in the middle of all of it. That is something most guests never get to do.

Things to know:

Friday and Saturday night stays include a 5 course dinner or lunch for two at the restaurant as part of your booking. If you would like to upgrade to the full 8 course menu with wine pairings, simply reach out to the restaurant directly to arrange it. For stays on other nights, we strongly recommend booking a table for lunch or dinner to complete the experience. It books out quickly, so plan ahead.

Getting here: Cottage Point is approximately one hour by car from Sydney's CBD. You can also arrive by daily boat from Palm Beach, or by seaplane direct to the restaurant pontoon. However you choose to arrive, the journey is part of the experience.

Bathroom

• Hair dryer

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Body soap

• Shower gel

Bedroom and Laundry

• Essentials

  Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper

• 1 King bed

• Bed linens

• Iron

Entertainment

• TV

Heating and Cooling

• Air conditioning

• Ceiling fan

• Heating

Internet and Office

• Wifi

Kitchen and Dining

The home does not have a full kitchen capable of cooking in, however, the following appliances are available:

• Microwave

• Dishes and silverware

• Mini fridge

• Hot water kettle

• Coffee maker

• Toaster

• Dining table

• Coffee

Location Features

• Waterfront

  Right next to a body of water

• Lake front

Outdoor

• Patio or balcony

Services

• Host greets you

Cottage Point is one of those rare pockets of Sydney that feels almost hidden from the rest of the world. Tucked deep within Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, it’s a tiny waterfront community where the bush runs right down to the water and days seem to slow themselves. With only a small number of homes scattered along the shoreline, the area is quiet, peaceful and surrounded by natural beauty in every direction.

Cowan Creek and the smaller inlets that feed into it shape much of life here. The water is calm and glassy in the mornings, ideal for kayaking, gentle boating or simply drifting along to explore the bays and bush-covered headlands. Boat and kayak hire is available right next door, which makes it easy to spend long days out on the water without planning too far ahead. Fishing, swimming and picnicking by the water are part of the rhythm of life here.

For those who prefer to stay on land, the national park offers walking tracks, lookouts and plenty of opportunities to spot native birdlife and animals. Even a short wander through the area feels restorative, with the scent of eucalypt and the sound of the creek never far away.

Despite its seclusion, Cottage Point has a couple of places to eat that feel perfectly in tune with the setting. The local kiosk is relaxed and right by the water, the kind of spot to stop for breakfast or lunch after a morning on the creek. A more refined dining option sits just along the water’s edge, offering long, slow meals with views across the trees and boats below.

What makes Cottage Point special is the balance it strikes, close enough to Sydney that you can arrive without a long trip, yet remote enough to feel like a genuine escape. Anyone who wants a holiday centred on nature, water and quiet. Mornings start slowly, afternoons drift by on the deck or in a boat, and the evenings settle into the kind of calm you rarely find so close to the city. It’s a place people come to unwind and usually wish they could stay longer.

• Check-in details will be sent either the night before checking in, or the morning of check-in for security reasons.

• We only provide 1 set of keys for each stay. We do not have extra sets.