Bush Retreat is just that, a secluded spot with no neighbours in sight, yet only a short drive to the amenities of Portland when needed. We sat out on the deck each evening with kangaroos and wallabies grazing around us. The bird life was stunning - royal spoonbills on the small lake, ibis, a marsh harrier, a snipe, a musk duck and many more, and koalas calling from the trees beyond.
Other things we enjoyed: Port Nelson lighthouse and bush walks; Cape Bridgewater walk to the seal colony, then a visit to the Lakes (great picnic spots and we were the only people there); the immaculate botanic gardens and historic buildings in Portland, whose charm far exceeded our expectations; and a trip out to the gannet colony at Point Danger - wonderful to see the birds soaring on the upcurrents over the cliff (but note, they are only there Sept to March).
We really enjoyed our stay and plan to return.