With a stay at this vacation home in Hardys Bay, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Turo Reserve and Bouddi National Park. .This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Terrigal Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Killcare Village Shops.
Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
CHARMING COTTAGE RETREAT
Cosy Cottage with Fireplace and Views
BOND: $750 | STRICT NO PARTY/FUNCTION POLICY | STRICTLY NO PETS | NON-SMOKING
LINEN: Linen is not included however can be arranged by contacting our office on 02 4360 1100 or via email (pillows, blankets and doonas are provided)
Gorgeous two bedroom character filled cottage with ocean views nestled in tranquil leafy setting with access from Nukara Avenue and only a short walk to Killcare surf beach, shops and cafes.
ACCOMMODATES: 3 Bedroom 1: Queen bed Bedroom 2: King Single Bathroom 1: Shower and WC with access via the second bedroom
Features: Open fire place Ceiling fans Kitchen with microwave and dishwasher Living with TV DVD and CD player Laundry with washing machine (separate entry)
Outdoor features: A sunny deck with outdoor furniture to seat 6 Gas BBQ Grassed yard Please note there is no garage , parking only
A late check out may be available on request.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Accom Holidays Killcare
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space)
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number 2257, PID-STRA-73676
Property is also known as
Charming Retreat Hardys Bay
Charming Cottage Retreat Hardys Bay
Charming Cottage Retreat Private vacation home
Charming Cottage Retreat Private vacation home Hardys Bay
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CHARMING COTTAGE RETREAT Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ruby L.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The property has a lovely homely feel and stunning views of the ocean. The driveway is a little tricky on day 1, easy by day 3.
Ruby L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
4/10 Poor
Carolyn W.
1 Sept 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Somewhat disappointed
Basic accommodation, too much clutter, limited space in kitchen for storing our items, no toilet paper, second bed was in back entry area open to the toilet.
However, it was a beautiful position amongst the trees with ocean views.
Carolyn W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caryl D.
1 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Bliss
A great cosy place for a wet/windy weekend. Great location and such a comfortable mattress! Accom agent Matthew was super helpful.
Caryl D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy P.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great quiet spot within walking distance of Putty beach.
Timothy P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Cary M.
18 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
Thanks for letting us stay at your lovely cottage. We had a lovely time.
Was a great location and lovely bush setting
Cary M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Wendy B.
29 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
We had a great stay. So many birds, the fire, close to the beach, shops and jetty. Loved exploring - so many bushwalks. Perfect getaway for a few days.
Wendy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tony A.
21 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lots of character
Conveniently located between the beach and the bay and its great cafes. No wifi is actually a plus, as it lets you truly disconnect and relax.
Tony A.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Monica B., Hudson, FL United States
30 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Unplug and relax
Decor on point - great taste!
Bed comfortable.
Peaceful spot.
BYO coffee/milk/linen/towels/bathmat/internet connection (If needed)
(Not a complaint - as listing describes)
Monica B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katherine A.
21 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quirky, comfortable, clean and tidy
Great place to stay, away from the world in natural beauty.
A map of where the house was exactly would be good for those arriving in the night
Katherine A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julia D.
9 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and homey stay
This property was the perfect long weekend escape we needed! Clean, spacious and beautiful outdoor deck for reading and a BBQ! Wouldn’t change a thing.
Julia D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lea M.
3 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Our short break at the Charming Cottage
Wow what a location, a beautiful little cottage in the treetops with amazing views of the ocean. The open fire is a major bonus for a stay in July and adds such an incredible feel to the place. Some lovely old world touches like the kitchen dresser and internal doors. Absolutely gorgeous. We loved it!
Lea M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
John P.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a fabulous location
A lovely place to stay with lots of charm. The bed was comfortable and everything was clean and the (rented) linen worked well. The fireplace was especially appreciated on a cold, wet and windy night!
It is a bit hard to find in the dark, but Google takes you to the right location, so it's more of an adventure than a problem.
John P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katherine B.
13 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway
My friend and I, both in our mid-60s, were after a small place with a big view, not too far from Sydney, that we could fully relax in. This cottage was perfect. It felt like home as soon as we walked in, with comfortable, calm, attractive furnishings, a fireplace (which we'll be back to use, come whale-watching season) and a view we couldn't take our eyes off. We felt like trusted friends rather than complete strangers. There's bird life all around, good food and coffee a short walk away at Hardys Bay, and it's so quiet, except for the sound of the surf at Killcare Beach. We can't recommend this place highly enough.
Katherine B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Philip O.
9 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed and ‘in nature’
Great place to relax and be in nature, walks and beaches close by.
Philip O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
6/10 Okay
Kirsten R.
19 Feb 2021
Poor communication from property managers
The place has a lovely view, character and is perfect to relax and as base to explore the area. However the communication with the property managers was poor. Needing three emails to chase return of bond and when we staid there a follow up call was needed to ask about getting a broken oven fixed.
Kirsten R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Grant T.
10 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Bush getaway with more
Great location between the bay and beach... Enjoyed our stay and would come again
Grant T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
jacqueline s., Sydney
24 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Tree house
We just loved our stay at this house amongst the trees.
jacqueline s.
8/10 Good
Mahalia M.
22 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
We loved this beautiful property overlooking the water. It was very tastefully decorated and had a very lovely feel, it also had a gorgeous verandah. I would definitely book again, however would probably only return in a warmer season due to the issues outlined below.
The only downside to our stay was that the only heating (aside from a very small Oil heater which we had to use in the bedroom to keep our baby warm while he was sleeping) was an open fire place. There was a very limited amount of wood left and it was very damp due to recent rain. There was no newspaper provided or anything else to light a fire, and the wood would not catch properly because it was wet. Therefore, we were left with a very cold and smoky house for the first two nights (there was not enough wood left for the third night). There was also no where that we could find in the little town to buy firewood. My suggestion to the owners would be to provide an additional heater for the main area and to also ensure that the firewood is stocked and stored somewhere dry. That way if someone arrives late at night or when it’s raining there is another form of heating to use instead of having to collect kindling/wood outside. I would also suggest that there is clear communication about whether visitors are expected to bring newspapers/fire lighters/wood etc as it is very difficult to light a fire without this stuff and we were unsure if we were meant to bring this ourselves. We checked in late in the afternoon and did not want to head out in the car again to pick up this stuff up and there was no where in little town that sold newspapers.
All in all this is my only criticism. It would have been a perfect stay in summer if we were not so cold!
Mahalia M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alex T.
1 Apr 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend
We had a lovely two days, enjoying the view out over trees towards the ocean. It is so close to many local beaches, and the lovely Killcare shops down the road had everything we needed. We wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you.
Alex T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
10/10 Excellent
DOUGLAS L.
27 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Beauty & close to everything
Comfortable cottage with views to the sea. Easy walks to the beach & Hardy Bay shops. Perfect for romantic weekend hideaway, enjoyed fireplace.
DOUGLAS L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
18 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Three nights in Killcare
Cute little cottage. Very close to national park, lots of walks and beaches. True little treasure.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
6/10 Okay
Robert T.
14 June 2018
Great property and location!
The property, location and surroundings were great, but on arrival the relevant real estate agency was not prepared to receive us later on the evening. There was a mix-up with instructions and keys and so we ended up moving into the wrong property and had to move out again when the 'legitimate' tenants arrived on site. The real estate agent struggled to allocate the keys to the property in their CRM system and then couldn't find the property location. We finally moved in around midnight on the arrival day. Real estate agent Lee was very accommodating though. Also communications prior to rental in confirming the address and other details of the property was poor on the accounts of Homeaway. Lifting your game is a must!!! Regards, Robert Trzebski