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Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape

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Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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7.0 out of 10
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Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape

  • Just minutes from Seven Mile Beach and the Shoalhaven River, this beautifully renovated coastal retreat is the perfect base for your Shoalhaven Heads getaway.

    Nestled between Mount Coolangatta and the pristine coastline, this charming 1960s home has been thoughtfully renovated to create a comfortable, relaxing, and welcoming holiday escape. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a getaway with friends, or a peaceful coastal break, you'll enjoy having the entire property to yourselves, complete with a private front garden and spacious fully fenced backyard.

    The Property Features:

    4 bedrooms
    Living room
    Dining area
    Modern fully equipped kitchen
    Fully renovated internal bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet
    External Laundry with second toilet.
    Private driveway with undercover carport
    Front garden deck
    Large fully fenced backyard
    Bedrooms
    Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 4: Single Bed

    Living Area

    Relax in the comfortable, fully furnished living room featuring quality lounges and sofas, including one sofa that converts into a double bed if required.

    Features include:

    65" Smart TV
    Fast Wi-Fi internet
    Heating provided with convection heaters for year-round comfort
    Modern Kitchen

    The fully self-contained kitchen is equipped with everything you need to prepare meals during your stay, including:

    Stove and oven
    Microwave
    Toaster
    Kettle
    Dishwasher
    Refrigerator
    Cookware and kitchen essentials

    Cooking oil, olive oil, salt and pepper are also provided for your convenience.

    Bathroom & Laundry

    The home features a fully renovated internal bathroom, complete with:

    Modern shower
    Vanity
    Toilet

    A separate laundry (with second toilet) is also available, equipped with a modern washing machine and dryer.

    Parking

    Private driveway parking includes an undercover carport for one vehicle, with additional space for a second car.

    Explore Shoalhaven Heads

    Tucked between Mount Coolangatta and Seven Mile Beach, and right on the doorstep of the Shoalhaven River, Shoalhaven Heads is one of the South Coast's hidden gems. Spend your days swimming, surfing, fishing, boating, golfing, bushwalking, or simply relaxing by the beach. Local wineries and cellar doors are only minutes away, and the nearby boat ramp provides easy access to the river and ocean for boating enthusiasts.

    Walk to Local Amenities

    Within easy walking distance you'll find:

    Petrol station
    Chemist
    Bottle shop
    Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club
    Shoalhaven Heads Hotel (bar & restaurant)
    Bakery
    Butcher
    Local village grocer
    Post Office
    Newsagent

    Enjoy the perfect combination of coastal charm, modern comfort, and convenient location in this beautifully renovated Shoalhaven Heads retreat.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 6,997 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please return keys to the lock box prior to leaving. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 PID-STRA-50615, 2535

About the area

Located in Shoalhaven Heads, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Berry Museum and Shoalhaven Regional Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Natural Necessity and Nowra Aquatic Park. Granties Maze and Shoalhaven Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and rock climbing. Visit our Shoalhaven Heads travel guide
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Shoalhaven Heads, NSW

What's nearby

  • A beach at sunset with a reflection of the sky on the wet sand.
    Seven Mile Beach National Park
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • A wooden pier leading to a sandy beach with turquoise water and rocky outcrops.
    Jervis Bay
    36 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Coolangatta Estate
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mountain Ridge Wines
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Seven Mile Beach
    3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station
    13 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Famous Berry Donut Van
    10 min drive
  • The Heads Hotel
    12 min walk
  • Great Southern Hotel
    10 min drive
  • Bean Roasted
    14 min walk
  • Milkwood Bakery
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Comerong Island Nature Reserve, Seven Mile Beach and Seven Mile Beach National Park. Mountain Ridge Wines and Coolangatta Estate are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Shoalhaven Sanctuary ~ Your South Coast Escape Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and ckean

The property was very clean. It is a bit of an unusual set up with access to one bedroom being from outside and also access to toilet is outside but under cover Great location and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

One toilet

The property was clean, comfortable and well-placed for our purposes.On the website it was mentioned that there were two bathrooms and no mention of only one outside toilet was made. Please consider making that clear.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very disappointing

Not at all what we expected for what we paid.There is NO toilet inside the house.Front and back yard completely overgrown and unsuitable for dogs or children as unsafe. No fence at street front for dogs/children.No outdoor eating area, no BBQ.No clothes line or clothes rack.Nowhere to hang/dry anything, including beach gear.No oven trays for cooking.No PowerPoint in bathroom.Driveway plants so overgrown they scratched my car.I sharp knife only. No knife set, no coffee machine.First Aid kit had nothing, not even bandaids.Needs a lot of attention before rented out at such a price in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

NOT QUITE SEMI-DETACHED

Toilet is listed as semi-detached but is in reality outside, as is the 4th bedroom, although it does share a wall with the house. You need to leave the house to access both. In the middle of winter it was freezing. You can access the toilet from the front door through the carport and this is under cover. However, from the back of the house it is completely in the open to access the toilet and the back door of the house. We were all over 60 and needing the toilet in the middle of the night to have to go outside was very uncomfortable and timing an issue. We don't have time to meander through the house to come to the front door. Even those of our group sleeping in the house found accessing the toilet extremely inconvenient. The same would apply for families with young children. Sitting in the nice warm and cosy loungeroom became freezing when the front door had to be opened for someone to go to the toilet. Also, more toilet paper needs to be supplied; one roll was not enough. For our group, the shower over the bath without a handrail was quite tricky. Apart from this, the house has been done up nicely. Kitchen is modern with great appliances etc. Beds are very comfortable and the bedding all lovely and warm. The heating provided was efficient and kept us warm in the lounge room and warmed up bedrooms. Everything freshly painted and clean. Also brand new blinds on windows is great. Price ok for what we had but for the 21st century, a toilet inside must be considered essential.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023