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Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Family-friendly holiday home in Wollongong with an outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Experience ultimate relaxation at this spacious holiday home, where seamless indoor and outdoor living areas await. With a timber entertaining deck, sunny alfresco overlooking the pool and fully functional kitchen with all essentials, you'll feel right at home. Perfect for families and friends of up to 8 guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun with pool and outdoor entertaining area.

Featuring four spacious bedrooms, a generously sized bathroom and additional powder room, this holiday home comfortably accommodates up to 8 guests at a time, making it an ideal choice for families and friends.
Pet Friendly

The space

An entertainer’s dream, you’ll love the seamless indoor and outdoor living areas, including the timber entertaining deck and sunny alfresco overlooking the pool; the perfect spot to relax with your latest holiday read or enjoy drinks with friends and family.

The spacious kitchen is fully functional for a truly comfortable time away, including a stovetop, oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and all the essentials for a truly comfortable stay.

With a host of additional luxuries to enjoy, including a single-unit air-conditioner, ceiling fans, complimentary wi-fi, washing machine and a generous driveway stretching down the side of the property, this home is ideal for both short and long-term stays.

Set close to Lake Illawarra this highly accessible location is walking distance to local shops and cafes and Warilla Beach just a five-minute drive away, this property is the ultimate beach house you’ve been looking for.

Guest access
You will have access to the entire property during your stay.


Other things to note
Safety: This property has a fully-fenced pool.

Noise Policy: We always follow strict noise regulations and ask you to be respectful and considerate. Any breach of the noise regulations may result in eviction with-out a refund of the remaining funds or deposit.

Age Limit: We do not accept reservations for groups of travelers under the age of 23 years unless a specific exception has been approved. The home is perfect for mature travelers and families.
Guest access

Full use of house.

Garage is NOT for guest use.

Other things to note
Pet friendly but strictly no pets on bedding or lounge or Pool area.
Any damage to property from pet with result in claim for repairs, cleaning or replacement of damaged items.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy

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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

Rules

Pet friendly but strictly no pets on bedding, lounge or Pool area.
Any damage to property from pet will result in claim for repairs, cleaning or replacement of damaged items.
Garage is not for guest use.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
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 not indicated whether 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 PID-STRA-31009, 2528

About the area

Map
Lake Illawarra, NSW

What's nearby

  • Reddall Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Henderson Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Berageree Island - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Warilla Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Perkins Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Oak Flats Station - 10 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Club Windang - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House Warilla - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Il Lago Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sporties - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Wollongong holiday home is located in Lake Illawarra, within 1 mi (2 km) of Reddall Reserve, Warilla Beach and Berageree Island. Mrs Halls Park and Henderson Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Comfy stay

Check in easy comfy house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Lovely relaxing stay

2 x families stayed at this lovely house. The hosts were attentive and left us flowers and a bottle of wine. Communication was easy and the house was well stocked. The kids absolutely loved the pool! Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Another great stay

Second time booking this Lovely property that has all the facilities you would want. Host is super helpful and clearly cares about his guests. Excellent location and very easy to travel to and from beach and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

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

Winter Break

Great House - great location - loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

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

Great house for family or larger group

We stayed here while competing in a sporting event at Lake Illawarra. The location was perfect for us and the pool was nice at the end of a hot day. The kitchen is well appointed and we really appreciated the coffee machine. Winston is a great host and really helpful. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Winston was a very friendly host with a lovely property and excellent information on property. Property was perfect for our needs and we all very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alfio S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable home and great pool

Great place to to take family. Plenty of room close to all ameneties including shopping, beaches, hospital. Kids loved having the swimming pool in the back yard and an extensive field with a playground next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne P.

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

Long weekend

Had a great few days away with our grandchildren. They loved the pool after going to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane M., Coffs Harbour

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

Amazing Location- Close to Everything

A great home in a great location had everything we needed and more after having big days on the beach. Communication from the owner was fantastic and flexible. Highly recommend it to anybody looking for a family getaway, but needing all the comfort of Home. Would be happy to come back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Relaxing weekend

Tranquil and charming home to relax and enjoy with my family. Great wine as a wellcome and very organize and tidy house, great effort to make the visitors a happy and conftable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn M.

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

Beautiful space

Impeccably decorated and every need thought of… we loved our stay! Winston even welcomed by leaving out some choccies and wine! Big living space and plenty of beds, the kitchen has every requirement. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julie W., Ninderry

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Good property for a family reunion! Kitchen was well equipped and a pantry stocked with the basics, no need to eat out. Great to have some kids toys and books available for visitors too The only downside was that the BBQ was dirty and hadn’t been cleaned since it’s last use. However we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

just comfy

a great property with everything you need , no need for take away , enough gear to open a resturant , bbq, outdoor pizza oven , plenty of gear to bung on a good feed and entertain, heaps of stuff for families and things to keep the kids busy if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Katherine E.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not bad but not worth price

We stayed over NYE for 3 nights. When arriving we realised we never received the code to unlock the door and it took a little while for the host to work out what the code would be, he seemed a bit confused on the phone. Things looked a lot more state of the art in photos. The pizza oven didn’t have a paddle so we had to use tongs and spatulas to safely get the pizza into and out of the oven. I did call the host to ask about this and he said it was ‘somewhere’. The BBQ has an open back which is strange, as you can’t generate much heat. We tried covering the back with foil but it didn’t really work so ended up pan frying our steaks. My partner is a chef so knows what he’s doing. Host really needs to replaced the ratty wind/rain sail on the back porch, it’s got rips in it and pretty dirty/mouldy at the bottom. There was no hand towel in the bathroom, and the room with the single beds had no proper bed piillowsc just couch cushions. Aside from these things we had a great time as we had great company and enjoyed sitting by the pool during the days. I would not pay the price we paid for this place again, not worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024