**SHELLHARBOUR BEACH COTTAGE - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.
**BACK GATE OPENS ONTO BEACH RESERVE AND FRONT GATE WALK TO SHELL COVE YACHT MARINA.
**CAFES, RESTAURANTS, TAVERN, PLAYGROUND, PUB, OCEAN POOL - ALL JUST A STROLL AWAY IN EACH DIRECTION.
**MOST CENTRAL PROPERTY TO WALK EVERYWHERE.
**PLUS FLAGS AND LIFEGUARDS IN SUMMER JUST OUT THE BACK GATE.

Coastal comfort - Just steps from the sand.
Unwind at this beautifully styled beach cottage, just a 1 minute stroll to the beach. With space for the whole family (or group of friends), a huge covered deck, an unbeatable location, it's the perfect spot to soak up the best of beachside living.

What You'll Love:
*1 minute walk to the beach - ideal for morning swims and sunset walks.
*3 comfy bedrooms (2 Queens + 1 Bunk with 2 Singles - sleeps 8 in total.)
*Airy open plan living with coastal charm, big windows and recliners for lazy afternoons.
*Fully equipped kitchen and BBQ for outdoor meals.
*Expansive deck with dining area, twinkle lights and firepit.
*Books, cards and family extras like board games and beach gear.
*Perfect location.
*1 minute to the beach and 5 minutes to the ocean pool.
*Cafes, fish and chips and modern yacht marina all in walking distance.
*Awesome playground and park across the road.
*Pubs and two taverns nearby. Golf course, scenic walks and shops nearby.
*Fully fenced yard for kids and dogs.
BONUS FEATURES:
*Nespresso coffee machine
*Reverse cycle air-conditioning
*WiFi, Netflix ready smart TV
*Firepit for evenings under the stars
*Linen and towels included for all beds booked
*Extra shower and toilet in the outside laundry
*Pet-friendly with fully fenced yard
*Easy front yard and street parking
*Easy access to bicycle paths along the coast

Whether you are after a romantic beach break, a fun-filled family holiday or a chilled-out getaway with friends, this beach retreat ticks all the boxes.

*11am CHECK IN and 1pm CHECKOUT is mostly available outside holidays on condition of availability dependant on other bookings. (Confirmation week prior to booking. Otherwise it's the usual timings.)

*The house consists of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen and dining area and a lounge area and outside deck and pergola. The main bedroom and 2nd bedrooms have a Queen bed. The 3rd bedroom, (semi-private) Kids Room, has 2 Single beds and Bunks.

*All the lower beds, 2 queens and 3 singles, and made up for you with FRESH LINEN AND TOWELS. Doonas, pillows and extra blankets are provided, as well as some electric blankets on the Queen beds. (Please note that the top single bunk is NOT included in this arrangement. Linen is be available for the top bunk if 8 people are booked.)

*Please BYO: Beach towels and beach shade.

*The laundry is outside with washing machine and an extra "tropical" shower and toilet, perfect for after the beach. The kitchen has dishwasher and all cooking facilities. There is usually a small supply of tea, sugar, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, flour, oil, dishwashing liquid, teatowels etc in the kitchen.
*The lounge seats 8 comfortably in LOUNGE CHAIRS with TV, WiFi and DVD. There are books and some games and DVD's provided. We also provide some beach chairs, banana lounges and boogy boards.
*There is a FIRE PIT, with provision of firestarters, kindling and some logs, but wood supply cannot be guaranteed, so please byo some logs if you want a lot of fires.
*We have REVERSE CYCLE AIR CON, plus heaters and some electric blankets in the winter and floor fans in the summer, so you have the choice for perfect temperatures, summer and winter.
*Try out the new Shell Cove Golf Course and Tavern for golf and dinner. Our best recommendation.
*Also try the newly opened Waterfront Tavern in Shell Cove with cafes, restaurants etc.
**Maximum permitted on the property is 8 people including children. No schoolies, no parties, no functions, no bucks nights on the property.
*This is a tranquil place to unwind for a family or friends get together, with neighbours homes next door.
*Small/medium size DOG is permitted.

LOCATION
*Shellharbour is 1 1/2 hours south of Sydney, situated just north of Kiama.
*It is a small waterfront village with lots of shops and outdoor cafes and restaurants. There is a boat harbour for launching boats, and breakwaters for fishing, and the new Shell Cove Yacht Marina, shops and Tavern at the other end of our street opening 2022.
*There is plenty of shopping with large grocery and wonderful seafood market at Shellharbour Square, just 8 minutes drive away.
*There is an olympic size salt water rock pool, also just a short walk from the house.
*For those without a car, it is easy to take the train from Sydney Central to Shellharbour Junction (just 6 minutes in a taxi). Some of the Clubs in the area provide free transport in the evening for dinner etc.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
*Apart from the swimming and fishing, there are famous surf beaches nearby at The Farm as well as great scuba diving at Bass Point, just 5 minutes down the road.
*There is a boat harbour only 5 minutes around the corner, for launching a boat, and plenty of off street parking for a boat.
*The closest supermarket is Woolworths in Shell Cove.
*There is a small local IGA supermarket, but Shellharbour Square is a very large shopping centre, only 10 minutes drive away. They also have a wonderful fish market, definately worth a look if you enjoy seafood.
*For some sightseeing further afield, Berry, Minnamurra Falls, Kiama Blow Hole, "Babe" country, Jamberoo Fun Park and the Southern Highland towns of Bowral and Robertson make a lovely days outing.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE A NO NOISY PARTY POLICY.
The house is in a quiet neighbourhood, with permanent neighbours, so no "bucks" party or "schoolies" bookings accepted.
We are best suited to families or just a few friends having a nice week away at the beach.