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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
  • Place, Seven Mile Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Seven Mile Beach National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jervis Bay
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Shoal Cottage - beach escape

An original beach cottage which has been renovated to provide that old holiday charm with all the modern conveniences.

Single level and fully fenced, Shoal Cottage is both child and dog friendly and with a large enclosed back garden there’s plenty of space to play and relax.

Centrally located just 3 mins walk to the river and 5mins walk from the beach, shops and the Heads Hotel, this holiday house is all about location.

The house contains one master bedroom with a queen size bed and two further bedrooms, one with a king single size bunk bed and the other with two single beds. There is a family bathroom including bath and shower, a living/dining area with doors leading onto an enclosed deck and lawn and a modern kitchen with gas hob and dishwasher. Other amenities include washing machine, smart TV, air conditioning/heating system, wireless internet, Bluetooth speaker, gas BBQ, outdoor shower and fire pit.

Shoalhaven Heads is the perfect location to explore the NSW south coast and is an easy two hours drive south of Sydney. There is lots to see and do with highlights including the picturesque village of Berry (12mins), the vibrant coastal towns of Gerringong/Gerroa (15mins) and three local wineries within 5mins drive. The village itself is well equipped with several local shops and cafes, a fantastic local pub, a bowling club, and the recently opened Bangalay Villas fine dining restaurant. The local outdoor swimming pool (open Nov-March) is 3 minutes walk from the house. Further afield the white sands of Jervis Bay and the gorgeous village of Kangaroo Valley are both within 40 minutes drive.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-3743

About the neighborhood

Shoalhaven Heads

Shoalhaven Heads is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Comerong Island Nature Reserve and Seven Mile Beach National Park, while Berry Museum and Nowra Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Natural Necessity and Nowra Aquatic Park.
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Shoalhaven Heads, NSW

What's nearby

  • Seven Mile Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Seven Mile Beach National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Kiama Surf Beach - 22 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Jervis Bay - 39 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Wollongong City Beach - 51 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 10 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Heads Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Famous Berry Donut Van - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Fishwicks - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Frankie's Coffee - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shoal Cottage - beach escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shoal Cottage - beach escape on May 1, 2026 start from $331, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shoal Cottage - beach escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shoal Cottage - beach escape located?

This family-friendly Shoalhaven Heads vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Seven Mile Beach and Comerong Island Nature Reserve. Seven Mile Beach National Park and Coolangatta Estate are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is in a great location, so well stocked with all home comforts and amenities! The yard area and outdoor spaces are really great and very pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and garden exceeded expectations. Wish we could have stayed longer. Location excellent, everything perfect. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Lovely break away

We love visiting Shoal Cottage and look forward to more opportunities to have a lovely break away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shoal Cottage with our fur baby. The location was brilliant, it felt like home as soon as we walked in. We loved the big backyard, the fenced front yard, the cottage was very clean inside and out, the bed was comfortable and the cottage had everything you need. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing stay. Very responsive host. Very comforting house. Plenty of parking and easy access. Great house for pets. Throwing a ball in the big backyard. Garden and house clean and well maintained. Everything you could need was there. Great book collection, games. Great location and beautiful community. Thank you very much, just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cottage with lovely beach vibe. Everything is in good working order and the hosts have thoughtfully provided little extras you could want. Very clean and fresh feel inside. Great secure big back yard for a pet friendly stay. A very convenient base to enjoy the river and beachside walks in this lovely area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grainne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful, well cared for cottage with large and well cared for garden back and front. Everything was wonderful, nothing to fault. All details were thought about, from the candles to the dog bowls/blankets and great quality steak knives. Very clean and well looked after. Fans, heaters well provided for (additional to air con) and we loved the fire pit (and provisions to make one). Our little Frenchie dog did not want to get in the car to leave. She ‘loved’ the very well secured fenced garden and large grass space. Beautiful verandah to read, relax and star gaze at night. Overall, great value for money in a beautiful, quiet location with very nearby amenities and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Beach breakaway

We are repeat visitors and Shoal Cottage always delivers a happy and restful break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Short winter getaway

Loved exploring local towns - Gerringong, Kiama & Berry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan F.

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

Family Getaway

Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Shoalhaven Heads Pet Friendly

Wonderful house with everything you need for a relaxing stay and really good location equidistance between beach and river. Very dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliann D.

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

Quiet weekend away

Fantastic house in very convenient location. Perfect for small group of friends or family weekend away. Host very easy to deal with and super helpful. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BIBA V.

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

Perfect getaway

Fantastic beach cottage with everything you need. Had a wonderful stay with family and our fur baby absolutely loved it! Thank you for the perfect getaway, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Break away

We have stayed at Shoal Cottage a number of times. Its just a lovely place to recharge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Break away

Another great time to relax and recharge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Beach holiday

Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I, including our dog, had a wonderful, relaxing weekend at Shoal Cottage. The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Heaters in every room kept us warm and cosy and the fire pit was also a great addition. The dog was VERY impressed with the off-leash beach, especially as it was so close to the house! We’ll definitely come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Beach Getaway

We are returning visitors to this property. We love it! Fresh, clean happy home, close to anything you could want in a beach holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Relaxing Getaway

This was the second time our family stayed at Shoal Cottage. The house and large fenced yard are fantastic and it’s in such a good location - close to the beach, river, shops and parks. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Lovely home

Comfortable home, walk to river and beach. Close to shops. Everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alaine K.

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

Wonderful cottage for a family

We loved staying here for a weekend with our family of five. Very welcoming - clean and bright, with milk and coffee in the fridge, seasoning and kitchen essentials in the kitchen cupboards, toiletries and fresh towels in the bathroom, and a lovely deck and back garden A quick walk to the surf beach, the river and the local pub. Highly recommend this holiday home 👍😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful lakeside home only a short walk to all the beauty that Shoalhaven Heads has to offer. We enjoyed our stay in the lovely Shoal cottage - a wonderful big backyard with sand pit and slippery dip for the little ones to play and run around in, and a fire pit to sit around and toast marshmallows at night. We look forward to staying again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Highly recommend

What a wonderful surprise Shoalhaven Heads was and this beautiful cottage. We loved our stay at this clean, well equipped house in an awesome position close to everything. Highly recommend. Thank you so much for having us stay 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solongo D.

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

Cute little get away

We enjoyed our holiday. The place is clean and specious backyard. Close to beach just like how we wanted. Spent time on the beach my daughter loved it. Beautiful place. I highly recommend the place. Thank you.👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Break away

Lovely home, relaxed and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Laura Horne

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We are a family of five which includes our beloved dog Ruby who love getting away to the beach and getting out of the bustle of the city

Why they chose this property

Following a months travelling down the south coast of NSW we fell in love with the Shoalhaven area. Staying in many wonderful holiday houses over the years and during that month we were inspired to purchase Shoal Cottage in the fantastic Shoalhaven Heads and create a holiday rental which offers an inclusive and relaxing break for others. It was important for us to be both dog friendly and child friendly.

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