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Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court

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Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Living area
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court

Set on an expansive 10 acres of forest, creek and wetlands, Cockle Bay House is the perfect escape for families and friends seeking a private, luxury getaway.

Located in New South Wales’ Central Coast just 90 minutes drive from Sydney CBD, the property can fit 20 guests comfortably and includes a indoor pool, tennis court, firepit and many entertaining areas for guests. Guests can expect premium living, with each bedroom featuring its own private ensuite.

Features include:

Tennis court with basketball hoop

Indoor fireplace

Outdoor fireplace with seating

6 bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom

Large freeform netted enclosed pool

The property is only a short drive to Terrigal, Avoca, Killcare, Mcmasters and Copacabana beaches and restaurants. With a Golf driving range and horse riding only 1 km away and various national park walking trails around 4km away.

Note: we do not allow parties on the property. If we find guests in violation of these rules, fines will be incurred. No pets allowed.
Also in the month of December we have a 5 night minimal stay.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Noise laws, damage taken from deposit.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-939-1, 2251
Property # 7500561
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Note from host: Noise laws, damage taken from deposit.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bensville

Bensville is home to this holiday home. Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum and Bulgandry Aboriginal Engraving Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Killcare Village Shops and Deepwater Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McEvoy Oval or The Entertainment Grounds. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Bensville, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bouddi National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Copacabana Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Turo Reserve - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Terrigal Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lake Macquarie - 48 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Woy Woy Station - 15 min drive
  • Tascott Station - 22 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Therapy Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Block 'n Tackle Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kincumber Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Davistown RSL Club - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court located?

Situated in Bensville, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bouddi National Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Cockle Bay Nature Reserve. Killcare Village Shops and Putty Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Great stay

Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max W.

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

Golf trip

Stay was excellent Nice house, spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

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

Great location

Comfortable family home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Romain G.

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

Amazing House

Thanks for welcoming us to your house for our Team meeting. The location is great and the house is perfect for a group of 15 persons
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hana A.

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

A perfect getaway close to Sydney!

Our stay was absolutely incredible—everything you could dream of in a holiday escape. The backyard opens to a beautiful flowing creek, there’s a full-size tennis court, and the resort-style swimming pool made every day feel luxurious. It was hands down one of the most relaxing holidays we’ve ever had. The host was exceptionally warm and easy to communicate with, which made everything smooth and stress-free. It’s hard to believe a place like this exists just an hour from Sydney!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend away

Was a good property. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good getaway for multi-family groups

Great location with private block, large house with ensuites to all bedrooms and plenty of living areas. Nice big kitchen and 2 fridges. Enjoyed using the pool and tennis court. However the property is getting a little old and tired and in need of maintenance here and there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant M.

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

Family Get Away

Amazing location with great facilities! Close to Terrigal and other hubs of the Central Coast. Tennis court was a winner and so much space. Check in process with Mel was fantastic and very accomodating of check in and check out times.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona K.

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

Great big house with 6 bedrooms

Comfortable spacious house with 6 bedrooms, tennis court, under cover pool and some outdoor space to wander. It is a little run down but most things worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

What an amazing house and location for a weekend away

Had a friends reunion at this fabulous house. So great that each bedroom has a bathroom. So much space for everyone and set in a gorgeous location. Highly recommend a sports day on the tennis courts using the sports equipment there. A lot of fun!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family holiday ,

We had a very enjoyable stay, made all the better by the new renovations. The new kitchen, dinning area is very well planned. Upstairs the wooden floors make a big difference. It’s an old house and the bathrooms, could do with a few hanging hooks in the showers. As could the bedrooms. Mel the property manager made our stay very pleasant .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2023
Thanks Gill, That is a good idea and i will get onto that. Thanks for being such a great guest, would love to have you and your family back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiera F.

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

An amazing house for large groups

The house was perfect! We were 19 people and it was incredibly comfortable for sleeping, eating and enjoying. There is plenty of plates and cutlery etc which I know can be tricky sometimes with such big groups. The house was secluded, surrounded by trees and with plenty of space to enjoy. The tennis court and pool are awesome, even in the winter the cold plunge was refreshing! Would absolutely recommend this house and the team that run it are lovely and super helpful. Went above and beyond to make sure we were looked after and had everything we needed. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thanks Kiera, You and your friends were a pleasure to host, the house was left in great condition which makes it a lot easier for us so i thank you. Welcome back any time 😀
Verified

8/10 Good

Demelza

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were generous size, great central heating system, clean linens and towels. Every room has an ensuite which was appreciated. Great space to fit an extended family with privacy. Lovely wood fireplace inside and makedo pit outside (couldn’t find the one on the river). Tennis court was a hit with kids for both tennis and scooting. Lost a star because of the cleanliness - there was mould in tile grout in bathrooms, mould/flaking bathroom ceilings, dust on many surfaces, all fans were dirty, gross oven, old pans flaking non-stick coating, gross stovetop fan, rusty BBQ unusable. Some dirty crockery. Dishwasher failed whilst there and a leaky bathroom dripped into lounge room. Kitchen utensils had an oversupply of tongs and undersupply of a single wooden spoon. General garden tidy up, clean gutters, and blow balconies required.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Natasha R.

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

Broken

Super disappointed by the state of this property. While we had an enjoyable time, the state of the property cannot be described as anything except dismal (& dangerous). Black mould on the roof and in various places, the roof in the outside dining area is literally falling down, a timber beam without any support could have badly injured someone. The bins were already full to the brim when we arrived so we had to spend time ensuring our rubbish was tidy enough to leave. The cane chair by the pool was so wonky and unstable. A massive dog poo right at the front of the house that one guest was unlucky enough to step on as she arrived. The roof of the pool was broken and the grass hadn’t been mown, but I did receive a message on the day of our arrival to explain that planned maintenance had been rescheduled. Spending even just a few hundred dollars on the property could make a huge difference. Communication and check in instructions were great, but the actual property is nothing like the photos, it is very old and unkept.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cara W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good for large groups but lower your expectations

My friends and I stayed at Cockle Bay mansion for a hens weekend getaway. Julia was helpful and easy to communicate with, and the check in process was smooth. However, we were very disappointed with the state of the house itself. The first thing we saw on arrival was a muddy excavation site with an abandoned bulldozer in the front yard. The house was grimy, and the cleaner had completely forgotten to clean the outdoor area. There was obviously a party before us as there were chairs strewn all over the tennis court, dirty floors and cigarette butts around the pool. We had to clean it before our guests arrived. The oven didn’t work, as did many of the lights inside the house. Some of the bathrooms had a sewerage smell. Julia was very apologetic and explained their normal cleaner was away and said she would refund us some of the cleaning fee. She also let us use the oven in the adjoining house. Although we ended up having a great weekend I think that there is a lot of room for improvement. It’s a good set up for parties and large group getaways, but for the price we paid we had higher expections.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ali A.

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

Great but...

It would’ve been a great stay if a bit more effort was put on cleaning. A part of that, it was a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Fantastic property!

The property was dated but very clean and great facilities. Plenty of space for large groups, tennis court and pool are fantastic additions. Only downside is the pool is not heated. Owner is great to communicate with and extremely responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Haydn R.

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

House was perfect for the group we had! Facilities were very good

The place was very clean, facilities were good although the kitchen is a little out dated. Overall was very happy with it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda R.

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

Great house for extended family get together, needs some work. Kids loved pool and tennis court.

Great house for large family groups. Pool and tennis court were good for the kids. Beaches not too far away.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ally F.

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

Great weekend getaway

I booked this property for a girls weekend away and everyone loved it! There is so much space and great facilities. The owner was very quick to respond to questions I had in the lead up to the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great place fir a large group

It was a great place but the property needs some TLC and 2 fridges. The owner was very helpful and quick to respond to issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean S.

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

Good location with large property size

Great place and location. Only issue was a leak from the top bathrooms however the service and response from host was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

GAIL M.

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

Great covered pool and covered eating area

We had our very large family stay and we had a great time. The covered pool was great and the kids spent a lot time in the pool while we relaxed and watched. There is an awesome covered eating area so the whole family could sit and eat together. We have many games of tennis and one on one basketball. The house is starting to show it's age but having a bathroom off every bedroom is great. Just remember to put the late nighters in the room downstairs as that is the only toilet on the ground floor. Overall the location is great and wonderful for a large family particularly if you have kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason W.

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

Lovely Property and facilities

Lovely property to stay with a large group with excellent facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Cameron F.

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

Excellent property

The house was in decent shape, the location and property were perfect for going to the beach and relaxing. Overall an excellent stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

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