Apricari - oasis by the sea

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television. There is a balcony with a view of the ocean and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, large windows offering a view of the ocean, and a modern kitchen area with a view.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a grey countertop, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A two-story house with a brick facade, a balcony, and a garage with closed shutters.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fun for everyone
    Enjoy a variety of top-rated games for endless fun and relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • High-speed internet
  • Kitchen
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Bonny Hills, NSW
  • Place, Queens Lake Nature Reserve
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Town Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 Upstairs Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Downstairs

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Grants Beach

Located in Grants Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Queens Lake Nature Reserve and Rainbow Beach Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park and Bago Vineyards & Maze. Timbertown Heritage Theme Park and Cod Grounds Marine Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, ecotours and whale watching.
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Map
Bonny Hills, NSW

What's nearby

  • Queens Lake Nature Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 25 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Flynns Beach - 30 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Town Beach - 32 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Taree Central - 48 min drive - 74.4 km

Getting around

  • Kendall Station - 17 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laurieton Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Caramels at Cathie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Royal Hotel- Kew - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Golden Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Froff - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Apricari - oasis by the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Apricari - oasis by the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Apricari - oasis by the sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apricari - oasis by the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apricari - oasis by the sea located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Queens Lake Nature Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Rainbow Beach Reserve and North Haven Beach. Mary Reserve is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect holiday accommodation for a big family

It is perfect place for someone who loves water and sound of sea and dark sky with bright stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thanks Sudip for your review we are glad you loved our place and look forward to having you stay with us again. Susan and the Beachscape team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday home. Great location: around 20-30 mins drive to all major attractions in and around Port Macquire. Ideal for families. Nice ocean view, quiet neighborhood. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Kids had a great time with loads of board games. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Hi Kiruba, thank you for such a lovely review! We are so glad yourself and the kids enjoyed Port Macquarie. If you are in the area again in the future, the team at Beachscape Holiday Rentals would love to host you. Kind regards Hannah Beachscape Holiday Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot , excellent location. House was clean . We had no problems at all .

Great location. House was nice and clean. Lots of space. We would definitely come back for another holiday .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks Matthew, so glad you enjoyed your stay at Apricari and the location. We look forward to having you stay again. Susan and the Beachscape Holiday Rental team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Home away

Property was well set up. Has anything you could really need. It felt like staying at a friends house, with ‘revolving pantry’ and use of bikes and boogie boards.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2024
Thanks Adem for your review, we are glad you enjoyed the set up of the property and it felt like home. We look forward to having you stay again. Susan and the Beachscape team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THE BEST

Everything was perfect and exactly as listed. Made a an awesome family reunion better than we imagined. And, the passing of a large number of whales just added to it. Will definitely be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property is well equipped and the setup is great. The whole family had a great time.

The whole experience was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Chris Thank you for your review, this is great to hear! We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Regards Susan and the SOLscape team.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for relaxing getaway

Isolated enough from busy areas, few steps from the beach and with all the space you need yo spend a great relaxing gateway, switch off from city life and enjoy relax in the nature (with all needed comforts nearby)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Mirko Thank you for your review from your recent stay with us in Bonny Hills. Sounds like the perfect holiday. We look forward to seeing you again. Regards Susan and the SOLscape team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great place for extended family holiday.

Plenty of room for our group of three couples, a baby and two well behaved dogs. Bonny Hills is a lovely spot and handy for beach and town activities in Port Macquarie. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location with beautiful views

We had a wonderful time. The views and location are great. The layout of the property is a bit awkward and definitely not kid friendly, especially for young kids. Lots of ornaments around the house that is not suitable for young kids. If you dare move the items, you will be accused of leaving the property with some items missing items. However upon a thorough check, the items were not missing! It's advertised as Pet friendly - There is no fence to the front of the property and unless you're happy to keep your dog locked up in the garage, go for it. Definitely NOT PET FRIENDLY. Do your research, there are far greater properties to rent in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Just beautiful!

We had a fabulous weekend stay at Apricari. As soon as we arrived, everyone couldn’t stop mentioning how spacious and lovely the accommodation was. The view was incredible and being able to sit on the deck, feeling the breeze and soaking up the sun whilst watching the water was pure bliss! Not only was the day time view gorgeous, the stars at night were just as amazing. It’s safe to say we were all relaxed and happy. Tummy’s full from having a bbq on the deck and many laughs shared playing ping pong downstairs. My step mum who’s from overseas absolutely loved being greeted by a friendly Kookaburra on the deck in the morning! The first one she had ever seen and a moment she will cherish from our stay. The beds are super comfy and the place manages to be cosy yet more than big enough for large groups at the same time. Kitchen has all you’d need, just like a home away from home. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great holiday home

We had a wonderful time at Apricari - plenty of space, very clean, lots of pantry items, great views and toys. Especially loved the black cockatoos that visited almost daily and the views from the deck. Will definately be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Just Magnificent

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Apricari- oasis by the sea; terrific ocean views from within the house, especially from the huge all around balcony; we managed to watch whales from the balcony as well as from the nearby beach; two story property with generous spaces throughout; we enjoyed the bike ride and table tennis in the rumpus as well as wonderful herbs in the garden. The bush track outside the backyard gate is great; all in all a wonderful experience; we recommend it to everyone.
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10/10 Excellent

Spectacular!!

Seeing Dolphins and Whales from the Balcony of this wonderful house was the icing on the cake! Great location, beautiful decor, highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Great property

We were 4 couples, 2 kids and 2 infants. We thoroughly enjoyed the property. Loved the home theatre system. The property itself was in good condition with tasteful fittings. We would recommend this place to our friends
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10/10 Excellent

Relaxing!

Two couples; our 2yr old grandson; and labrador stayed at Apricari for the weekend. The house was perfect for us. Plenty of space; plenty of everything...... Thank you. We really had a lovely, relaxing time.
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10/10 Excellent

Great holiday home

Great home away from home for our 3 families for our recent holiday. We really enjoyed the stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect for a Big Crew

We brought together four hubs of a family and their young adult offspring so we had a large crew together from all over, just after Christmas. We loved the easy clean, outdoor feel to the house. Large fridge was great, food prep easy, plenty of plates, serving dishes, appreciated the dishwasher. Ping pong table given a thorough workout, loved the decks, much cricket watched in the afternoons. It was hot at night and it would have been good to open the western side windows upstairs a bit more - they were on a short lead (probably so no kid can fall out or no burglar get in). We walked, went to the beach and played golf at the course down the road. The house really suited our clan, and our goals of somewhere easy and comfy to gather together.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing property!

Everyone had the best time at Apricari over New Years. The property is fantastic for groups and is in the best location. The owners were very helpful and there were even info cards about all the surrounding beaches and activities. Would 100% stay here again!
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10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Home Away From Home

Our family rented Apricari for Christmas and it was absolutely perfect! It is spacious, comfortable, fully equipped, has great outdoor seating & an easy walk to several beaches. It exceeded our expectations and we can't wait to book our next stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect relaxation destination!

We stayed at Apricari as a group of friends who were in Bonny Hills for a wedding. The house was fantastic - spacious, and great for lounging around in the lounge room or on the balcony. A fantastic view, it was great to sit out on the balcony having breakfast and watching whales. The house was very well appointed with everything you could want in the kitchen, and board games, DVDs, a BBQ, plenty of bedding, towels etc.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday house

We had an excellent stay at Apricari, our 3 families had plenty of room, the kitchen has everything you need, cupboard is well stocked and the chocolate gifts were so appreciated! Everything is clean and our friends with their 18 month old really appreciated the high chair and gate above the stairs. Beautiful views from the veranda, lovely gardens and close to the beach and lovely headland walks. It was all so easy and friendly to organise. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Tranquility

We had a lovely time at Apricari. The view is amazing and this time we could see whales passing by in the ocean. They looked so happy on a sunny day, flicking their tails up in the air. The coastal backdrop is abundant with wildlife such as birds of prey, honeyeaters, black cockatoos, doves and lorikeets. Inside Apricari the furnishings are comfortable and allow for a relaxing stay. Beautiful timber floors are present upstairs and the bathrooms are modern. A veranda runs around two sides of the house, which is lovely to use to take in the fresh air and natural surrounds.
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8/10 Good

Aldicarb oasis by the sea

We had a wonderful time in this lovely home we recommend it to others it is great for families such as ours with married kids and grandkids we will most certainly be back
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10/10 Excellent

A Beautiful Property

We had an amazing holiday, enjoying the tranquil and relaxing surrounds of the property. The view over the headland to the ocean is beautiful and a range of birds visit the native vegetation just behind the house. A sea breeze is always felt when the doors are open, providing the perfect environment for a nice afternoon nap on the couches on the deck. Full Foxtel is enabled on the upstairs tv providing great night time entertainment. A short walk away is a peaceful beach and reserve. Trails also weave their way through the headland reserve. We loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent Accomm

We stayed at Apricari Bonny Hills and found the accommodation excellent. Just like home and within walking distance to the beach. Views are spectacular too. Definitely would stay again!!
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