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Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house

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Breakwall Tuncurry
Relaxed seating
Bedroom 1 - ("Dog Photobomb"  Linen)
Dining Room - Seating for 6
Sakari AKA "Her Royal Highness", "Princess", "Miss Mischief" and "Bubba"

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tuncurry, NSW
  • Place, Tuncurry Rock Pool
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Town Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Forster Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Taree, NSW (TRO)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house

Located in beautiful Tuncurry, this three bed room pet friendly house has a large fully fenced yard with ample room to park your boat and cars.
This quaint three bedroom accommodation is named after our Siberian Husky, Sakari. (Sakari is the Inuit word for sweet).

Located close to the beautiful Wallis Lake and two minutes drive to the Tuncurry boat ramp, It is within walking distance to great restaurants such as Thirty Three Degrees Restaurant, The Deck and Rockpool cafes.

The house has lovely walks to either Wallis Lake or the Tuncurry channel. Venture across the Tuncurry-Forster bridge to the quirky little township of Forster. Here you will find more great Restaurants such as The Sicilian, Spice Monkey, Si Senorita and Isola Riva, Dragon Den and Tartt Cafe

A two minute walk to the local Woolworths and BWS ,this house is central to all that is available in Tuncurry including the local cinema.
The house includes a BBQ area and a lovely deck so you can relax and enjoy your holiday with the family after your day of swimming , boating or shopping .

Inside the house you have all the facilities of a family home including TV, videos and internet.
* Three-bedroom, two-bathroom Tuncurry home

** Spacious indoor & outdoor living options, great kitchen

** Master bedroom with WIR & ensuite, B/Ins & fans throughout

** Quiet Tuncurry cul-de-sac, close proximity to all necessities

Positioned on a large level block in a great Tuncurry area, this home is ideal for a holiday escape.

Offering generous living spaces both inside and out.
There is a large lounge room upon entry. This area is complete with an Air-conditioner to keep you cool in Summer.

This zone leads to the tidy & practical kitchen that features quality stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, cooktop and wall oven with a separate grill. There is ample bench space that services the adjoining dining and family area.

There are three good-sized bedrooms in the home. The master bedroom offers separation from the remaining rooms, external access to the deck and a walk-in robe and private ensuite. The additional rooms feature built in wardrobes and are serviced by an open plan family bathroom. As an added bonus there is a third toilet in the sizeable laundry.

A highlight of this home is the deck and second BBQ area that both overlook the expansive, level front yard. These spaces are ideal to entertain the family.


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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Large fenced yard All ages of children are allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets not allowed on beds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in out side areas is allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9507553
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Tuncurry

Located in Tuncurry, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Wallis Island Nature Reserve and The Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Lakes Aquatic Leisure Centre and Forster Tenpin Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider The Big Buzz Fun Park and Honeycomb Valley Farm. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Tuncurry, NSW

What's nearby

  • Wallis Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Lakes Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tuncurry Rock Pool - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Forster Town Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Forster Marina - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Taree, NSW (TRO) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes & Ocean Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪House Of Highness - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Limlong - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gold Medal Malaysian Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wharf St. Distillery Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house ?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house on 8 Jun 2026 start from £159, 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.

How much is parking at Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sakari's Sanctuary - Tuncurry NSW Pet Friendly house located?

This family-friendly Tuncurry holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Wallis Lake and Great Lakes Museum. Tuncurry Rock Pool and Nine Mile Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cathie is a very considerate host. The house is the best equipped we have ever stayed in. Our dog was very comfortable and there were even treats for him!I thoroughly recommend Sakari’s Sanctuary.
A very comfy doggy bed.
Forster Beach. Great café.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host (Cathie), location, everything about this place is fantastic! Would love to return to this beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review and for the gorgeous photo of Chewie. We hope to have you visit again soon. Warm regards Cathie Finnish Lapphund kisses from Aurora 😘😘🐾🐾
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10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had another lovely stay at Sakari’s Sanctuary. We love the secure yard for both the children and our dogs and the location is great. Cathy always makes us feel at home with all her extra little touches. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We love having repeat guests :) We look forward to welcoming you back again. Warm Regards Cathie Finnish Lapphund kisses from Aurora xx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Sakari’s Sanctuary - house was very comfortable for our family of 6. Very well equipped kitchen & close to everything you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We hope to have you visit again soon. Kind Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my second stay at Sakari’s Sanctuary. It is truly your Home away from Home. The perfect holiday location.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We love having return guests. Kind Regards Cathie Finnish Lapphund kisses from Aurora xx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

virginia w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Cathie, makes our stay very special in many ways. Cathie always responds to any questions almost immediate and has always been very helpful with her suggestions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We love having repeat guests and hope to see you all again soon. Warm regards Cathie Finnish Lapphund kisses from Aurora 😘😘🐾🐾
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

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

The best pet friendly accommodation I have stayed at

It was such a beautiful place to stay, next time we will stay longer, we can’t wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2022
Good Morning Jen, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sakari's Sanctuary. Happy New Year to you and all your family, both 2 & 4 legged. Warm Regards Cathie Husky kisses from Sakari
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing stay for both dogs and humans. Home away from home. Cathie is very kind and considerate and she goes out of her way to make sure her guests (dogs and humans) are comfortable and enjoy their stay. We travel a lot with our dogs and cannot recommend this stay high enough as it was one of our best accommodation - house, secure yard, huge garden space and outdoor/indoor space. Could not find anything negative at all. Wonderful thanks Cathie
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay. We hope to have you visit again. Kind Regards Cathie Finnish Lapphund kisses from Aurora xx
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

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

Great retreat for the puppy friends

Great location, the owner was very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thank you Michelle for your kind review. I am glad that you enjoyed the location and that I was able to help you with your questions. Kind Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Wonderful

Another great stay. Has everything we needed for our holiday.Will definitely return.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We look forward to having you all return. We love repeat guests. Kind Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great hospitality

Great location,lovely home and our girl Ruby loved the home as well
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and that Ruby loved it also. Hope to have you all come to visit again. Kind Regards Cathie & Husky kisses from Sakari.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee R.

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

Relaxing stay with everything we needed

We had the best stay at Sakari's Sanctuary. The home had everything we needed for our family and of course our dog. Cathie thought of everything, and made our trip so special! Cant wait to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Sakari's Sanctuary. Kind Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie S.

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

Dasani stay

Accommodation super host supplied everything you need spotless accommodation central to everything quite area very pet friendly pictures don’t do it justice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thank you so much for this great review. I think I need to update my photos. Thanks for the recommendation. Kind Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel G.

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

Our quick summer getaway

A wonderful host in a wonderful house in a wonderful town. All our needs and expectations were met and often surpassed .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2025
Thank you for this great review. It is greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

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

Thanks for having us.

We had a good time and enjoyed the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2024
Good Morning Margaret, Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay and hope to have you visit again. Kind Regards Cathie Husky kisses from Sakari
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo L.

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

Beautiful and clean vacation home

Our family of 5, plus dog, had a fantastic vacation in this wonderful home. The house is in a great location, close to everything, is well kept, comfortable and super clean. It has all the amenities you need for your stay. Definitely highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2025
Thank you for this wonderful review. I am so glad you had a fantastic vacation. We hope to have you all visit again. Kind Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janetra N.

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

Amazing location!

Loved our stay at this amazing property! Super dog friendly and within walking distance to beach, boat ramp, playground, skatepark & shops! Has everything you need and Cathie is such an amazing host!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Oh wow, Thank you so much for this amazing review. I really appreciate it as does HRH Miss Sakari. Warm Regards Cathie Husky kisses from Sakari.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwenno H.

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

Hidden gem

Great for families and perfect for dog owners. walking distance to town and very well maintained property. well stocked with all the basics.owner made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It is greatly appreciated. Kind Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Perfect pooch-friendly getaway

We had a wonderful time here! Cathie looked after all guests (both two-legged and four-legged) with lots of treats, and the house is well set up with lots of space and all the amenities you'd need for a home away from home. We are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2023
Oh wow, Thank you so much for this awesome review. We are so glad you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and cannot wait for you all to come back to stay. Warm Regards Cathie Husky kisses from Sakari xxx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best pet friendly stay

Cathie is an awesome host and she made the whole process easy from the time of booking. Very convenient location, nice space and amazing treats/toys for our Dog. Only wish we had was if it had a pool or SPA - that would make it even better :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Home away from home

Absolutely stunning home, wonderful location, fully fenced for our fur babies.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun 2021
Dear Christine, Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you all come back to visit Thank you also for the wonderful photos of your Fur Babies. Kind Regards Cathie And Husky kisses from Sakari
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa H.

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

Fantastic Getaway

This house was great for both humans and our four legged children, clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2023
Hi Alyssa, Thank you so much for this great review. We hope to have you visit us again. Kind Regards Cathie Husky kisses from Sakari xxx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

virginia w.

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

Perfect location in Tuncurry

We have stayed multiple times and each stay has been perfect in every way. Our host Cathie is a very generous, kind person who has taken care off all of our requests. The home is very dog friendly and in a fantastic location for walking dogs or shopping at Woolies. We look forward to our next stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We love having repeat guests. :) Biggest of hugs to gorgeous Zac and Finnish Lapphund kisses from Aurora xxx Warm Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stew&Bec S.

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

Truly a sanctuary

Such a delight to stay here a second time. So much effort is made to ensure we were comfortable and entertained, this property is just perfect for our family of 4 with 2 Labrador’s. Close to Town, beaches, lake and seafood! We look forward to seeing you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We love having repeat guests and it was so lovely to meet you all. 😍 We hope to have you return again soon. Warm Regards Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel J.

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

Best holiday accommodation we have stayed in outstanding way beyond our expectations

Best holiday accommodation we have stayed in pets have everything they need to be made feel at home. No pet smells in the house big yard for dogs. Extremely happy with our stay. Already planning next year
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you back next year and a very big congratulations on your Wedding. Warm Regards Cathie

About the host

Hosted by Cathie Pinder

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My Husband and I love to travel both within Australia and Overseas.
When we travel within Australia we like to travel with our beautiful Siberian Husky Sakari.
We have often found it very difficult to find nice accommodation that is Dog friendly so we decided to purchase a property and make it quirky and fun so it would appeal to Dog and Cat lovers.
Sakari's Sanctuary will be constantly evolving as we purchased a blank canvas when we gained ownership on the 15th January 2021. From this date onwards we have been busy decorating, gardening and renovating.
We would love you to join us on the journey and hopefully we can establish permanent clients not only of the human kind but also of the canine and feline variety.

Why they chose this property

Why did we chose this property?
We chose this property for a variety of reasons including :
1. Close proximity to waterways and beaches.
2. Walking distance to lots of Pet friendly cafes and restaurants.
3. Close access to essential amenities such as Supermarkets, Pharmacies, Vets, etc;
4. The house has a good secure yard which is suitable for dogs.

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English

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