Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river

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A two-story house with a balcony, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, houses, and a marked location 'Isthmus' on Jones Beach.
A room with two wicker chairs with cushions, a white table, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a sofa.
A modern living room with a pool table, a large flat-screen TV, and a scenic painting.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Cathedral Rocks

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Kiama Downs, NSW
  • Place, Jones Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cathedral Rocks
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bombo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

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About the area

Wollongong

Kiama Downs, a neighbourhood in Wollongong, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Church Point and Bushrangers Bay Aquatic Reserve, while Pilots Cottage Museum and Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum are cultural highlights. Kiama Leisure Centre and Natural Necessity are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Kiama Downs, NSW

What's nearby

  • Jones Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cathedral Rocks - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boneyard Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bombo Beach - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kiama Surf Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Minnamurra Station - 3 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hungry Monkey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kiama Golf Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Diggies Kiama - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stone Wall Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Penny Whistlers - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river located?

Located in Kiama Downs, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks. Boneyard Beach and Bombo Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Minnamurra Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

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 great place for our families to get together for a few days & to access the nearby beach, playground, local shops, pool & warm spa.Each family had their own space & bathroom, and the living spaces catered for us all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and the nearby amenities. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay soon! You are always welcome with Holiday Rental Specialists!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and great house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location across from the beach with large areas for family gatherings - we had 10 staying in total
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay. The house had everything we needed. So close to the beach and shops. The pool was an added bonus. It was great that we could take our dog too. Loved our stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property suited well for our family and the occasion It was roomy and the pool n spa n pool table was well usedThe property, house and equipment could all do with some fresh tender loving care and a super good clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lots of space. spa and pool room a bonus. needs a refresh and a deep clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoy

Overall a marvellous place to stay for all the family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property and Smooth Process

Check in process was smooth and easy, property was in perfect conditions and everything had proper instructions. Early Check in at 1pm and checkout at 12pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Nice house, very clean and comfortable. The view of the ocean is blocked by the trees, but you can see glimpses of the beach and Ocean. The sound of the waves is very calming.Stairs are very steep and there are no handrails. Seems like an accident waiting to happen Would not recommend for older guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house in a superb location

Loved spending 2 nights with my family who were visiting from overseas. The house is very well maintained. The pool, spa and pool table kept us entertained throughout the stay. The backyard with the lawn and the proximity to the pet friendly beach kept my dog very happy too. The house has an amazing selection of books for any avid readers. Overall we had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Lovely large house just across the road from the beach. No houses opposite. There is a step going up to the kitchen which you need to watch out for, it’s hard to see and a bit of a trip hazard. Otherwise a very nice place to spend the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Thanks for leaving a review for Isthmus Holiday Rental Specialists agree the property is awesome. Perfect for a weekend getaway with family and friends. We are glad to hear you found this to be a lovely holiday home and we hope to welcome you back in future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

Great location, lovely house, very roomy, fantastic aspect from the house to sit and chill out but also incredibly close to nice beach and walk to Minnamurra Headland. Good shops within easy walk. House well equipped for fun including the pool table and projector screen downstairs. Do be aware you are quite close to neighbours on the sides and back if that matters to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to hear you enjoyed the stay, thank you for leaving a review with us. We are happy that everything was perfect for you on arrival and that you had a wonderful time. We look forward to welcoming you back in future
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property

We had an enjoyable stay at Isthmus in Kiama Downs. The house is lovely, very spacious and comfortable for our group of 9 adults. Has a well stocked kitchen and good amenities. The ground floor entertainment area needs a bit of TLC - sofas and carpet needed a good clean and sanitation. The room has bad odour, we had to use some scented candles and lots of air freshener to mask the musky smell. Coffee table was dirty and work. Plus one of my friends had a skin allergy after seating on the sofa. Also lots of cobwebs in the pool area and balcony. The glass doors in the front balcony were very dusty but the cleaner was kind enough to wipe it for us when we requested a cleanup after we checked in. The timber floors on the second floor were sticky and we couldn’t find a floor mop to clean it. Location was very convenient just across Jones Beach, few mins walks to shops and cafes and 6 mins to Kiama. However, some construction in the area and neighbours are very close, we didn’t feel comfortable using the pool and spa. Overall we had a great time and I would have given it top marks if the house was a lot cleaner considering the high rates.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Catherine! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your stay. Our team are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful stay at the property and we appreciated your feedback as well. We agree this property is great and spacious for group stays and we'll have this sustained for our future guests soon We would love to welcome you back in the future. Holiday Rental Specialists.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and spacious property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Troy! Holiday Rental Specialists agree - Isthmus is an amazing location. We are so glad you were able to enjoy your time away! Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful house!

good location, nice beach with dog friendly area across the road. great amenities in the house, enjoyed the spa and pool table
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Shani, thank you for leaving a 5-star review. Our team are thrilled to hear that you and your group had a wonderful stay at Isthmus and loved the location so close to the beach. We are glad the spa and pool table added to you having a great getaway. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Holiday Rental Specialists
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice house in great location

Lovely area and the house is in a great location close to everything. Was plenty of space for our family to spread out around the house and was great that property is pet friendly. There were some issues with the projector in entertainment room only working one night of our stay plus there were issues with BBQ and the dishwasher during our stay which should be addressed for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Ryan, Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review on your stay at Isthmus on North Kiama Drive. Our housekeepers follow an extensive checklist prior to your arrival to ensure that the property is clean upon your arrival so we are disappointed to hear that the property was not immaculate for your stay. Should you had contacted us about this we would have sent the housekeepers back to rectify any issues. Thankyou for bringing the other property issues to our attention. We are glad that you & your family were able to enjoy the spaciousness of the home and take your furry friends along for the getaway. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome house

Beautiful house, very clean and great location across from the beach, would definitely recommend 👍🏻👍🏻 I will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Fiona, Thankyou for your review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit! We agree this property is a lovely holiday home for a weekend getaway with family and friends. Our team look forward to welcome you back in the future. Holiday Rental Specialists.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Isthmus Kiama Downs

Terrific house for our party of 8. Area has some beautiful , easy walks and within an easy driving distance of all the major attractions. We loved it because the area is like a village rather than a high rise resort area. We had our dog with us and there’s an off leash area directly across the road. Sunrise on the front verandah for our early risers was just lovely. Would definitely stay again at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hi Kerrie, Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to hear you enjoyed the stay, thank you for leaving a review with us. We are happy that everything was perfect for you on arrival and that you had a wonderful time. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Great location, house was spacious and entertaining
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hello Tommy, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Holiday Rental Specialists are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Isthmus on Jones Beach and found it to be spacious enough for you and your group. We agree the location is ideal being so close to the beach - perfect for a weekend getaway. We'd love to welcome you back in future, please keep us in mind when booking your next holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property and location

Thank you, we had a wonderful time and the house and property were perfect for us and the kids :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hello Toby, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Holiday Rental Specialists are glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Isthmus on Jones Beach and found it to be suitable for you and your group. We agree the property is ideal for a relaxing weekend getaway and we'd love to welcome you back in future - please keep us in mind when booking your next holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Excellent property in prime position.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hello Cecile, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Holiday Rental Specialists are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Isthmus on Jones Beach. The location is ideal for a relaxing weekend getaway and we would love to welcome you back in future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend trip

Great place! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Hello Christian, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. HRS are glad you enjoyed your stay at Isthmus on Jones Beach and hope to welcome you back in future.
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