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Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo.

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A house with a metal roof, a chimney, and a covered patio area.
A wooden deck with a round table and four chairs, an umbrella, and a view of the sea and trees.
A spacious living area with a television, seating, and large windows offering a view of greenery.
A coastal landscape with dense greenery and a clear view of the sea.
A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a dishwasher, an oven, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Putty Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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KILLCARE, NSW
  • Place, Bouddi National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hardy's Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Putty Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo.

Gorgeous two bedroom character filled cottage with ocean views nestled in tranquil leafy setting with access from Nukara Avenue and only a short walk to Killcare surf beach, shops and cafes.

Features
* Open fire place
* Ceiling fans
* Kitchen with microwave and dishwasher
* Living with TV DVD and CD player
* Bathroom - Shower and WC with access via the second bedroom
* Laundry with washing machine (separate entry)
* A sunny deck with outdoor furniture to seat 6
* Gas BBQ
* Grassed yard

Configuration
Bedroom 1 - Queen bed
Bedroom 2 - King Single

Linen is provided (not including beach towels)

Please note there is no garage, off street parking only.

A late check out may be available on request.

Sorry no large parties, functions, excessive noise, or additional visitors are allowed without prior approval. Strictly no pets or smoking allowed. Your rights and our expectations are outlined in the `Code of Conduct for the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Industry NSW`.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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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 2257, PID-STRA-73676
Property # 7410165
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
This property accepts cash
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hardys Bay

Located in Hardys Bay, this holiday home is by the sea. Hardy's Bay and Pretty Beach Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peninsula Leisure Center and Umina Recreation Centre. Ready for a night out? Consider Avalon Beach Bowling & Recreation Club and Pittwater Rugby Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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KILLCARE, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bouddi National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hardy's Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Putty Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bouddi Coastal Walk Trailhead - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Pretty Beach Harbour - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Woy Woy Station - 17 min drive
  • Tascott Station - 24 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lavash Yerevan - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The BOX on the Water - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Palačinki Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ettalong Beach Hong Kong - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Impact Plants Nursery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage Retreat by HolidayCo. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bouddi National Park and Hardy's Bay. Putty Beach and Bouddi Coastal Walk Trailhead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

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 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved this cottage - beautiful location and a great view. I could hear the ocean and the birds. Killcare is such a lovely spot - will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Charming Cottage Retreat!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

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

Great Stay

Great quiet spot within walking distance of Putty beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review Tim! We’d love to have you back at Charming Cottage Retreat anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paddy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute cottage in Hardy’s Bay within easy walking distance of village and beach. Perfect for a short break from Sydney. Fireplace was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cary M.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Thanks for letting us stay at your lovely cottage. We had a lovely time. Was a great location and lovely bush setting
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2024
Thank you for your review Cary and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy B.

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

Cute cottage

We had a great stay. So many birds, the fire, close to the beach, shops and jetty. Loved exploring - so many bushwalks. Perfect getaway for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

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

Great location, lots of character

Conveniently located between the beach and the bay and its great cafes. No wifi is actually a plus, as it lets you truly disconnect and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec, 2022
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to aving you as our guest again soon. Regards Sharleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS L.

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

Hidden Beauty & close to everything

Comfortable cottage with views to the sea. Easy walks to the beach & Hardy Bay shops. Perfect for romantic weekend hideaway, enjoyed fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
Great news we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Charming Cottage and we would love to welcome you back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruby L.

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

Great location

The property has a lovely homely feel and stunning views of the ocean. The driveway is a little tricky on day 1, easy by day 3.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2024
Thanks for the review, Ruby. We are glad you enjoyed the views and hope to see you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryl D.

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

Bliss

A great cosy place for a wet/windy weekend. Great location and such a comfortable mattress! Accom agent Matthew was super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review Caryl. You're welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

Beautiful, quirky, comfortable, clean and tidy

Great place to stay, away from the world in natural beauty. A map of where the house was exactly would be good for those arriving in the night
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and would be delighted to have you stay with us again. Thankyou for your feeback regarding a map to find the property. We have taken this on board. The Central Coast Holiday Escapes Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

Peaceful and homey stay

This property was the perfect long weekend escape we needed! Clean, spacious and beautiful outdoor deck for reading and a BBQ! Wouldn’t change a thing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2022
Hello Julia, Thank you for your feedback! We are glad to hear you had a great time. Hope to see you again in the near future. Kind Regards, Central Coast Holiday Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea M.

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

Our short break at the Charming Cottage

Wow what a location, a beautiful little cottage in the treetops with amazing views of the ocean. The open fire is a major bonus for a stay in July and adds such an incredible feel to the place. Some lovely old world touches like the kitchen dresser and internal doors. Absolutely gorgeous. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2022
Hi Lea, We are happy to hear that you loved the location and had a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you, Central Coast Holiday Escapes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Wonderful weekend

We had a lovely two days, enjoying the view out over trees towards the ocean. It is so close to many local beaches, and the lovely Killcare shops down the road had everything we needed. We wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we would love to have you back as our guest again soon. Regards Sharleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica B.

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

Unplug and relax

Decor on point - great taste! Bed comfortable. Peaceful spot. BYO coffee/milk/linen/towels/bathmat/internet connection (If needed) (Not a complaint - as listing describes)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2022
Hello Monica We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you as our guest again soon. Regards Sharleen
Verified

4/10 Poor

Carolyn W.

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

Somewhat disappointed

Basic accommodation, too much clutter, limited space in kitchen for storing our items, no toilet paper, second bed was in back entry area open to the toilet. However, it was a beautiful position amongst the trees with ocean views.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful location and ocean views—being surrounded by nature is definitely a highlight of the property. We're sorry to hear that the layout and storage space didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you pointing out the areas where we can improve. Your comments have been noted and will help us enhance the experience for future guests. Thank you again for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Great house in a fabulous location

A lovely place to stay with lots of charm. The bed was comfortable and everything was clean and the (rented) linen worked well. The fireplace was especially appreciated on a cold, wet and windy night! It is a bit hard to find in the dark, but Google takes you to the right location, so it's more of an adventure than a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2022
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Charming Cottage Retreat. This cottage is definitely the perfect place to spend a cold winters night. We would be delighted to have you stay with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

My friend and I, both in our mid-60s, were after a small place with a big view, not too far from Sydney, that we could fully relax in. This cottage was perfect. It felt like home as soon as we walked in, with comfortable, calm, attractive furnishings, a fireplace (which we'll be back to use, come whale-watching season) and a view we couldn't take our eyes off. We felt like trusted friends rather than complete strangers. There's bird life all around, good food and coffee a short walk away at Hardys Bay, and it's so quiet, except for the sound of the surf at Killcare Beach. We can't recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2022
Thankyou for your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back in the future! Thankyou, Melissa
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip O.

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

Relaxed and ‘in nature’

Great place to relax and be in nature, walks and beaches close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2021
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to having you back as our guest again soon. Regards Sharleen
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kirsten R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Poor communication from property managers

The place has a lovely view, character and is perfect to relax and as base to explore the area. However the communication with the property managers was poor. Needing three emails to chase return of bond and when we staid there a follow up call was needed to ask about getting a broken oven fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2021
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay , It was unfortunate that the oven blew up whilst you were there, but it was lovely of the owners to compensate you for this inconvenience. We look forward to seeing you again. Regards Sharleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant T.

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

Bush getaway with more

Great location between the bay and beach... Enjoyed our stay and would come again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2020
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and we would love to have you back as our guest again soon Regards Sharleen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline s.

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

Tree house

We just loved our stay at this house amongst the trees.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2020
Thanks Jacqueline for your review. We are glad you have a wonderful stay
Verified

8/10 Good

Mahalia M.

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

Beautiful Cottage

We loved this beautiful property overlooking the water. It was very tastefully decorated and had a very lovely feel, it also had a gorgeous verandah. I would definitely book again, however would probably only return in a warmer season due to the issues outlined below. The only downside to our stay was that the only heating (aside from a very small Oil heater which we had to use in the bedroom to keep our baby warm while he was sleeping) was an open fire place. There was a very limited amount of wood left and it was very damp due to recent rain. There was no newspaper provided or anything else to light a fire, and the wood would not catch properly because it was wet. Therefore, we were left with a very cold and smoky house for the first two nights (there was not enough wood left for the third night). There was also no where that we could find in the little town to buy firewood. My suggestion to the owners would be to provide an additional heater for the main area and to also ensure that the firewood is stocked and stored somewhere dry. That way if someone arrives late at night or when it’s raining there is another form of heating to use instead of having to collect kindling/wood outside. I would also suggest that there is clear communication about whether visitors are expected to bring newspapers/fire lighters/wood etc as it is very difficult to light a fire without this stuff and we were unsure if we were meant to bring this ourselves. We checked in late in the afternoon and did not want to head out in the car again to pick up this stuff up and there was no where in little town that sold newspapers. All in all this is my only criticism. It would have been a perfect stay in summer if we were not so cold!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2020
Hi Mahalia, Thanks for taking time to write a review and pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. I will forward on your recommendation for another heater at the property. Next time you book remember it is only a phone call to contact our office, as we would of been happy to provide you with more wood and other supplies as we have them on hand when guest run out.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Three nights in Killcare

Cute little cottage. Very close to national park, lots of walks and beaches. True little treasure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Great escape

Beautiful cottage for weekend anniversary escape! Location and views divine. Will happily return...
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert T.

Great property and location!

The property, location and surroundings were great, but on arrival the relevant real estate agency was not prepared to receive us later on the evening. There was a mix-up with instructions and keys and so we ended up moving into the wrong property and had to move out again when the 'legitimate' tenants arrived on site. The real estate agent struggled to allocate the keys to the property in their CRM system and then couldn't find the property location. We finally moved in around midnight on the arrival day. Real estate agent Lee was very accommodating though. Also communications prior to rental in confirming the address and other details of the property was poor on the accounts of Homeaway. Lifting your game is a must!!! Regards, Robert Trzebski
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

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