Enjoy this stunningly designed and superbly appointed 3bedroom retreat located only a short stroll away from the famous (but usually deserted) Culburra Beach.
Everything about this designer home-away-from-home is about the unwinding and indulging. Enjoy the new Wifi internet just installed, DVD collection, delve into a novel on the couch, relax to your favourite music floating room to room from a bluetooth speaker or sit back and savour a rich, steaming coffee from the quality espresso machine. Hungry? Sizzle up a good old barbie out back on our expansive hardwood decking. Thirsty? The mohitos go down a treat as you sink back on the deck chairs on a blue sky day.
Venturing from the Retreat, days are all about swimming, snorkeling, surfing and whale watching. Of course, it may simply be about lazing on the golden sands with a good book. Only 200 meters away, the impressive 3km-long Culburra Beach is your second backyard and offers a great playground for your whole family or even your beloved pets (yes, we're dog friendly as is the beach).
Culburra Retreat, in this sleepy town of Culburra on the central NSW South coast, is the place to unwind for anyone who needs a break to remember. And come back to time and again.
More about the house
Kitchen: The house has a fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances, including Gas Cooktops, Electrolux electric Oven/Grill Combo, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster and not to forget the fantastic Espresso Coffee Machine. Chop away with a great set of Global Knives. A great 3 burner BBQ on the outdoor decking for you to enjoy those summer days/nights. Great to entertaining
Bathroom: 1 Bathroom with shower and toilet.
Bedrooms: 1 main bedroom with a Queen Bed 2 other bedrooms both with Double Beds All rooms have Light/Ceiling Fans
Linen Inclusions: Sheets, Duvet Covers and Pillow Cases
Exclusions: Towels and Beachtowels
All Sliding doors and Windows have fly screens to keep you bug free on those warm breezy days and nights.
NB: This is a NON-Smoking house
Discover the South Coast
The South Coast has many wonderful beaches and towns for you to enjoy all on your doorstep.
Callala Bay is only 10mins away Greenwell Point is only 10mins away (the best oysters in the south coast) Jervis Bay is only 20mins away Hyamms Beach is only 20mins away (stunning white sand beach)
Towns of interest in their own unique ways:
Berry is only 30mins away Kangaroo Valley is only 30mins away Milton is only 45mins - great old fashioned town Mollymook within 60mins
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If you have had a pet or pets at the house please have a final check across the back garden including down the side of the house for poo. Greatly appreciate this! Thank you so much
If you have time leave us a note in the guest book or even any tips about the local area for future guests to enjoy.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We don't take schoolies bookings
Important information
You need to know
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 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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-56917, 2540
About the area
Culburra Beach
Located in Culburra Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Meroogal and Point Perpendicular Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Stockland Nowra and Vincentia Shopping Village. Nowra Aquatic Park and Shoalhaven Zoo are also worth visiting.
Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Jervis Bay - 10 min drive - 15.3 km
Hyams Beach - 41 min drive - 57.0 km
Getting around
Berry Station - 37 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Callala Family Pizza - 11 min drive
The Heads Hotel - 35 min drive
The Common - 11 min walk
Fishwicks - 10 min walk
Frankie's Coffee - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet Friendly and less than 5 mins to the Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly and less than 5 mins to the Beach?
As of 14 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly and less than 5 mins to the Beach on 13 Jun, 2026 start from S$239, 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 Pet Friendly and less than 5 mins to the Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Pet Friendly and less than 5 mins to the Beach?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet Friendly and less than 5 mins to the Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet Friendly and less than 5 mins to the Beach located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Culburra Beach and Wollumboola Lake. Penguin Head Lookout and Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful stay. Very central location with an easy walk to the shops and beach.Comfortable home away from home.Friendly magpie who visited regularly and enjoyed being hand fed.
Great Dog yard, ( not to Ticky for dog garden)well fenced, Very comfortable cottage,great location to Beach, town 👍
Anne-Marie S.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Susan J.
12 Oct, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This is a functional dog friendly home. However, the photos are probably a decade old and don't reflect the current product. It's tired and need of tender loving care and maintenance.David was responsive and reduced our fee due to back doors which didn't shut.
Loved the hoouse , very welk equiped with everything what you need for family , gam3s , ping pong table , tv with so many chanels , just perfect , thank you very much
We had a wonderful stay at Culburra Retreat it is a great place with everything you need for a very comfortable relaxing time the property is tastefully decorated with everything you need for a good holiday.
Joanne V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thanks Joanne. Come back anytime. Thanks for taking care of the house so well.
Best wishes
David
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Natalie A.
3 Mar, 2018
Beautiful stay at Culburra Retreat!!
What a wonderful property, it was perfect, beautifully decorated and super clean. And a fantastic location. Highly recommend!! We will definitely be back.
Natalie A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you so much for a lovely review! So pleased you enjoyed your stay. Come again any time.
Best
David
Culburra Retreat
Great house only a short walk from the dog friendly beach. We had a lovely time with our 2 dogs they loved the big back yard, The house has everything that you need and it's also only a short walk to the shops and some great places to eat.
We found David to be a very considerate host who was communicative and mindful of our needs. We will definitely stay again at this house as it really was comfortable and homely
Ralph K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2020
Thanks so much for staying Ralph. So happy you guys had a great stay. Come back anytime.
All the very best. David
My family had a wonderful stay here. Such a great quiet location, just a short walk from the beach and the shops. The house was decorated beautifully and had everything we needed for the week. The kids LOVED the table tennis table and dart board - kept them occupied for hours! Thank you :)
We had a great time at culburra. The property was a great home base for us, our toddler and golden retriever. We really enjoyed our stay! We loved the beach and back yard. We did a bit of adventuring to callala beach and berry too. Thanks for having us!
This house was great it was very clean, I stayed with my adult daughter and our Spoodle Cleo. Cleo loved the backyard and the beach close by. I loved the place and will stay again and highly recommend it to anybody wanting to stay in Culburra Beach area.
Robert G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2023
Thank you, Robert. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you also
for looking after the place so well during your stay. Please come back
anytime. David
Miscommunication with cleaner meant we had to wait to check in cleaner could clean the place but owner was very responsive to sorting it out. Overall nice stay for family and doggie
Julian A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2023
Thanks for the review Julian. I’m gutted the cleaner mixed up her dates for your stay. We go to lots of effort making the house feel inviting and cosy so as soon as you arrive you feel relaxed and on holiday. Thank you for being so accommodating. Karen mentioned you were very kind.
If you guys ever would like to come back then message me with your past booking date and I’d be happy to give you a discount on your next booking. I’d love you to arrive to the house as it should be.
All the best
David
Always lovely to have you Georgina. I"m so glad you guys love Culburra as much as we do. Its such a special place. Come back anytime.
Best
David
Culburra Retreat
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Leanna L.
16 Nov, 2015
Perfect Beach Cottage
We had a fantastic time staying at Culburra Retreat over the weekend (even though the weather was terrible!). The property is renovated throughout and is so light and well appointed with a very large backyard for our pooch to run and play in. We will definitely be back!
Leanna L.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Thank you Leanna for such a wonderful review. Next time i'm hoping the weather will be amazing for you!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne A.
31 Jan, 2017
Great Beach House
Another great stay at Culburra Retreat! Gorgeous beach house to come back to after days exploring around Culburra Beach and Jervis Bay. Love hearing the waves from the ocean whilst on the back deck enjoying happy hour and reading the great magazine collection. David is such a pleasure to deal with, thank you for creating such a beautiful place to stay on the south coast.
Suzanne A.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Welcome back any time Suzanne. So glad you had another wonderful stay. All the best, David
The house was charming with its retro furnishings and lovely styling throughout offering many touches for a very comfortable stay for the family and fur baby. The fully fenced backyard is a good size and we enjoyed relaxing on the back deck in between playing table tennis each afternoon. The beach, only a short stroll away, is really beautiful and dog friendly too making our stay fun for all. Thanks for having us at your lovely property, we would love to visit again.
We had such a great time, the kids loved the beach was in walking distance. Our dog just loved running around on the beach. The house is lovely, decked out with everything you need for a perfect family holiday. Walking distance to food coffee and food. Thank you for having us - we will definitely be back.
Kellie R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
mary a.
26 Mar, 2023
Liked: Communication
short stay
Had booked for 7 days but had to cut stay short due to mustyness of house which affected our breathing
mary a.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2023
Hi Mary. Thank you for all your correspondence since your stay. I was so upset you needed to cut your holiday short. Unfortunately, because you told us about the issue once you had left the house, I didn't have any time to investigate or repair the issue. I've chatted to the housekeeper, and she is convinced it was because we had six days of consecutive rain just before your stay, then high heat days while you were there. If you had contacted one of us, we could have brought over a dehumidifier and powerful fans to air out the house quickly. Once the housekeeper returned to the house after your stay, there were no smells at all. Understand because of your chest and breathing issues you leaving early, as your health is paramount. I just wish you told us earlier so we would have had a chance to fix it. If you ever did want to book again Mary, then let me know in your booking it's you and I’ll give you a 25% discount on your next booking. Hopefully we will get a chance to redeem your shortened holiday.
All the very best
David