Escape into Nature just minutes from Tathra.

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with a bowl of vegetables, a sink, and a stove.
A pathway leading through a garden with various plants and trees.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a television.
A room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with trees and a path.
An outdoor patio with a brick floor, wooden furniture, and a covered area with a metal roof.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Bournda National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kalaru, NSW
  • Place, Bournda National Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Tathra Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pambula Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

House Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

House Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Lodge Bedroom B

2 Single Beds

‘Lodge’ Bedroom A

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main house Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

‘Lodge’Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Kalaru

Located in Kalaru, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Tathra Skate Park and Tathra Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Spencer Park Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Merimbula Aquarium and Potoroo Palace. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Kalaru, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bournda National Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tathra Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Tathra Wharf - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 21 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Pambula Beach - 31 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Orchid Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wharf Local - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cafe Surf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tathra Wharf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tathra Bakery and Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape into Nature just minutes from Tathra. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Escape into Nature just minutes from Tathra.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape into Nature just minutes from Tathra.?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape into Nature just minutes from Tathra.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape into Nature just minutes from Tathra. located?

This family-friendly Kalaru cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bournda National Park, Tathra Skate Park and Kianinny Bay. Tathra Beach and Tathra Headland Walk are also within 3 miles (5 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Thanks , so glad you enjoyed your time at the Cottage and your stroll to Hidden Lake. Im sure you spotted plenty of birds and Roos on your walk. Thank you for leaving the Cottage tidy. Much appreciated! I would be happy to host you and your family again sometime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cottage, it had everything we needed to make our stay truly enjoyable. We loved the peace and quiet away from the busyness, and especially enjoyed seeing the local wildlife. Being able to bring our dog made it extra special, and she absolutely loved the walks around the farm. Thank you, Chris, for being such a wonderful host.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2026
Thank you for staying at the cottage . It was a real pleasure to meet you and I'm so glad that you really enjoyed your stay at our special property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris was such a welcoming host, the cottage was lovely and had super resources (my test: can you make a pavlova without being your own equipment? Passed in full here!), and the most beautiful garden, land and TENNIS COURT!!! Our family had the most wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan, 2026
Thanks Emily. Good to know we passed the pavlova test! When we set up the house I like to think of it as a place we would like to stay ourselves. We are always open to suggestions though. Emily and her family were great guests , friendly and respectful and they left the house very tidy. We would be happy to host them again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kangarutha Cottage is a lovely 70s style cottage with great amenities set in a beautiful garden on a gorgeous rural/ bush property. Super peaceful. Loved staying here with my two dogs, will definitely come again. (Note that the fences on the property are quite low so if you have a larger agile dog that is motivated to explore they could easily make a bid for freedom ;) ). Keen to try out the camp sites on the property too, they look fantastic. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and Quiet

We stayed a week and glad we did. The cottage is in a great location with surrounding bush and farm land. The cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything that we needed. The slow combustion fire kept us warm at night and the bedding is comfortable, The location is quiet and peaceful, and communication with the hosts was excellent. Thank you for having us stay, and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept, 2024
Thank you Alice . We really enjoyed meeting you both and I’m glad you were able to enjoy some strolls on the farm and the adjacent bushland . I must also thank you for looking after the house and leaving it so tidy. We certainly will welcome you back anytime in the future. The cottage location is also convenient to town, bike tracks beaches and national parks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Our family of 2 adults 2 kids and dog loved our stay at Kangarutha cottage in Kalaru. The cottage is well maintained and fully equipped with everything you will need. Kids loved riding their bikes and playing tennis on the tennis court. The beds were comfy and the location is peaceful and quiet. Gorgeous gardens and lots of wildlife. Great location 5 mins drive to Tathra, 15 mins to Bega. We look forward to staying again.
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