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Highlights
Bring your furry friends
Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Private fenced-in yard
One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
Walkable and wonderful
Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Seven Mile Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Outdoor pool
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
Seven Mile Beach
Place, Seven Mile Beach
โช12 min walkโฌ
Seven Mile Beach National Park
Place, Seven Mile Beach National Park
โช3 min driveโฌ
Jervis Bay
Place, Jervis Bay
โช37 min driveโฌ
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
โช35 min driveโฌ
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower ยท Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Shoal Cottage - beach escape
An original beach cottage which has been renovated to provide that old holiday charm with all the modern conveniences.
Single level and fully fenced, Shoal Cottage is both child and dog friendly and with a large enclosed back garden thereโs plenty of space to play and relax.
Centrally located just 3 mins walk to the river and 5mins walk from the beach, shops and the Heads Hotel, this holiday house is all about location.
The house contains one master bedroom with a queen size bed and two further bedrooms, one with a king single size bunk bed and the other with two single beds. There is a family bathroom including bath and shower, a living/dining area with doors leading onto an enclosed deck and lawn and a modern kitchen with gas hob and dishwasher. Other amenities include washing machine, smart TV, air conditioning/heating system, wireless internet, Bluetooth speaker, gas BBQ, outdoor shower and fire pit.
Shoalhaven Heads is the perfect location to explore the NSW south coast and is an easy two hours drive south of Sydney. There is lots to see and do with highlights including the picturesque village of Berry (12mins), the vibrant coastal towns of Gerringong/Gerroa (15mins) and three local wineries within 5mins drive. The village itself is well equipped with several local shops and cafes, a fantastic local pub, a bowling club, and the recently opened Bangalay Villas fine dining restaurant. The local outdoor swimming pool (open Nov-March) is 3 minutes walk from the house. Further afield the white sands of Jervis Bay and the gorgeous village of Kangaroo Valley are both within 40 minutes drive.
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Shoalhaven Heads
Shoalhaven Heads is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Comerong Island Nature Reserve and Seven Mile Beach National Park, while Berry Museum and Nowra Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Natural Necessity and Nowra Aquatic Park.
Seven Mile Beach National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Jervis Bay - 37 min drive - 47.4 km
Culburra Beach - 38 min drive - 45.1 km
Wollongong City Beach - 51 min drive - 75.8 km
Getting around
Berry Station - 10 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
โชGreat Southern Hotel - โฌ11 min drive
โชThe Heads Hotel - โฌ5 min walk
โชFishwicks - โฌ37 min drive
โชThe Common - โฌ35 min drive
โชFrankie's Coffee - โฌ35 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Shoal Cottage - beach escape have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?
As of 28 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shoal Cottage - beach escape on 30 June 2026 start from AU$438, 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.
Is Shoal Cottage - beach escape pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Shoal Cottage - beach escape located?
This family-friendly Shoalhaven Heads holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Seven Mile Beach and Comerong Island Nature Reserve. Seven Mile Beach National Park and Coolangatta Estate are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cottage is in a great location, so well stocked with all home comforts and amenities! The yard area and outdoor spaces are really great and very pet friendly.
The host made check in smooth and easy. The home itself was extremely clean with well supplied. We enjoyed making short walks to the ocean and the evenings were quiet and peaceful.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shoal Cottage with our fur baby. The location was brilliant, it felt like home as soon as we walked in. We loved the big backyard, the fenced front yard, the cottage was very clean inside and out, the bed was comfortable and the cottage had everything you need. Thankyou.
Very comfortable cottage with lovely beach vibe. Everything is in good working order and the hosts have thoughtfully provided little extras you could want. Very clean and fresh feel inside. Great secure big back yard for a pet friendly stay. A very convenient base to enjoy the river and beachside walks in this lovely area.
Fantastic house in very convenient location.
Perfect for small group of friends or family weekend away.
Host very easy to deal with and super helpful.
Would absolutely stay again.
Juliann D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2021
Thanks Juliann, I'm so pleased you had such a great time. We look forward to hopefully seeing you again at Shoal Cottage soon.
Fantastic beach cottage with everything you need. Had a wonderful stay with family and our fur baby absolutely loved it! Thank you for the perfect getaway, we will be back.
Such an amazing stay. Very responsive host. Very comforting house. Plenty of parking and easy access. Great house for pets. Throwing a ball in the big backyard. Garden and house clean and well maintained. Everything you could need was there. Great book collection, games. Great location and beautiful community. Thank you very much, just what we needed.
This was the second time our family stayed at Shoal Cottage. The house and large fenced yard are fantastic and itโs in such a good location - close to the beach, river, shops and parks. Highly recommended.
We loved staying here for a weekend with our family of five. Very welcoming - clean and bright, with milk and coffee in the fridge, seasoning and kitchen essentials in the kitchen cupboards, toiletries and fresh towels in the bathroom, and a lovely deck and back garden A quick walk to the surf beach, the river and the local pub. Highly recommend this holiday home ๐๐
Alaine K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lucy
27 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful lakeside home only a short walk to all the beauty that Shoalhaven Heads has to offer. We enjoyed our stay in the lovely Shoal cottage - a wonderful big backyard with sand pit and slippery dip for the little ones to play and run around in, and a fire pit to sit around and toast marshmallows at night. We look forward to staying again :)
My family and I, including our dog, had a wonderful, relaxing weekend at Shoal Cottage. The house was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Heaters in every room kept us warm and cosy and the fire pit was also a great addition. The dog was VERY impressed with the off-leash beach, especially as it was so close to the house! Weโll definitely come back again.
A beautiful, well cared for cottage with large and well cared for garden back and front. Everything was wonderful, nothing to fault. All details were thought about, from the candles to the dog bowls/blankets and great quality steak knives. Very clean and well looked after. Fans, heaters well provided for (additional to air con) and we loved the fire pit (and provisions to make one). Our little Frenchie dog did not want to get in the car to leave. She โlovedโ the very well secured fenced garden and large grass space. Beautiful verandah to read, relax and star gaze at night. Overall, great value for money in a beautiful, quiet location with very nearby amenities and attractions.
Grainne D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Hi Grainne, thank you so much for taking the time to write your very kind review. We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay at Shoal Cottage and hope to see you again in the future. Thanks for being great guests. Laura and Rich
What a wonderful surprise Shoalhaven Heads was and this beautiful cottage. We loved our stay at this clean, well equipped house in an awesome position close to everything. Highly recommend. Thank you so much for having us stay ๐
Deborah P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by Laura Horne
We are a family of five which includes our beloved dog Ruby who love getting away to the beach and getting out of the bustle of the city
Why they chose this property
Following a months travelling down the south coast of NSW we fell in love with the Shoalhaven area. Staying in many wonderful holiday houses over the years and during that month we were inspired to purchase Shoal Cottage in the fantastic Shoalhaven Heads and create a holiday rental which offers an inclusive and relaxing break for others. It was important for us to be both dog friendly and child friendly.
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