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Nestled at the North end of Thirroul Beach in a quiet cul de sac location
Arriba Beachfront Cottage Thirroul
Master Bedroom 1 with Ensuite
Bedroom 2 with Queen bed and Wheelchair accessible doorway
Bedroom 3 With 2 King Single Beds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Thirroul, NSW
  • Place, Thirroul Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Austinmer Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Austinmer Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Ensuite in main bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Arriba Beachfront Cottage

Arriba is a single story beachfront home located just 1 hour drive south of Sydney in Thirroul - the friendly village.

Ideally located right at Thirroul beach, Arriba guests walk just 50 level metres over lawn (no roads to cross) to step onto the fine golden sand of this beautiful surf beach.

Completely renovated in 2011 and fastidiously maintained, Arriba offers 1st class accommodation for up to 10 guests in 4 bedrooms. Nestled in the quietest cul-de-sac with no passing traffic (only 1 other house in the street) guests relax on the massive timber decks, play footy and cricket in the kid-friendly back yard, take breakfast (and lunch and dinner) alfresco if they wish while marvelling at the sparkling ocean and dramatic escarpment views.

Its easy level walking to the fabulous new Thirroul Playground next to the sea water Olympic pool (yep – there’s also a toddler pool) and nearby coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques.
Or stoll in the opposite direction to spectacular award winning Austinmer Beach with its inviting rock swimming pools and more coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques.

So, after you’ve been surfing or swimming, golfing or shopping, cycling or hiking or you’ve read a book, watched a movie, had a siesta, played some cards, taken dinner and a glass or two of your favourite beverage, Arriba’s super-comfy beds are there for you - the perfect end to the perfect day.

Pets permitted upon application only.

Arriba - the Original 1950’s beach house….. by far the best choice in Holiday Accommodation.....







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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
Smoking permitted outdoors only

Important information

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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 2515, PID-STRA-7468

About the area

Wollongong

Located in Thirroul, a neighbourhood in Wollongong, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Sublime Point Lookout and Wollongong Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. Travelling with kids? Consider Beaton Park Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre. With snorkelling, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Thirroul, NSW

What's nearby

  • Thirroul Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Austinmer Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Little Austinmer Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • McCauleys Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sharky Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Thirroul Station - 16 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Thirroul - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ryan's Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Beaches - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Headlands Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saltie Dog Coffee And Crepes - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Arriba Beachfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arriba Beachfront Cottage?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arriba Beachfront Cottage on 13 June 2026 start from AU$458, 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 Arriba Beachfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Arriba Beachfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Arriba Beachfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arriba Beachfront Cottage located?

This family-friendly Wollongong holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Thirroul Beach and Austinmer Beach. McCauleys Beach and Little Austinmer Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Thirroul Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 139 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 139 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 139 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 139 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
an amazing property located on next to the beach. great rooms suitable for a large family vacation.The decor and other items made for some fun photos for my husbamd and his family the morning of our wedding
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

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

Great location

Great location for our annual family getaway with our kids and grandkids
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Treena s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful house, have elderly family members and it was all safe with extra things in the batroom and ramp
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely. Had all the facilities we needed and right across the road from the beach. It was the perfect house for our combined family weekend away. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine S.

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

Great family getaway

Awesome and convenient location for a family getaway with children under 4 The beach right at you door step not having to cart everything to the beach each time was a big plus for a family with kids Will definitely be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning location with ocean views. Very comfortable and spacious facilities throughout the home. Beautiful decks for outdoor relaxing though it would be even better if there was some fencing to keep the littlest guests safely on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cayla F.

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

Incredible, the view, the space and location were amazing

We stayed at this property the night before and night of our wedding with our parents and bridal party, the views and space was amazing. Our get ready photos are going to look incredible and I would recommend this to everyone for both wedding accommodation and holiday getaway it is located in such a prime location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Delightful break in Thirroul

Three relaxing days in a delightfully comfortable house in a perfect location. Friendly and helpful host and owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie B.

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

Fabulous!!

Had a two night stay at Arriba, would definitely recommend! Was walking distance to town where we saw a show at Anita’s theatre and so many options to eat nearby. Was perfect for our 4 couples, spacious, cosy and amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice L.

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

Great Spot

Arriba is a delightful house in a brilliant location. Tracey, who looked us was extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Lovely home

Perfect family stay! Easy for elderly. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

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

MOST ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY

What a fantastic location. Ideal for the little ones with such easy access to the beach. So many wonderful eating options in walking distance. Beautifully maintained property and delightful people to deal with. I would highly recommend Arriba Beachfront Cottage, and we will certainly be returning for another stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Beautiful place

Lovely, modern, well equipped with a truly wonderful view. We had a great time in spite of some of the worst weather this winter has thrown at us.Tracey was very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cal H.

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

Girls Weekend Away

This is the 5th time over a 10 year period that we have stayed at Arriba, and we are never disappointed. The location is amazing, the property itself is well appointed and comfortable. Tracey is a great host, nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany C.

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

Wonderful Family Stay

We had a wonderful stay at Arriba with the extended family. The property was amazing with ample living and dining space for a large group. There were games, toys and books for the little ones which was a nice touch. The location was fantastic right opposite the beach. Kitchen was well equipped with enough crockery and cutlery for everyone. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Home Away From Home

Arriba beachfront Cottage was a very relaxing and Stunning holiday home. From the moment we walked in it was stunning it had everything we needed , even a lovely bottle of Red wine and some yummy chocolate left by Tracey . Close walking distance to restaurants and shops and to dog beaches. I would highly recommend this beautiful beachfront home .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

Beachfront classic fibro cottage. Fully kitted out.

Everything you need right on the waterfront. Restaurants and cafes close by with the main town only another 5 minute walk away. Plenty of space. Very easy to deal with manager/agent; friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

noeleen b.

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

COUSINS REUNION

Perfect in every way. Very comfortable. Great position. [8 women]
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn B.

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

Restful break!

This property has all the charm you’d expect from a beach house. Fantastic nautical details and incredible views of the ocean. We loved sleeping to the sound of waves crashing on the shore and enjoyed morning cups of tea and coffee on the front deck. Ample dining and bedding for two families. Our third stay at this property - and we will return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teneille R.

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

Family getaway

We had a wonderful 4 days at Arriba recently. The location is fantastic - our children enjoyed exploring the rock pools not far from the front of the property and the short stroll along the beach to Thirroul beach playground. Tracey was very responsive and the house itself was clean and spacious with impressive ocean views across the front living areas. We hope to be back in summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

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

Fantastic Location and House

We spent a wonderful week at Arriba Beachfront Cottage. The position is amazing, directly opposite the beach. It is an easy walk to Austinmer rock pools via the beach as well. The house is very well equipped. The furnishings are very comfortable - we couldn’t have asked for more. Tracey the property manager is great to deal with. We would love to spend more time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Right on the beach

Arriba is a great holiday house that’s worked well for our 3 generation family holiday. Well set out bedrooms including one with a double and 2 singles, perfect for our daughter, her husband and 2 little girls. Well equipped kitchen, good living area, wifi , 2 smart tvs . Bathroom , ensuite and another toilet in the ( external) well equipped laundry. Great decks, bbq, big backyard for the kids. Right opposite Thirroul beach in a No through road street. Close to cafes, Thirroul Beach pavilion; easy short walk to IGA, Coles etc. Tracey the property manager was excellent to deal with.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

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

A Perfect Home Base

We recently had a number of lawn bowls sides competing in the State Championships in and around Wollongong. We chose Arriba Beachfront Cottage as our home base for the week - and were very glad that we did. During the week, we had between 2 and six adults staying at the property at any one time. The amenities were excellent! This was a great place to come home to after a full day of competition on the greens. The living and sleeping areas were fantastic. We certainly enjoyed our downtime at Arriba! While we stayed at Arriba during the winter, I can only imagine how enjoyable it would be during summer months - especially being right on the beach in a very quiet street. Tracey managed the property very well - always communicating with us. Thank you for your hospitality and attention to detail. Arriba is Highly Recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debs h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! Wish we could have stayed longer but hope to return
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

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

BEST HOLIDAY HOUSE EVER

I cannot say enough about this house. It was the perfect place for our family group of 10 (6 adults and 4 children). It was so comfortable we felt like we were staying at our own home and the bonus was that it was right across from the beach (practically on the beach)! Big back yard, plenty of room for the kids to play, serviceable kitchen, entertainment areas, comfy beds. Walking distance to all the shops. Tracey, property manager couldn't have been more helpful. I could rave on for ages. It ticked all our boxes and other family who visited us are keen to book it too. We might even come back for a proper holiday ourselves (this was just a short trip for a wedding). Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Baker

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I am a professional host who enjoys hosting guests and has been involved in the local holiday rental industry for nearly 30 years.
I enjoy interacting with guests and like to assist them with finding the right property to suit there requirements so they can sit back relax and enjoy their holiday.

Why they chose this property

I was raised and have lived locally in the Northern Illawarra all my life.
I love the area because of the proximity of the escarpment to the sea and how the holiday homes I proudly manage are amid both the coastline and bush.
Living in this area we are spoilt with spectacular views and wonderful scenic drives, beaches to surf and play in and an escarpment to explore and I love to share this with visitors to our region.

What makes this property unique

Arriba is located in the perfect beachfront position, nestled in a cul-de-sac with the beach directly across the road.
Arriba has a large back yard for backyard soccer and cricket and has front and side decks to enjoy a meal outside with the family.
It has four large bedrooms and views of the surf from both dining and lounge rooms, this is truly a family favourite holiday home!

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