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Pet-Friendly | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con

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First story Dining room/lounge room & loft
First story Queen Bed
First story dining room
A living room with a beige sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a large window with curtains.
A spacious attic room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a black armchair.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Callala Beach, NSW
  • Place, Callala Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jervis Bay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyams Beach
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1 (First Level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Second Floor)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 Ground Level)

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Loft (Main House)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet-Friendly | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con

Welcome to Callala Beach Shack, a relaxed, pet-friendly coastal retreat just 200 metres (a flat 3-minute walk) from the white sands of Callala Beach.
With glimpses of the ocean from the top deck and loft window, this spacious three-level home is ideal for families, extended family groups and relaxed coastal getaways

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Easy coastal escape – approx. 2.5 hours from Sydney, 3 hours from Canberra
Walk to the beach – no driving or parking hassles
Pet friendly – pets stay free (please advise when booking)
Spacious layout – 3 levels, 5 bedrooms, multiple living areas
Ideal for groups – plenty of space to spread out
Callala Beach is pet friendly year-round. Off-leash times vary seasonally – please check signage at beach entrances.

RELAX & ENJOY
Swim, relax or walk along the beach
Fishing, cycling, golf, tennis, diving and sailing nearby
Whale and dolphin watching in season
Sunset drinks on the top deck
BBQs on the covered rear deck

FAMILY & PET FRIENDLY
Fully fenced yard
Swing set for kids
Dog bowls provided
Please bring pet bedding

AMENITIES
Air-conditioned living areas
TV with Chromecast
DVD player, movies and games
Fully equipped kitchen
Pod coffee machine (K-Fee pods)
Ground-floor kitchenette
Washing machine and outdoor clothesline

SLEEPING LAYOUT
* Loft level – queen bedroom and lounge
* First floor – 2 bedrooms (dbl bed & a queen), main bathroom, kitchen, dining, deck
* Ground floor – 2 bedrooms (2 tri bunks & a queen), second bathroom, kitchenette and BBQ area

IMPORTANT DETAILS
Sleeps up to 10 adults and 4 children (under 16)
Base rate includes 8 guests
Additional guests charged per person, per night
Parking for up to 4 cars
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 10:00 am


LINEN & CLEANING
BYO linen, or
Linen hire available for $395 (4:00 pm check-in for linen hire)
Mandatory cleaning fee: $250

HOUSE RULES
Not a party house
Quiet residential area
Noise complaints result in bond forfeiture
Security bond: $500 refundable
Additional bond may apply for large groups or guests under 25.

GOOD TO KNOW
Wi-Fi available (not guaranteed due to coastal reception)
Key safe access – code provided before arrival

Wake to salty air, stroll to the beach, explore Jervis Bay by day and unwind on the deck or around the BBQ in the evening.
Book Callala Beach Shack for an easy, memorable coastal stay where everyone – including your dog – is welcome.

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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

External access to Lvl 1 only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoors only or charges will apply

We allow one night stay booking for an additional cost of half price per night.

We can accommodate a maximum of 10 adults and 4 children

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2540, PID-STRA-17664
Property # 9151234
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Callala Beach

Located in Callala Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jervis Bay National Park and Saltwater Swamp Nature Reserve, while Fleet Air Arm Museum and Nowra Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Nowra Aquatic Park and Shoalhaven Zoo. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Callala Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Callala Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jervis Bay - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hyams Beach - 29 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Booderee National Park - 30 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Kiama Blowhole - 51 min drive - 78.0 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Huskisson on Jervis Bay - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Crab - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Callala Family Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Local Jervis Bay - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Silver Spoon Vincentia - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con on 21 July 2026 start from AU$602, 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 | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly | 200m to Beach | Sleeps Large Groups | Beach Views | Air Con located?

This family-friendly Callala Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Callala Beach, Jervis Bay Marine Park and Jervis Bay. Callala Bay Beach and Jervis Bay National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Geoff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very helpful host, and a great spot for a large family group
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you found the place a great fit for your large family and that you felt well supported during your stay. We’d be happy to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, close to beach and with Club Callalla up the road was handy. Property had everything you need
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
Hi Clare, many thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we always love to hear our guests enjoy their stay! Yes the beach is so close you can hear the waves break at night, hopefully we will see you again sometime soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Camilla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super close to the beach. Great indoor and outdoor eating areas. Functional kitchen and great TV (should you need it). Booking and entry was smooth. Facilities were clean. All in all pretty good. We had a great time.
Even though there was only two of us we went the full Monty on Christmas Dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your review and for sharing the lovely photos! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the proximity to the beach, the indoor and outdoor dining areas, and the functional kitchen. It’s great to know everything was smooth, clean, and enjoyable. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rakshya N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thanks so much for your review! We’re glad to hear you had a great time and enjoyed your stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sreevijay C.

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

Stay at the Callala beach shack

Had a great time with family and friends. The accommodation was very clean and the hosts were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Sreevijay! We're so pleased to hear you had a great time with your family and friends and were happy with the accommodation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Great stay!

Property was comfortable and well-equipped, close to the beach and suited us perfectly. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Enjoyable Home

We loved our stay, we will be back. We had so much fun.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Steve, Great to hear that you loved your stay!! We would love for you to come back! Don't forget ur returning customer discount is available on our sister properties as well! Geoff
Archival

8/10 Good

ANNA P.

Comfortable Stay

7 Adults & 2 young children & our 4 legged child, stayed very comfortably in this property, loved that there were board games to play, and the walk to the beach took all of 1 minute, very relaxing for our mid winter stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for your wonderful review! We hope you can stay with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jailee R.

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

Convenient location

Callala Beach Shack is conveniently located near the gorgeous Callala Beach. The property owner was very accommodating and made our stay enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Thank you for your delightful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Callala Beach Shack and found our location convenient. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for our guests, and we appreciate your recommendation. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
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10/10 Excellent

Chloe D.

Great house, great location

We had a great weekend stay, house was lovely, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Ideal for large groups and great location. Close to the beach and RSL (kids club on a fri). Would definitely stay again. Thanks Geoff and Claire
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Chloe, It is always great to get feed back from our guests, Clare & I would love you to come back again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Monique J.

Fantastic Stay

A beautiful home at a beautiful location. We attended here for a hens weekend and loved every second. From an organisation point of view, the owners were a pleasure to deal with and the property was a very affordable price. Will definitely be coming back again.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2020
Hi Monique, It was a pleasure having you stay with us, Clare & I always love to hear how our guests loved the house & area, please come back again soon Geoff
Verified

8/10 Good

Nick W.

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

Great spot

Loved our week in Callala bay. The house is a great location and housed 9 people comfortably. The house could do with a little maintenance but it's nothing major. The owners were a pleasure to deal with and I definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2021
Hi Nick! Thanks for leaving us a review. We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay, we love it there too. Come down again soon, we’ll always be happy to have you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jethro C.

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

Great house, great location

Excellent house, pet-friendly, close to the beach and pub. Wish we stayed a bit longer.. One of the best holiday homes we’ve ever been to. I’d love to thank our host for being so nice for allowing us a late checkout. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words, Jethro! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Callala Beach Shack and that it met your expectations. We're glad you found it pet-friendly and convenient to the beach and pub. It's always wonderful to know that our guests had a memorable experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for a longer stay in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

I’ll be back

We booked this property as a last minute getaway with the family and our border collie.Roxanne (our host) was very helpful with our requests to ensure our stay was comfortable.The property is described as shown and is really convenient in its location, being close to the beach and Club Callala. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Matthew! We're so pleased you and your family, including your border collie, enjoyed your last-minute getaway. It's wonderful to hear the property met your expectations and that the location added to your experience. We’d be delighted to host you again in the future! Roxanne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leila Y S.

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

Enjoyed our stay at this lovely place

Our group of friends had a great time at this place which was quite spacious (5 bedrooms) and the amenities and large backyard made our stay quite enjoyable after long days out and about. Callala Beach was a leisurely 2 min walk along a quiet main road. Will consider again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2024
Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Leila! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a great time at our spacious property. It's wonderful to know that the amenities and large backyard added to your enjoyment, especially after long days of exploring. We appreciate your mention of the convenient location, just a leisurely 2-minute walk to Callala Beach. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juvy M.

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

Home away from home….

Beautiful light-filled home so close to the beach! The Beach Shack is a perfect home away from home that can comfortably accommodate 2 families and fur babies. To top it all off, the property owners are locals and were quick to respond to requests. Highly recommended. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you for your heartwarming review, Juvy! We're thrilled to hear that The Beach Shack felt like a home away from home for you. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the proximity to the beach and found our property accommodating for both families and fur babies. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan b.

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

Awesome

The house exceeded our expectations. Water views from loft. Spacious balcony and a great back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you so much Ryan for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that the house exceeded your expectations. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the water views from the loft, the spacious balcony, and the great backyard. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests, and we're delighted to know that we succeeded in making your stay memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great!

The house was just what we wanted. Geoff even dropped off some life jackets so that we could kayak. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruth R.

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

Callala family shack

This is a shack so works well for children and its configuration works well for extended family groups. Has been done up but not in a particularly professional way. Not particularly well equipped but very comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that our accommodation suits families and extended groups well. We appreciate your comments on the recent updates and note your observations about equipment. We strive to continually improve our offerings and will certainly take your feedback into consideration. We're glad you found the beds comfortable and hope you enjoyed your stay overall.
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A lovely spot

Close to beach, excellent, 5 minutes to shopping centre by carBeautiful area with lots of lovely beachesCommunication with owners good.Close to clubBeds comfy and enough for our large groupBBQ area good for large group mealsComfortable for a smaller group, 8-10 people. We had a group of 14. Plenty of cutlery and crockery etc.Good back yard for kids and dogsSome maintenance issues highlighted to the owners separately.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Betsy! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the convenient location, nearby beaches, and the comfort of the property for your group. It’s great to know the BBQ area and backyard were appreciated by both the kids and dogs! We value your feedback about the maintenance issues and appreciate you sharing those details with us separately. It helps us ensure the property is always at its best for our guests. We hope you had a wonderful stay and made lasting memories.
Archival

8/10 Good

Karlie C.

Great Stay

Location was perfect. Quiet with a short 5 minute stroll to the beach. Rooms were great - comfortable beds and inviting rooms. Kids loved the backyard to play in!! Kitchen is a little small to cook for 10 adults but we made do. Open dining and living is great for the kids to watch TV and play while the adults have meals. If you have children I would bring a safety gate for the stairs to get in between levels which are on the outside of the property.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Karlie, Clare & I love to hear that our guests love our place & Callala Beach too. I will look into putting a child gate at the top of the stairs, thanks again for staying with uu & hopefully we will see you again soon! Geoff
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor B.

Suited our group PERFECTLY!

Our group had the perfect stay at the Shack! It catered for a group of 14 people so comfortably, we never felt like we were sitting on top of each other. There are so many different living/casual areas. The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms are immaculate. The cupboards are well stocked with everything you need, just like home. Unlike some places you stay where you want to be out of the house and back at your own place asap, The Callala Beach Shack makes you want to stay for good! Wish we could have stayed for longer, you can count on us contacting you again in future. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Eleanaor, Thank you for such a wonderful review, you & your group are most welcome to come back any time, we especially loved to see the group photo's as well Thanks again & until next time Geoff & Clare
Archival

8/10 Good

MARK G.

Good property

We had a great stay at Callala Beach shack and the house was very versatile with its three levels and 5 bedrooms for our needs. The street is a little noisy with more traffic then I expected but its quite close to the beach. There was no dog thrower or bowls as mentioned, no remote for TV and no microwave dishes. The 2 gas bottles were virtually empty as well. Other then those issues it is a great spot for a holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2020
Thank you for the review and for pointing out your concern. We value and open to any guests suggestions/comments/concern. Rest assured that this will be check and discuss with the Property Owner and cleaners. We always want our guests to feel comfortable and feel at home with their stay. We hope you can stay with us again!
Archival

8/10 Good

Victoria O.

We enjoyed our stay in this pleasant spot

We enjoyed our stay at Callalla Beach Shack. The house is cute and very near the beach. And plenty big enough for our group of 11. The loft is a fun place for kids to hang out, and the separate area downstairs was good for our (older) kids too. It's true the kitchen is small, but clean & newly renovated. Thicker curtains would have been helpful in some bedrooms - we had to hang up blankets to block the light. The natural light filling the house is great in the daytime though! There were a few little dramas, but Geoff the owner was very helpful in addressing these. A good place to stay with a larger group.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2020
Hi Victoria, Great to hear you enjoyed your stay! Clare & I love hanging out in the loft as well. We have had the washing machine fixed now so hopefully no more drama's, thanks for your patience. kind regards Geoff & Clare
Archival

8/10 Good

Victoria O.

A very thoughtful owner

This is my second review, because I had to add something important. Geoff, the owner, is incredibly thoughtful. We foolishly left some things behind - my friend left her favourite leather work shoes, and my daughter left her new ugg boots. Geoff kindly dropped them off to us in Sydney! It was very much appreciated. Victoria
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2020
Hi Victoria, No problems at all, just glad that we could return these items for you! Kind regards Geoff

About the host

Hosted by Geoffrey Carne/ Roxanne Ysit

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Hi, I am Geoff,

I work as a handyman & spend there rest of the time managing a few holiday houses. I love to travel with my wife & (when possible) our Kelpie X Lab, Meeka.

Favorite travel destinations so far.... would be

New Caledonia, Lord howe Island, the Swiss alps, Anapuna in Nepal, Maui & often stay (when ever possible) in holiday/vacation homes.

We hope to see you soon!

Why they chose this property

Callala Beach Shack is our first property in Callala Beach, we love it because of the cathedral ceilings & the old beach shack appeal.

We just Love Callala Beach because it is close to Sydney (just over 2 hrs away for us) & has a sense of isolation to it without being truly isolated (a 20min drive gets you all the services you will need), not to mention That Callala Beach is dog friendly as well!

What makes this property unique

-Air Conditioning

-Brilliant outdoor/entertainment area

-Being able to sleep a larger number

-modern kitchen & dishwasher

-modern bathrooms

-well maintained

Languages:

English

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