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Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches

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Fully separately fenced pool to relax & enjoy 😊
Where’s the ball
Covered deck -enjoy the outside area
Exterior detail
Enjoy your meals with family

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Arakoon, NSW
  • Place, Arakoon National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Bay Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Trial Bay Gaol
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches

Aracalm beach house in Arakoon with pool. A hidden gem. Comfy 3 bedroom house sleeps 6. 500 meters to 2 amazing beaches. 5mins drive to town. Great cafes. Comfy beds & sheets & towels are included . Wi-fi is provided. Ducted air-conditioning in all rooms & all bedrooms. secure yard for your children or fur babies. dog friendly inside. Please bring your own dog bedding. Not on furniture or beds please 😊 great deck at rear to relax & enjoy your break. easy access to beach, bay & rock fishing. River fishing 15mins drive away. National park bush walking right at front door. Walk to headland & watch the whales passing or dolphins playing. A truely magical spot.

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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
Secure yard. No child locks. small steps in house
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Large fenced yard.you are responsible for your dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bring your own pets bedding, no pets on beds or furniture please. Make sure the yard is "poop" free when checking out.
Please separate your rubbish and use the recycling bins provided. A kitchen compost bin is provided for your green waste.
Use of pool is entirely your responsibility. Monitor your children. Be aware the steps are SLIPPERY. Use pool scoop for leaves.Filter is automatic.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2431, PID-STRA-38002
Property # 9709721
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
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

About the area

Arakoon

Arakoon is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arakoon National Park and Hat Head National Park, while Trial Bay Gaol and The Old Lodge Gallery Emporium are cultural highlights.
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Arakoon, NSW

What's nearby

  • Arakoon National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Little Bay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hat Head National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Trial Bay Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • South West Rocks Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Eungai Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paragon Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Thai on the Rocks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Malt & Honey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪South West Rocks Surf Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoky Cape Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches located?

Situated in Arakoon, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hat Head National Park and Arakoon National Park. Little Bay Beach and Main Beach - Trial Bay are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Cathie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay with all the amenities - great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2025
I’m glad you had all you needed at Aracalm & enjoyed your stay Cathie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great quiet location away from town. Excellent communication from host. Really enjoyed our 3 nights would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay David & Katrina. Now you have found the gorgeous area of Arakoon & south west rocks I hope you can enjoy it again 😊h
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, happy with everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2026
Thank you for booking again this year Tania . Lovely to have you return & enjoy your time in Arakoon. Regards Heather 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Unspecified U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was amazing Peaceful surroundings. The pool for kids and adults was so good. Big yard and outdoor section, the dogs were happy. Everything you need inside and was comfy for everyone. Host was lovely..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t have asked for a better place for the weekend. The house was absolutely beautiful, perfectly presented, and had everything we needed. The pool was a real highlight and made our stay extra relaxing. The space was comfortable, clean, and felt like a true home away from home. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026
🙋‍♀️pleased you enjoyed your weekend Melissa & had a relaxing time. You are very welcome anytime 😊h
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful pet friendly property. Close to beach. Kids loved the pool. Heaps of kitchen cooking items and great bbq. House kept nice and cool with air con and fans. Great house for family with fur-kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
So glad you & all the family enjoyed your holiday Damon. Arakoon is a lovely area, I’m glad you got to enjoy it 😊regards Heather
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a relaxing stay and the kids loved the pool!Easy access to beaches and only a short drive to local cafes and shops. Heather was really helpful in the lead-up to our holiday.We love the area and will definitely be back
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2025
I’m glad you & your family enjoyed your holiday. Arakoon is a lovely area to explore & enjoy. I do hope you get a chance to return. 😊h
Verified

8/10 Good

katharine d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property very pet friendly and lovely garden outlook
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
I’m glad you & your family enjoyed your stay 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Throughly enjoyed staying at Aracalm! Lovely home with everything we needed. The pool was perfect, and the deck was great for our family barbecues. Heather was very welcoming, helpful and communicative, a wonderful host. The Arakoon and south west rocks areas are absolutely stunning, Trial Bay beach was gorgeous, untouched and just wonderful. Some lovely restaurants around south west rocks too. Would definitely stay at Aracalm again! Five stars
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
I’m so glad you & family (& Frank the pooch of course! ) enjoyed your stay & the area. It really is a special spot 🌊😊h
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Genelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a perfect stay at Aracalm. It was a lovely, clean, well equipped family and pet friendly home with a wonderful backyard and beautiful pool. Great communication with Heather, easy check-in and excellent parking contributed to a very positive start to the holiday. We would love to return to Aracalm and definitely recommend it for a vacation up in this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary W.

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

Great place to stay

Great location, short walk to beach. Good Dog friendly back yard. Pool was great too.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2025
Very happy to hear you & your family enjoyed your break at Aracalm Gary & the lovely beaches & area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very relaxing holiday staying at Aracalm House. Heather was a great host. The house had everything we needed plus more! Most evenings we sat on the decking overlooking the beautiful pool and garden with a bbq and board games. The dog had a great time exploring the garden. The area is peaceful, close to the beach and not far into town either walking along the beach or a short drive. I would definitely come back to Aracalm!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
I’m so glad you & your family enjoyed your Christmas break at Aracalm. It was a pleasure to have you there & I do hope you will be able to return. You are very welcome. All the best for 2026 😊😊h
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Great house

Loved the outdoor area and pool great family holiday spot
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Home away from home

Lovely space Great pool Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2024
Thank you Sean, I’m glad you & your family enjoyed the house & pool & area. It’s a special spot. 😊h
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice comfortable house - quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika F.

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

Fantastic pet friendly stay!

My family really enjoyed staying here. Very pet friendly, with a big secure yard for them to play in, and close to a dog beach. We enjoyed exploring all around town, as well as the beaches and national park. Heather was always quick to respond to any messages and the house was a great place to unwind at the end of the day. We'd love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone D.

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

Dog friendly and calming as advertised

We had a lovely 2 night stay at Aracalm with our dog . Close to amazing dog beach , house was very comfortable, we all felt very relaxed and welcome . Thank you Heather !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2025
So glad you were all comfortable & enjoyed your stay & the area. You are very welcome anytime. Regards Heather
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Recommend

Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
😊thank you Joshua-so glad you enjoyed it!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

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

Great family house with a pool

Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thank you Natalie. I’m so glad you all (pooch included) enjoyed the house & area. It’s so important to be able to travel with all our family-🐕🐩🐾 regards Heather
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean P.

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

Really good value, pool is great for a family stay.

Location of Aracalm is terrific. The layout of the house was perfect for 6 adults, plenty of comfortable chairs and lounges. Heather is a particularly helpful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2024
Thank you Dean & family. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at Arakoon. It is a lovely spot. You are welcome anytime you are visiting the area. 😊😊heather
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elysia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home with every need met. Kind & thoughtful communication from owners. Absolutely loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

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

Great family home in a quiet location

Very comfortable house in a great location and love that it is pet friendly! Did some great scuba diving with SWR Dive Centre. Heather is a fantastic host, is a great communicator and was so accommodating when we needed to change our booking dates due to cyclone Alfred. Highly recommended :).
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jennifer L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location was amazing! The host was lovely, and getting access to the house was seamless. Unfortunately, the linen and bedding was old and stained and did not smell fresh, nor did the house. One pillow on the bed was covered in dog fur, and the pillows generally were horrible. We had to open the windows and doors and let fresh air through, as it was stuffy. It had not been cleaned properly; there was sand on the floors and cobwebs on the ceilings, sand in the shower recess. I hate to give reviews like this, but I need to be honest. We were 4 adults, and everyone felt the same.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
I’m really sorry you felt this way about the cleanliness Jennifer & I am available whilst you stay & check in & would have organised the house to be recleaned had I known. I would have been very happy to arrange that. . We rely on a cleaning service in the area & although I’m sure they do their best, sometimes things slip through. We provide 1 firm bamboo pillow & 1 soft pillow per person (12 in total) I know pillows are very individual & am sorry you couldn’t find one to suit. I do hope you weee able to enjoy other aspects. Regards Heather
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

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

Great location and great family house

House was perfect for what we needed and close to walking trails and the beach. The only negative was the initial damp smell in the property as we came in but once we opened up windows and external doors it very quickly improved
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2024
Lee, so glad you & your family enjoyed Aracalm beach house & the surrounding area. It really is a beautiful place. Regards Heather 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenys B.

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

review

great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Glad you liked it 😊

About the host

Hosted by Heather sheppard

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We have been enjoying the Arakoon area for more than 30 years . It really is a magical spot with seasonal whale watching and natural beauty. Our succession of much loved blue heeler cattle dogs love the dog friendly beach. Hosting a holiday home here is special to us as it allows many other families & fur children to enjoy the area.

Why they chose this property

Aracalm Beach House is within walking distance to two amazing beaches. White sand & beautiful blue waters. The dolphins are often playing in the waves. Fall asleep to sound of the ocean. The National park offers some very good bushwalks and koala spotting

What makes this property unique

Our property is truly dog friendly with a fully fenced large back yard. Your dogs are welcome inside the house (not on furniture or beds please).
We are within walking distance of the beaches, cafes & have natural bushland around us. The swimming pool makes for a special stay. Entertaining for the kids & adults.

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