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The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach!

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Coledale, NSW
  • Coledale Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sharky Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Little Austinmer Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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The price is NZ$337
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
13 Feb - 14 Feb
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About the area

Wollongong

At this apartment you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A sofa bed, a fenced private garden and a TV are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Coledale Beach - 9 min walk
  • Austinmer Beach - 3 min drive
  • Thirroul Beach - 5 min drive
  • Sea Cliff Bridge - 7 min drive
  • Bulli Lookout - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Coledale Station - 5 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hungry Monkey - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Imperial at Clifton - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mamma Mia Pizza Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Austi Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scarborough-Wombarra Bowling Club - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach!

If you love camping and love the bush, but want comfort as well (without the colourbond fence!)
- The shack is for you!

The Bower Bird Shack is a cosy apartment built from new and recycled materials and with an ecologically sound waterless toilet. It is nestled in the bush near the popular Sharkey's and Coledale Beaches. It is up and away from the blustery nor-easters that come through in a cool, bush setting. So relaxing and private, yet close to shops, restaurants, clubs, cafes and of course, beaches.

From the comfortable queen bed, you may see, if you are quiet enough, a Bower Bird hopping about its business in the green foliage. There is also single bunk beds in the generous sized family bedroom and a sofa bed in the sitting area.

The Bower Bird Shack is a hidden treasure. It has the comforts of a queen size bed with a top quality latex mattress. The family bedroom is separated from the rest of the apartment with a door, it has 1 queen and a set of single bunk beds in the bedroom with fantastic views out the large bedroom windows into the natural bush garden.

A fully equipped kitchen (quaint early 80's style in great shape) with stove top, oven and grill. The kitchen and lounge are one cosy space, with a raised bench to enjoy a coffee and the peaceful bush.

The bathroom is equipped with a separate shower with a large rain shower head and separate bath. A unique feature of the shack is its ecologically sound waterless toilet. This is a state of the art Canadian designed composting toilet system certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 41.

You will find, however, that you want to spend most of your time outdoors. The outdoor area has a dining table under the trees and is pleasantly private.

If you love the relaxed atmosphere of camping, but want a comfortable bed - This is for you! Bring your own linens to take advantage of our low advertised rate, or ask us to supply them for $25 per person per stay.

Enjoy privacy, bush and why not have a campfire at night!

There is a barbecue with outside lighting

PETS are welcome at The Bower Bird Shack
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Please Note, The property is NOT FENCED. Therefore, all pets are required to be on a lead or controlled at all times when on the property. For many pets, this is o.k. as we have a long lead available, and they are happily tired after great big runs on the local leash-free Sharkey's Beach. Pet-sitting is available by arrangement when suitable, however, pets are not to be left in accommodation unsupervised.

CHILDREN are also welcomed at The Bower Bird Shack.
Please Note, however: The property is NOT FENCED. There are potential hazards for unsupervised children as you would expect in a bush setting adjacent to a furniture workshop and with creek nearby. The bower bird shack is nestled into the Illawarra escarpment with fantastic bird life, water dragons and you may hear the resident wallaby thump past at night or dawn
Please note: there is NO TV RECEPTION at the shack. We supply a television and DVD player, with a selection of DVDs, novels and magazines

Property manager

Carol Montague

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: strictly outdoors away from doorways

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: well behaved and social dogs dogs only

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: careful supervision as natural hazards present

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include outdoor lighting
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach!?

Yep, The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach! is a short 9-minute walk from Coledale Beach. Fun beach activities include body boarding and fishing.

Does The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach! have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, a BBQ and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach!?

No, The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach!?

There is a golf course next to The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach!.

The Bower Bird Shack, Bush & Beach! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews" "

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

A lovely stay
A comfortable, quiet stay with a few little extras. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Tracey K.

Good location. Basic but comfortable.
A little hot in summer afternoons. We took an extra fan which helped. Some additional instructions with the composting toilet would be helpful. Great proximity to dog beach and our dogs had the best time.

8/10 Good

Lei L.

Very good
Owner is very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

LEAH O.

SUPERB PET FRIENDLY BEACH N BUSH HIDEAWAY WITH ALL THE COMFORTS SURROUNDED BY THE SOUNDS OF NATURE
My Pup and I had the most lovely stay here in Coledale at the Bowerbird Shack. We loved it so much we extended our stay and will return here often. The dog beach is literally down the hill, and the accommodation is fully self contained and very comfortable. After a long day running along the beach, we were both so happy to return to the Shack for dinner, a wine, and relax. Brad and Carol made us feel totally welcome and secure here. Their property has excellent reviews for good reason. We are in awe of the beauty of the area and we feel so incredibly lucky to find this place where my dog's welfare is taken into consideration. Its a very dog friendly area all round. Thank you for having us and I hope you don't mind if we return here many times in the future, and tell our friends that this beautiful place exists. L & T xx
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lance N.

A great place to relax and unwind
A great place to relax and unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Kylie D.

Suited our needs perfectly
Friendly hosts that weren’t intrusive and were fine with us arriving early and leaving a little late. A little lacking in food but we got by. We just needed somewhere to sleep and eat as we spent most of our days out and about but if you plan on having family time together it might be a little cramped. The rainforest like setting was very peaceful and it felt like we were away from it all but we were still close to the train station and nearby shops. Very accomodating to our dog. Could’ve used some power boards or extention cords and another fan or two. The hill up from the Main Street is a trek and a half, would recommend driving if possible unless you’re pretty fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018