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Saddleback Grove, Kiama

Saddleback Grove, Kiama

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Aerial view
Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, table tennis

Overview of Saddleback Grove, Kiama

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Kiama, NSW
  • Popular LocationKiama Blowhole6 min drive
  • Popular LocationKiama Surf Beach7 min drive
  • Popular LocationEasts Beach10 min drive
  • AirportNowra, NSW (NOA)44 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Saddleback Grove, Kiama

Saddleback Grove, Kiama - 4pm check out Sundays and Public Holidays, except Peak Season

Saddleback Grove is a beautiful country home perched on a hilltop with dramatic rural and coastal views descending beneath it. Suited to the most discerning of guests this stunning property is styled and decorated to an excellent standard and features a spa with a view like no other.

Strictly no parties at this property – please. You will be evicted if this rule is broken.

Peak Season Bookings: 13 Dec 2024 and 23 Jan 2025 - Minimum 7 night booking - Arrival and departure on a Friday. If booking online, please search for vacancies with Friday being the arrival and departure day. Peak Season bookings are most easily made directly with our Bookings Team.

Where will I be?

4Km from Kiama on the slopes of Saddleback Mountain, this expansive home is accessed via a lane lined with heritage listed dry stone wall and hedgerows. It is surrounded by rolling green hills, reminiscent of the English countryside. So picturesque is this location, that the road is often used for filming.

Get away from it all with a rural escape or enjoy a beach holiday; Saddleback Grove is perfect for both. Just a 5 minute drive brings you into the centre of Kiama with its famous beaches, shops, markets & coastal walk, then retreat home and you'll feel a million miles away. The property is ideally situated for day trips to the surrounding areas. Gerringong is 12 mins drive and Gerroa (Seven Mile Beach), Berry, Jamberoo (including Jamberoo Action Park) and Minnamurra Falls are less than 20 mins away. Reach the Southern Highlands, Kangaroo Valley and the Illawarra Fly via picturesque back lanes in 45min. Saddleback Mountain Lookout is an hour walk uphill or a 5 minute drive.

Why choose Saddleback Grove?

Relax on the deck enjoying spectacular views, watch the dramatic sunrises over water & later the softer changing colours of sunset on the horizon. Follow the neighbour's cows as they wander past or the horses that run next door (note the neighbour's livestock are not always visible).

Ideally suited to families with older children, although girls weekends, groups of couples and multi-generational family groups will also enjoy this property. When not soaking up the expansive and ever changing views guests will be entertained by the outdoor spa, the games room (with pool table and ping pong) and the warming log fire. The property has a variety of fruit trees - which guests are welcome to harvest in season during their stay.

How is the property laid out?

All on one level Saddleback Grove is comprised of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lounge, dining room and kitchen all enjoy breathtaking views across the rolling hills with their charming dry stone walls and out to the open ocean. The kitchen has stone bench tops, plenty of storage, dishwasher and great facilities, ideal for a longer stay.

Bedroom 1 has a king bed, reverse cycle air conditioning, built in wardrobes and an ensuite with shower. Bedrooms 2 - 4 have queen beds and ceiling fans. They share the family bathroom.

The garage has been converted into a beautiful games room and has a pool table and ping pong as well as board games and a small collection of books.

There is also a laundry with a combined washing machine and dryer.

Wi-Fi, Internet, Netflix or Pay TV - will I have it?

This property provides complimentary NBN Fixed Wireless Wi-Fi and a password will be provided in your pre-arrival email, or will be available at the property. The smart TV in the lounge has Netflix and Apple Airplay. Recently Telstra have improved capacity in this area for rural NBN, vastly improving the reliability of NBN reception.

Please note however that neither the agency nor the owner can guarantee 100% that the Wi-Fi will work, and no compensation will be payable if problematic. If important, please therefore always have a backup plan.

What about outdoors?

The sloping acre of lawn is reminiscent of an English country garden complete with orchard trees. The vast side deck is a great entertainer and both a gas BBQ and wood fired pizza oven are provided so you can cook up a storm in the evening sun. The jewel in the crown is the outdoor spa on the front veranda with views over Kiama and beyond.

The covered front verandah has 180 degree coastal views and has a dining table with bench seating for eight.
Also on the verandah is an outdoor lounge setting for four with an overhead outdoor heater. There are eight light outdoor chairs that can be moved to the garden or to the front verandah to increase outdoor lounge seating and capture the view.

Staying warm or keeping cool?!

Wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioning is provided in the master bedroom and in the lounge. The lounge also has a slow combustion wood fire.

Bedrooms 2, 3 & 4 have ceiling fans, heaters and electric blankets.

The games room has a fan. All rooms can be opened right up to take in the sea breeze.

During the cooler months there is underfloor heating in the main bathroom and heated towel rails in both bathrooms and the laundry. These operate on a timer.

There is a ceiling mounted outdoor heater above the outdoor lounge.

What about sheets, towels and other supplies?

High quality linen, pillows, blankets, duvets, and bath towels are all provided at this property. Organic soaps, shampoos etc. and septic friendly laundry and cleaning products are all provided. Please bring your favourite beach towel for the spa and the beach!

Parking for cars, boats etc.?

Private parking is available for up to 4 cars on the driveway. Cars must be parked on the driveway only.

Is my dog or cat welcome to stay?

Yes! Dogs are welcome to stay at Saddleback Grove subject to the following:

- Please do not allow wet or dirty dogs in or through the house
- Absolutely no dogs on the furniture or rugs.
- A dog bed and food bowls are provided for use during your stay.
- Please bag and dispose of doggy waste appropriately

The property is not fully secured, so we recommend that dogs are on a leash outside. Please ensure dogs remain in the property boundaries as they may scare or injure local livestock in the neighbours surrounding fields. Please also keep dogs away from any passing wildlife.

Lastly, please consider that not all guests bring dogs on holiday and we want everyone to enjoy a clean and fresh home. Please clean up dog hairs or anything else inside and out of the house before your departure - thank you!

Indulge at Saddleback Grove

In house catering - Dandelion and Mallow provide in-house catering options at Saddleback Grove from grazing platters through to a fully styled table, food and service. Due to high demand please book as soon as you book Saddleback Grove.

Pampering - Soul Revival Spa offers mobile spa options including massage, facials, body treatments and styling. Book early to avoid disappointment via their website.

Both of these services operate independently of Saddleback Grove.

Is there any special information I should know about?

Although only 1 acre, Saddleback Grove is a rural property surrounded by farmland. As a result, the property is not on town services and relies on rainwater tank and a septic waste system. This means that water wastage needs to be kept to a minimum. Hot water is from a large off peak electric water storage tank, while there is more than enough hot water for everyone to shower, long showers may use up the hot water before it is able to reheat overnight. Only septic tank friendly products should be used or else the system gets smelly. Organic soaps, shampoos etc. and septic friendly laundry and cleaning products are provided. There is a whole house water filter between the water tank & the inside taps.

What are the minimum stay rules?

- Peak Season: Between 2 and 7 nights, depending on the property
- Easter: 4 nights
- Long Weekends: 3 nights
- All other times: 2 nights

Are there any special Peak Season rules?

Please note that during Peak Season, our properties may have designated changeover days so as to make the cleaning rosters manageable. We also do not schedule arrivals on the Christmas, Boxing, and New Years Day public holidays.

About The Holidays Collection

This property is professionally managed by a dedicated holiday rental agency with offices in Gerringong, Hyams Beach and Bowral. We have over 270 properties in Kiama, Gerringong, Gerroa, Berry, Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach and the Southern Highlands. We offer guests 24/7 customer service - emergency calls only after hours, please.

For more photos and to stay up to date with Saddleback Grove, visit their social media pages.

Property manager

Holidays Collection

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-19544,2533

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

45_175
Vrbo Property
Saddleback Grove Kiama 4pm Check Out Sundays!

About the area

Saddleback Mountain

Located in Saddleback Mountain, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Church Point and Barren Grounds Nature Reserve, while Pilots Cottage Museum and Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum are cultural highlights. Natural Necessity and Jamberoo Action Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Kendalls Beach - 4 min drive
  • Kiama Leagues Club - 6 min drive
  • Kiama Blowhole - 6 min drive
  • Kiama Surf Beach - 7 min drive
  • Easts Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Kiama Station - 5 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Scoops Ice Creamery & Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Little Earth Cafe - 5 min drive
  • El Corazon Cocina de Mexico - 5 min drive
  • Penny Whistlers - 6 min drive
  • Saltwater - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Saddleback Grove, Kiama pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Saddleback Grove, Kiama?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Saddleback Grove, Kiama?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Saddleback Grove, Kiama located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Saddleback Mountain, Kendalls Beach, and Kiama Surf Beach. Kiama Bowling & Recreation Club and Blowhole Point are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and property!
This is a really well renovated, set up and provisioned house, with everything you need and more, in a beautiful mountain setting with great views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce C.

Peaceful and serene.
Amazing views, a lovely renovated cottage house with many thoughtful touches. The weather wasn’t too great but we busied ourselves, making the fire, having a spa, reading and enjoyed (a wet but) scenic coastal walk from Werri Beach with our pooch.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
Loved our stay - every detail has been thought about. Fresh flowers for our arrival, milk from local farm, emergency toiletries, candles, luxurious towels, kindling and wood and everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. The views are amazing with only a 10 minute drive to Kiama. Only downside were the uncomfy beds in a couple of rooms - the mattress toppers didn’t help.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing View
An incredible view from the escarpment down to Easts Beach and the Coastline from Warilla to Kiama - just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view!
Loved the house - had absolutely everything we needed plus more. Very well equipped. The location and view is phenomenal! Would be back in a heart beat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and very thoughtfully set up for guests
The whole stay was extremely pleasant. The instructions were very precise and everything was ready to go when we arrived. Spa was warm, fireplace was prepared and ready to light. The chilli infused oil from the garden was a nice touch and really enjoyed the wildfire pizza oven! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020