Title: Captains Cottage SWR - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Captains Cottage SWR Cottage in South West Rocks with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Captains Cottage SWR ![Beach - Captains Cottage SWR (SOUTH WEST ROCKS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34845800/34845713/70575764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Captains Cottage SWR (SOUTH WEST ROCKS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34845800/34845713/9549dd10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Captains Cottage SWR (SOUTH WEST ROCKS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34845800/34845713/df2a15e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Captains Cottage SWR (SOUTH WEST ROCKS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34845800/34845713/ffba5bd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Captains Cottage SWR (SOUTH WEST ROCKS)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34845800/34845713/592760a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in South West Rocks, this apartment offers a relaxing retreat with a spacious lounge room, modern kitchen, and outdoor patio perfect for entertaining. With ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout the house, you'll stay cool on hot summer days or warm on cooler nights. Enjoy off-street parking behind the house with 1 garage space. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Captains Cottage SWR Nestled just 225 metres from the Surf Club and Main Beach, The Captains Cottage offers an idyllic escape with privacy and comfort at its heart. This charming 3-bedroom home includes ducted air-conditioning throughout, complimentary Wi-Fi, Foxtel, and a curated library for your leisure. The spacious lounge invites you to relax on the plush sofa or in a cozy chair while enjoying your favorite shows on the large Foxtel-equipped TV. A modern, fully equipped kitchen with high-quality appliances makes cooking effortless. Ducted air conditioning, ceiling fans, and refreshing sea breezes ensure comfort year-round. Step outside to the inviting patio, perfect for entertaining with its large gas BBQ. After a day at the beach, rinse off under the outdoor hot water shower before settling in for the evening. Additional conveniences include a spa bath, laundry facilities, boat parking, and a garage, all designed to make your stay seamless and enjoyable. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, The Captains Cottage is the perfect coastal haven. Parking: Off street parking behind the house with 1 garage, 1 carport & 1 open space. Please Note: 'Captains Cottage' requires payment of a $250 refundable security deposit. A post departure inspection is required before funds are released. This apartment comes complete with bed and bath linen supplied. What more could you ask for to create your special holiday experience? A South West Rocks Accommodation holiday offers the perfect escape from the fast pace of modern life. This charming coastal town, located on the mid-north coast near the mouth of the Macleay River, is about a 5 hour drive from both Sydney and Brisbane. South West Rocks boasts eight stunning white sandy beaches, making it a haven for beach lovers, or if being under water is your thing, enjoy some of Australia’s best scuba diving spots. The town is also home to a modern Country Club with bowling greens, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course. Within the Arakoon State Recreation Area, you'll find the historic Trial Bay Gaol. For casual dining and relaxation, the Seabreeze Hotel looks out on the Pacific Ocean, while the Riverside Tavern offers a relaxing atmosphere along the banks of the Macleay River. The town centre features a variety of boutique shops, including fashion and homewares stores, along with cafes and restaurants. A Coles shopping centre is also conveniently located as you enter town, ensuring easy access to all essentials. South West Rocks is the perfect destination for those looking to unwind and enjoy the natural beauty and charm of a small coastal town. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Jetted bathtub - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Climate control - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58970000/58960800/58960733/0a9840fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach View Penthouse SOUTH WEST ROCKS - Air conditioning - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=58960733&PinnedHotelID=58960733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111740000/111739100/111739030/b44afd7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lazy Choose-Day is a delightful three-bedroom holiday home in the heart of picturesque Hat Head. 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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-10381, 2431 ### Property is also known as Captains Cottage SWR House South West Rocks Captains Cottage SWR House Captains Cottage SWR South West Rocks Private vacation home Captains Cottage SWR South West Rocks South West Rocks Captains Cottage SWR Private vacation home Private vacation home Captains Cottage SWR Captains Swr House West Rocks Captains Swr South West Rocks Captains Cottage SWR South West Rocks 103\_40 Captains Cottage SWR Private vacation home Captains Cottage SWR Private vacation home South West Rocks ## About the area Located in South West Rocks, this cottage is by the sea. Trial Bay Gaol and Smoky Cape Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arakoon National Park and Hat Head National Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Motor boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our South West Rocks travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/South-West-Rocks.dx180377) [View more Cottages in South West Rocks](https://www.expedia.ca/South-West-Rocks-Cottages.d180377-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-30.88587%2C153.04153&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HEvxxGt6RTGDQ7xdp1mmOWX5ssw=) SOUTH WEST ROCKS, NSW ### What's nearby - ![What was once a Gaol is now home to several families of Kangaroos and a popular camping spot. #history](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621555537952/698a54c6-56f2-4035-9219-e24ea56cf3a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arakoon National Park 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Brighton Park 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Horseshoe Bay Beach 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - South West Rocks Country Club 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Main Beach - Trial Bay 7 min drive \- 4.6 km ### Getting around - Eungai Station 26 min drive - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) 58 min drive ### Restaurants - Paragon Pizzeria 1 min walk - Thai on the Rocks 3 min walk - Malt & Honey 4 min walk - South West Rocks Surf Club 3 min walk - South West Rocks Country Club 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Captains Cottage SWR pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Captains Cottage SWR? ### What time is check-out at Captains Cottage SWR? ### Where is Captains Cottage SWR located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Captains Cottage SWR Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### melanie M., Bathurst Nov 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place Their place has heaps of space and the yard in completely closed in which is awesome for kids. There was heaps of room for the kids inside and out and was very child friendly. The furniture and furnishings are beautiful and make the place feel so comfortable. We had everything we needed. The beds and bedding are very comfortable. We will come again next year! ##### melanie M. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina Jan 1, 2019 #### Prime location Situated in a prime location, it was easy to access all you needed for an easy holiday! It did get a bit hot in the front room other than that it was a spacious and comfortable home. We enjoyed our stay a lot at the captains cottage ##### Katrina ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Mar 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Communication ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Bells at Killcare Boutique Hotel, Restaurant & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Killcare-Heights-Hotels-Bells-At-Killcare-Boutique-Hotel.h3989994.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lord Byron](https://www.expedia.ca/Byron-Bay-Hotels-The-Lord-Byron.h2646995.Hotel-Information) > > [Gabriel Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Gundagai-Hotels-Gabriel-Motor-Inn.h3954677.Hotel-Information) > > [The Golfers Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Tenterfield-Hotels-The-Golfers-Inn.h70363640.Hotel-Information) > > [Eden Gateway Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Eden-Hotels-Eden-Gateway-Holiday-Park.h8761747.Hotel-Information) > > [Nelson Bay Breeze Holiday Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay-Hotels-Nelson-Bay-Breeze-Holiday-Apartments.h3956833.Hotel-Information) > > [Motel Echo Point](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Echo-Point-Discovery-Motel.h4967081.Hotel-Information) > > [Terrigal Pacific Coastal Retreat](https://www.expedia.ca/Terrigal-Hotels-Terrigal-Pacific-Coastal-Retreat.h8126130.Hotel-Information) > > [Jervis Joy – child friendly coastal retreat](https://www.expedia.ca/Callala-Beach-Hotels-Jervis-Joy-Stay5-Pay-4.h110610128.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquarius Backpacker Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Aquarius-Backpacker-Resort.h18171655.Hotel-Information) > > [Gundagai Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Gundagai-Hotels-Gundagai-Motel.h100366276.Hotel-Information) > > [Tocumwal Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Tocumwal-Hotels-Tocumwal-Golf-Resort.h9628687.Hotel-Information) > > [Reflections Copeton Waters - Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Copeton-Hotels-Reflections-Holiday-Parks-Copeton-Waters.h46301944.Hotel-Information) > > [The Phoenix Artesian Spa Resort and Accommodation](https://www.expedia.ca/Moree-Hotels-Dragon-Phoenix-Motel-Restaurant.h24775.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage 402 - Ocean and Lake Views](https://www.expedia.ca/Tuncurry-Hotels-Sunny-Ocean-And-Lake-Views.h110158693.Hotel-Information) > > [Boorowa Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Boorowa-Hotels-Boorowa-Hotel.h16882364.Hotel-Information) > > [Bay Haven Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Bay-Haven-Lodge.h2616623.Hotel-Information) > > [Euston Club Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Euston-Hotels-Euston-Club-Motel.h9628644.Hotel-Information) > > [North Parkes Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Parkes-Hotels-North-Parkes-Motel.h4014371.Hotel-Information) > > [Buccaneer Motel Pet friendly](https://www.expedia.ca/Long-Jetty-Hotels-Buccaneer-Motel-Pet-Friendly.h3956828.Hotel-Information) > > [Byron Quarter Holiday Apartments](https://www.expedia.ca/Byron-Bay-Hotels-Byron-Quarter-Holiday-Apartments.h2646899.Hotel-Information) > > [Bundanoon Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bundanoon-Hotels-Bundanoon-Hotel.h16242477.Hotel-Information) > > [Tasman Holiday Parks - Jervis Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Jervis-Bay-Hotels-Jervis-Bay-Holiday-Park.h9679624.Hotel-Information) > > [Kings and Queens Paterson](https://www.expedia.ca/Paterson-Hotels-CBC-Bed-Breakfast-Cafe.h15677357.Hotel-Information) > > [Aastro Dish Motor Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Parkes-Hotels-Aastro-Dish-Motor-Inn.h9626640.Hotel-Information) > > [Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary](https://www.expedia.ca/One-Mile-Hotels-Port-Stephens-Koala-Sanctuary.h10983411.Hotel-Information) > > [Karuah Riverside Motel](https://www.expedia.ca/Karuah-Hotels-Riverside-Motel.h6260333.Hotel-Information) > > [Metropole Katoomba](https://www.expedia.ca/Sydney-Hotels-Metropole-Katoomba.h3595421.Hotel-Information) > > [Vacy Hunter Valley Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Vacy-Hotels-Vacy-Village-Motel.h28020190.Hotel-Information)