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Spectacular Family Hideaway

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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  • Barbecue grill
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Great Mackerel Beach, NSW
  • Popular LocationAvalon Beach69 min drive
  • Popular LocationPalm Beach75 min drive
  • AirportPalm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)76 min drive
  • Popular LocationTuro Reserve95 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We loved our stay in Great Mackerel. The house was perfect for our family with a big flat loan at the back to play and s...
Valentina K.
Jan. 8, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular Family Hideaway

Set against the backdrop of one of New South Wales most beautiful National Parks this house is perfect for a truly relaxing holiday. Whether you want a romantic getaway, an idyllic family break close to a beach or a base to explore the great walks and parks nearby there is everything you need. The house has a great indoor/outdoor feel to it and you can t help but feel yourself unwind within moments of arriving.
There are three bedrooms comprising of two master queen bedrooms and a bunk room with two sets of bunks. Perfect for four adults and four children.
There are also two bathrooms, an open plan kitchen lounge area that leads onto a deck and a comfortable outdoor covered seating area.
In the garden there is a BBQ and wood fire pizza oven.
There are kayaks, a paddle board and windsurfer for you to use not forgetting a couple of bikes to get around on.

Property manager

Hannah Speller

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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-4145

Property is also known as

Beautiful Family Beach House
Spectacular Family Hideaway Great Mackerel Beach
Spectacular Family Hideaway Private vacation home

About the area

Sydney

This vacation home is located in Great Mackerel Beach, a neighborhood in Sydney, and is in a rural area and by the sea. Barrenjoey Lighthouse and Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at JJ Melbourne Hills Reserve and Great Mackerel Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Governor Phillip Park and Avalon Stand Up Paddle. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Newport Beach - 60 min drive
  • Avalon Beach - 69 min drive
  • Palm Beach - 75 min drive
  • Ettalong Diggers Club - 83 min drive
  • Turo Reserve - 95 min drive

Getting around

  • Sydney Pymble Station - 37 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jonah's Restaurant & Accommodation - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Avalon Beach Bowling Club - ‬39 min drive
  • ‪La Banette Patisserie Boulangerie - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Dunes Restaurant & Kiosk - ‬46 min drive
  • ‪Barrenjoey House - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Family Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Family Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Family Hideaway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Family Hideaway located?

This family-friendly Sydney vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Great Mackerel Beach and Currawong Beach. Palm Beach Golf Club and McKay Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Spectacular Family Hideaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valentina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in Mackerel Beach
We loved our stay in Great Mackerel. The house was perfect for our family with a big flat loan at the back to play and space to relax and enjoy each other company. There were plenty of games for the kids both indoors and outdoors and the kitchen was extremely well stocked. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury in paradise
very comfortable property with all the amenities and a pizza oven to boot. High recommend staying here if you want luxury and comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another stay in Paradise
As long term Mackeral holiday makers we have been staying at Hannah's property for years, one of best holiday rentals in this fabulous beach community. The contemporary layout is perfect for two families, it has multiple zones to hang out in (which is essential when you have lots of teenagers!) and the property comes with kayaks and paddleboards for hours of fun on the water. Best of all though is Hannah herself. She is a top class host going above and beyond to make her guests stay memorable. Can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on Earth
Lovely stay at Hannah’s beautiful home in Mackerel Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We enjoyed the decks, garden and cooking yummy food in the well set up kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
A perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Yolande S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend together
The house was so well designed for a great escape to Great Mackerel with wonderful bush surroundings. It was great to have the two main bedrooms separated wth great deck space and a lovely seating and chatting areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stef L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay
We had another relaxing stay at Hannah’s gorgeous property. 2 x families with kids ranged between 5-8 years. The house was incredibly clean and had everything required. Communication with Hannah is always easy and friendly. Mackerel in itself is also a super spot for little kids. Second year in a row we’ve visited and we look forward to coming again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela l., castle hill,NSW,Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
really enjoy our stay
beautiful house ，just a few minute walk to beach.so quiet day and night. you can wake up with bird singing and hear wallabies walking around the house at night.love it ，already recommend to everyone. so many friends ask for the link.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect relaxing holiday location
This is a gorgeous property which is very well appointed and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location was perfect we enjoyed our holiday thoroughly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022