Title: Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches - 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 # Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches Vacation home in Arakoon with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches ![Beach - Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches (Arakoon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83240000/83230800/83230800/eb94c190.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches (Arakoon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83240000/83230800/83230800/6118030e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches (Arakoon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83240000/83230800/83230800/a02ba4dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches (Arakoon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83240000/83230800/83230800/5fec20d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library - Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches (Arakoon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83240000/83230800/83230800/f081ce93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Aracalm beach house, nestled in Arakoon, offers a tranquil retreat with a pool and comfy bedrooms. Unwind on the rear deck, take advantage of Wi-Fi and ducted air-conditioning throughout. The secure yard is perfect for kids or pets to play while you enjoy nearby beaches just 500 meters away. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## 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. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - 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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. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 3 total pets Note from host: large fenced yard.you are responsible for your dog ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: secure yard. No child locks. small steps in house ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 2431, PID-STRA-38002 ## About the area Arakoon is home to this vacation 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. [Visit our Arakoon travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Arakoon.dx553248634374899226) [View more Vacation homes in Arakoon](https://www.expedia.ca/Arakoon-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248634374899226-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-30.888786,153.06998&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:xao%7BDknge%5C%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%3FS%40Q%40QBQ%40Q%40OBQBQ%40QBQDSBMBSDQBMDQDSDMDQDOFODQFMDOFQFOFMFOHMFOHOHOFKHMHOHKJOHKHKJMHMJIJMJKJKJKJKJIJKLGJMLGJILGLILGLIJINGLELILELELENGLGNALENELENCLANENCNALCNANCN%3FLCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBNDL%40NBNDLDLDN%40LFNFLDLDLDNHLDLFLHLHJFLHLFJHLFJLLFJJJHJJLJHJJJJLJHHLJLHJJJHNHJHNHLHJFNHNFNHLFNFLFNFPFNDLFPDNDNDPDLDRDPDLBPBRDLBRBPBP%40PBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%3FR%40P%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAPAP%3FPAPARAPCPAPCLARCPCPCPENCPCPENEPEPENEPENELGPENGNGPGLGNGNILGNILGNIJININIJILKLIHKNIJKJKJKLIJMJKJKFKLMFKJMHKFMHMHKFMHMHMFMDOFMDMFMBOHMDOBMDMDODO%40MBODOBM%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCOEMCOAMEOEMEOCMEOIMCMGMEMGMEOGKIMIMGMIMIKGMIKKMGKMKGKKKKKKKMKKKKIKKOIIIMKMIKIOIOGKIOIMGOIMGOGOGMGQEOGOEQGMEOEQEOEQEQCOEQCQCOEQCQAQCSCOAOAQCQASAQ%3FQAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=D8ObTPODSCGdYnCwWShV69QBa24=) Arakoon, 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 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Little Bay Beach in South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia., Shutterstock ID 538022560, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621591293175/6e7b4055-bd45-4531-b308-4565d70d34e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Little Bay Beach 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![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) Trial Bay Gaol 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Hat Head National Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Main Beach - Trial Bay 14 min walk \- 1.2 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 Country Club 3 min drive - South West Rocks Surf Club 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches have a pool? ### Is Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches? ### What time is check-out at Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches? ### Where is Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 33 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne F. Oct 8, 2025 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 ##### Suzanne F. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Genelle Oct 10, 2025 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. ##### Genelle Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary W. Jan 19, 2025 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. ##### Gary W. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan W. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Loved the outdoor area and pool great family holiday spot ##### Ryan W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean M. Dec 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Lovely space Great pool Close to everything ##### Sean M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erika F. Apr 27, 2025 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! ##### Erika F. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone D. Feb 7, 2025 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 ! ##### Simone D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie M. Feb 23, 2024 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 ##### Natalie M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan L. Apr 13, 2025 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 :). ##### Nathan L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean P., Brighton East Australia Jan 3, 2024 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. ##### Dean P. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee E. Oct 10, 2024 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 ##### Lee E. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy A. Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend escape Enjoyed our stay, the house was well equipped and clean. It was beautiful sitting out on back deck with the friendly kookaburra and magpies. The pool was clean and refreshing. The yard was well maintained. Short drive to everywhere we wanted to visit during our stay.although we didn't take our dogs ##### Sandy A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Beth H. Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property and Location My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again. ##### Beth H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tania v. Feb 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Aracalm experience Wonderful house for a holiday, everything you need is available and all in working order. Great for our puppy, lovely fenced yard and beautiful outlook. We made use of the pool and outdoor deck, had an amazing relaxing stay. Highly recommend! ##### Tania v. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi P. Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome damily getaway Great property in a beautiful location. Comfy beds and lots of room for eveyone. We loved sitting on the deck in the afternoon. Lots of shady trees make for great sleep-ins. Many home comforts included, the host has thought of everything for people and the pooches. We were made to feel very welcome. Thank you! ##### Heidi P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane T. Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous house and location From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone. ##### Shane T. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michael & Janet B. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and homely Relaxing-rear verandah is great. Comfortable lounges inside. Main complaint relates to difficult controls on stove hot plates. Signage was worn off! Beds very comfortable. Would stay again ##### Michael & Janet B. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie D. Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great location Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous. ##### Natalie D. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo-Dee M. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Set Amongst the Gum Trees Heather's house was spacious for all the family including our Dachshund who enjoyed exploring the big back yard set amongst the trees. The pool and back deck with the great BBQ is where we spent most of our time if we weren't at the beach. The house had everything you needed, the bonus was if you didn't want air-conditioning there was ceiling fans in all the rooms. Just a short drive to the shops. Recommend bare foot bowls at the Country Club. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay escaping the hustle and bustle. ##### Jo-Dee M. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### KERRY H. Nov 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### STOP OVER ARACALM is a charming cottage which is very clean and Heather is a wonderful host. Unfortunately due to the weather we were not able to use the pool or patio however our Sheltie certainly enjoyed exploring the large fenced yard. However we can't recommend this house for people with mobility problems due to the internal stairs. ##### KERRY H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel J. Nov 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach house in a bush setting This was a last minute booking for us as our camping plans were affected by rain. Heather was accomodating and didn't seem affected by our late reservation. The house was very clean which I was surprised by considering this is a dog friendly property. It was great to see a well stocked corner of dog bowls and toys even though we didn't have our dog with us. We also had a look at the selection of games as our plans for beach swimming wasn't meant to be but we absolutely love trial bay beach for our kids as it's so calm. Great location and we had a nice time. ##### Rachel J. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber C. Sep 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautifully appointed home in the middle of nature Beautifully-maintained property with every possible amenity to make a beachside and bushside stay enjoyable. Securely-fenced large yard for our big dog, shady deck with comfy chairs and serene outlook, kookaburras laughing away in the trees, magazines and books to read, big tv with streaming service and lots of room in the house for the family to spread out. Heather was a great host, with helpful, timely communication with us. The welcome basket was a very nice touch! We will stay here again as it ticks all the boxes for us in terms of proximity to walk to national park bush walks, walk to beach, quick drive to SW Rocks to grab dinner, and far enough away from the too-busy holiday accommodation to feel miles away from care. ##### Amber C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. Jan 6, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful home Stayed for 2 nights with my adult children. The house is lovely and had everything you need. There were extra bath towels, the beds were comfortable and so was the lounge. The deck and pool were great. We didn’t bring our pet this time but I loved that it is a pet friendly house and the yard is big although if you have a smaller adventurous dog like our dachshund they may find some gaps in the fence which is not a reflection on the owners or the yard. My only concern with the house was that we had to wash the dishes and glasses before we could use them but again this is more likely to do with the previous guests and not the owners. I loved this house and would highly recommend a stay there and I would definitely stay again. ##### Michelle C. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### susan G. Jan 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It's All Here! Heather was a lovely host with fast and informative communication. The house was as shown on the internet and the pool was such a wonderful addition, especially after or before our day's adventures. Everything you need for a relaxing, happy holiday was found here. We were so lucky with the weather..blue skies and warm waters in the ocean and in the pool. My 2 dogs loved the place and there was also a pooper scooper there which made things easier. My only concern, which Heather couldn't do anything about, was that the red bin is only collected every 2 weeks so it was full when we arrived and we had to find other legal places to dump our rubbish. You would think the council would make special concessions for B&B businesses. ##### susan G. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Leah T. Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great pet friendly house The house is perfect for family and friends to relax in like its your own home. Even better that it is pet friendly. It has a big back deck with ceiling fan and excellent bbq over looking the pool, yard & neighbors yards. All filled with beautiful big trees. Beds were comfy. Pool was lovely and clean and lawn freshly mowed. Pool steps are very very slippy so be careful getting in and out. The yard is a good size for kids and pets to play in. The only negative was the house had a damp/moldy smell on arrival but was ok once opened up. Its in a good location, very quiet area except for a bit of road noise and with lots of trees & birds, close to beaches, easy walk to SWR & Gaol. Heather is a great host 10 out of 10 and gave us and early check in and late checkout which is always appreciated. ##### Leah T. 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