Title: Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area - 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 # Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area Family-friendly vacation home in Culburra Beach ## Photo gallery for Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area ![Property grounds - Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area (Culburra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32415900/32415872/373878ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area (Culburra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32415900/32415872/w1918h1080x2y0-f054e86c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area (Culburra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32415900/32415872/868afbe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area (Culburra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32415900/32415872/2301a127.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi - Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area (Culburra Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32420000/32415900/32415872/2249ce5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area and take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to present Sounds by the Sea which is ideal for families. The Property Features: • Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine • WiFi, smart TV, laptop friendly • Air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout • Inground swimming pool • Complimentary highchair and portable cot (BYO linen) • Bathroom 1 – shower, freestanding bath, separate toilet, vanity • Bathroom 2 – shower, toilet, vanity • Games area with table tennis and drinks fridge • Fire pit Bedroom Configuration • Bedroom 1: 1 queen • Bedroom 2: 1 double, 1 single • Bedroom 3: 1 queen , 1 trundle • Rumpus room: 1 single bunk bed Distances to: • 200m to beach • 1km to skate park • 2km to boat ramp • 2km to Culburra bowling club • 3km to Warrain beach • 3km to Lake Wollumboola Book this beautiful family beach house today. A great experience for family and friends awaits you at Sounds by the Sea. This recently renovated beach house sits just behind the sand dunes of Culburra Beach. Leave work behind as you lay in bed, waking up to the sounds of breaking waves and native birds singing. Sounds by the Sea offers something for everyone. Sounds by the Sea has three bedrooms, living, kitchen and bathroom upstairs. The main bedroom has a glass sliding door leading out onto the balcony along with a rumpus downstairs with a single bunk, extra bedding and laundry with shower and toilet. There are plenty of areas for all guests to enjoy their holiday, from the upstairs living, the fully equipped kitchen, and the balcony with the gas BBQ area. Heading downstairs, entertainment for all is at your fingertips, whether it be the rumpus, sliding doors leading to the family games area and the inground swimming pool, the large fenced yard and our personal favourite the fire pit. Private stairs from the property leading up to Marina Lane, where you will find the paths entrance to the beach and within a minute's walk, you are on the golden sands of Culburra Beach. Enjoy relaxing walks along the beach in the mornings, experiencing nature's best. Linen: All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay. For the comfort of our guests all beds have quilts with full covers, we do not triple sheet. BYO Beach Towels. Property Specific Notes: This property has external security cameras located near the front entrance facing down the driveway. Pets are NOT permitted at this property. WiFi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge, issues will be dealt with asap but cannot be guaranteed. To ensure the comfort of our guests and the neighbours, we do not accept bookings for "Schoolies" breaks/under 21yrs groups and under no circumstances do we allow weddings or parties of any sort. Notes Code of Conduct: Payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Information tab on our website or a link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email. Noise at Properties: NSW Planning has passed laws that affect guests. The Code of Conduct for holiday renting can be found on our website under the Guest Information tab. In Section 2.5.2 of the STR Code of Conduct, guests have an obligation to ensure the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (if strata) near holiday rental properties. This means guests have to be very mindful of noise made in or outside the property that can disrupt neighbours at any time of the day. If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited. Privacy: This property is a holiday rental, it is not a principal place of residence and there are no shared rooms. Enjoy your time in comfort and privacy. Terms and Conditions: Detailed T&Cs apply for this property and payment warrants your agreement and that of all other guests staying at the property with you. Please share the T&Cs with your other guests. Check-in and -out Times: During the busy months of December and January, the check-in time is 4 pm to facilitate peak back-to-back changeovers. Our standard check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 10 am. We offer a complimentary early check-in or late check-out time as a gesture of goodwill where booking and housekeeping schedules allow. Note that due to demand and housekeeping pressures, no early check-ins or late check-outs will be granted during the months of December and January. The safest way to secure an early check-in or later check-out is to book the property for an extra night. Contact us for a special rate for this extra night. All Sunday late check outs must be requested and approved prior to 5 pm on the Friday evening prior. All complimentary early check-ins or late check-outs must be confirmed in writing so that our housekeeping team are informed accordingly. Guest Registration: Guest registration is mandatory for all bookings and replaces the need for a cash bond for short term bookings (up to 20 nights). It is essential for fraud prevention, damage claims, safety, and emergency purposes. The process varies depending on the online travel agent used. Direct bookings require the booker to upload a copy of their driver’s licence and credit card through our encrypted online process. Additional Guests: The guest limits apply at all times during the booking. Any extra guests (this includes day visitors) above those that have been booked and paid for must be approved in writing prior to the stay. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have visitors in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission. This is not possible at all properties. No Extras: This property is approved for accommodation only. No mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. Under no circumstances are the following activities permitted at any of our properties: motorbikes, dirt bikes, quad bikes, use of firearms or air rifles, fireworks. EV Charging: For safety reasons and to comply with insurance requirements, guests are prohibited from charging electric vehicles at any property that does not have a dedicated EV charging station. Charging electric vehicles without proper infrastructure poses a fire hazard, and in the unfortunate event of an incident, insurance cover may be compromised, and the guest held liable. If in doubt, ask our team for the closest EV charging station. Long Stay Discounts: Out of peak season stays of a week or more may qualify for a discount, please send us a message. Property Information: Information during your stay can be found in the Guest Information Folder or by calling our office 24/7. Security Deposit: For most bookings, completion of our registration process and a valid credit card with a $1000 available limit is sufficient for the security deposit. For medium-term bookings (21-40 nights) and long-term bookings (41-90 nights), a non-negotiable cash security deposit is required. This deposit, held in our Trust Account, is refunded after the departure inspection, with any damage or loss deducted. The minimum cash deposit is $2000, with higher amounts for larger or more expensive properties, or at the owner’s/agent’s discretion. Peace of Mind: For your added security, this property is managed by a Licensed Real Estate Agent. We will never request payments be made to an overseas bank account and your money is held safely in our Trust Account until after your departure. List with Us: If we had more properties in our management portfolio, we could easily get them booked. Demand is high and supply just can’t keep up. Send us a message or call us if you would like to know more about the packages we offer for short term rental management. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Fishing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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) ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110860000/110852900/110852819/7ceac1f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing coastal getaway w fire pit. 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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-71490, 2540 ### Property is also known as Sounds Sea Open Plan Living Metres Beach Culburra Beach Sounds Sea Open Plan Living Metres Beach House Culburra Beach Sounds Sea Open Plan Living Metres Beach Culburra Beach Sounds Sea Open Plan Living Metres Beach House Culburra Beach Sounds Sea Open Plan Living Metres Beach Culburra Beach Sounds Sea Open Plan Living Metres Beach House Sounds by the Sea Open Plan Living Metres to Beach Sounds Sea Open Plan Living Metres Beach House Sounds Sea Open Plan Living Metres Beach Sounds by the Sea Open Plan Living Metres to Beach Sounds by the Sea Open Plan Living Metres to Beach Sounds by the Sea 3 Nights for Price of 2 June Long Weekend 47\_251 ## About the area ![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-34.92010%2C150.76418&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8bjyY2ESxdpDspUvzI_qSL43MBc=) Culburra Beach, NSW #### What's nearby - Culburra Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Wollumboola Lake \- 4 min drive \- 2.0 km - Penguin Head Lookout \- 12 min drive \- 3.9 km - Jervis Bay \- 12 min drive \- 16.1 km - Hyams Beach \- 43 min drive \- 57.7 km #### Getting around - Berry Station - 41 min drive - Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 66 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culburra Bowling & Recreation Club - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Heads Hotel - ‬38 min drive - ‪Greenwell Point Hotel - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant & Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Frankie's Coffee - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area have a pool? ### Is Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area? ### What time is check-out at Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area? ### Where is Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sounds by the Sea – Inground swimming pool, fire pit, games area 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason P. Feb 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and great location Our 2 family groups consisted of an infant, toddler and two teens and we all found the house comfortable. Table tennis a great addition and good walking distance to the beach. Kitchen well stocked, plenty of space for gathering as a group and finding a quiet spot on your own. ##### Jason P. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas T. Jan 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sounds by the sea We had a great time at sounds by the sea. Great location for the beach and town ##### Thomas T. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate B. Feb 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Great house for two families. VERY well stocked kitchen and super convenient for lovely Culburra Beach ##### Kate B. 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