[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra, South Coast Vacation home in Wollongong with patio and fireplace ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35070000/35069100/35069061/bcfb59e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35070000/35069100/35069061/aa869040.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35070000/35069100/35069061/8b787c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35070000/35069100/35069061/768c9e1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35070000/35069100/35069061/adb39e56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Enjoy waterside living at Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra. Sit back on the deck and watch the river change with the tides or explore nearby sand bar and Mystics Beach. With direct access to Minnamurra River, an open plan kitchen, Nespresso pod coffee machine, undercover outdoor area and WiFi you'll feel right at home. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - 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. ### Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra, South Coast Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra - 4pm check out Sundays and Public Holidays, except Summer Season Enjoy waterside living from the wonderful Minnamurra home. Sit back on the deck and watch the river change with the tides or explore the nearby sand bar and Mystics Beach. All the amenities you could need are close by, making Riverside Cottage the perfect base to explore the Illawarra and surrounds. If you are travelling with family or friends, check out Riverside Studio. And, for those guests with an EV there is a Tesla compatible charger on site. Please note: \- Riverside Studio next door is also available for holiday letting. If you have are travelling with friends or family you may like to book the studio as well. It sleeps 4. Where will I be? Riverside Cottage has direct access to Minnamurra River. Within easy walking distance you will find cafes and the Minnamurra train station. It is a 3 minute drive to the local IGA, liquor shop and takeaways. Why choose Riverside Cottage? Location, location, location! You have everything you could need for your holiday at the tip of your fingers. The Minnamurra River is literally on your doorstep and local amenities are a short walk or drive away. How is the property laid out? The cottage has an open plan kitchen living and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with a built in oven, induction cook top, microwave and dishwasher. The living area opens onto the outdoor undercover area. There is a bedroom with a queen bed, air conditioner, ceiling fan and bathroom with a walk in shower. The kitchen has a Nespresso pod coffee machine. WiFi, Netflix, Pay TV - will I have it? This property provides complimentary WiFi and a password will be provided in your pre-arrival email, or will be available at the property. Please note however that neither the agency nor the owner can guarantee 100% that the WiFi will work, and no compensation will be payable if problematic. If important, please therefore always have a back up plan. What about outdoors? Riverside Cottage is directly on the Minnamurra River. Surf Beach and the bird sanctuary are across the river, and can be accessed via the sand bank at low tide. Staying warm or keeping cool? There is underfloor heating and a combustion fire to keep you warm through the winter. The bedroom also has split system air conditioning and a ceiling fan. Finally, the doors and windows have fly screens so you catch the breeze in the summer. What about sheets, towels and other supplies? Sheets, pillows, doonas, linen and bath towels are provided at this property. Please however bring your favourite beach towel! Parking for cars, boats etc? There is under cover off street parking for one car. Is my dog or cat also welcome to stay? Riverside Cottage is a pet friendly property, however please note that the Minnamurra River is not a pet off leash area and dogs are not allowed to swim in the river, or along its banks. You will need to keep you dog on the property or walk it elsewhere. Your pet stay is also subject to the following rules, please: Please do not allow wet or dirty dogs in or through the house Absolutely no dogs on the furniture or in the bedrooms Please bag and dispose of doggy waste appropriately What are the minimum stay rules? \- Summer 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 Summer Season rules? Please note that during Summer 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/80000000/79400000/79399900/79399838/1e2c57f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Absolute waterfront beach house Minnamurra - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=79399838&PinnedHotelID=79399838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66380000/66377100/66377040/1ed43b44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kendall’s Beach Cottage Kiama - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 92 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=66377040&PinnedHotelID=66377040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110830000/110822300/110822229/985384ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cabbage Palm Kiama. 5 min walk to everwhere. 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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-26638, 2533 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Riverside Cottage Minnamurra 4pm Checkout Sundays Riverside Cottage 4pm Checkout Sundays Riverside Minnamurra 4pm Checkout Sundays Riverside 4pm Checkout Sundays Cottage Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra - 4pm Checkout on Sundays! Riverside 4pm Checkout Sundays 45\_169 Riverside Cottage Minnamurra 4pm Checkout on Sundays! ## 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-34.62631%2C150.85532&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NNPA9pkP4bAtEH9i6ezbKJ3qMGg=) Minnamurra, NSW #### What's nearby - Kiama Leagues Club - 7 min drive - 6.6 km - Kiama Surf Beach - 8 min drive - 7.3 km - Kendalls Beach - 8 min drive - 8.5 km - Kiama Blowhole - 8 min drive - 6.9 km - Jamberoo Action Park - 18 min drive - 17.3 km #### Getting around - Minnamurra Station - 4 min walk - Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Waterfront Tavern - ‬9 min drive - ‪Saltwater - ‬7 min drive - ‪Leaf Cafè & Co - ‬8 min drive - ‪Georgia Rose - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Hungry Monkey - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra, South Coast pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra, South Coast? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra, South Coast? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra, South Coast located? > Located in Minnamurra, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Jones Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cathedral Rocks and Bombo Beach. Kiama Seaside Markets and Kiama Leagues Club are also within 6 mi (10 km). Minnamurra Station is only a 4-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Riverside Cottage, Minnamurra, South Coast Reviews 9.4 ### 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 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda E. Apr 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic Location Who could ask for more, on the river's edge, can swim at high tide and low tide, easy swim across the river to an easy track through bushland to the beach on the other side. Simple, private accommodation. Amazing, beautiful place. ##### Rhonda E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane w. Oct 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Smell the tranquility Just sublime -peaceful and inspiring ##### Jane w. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### michael r. Feb 20, 2020 Liked: Location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### mini break Position was great but no privacy The floor mats are very very dirty I think the fridge should be cleaned out and also food cupboards ##### michael r. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Feb 1, 2019 #### Pulls the heart strings! Once again a stay here has made us forget the troubles of the world. We can never get enough of just watching and enjoying the activities on the river. The cottage has everything we want and need. Perfect! ##### Michael This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzy Dec 1, 2018 #### I didn’t want to leave!!! Absolutely stunning, thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the cosy cottage right on the water. Can’t wait to get go back! ##### Suzy This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### SuzyR Dec 1, 2018 #### Stunning A stunning location! Place was perfect for me, everything was new and clean - Can't wait to book again! ##### SuzyR This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabz Nov 1, 2018 #### Perfect location and home Clean, well equiped humble little cottage, plenty to see and do with the street changing views. My dog and I had a great stay ##### Sabz This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### ErinaI Sep 1, 2018 #### Enjoyed We enjoyed Riverside Cottage very much. 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