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Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest

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On the beach
Point of interest
On the beach
Interior
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Stanwell Park, NSW
  • Stanwell Park Beach
    5 min walk
  • Royal National Park
    4 min drive
  • Bald Hill Lookout
    4 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Wollongong

With a stay at this vacation home in Wollongong (Stanwell Park), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Stanwell Park Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Royal National Park. .This vacation home is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Bald Hill Lookout and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Garawarra State Conservation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Stanwell Park Beach - 5 min walk
  • Bald Hill Lookout - 4 min drive
  • Sea Cliff Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Symbio Wildlife Park - 7 min drive
  • Austinmer Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Stanwell Park Station - 13 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tradies Helensburgh - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Imperial at Clifton - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Austi Beach Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Scarborough-Wombarra Bowling Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Diem - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest

Just one hour from Sydney by car or train, nestled by the world’s second oldest National Park, spectacular Mount Mitchell and pristine beaches. Spacious 3 bedroom house with wide, sun-drenched deck overlooking a tropical garden. Just minutes’ walk to the beach, cafés, shops and train. A romantic, private getaway for up to three couples or ideal for a family, sleeps up to six, with large kitchen, dining and living areas; covered parking.

Layout:
NEWLARGE KITCHEN INSTALLED SEPTEMBER 2020
2 rooms with Queen sized beds
1 room with two single beds that can be made into a Queen sized bed
Separate toilet, vanity area and bathroom with shower and bath
Large dining and living area that opens out to a large outdoor deck
Large well equipped kitchen also opens out to the large outdoor deck
Outdoor deck has three modular tables that allows for seating up to 10
Outdoor BBQ
Large private tropical Garden
Entrance foyer with Keyless Entry (pin code) containing historical photograph gallery
Undercover parking

Close to a range of cultural, nature and sporting based activities

*Short walk to (patrolled) Stanwell Park Beach, Surf Club, lagoons, creeks and parks
*Cafes, an Art Gallery, boutiques, convenience store and bottle shop also a very short walk away
*Fish from the rock platform at Coal Cliff and Stanwell Beach
*Relax at Stanwell Park Beach, children's playground with refreshments from the kiosk
*Nearby Public Baths, Ocean Pools, horse riding, mini golf
*Walk the Sea Cliff Bridge, climb the Wodi Wodi Track, row at Audley Boatshed, bushwalk in the world's second oldest National Park
*Bike ride to Wollongong along the coast and the famous Seacliff Bridge
*10 minutes' drive to Helensburgh, supermarket, specialty butcher and grocer, wine cellar, library, Helensburg Tradies Club
*Breakfast, lunch or dine at the Scarborough Hotel, a short drive views, picnic and barbecue tables in the lower and whales to watch in season
*Visit Anita's Theatre at Thirroul for live music
*Visit coastal beaches - Austinmer, Garie, Wattamolla Beach...
*Foragers', antique, food and clothing markets and music events at several villages...Bulli, Berry, Coal Cliff... very pleasant drives away
*Visit Symbio Wildlife Park nearby to view hundreds of exotic, native and farmyard animals
*Visit the Hindu Temple
*Ride horses on trails at Darke's Forest and Otford (glow worms sometimes in the old tunnel)
*Shop for plants, gardening equipment and outdoor furniture at Helensburgh

Stanwell Park has a fascinating history

Jacaranda House is situated between two natural creeks (Stanwell and Hargraves Creeks) and two of the first houses owned by famous Australians. Sir Thomas Mitchell built the first house in Stanwell just down the road from Jacaranda house and it overlooks the main beach and two lagoons that are fed by the creeks. Sir Thomas was Australia's first Surveyor General who discovered and mapped much of the early colony. He declared Stanwell Park the jewel for where he wanted to reside. Just up the road in the other direction is 'Hillcrest', where Lawrence Hargraves first designed his box kite that lifted him 16 feet off the ground (hence the name of the local cafe) and led directly to the Wright Brothers' ability to take the first heavier than air powered flight. Indeed the first commercial airplane ever built was named in honour of Lawrence's remarkable contributions. As an interesting aside, two houses up from Jacaranda is Articles Art Gallery, originally the second Mitchell House and later the first Guest House in Stanwell Park (opposite the first location of the railway station) and nearby the famous rail line viaduct. In honour of this history, Jacaranda House has a gallery of historical photographs.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Carlton Wright

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Note from host: There are two sets of steps, bring own barrier

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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-8640, 2508

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

180200
Jacaranda House Where Beach Meets Rainforest Stanwell Park

Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 71 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 71 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, great location
We booked the house for our extended family who traveled for my husbands birthday party. We've used this in the past, very convenient to our home
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jo H.

Great location!
Could have been cleaner, but cute beach house in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jody Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious
As described. Great location and easy check-in and communication. Back deck is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful weekend away
The house was very comfortable and peaceful. Also in a great location, just down from cafes and an easy walk to the beach. The host was very communicative and helpful. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

kellie f.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location, quiet and safe., close to beach and cafe. We enjoyed our stay and property offered exactly what we were looking for. Visit was for a family get together and wedding. Had problems working out locking system with door however host was prompt in responding and assistance. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Elena S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Expected more
Dead roach in main area, very stuffy so aircon would improve the experience. Also a better fan. Manager's email was terse; 'We expect the house to be in clean order when you leave. On one occasion someone stole some items. So I expect your workers to realise that this is actually our home and we live here and rent out only due to necessity - it is not a hotel!'
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chahine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect for a family beach getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carlton was a good host
Every thing lived up to expectations & Carlton was a very good host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little nook
Really enjoyed our stay at Jacaranda House. Host was very communicative. Small issue upon arrival in that we'd expected, as was listed, all three bedrooms to be available, but one was locked. After confirming we had no additional guests, the host helped us to access the 3rd bedroom. As others have noted, bit of lived-in-ness (dirt to be wiped off the window and found some socks and rubbish under a bed) but nothing sinister by any means. Was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

melissa w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Location very close to wedding venue
The location was nice and close for the wedding we went to. The house house lovely but lots of cockroaches both dead and alive in kitchen area / cupboards.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini break
We had a great time. House was in a great location and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a perfect spot for our getaway. Enjoyed every single second.
Wonderful location. Stanwell Park is just BEAUTIFUL. I would not hesitate to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa U.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Close to café
The house was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. Takes about 7 mins downhill walk to the beach and a couple mins walk up the hill to cafés. Bring your own food if you don’t want to eat out as there’s no local supermarket. Stanwell Park is a nice place and the view from Bald Hill is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place. Kitchen is extremely well equipped if you like to cook. Host is very helpful and location is great, in between beach and cafes. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Veronica B.

Short stay at stanwell tops
Good communication with owner; good facilities- comfortable house. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine C.

50th birthday sisters catchup
On a rainy wet weekend 4 sisters enjoyed staying at Jacarandah house. Once we warmed the house up with electric heaters ( rather than the unflued gas appliance recommended)we relaxed as the rain came down. The beds were comfy with quality linens and we all slept well. Plenty of towels and spare blankets on offer. More attention could be payed to the cleaning of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Amanda A.

Close to Beach
Jacaranda house is lovely and close to the beach, cafes, Sea Cliff bridge walk and plenty of scenic lookouts.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jane N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very unclean (pest problem)
Although a great house and location, it was extremely unclean with a huge pest problem. We saw cockroaches running across the mugs in the cupboards, and what looked like nests of baby cockroaches throughout the kitchen. We felt very uncomfortable so avoided the kitchen all together. It would be a nice place if the owner put more effort into cleaning and maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent getaway not so far from sydney
Place was a great get away. Had qld vibes but not far from sydney. Would go back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Brett H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Everything you need. Unfortunately weather did not allow us to explore the surrounds on short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful position lovely Clean home😊relaxing retreat
Highly Recommend Jacaranda House 🤗nestled in beautiful rainforest, close to the Stanwell Park Beach, everything you need for a relaxing retreat is provided. There’s even a wonderful coffee shop and Thai restaurant close by 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan v.

Fabulous location - cute house - all amenities for those who cook - close to beach and waterfalls
Loved it! Will be back! The privacy of the back deck with tropical foliage, quiet and cockatoo heaven.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfectly located near the beach with all amenities available
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Kate H.

What a beautiful place!
We had a wonderful time on our three night stay at Stanwell Park. The area is very lush and beautiful and the beach closest to the house is great for children as it runs beside a gentle creek which is perfect for little swimmers. There are also lots of great walks in the area. The house itself was perfect for us and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. With regards to cleanliness that other reviewers have mentioned, it didn’t have the attention to detail you might expect in a hotel - but it’s not a hotel so we were willing to see past that! A few little things but nothing that really bothered us. There was a minor hiccup with the check in process but this was resolved quickly. A lot of effort has been made to share the history of the area with guests and the provision of a baby gate for the top of the stairs was thoughtful and appreciated. Big thanks to Carlton for having us stay in his beautiful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022