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Room
2 vintage leather arm chairs
Kitchenette
Sunset view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hardys Bay, NSW
  • Turo Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ettalong Diggers Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ettalong Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Hardy’s Bay waterfront reserve

102A Araluen Drive, Hardy’s Bay. 1.5 hours north of Sydney on the Central Coast. Small cottage, 3 small bedrooms, 2 double and one with 2 single beds. Magnificent water view. Large glass enclosed deck to soak in the sunset and enjoy a barbecue. Safe for small children and a dog. Easy walk to restaurants, club and cafes. Kayaks available to hire in the bay. Killcare surf 10 minute walk. Unlimited wifi with smart tv. Block out curtains on bedrooms. Has highchair. Kitchen with air fryer, microwave, Westinghouse ceramic cooktop & full oven, dishwasher, mixmaster, blender & coffee machine. Air conditioned. Extra blankets. Heater and electric mosquito repellers. Heated towel rack and heated floor in the bathroom. Enclosed hot outdoor shower. Children's toys. Plenty of reading material. Games, DVDs, records and old VHS. Electric barbecue. Mosquito zapper. Not suitable for guests with mobility problems. Restaurants walking distance and are pet friendly. Beach between Putty and Killcare is pet friendly. Quiet, private, eclectic 1920 fisherman's cottage. Relaxed atmosphere.

Property manager

Bronwyn Pullinger
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No noise after 11 pm
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs are not permitted on the beds or carpet.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Ashtrays must be emptied and butts disposed of
Must be double vaccinated.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: No noise after 11 pm
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2257, PID-STRA-4917

About the area

Hardys Bay

Located in Hardys Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Turo Reserve and Terrigal Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Umina Recreation Centre and Australian Reptile Park. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Hardys Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bouddi National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Turo Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ettalong Diggers Club - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Ettalong Wharf - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Ettalong Beach - 13 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Woy Woy Station - 18 min drive
  • Tascott Station - 24 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ettalong Hong Kong Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ettalong Beach Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Empire Bay Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ettalong Diggers - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Coast - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hardy’s Bay waterfront reserve pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Hardy’s Bay waterfront reserve?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hardy’s Bay waterfront reserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hardy’s Bay waterfront reserve located?

This family-friendly Hardys Bay holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Killcare Village Shops, Putty Beach and Hardy's Bay. Bouddi National Park and Bouddi Coastal Walk Trailhead are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monika D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cotage house at the water

Lovely litle cottage, that has everything you need, water right at the front door
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic

Our ten day relaxing stay was lovely. Cafes and restaurants are a short scenic stroll, wonderful food and service. Plenty of walking with a short stroll to Killcare to let the dog run and bodysurf. We spent most of our time on the huge balcony overlooking the water. It’s a lovely place to unwind and our pooch just loved it as every second person appears to own a dog.we shall be back in the future.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retro Cottage

Thank you for a nice stay. The board games came in handy on a wet couple of days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

You need to stay here to experience this beautiful little cottage for yourself. It has absolutely everything. It’s a step back in time and such a beautiful spot to unwind. 5 stars all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirill k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

My family and I absolutely loved this house. As description says, it was built a long time ago, however, it is recently renovated and well maintained. There's a lot of character in this place with a vintage feel.Plenty of toys for kids and games for teenagers.Great host who set the place for Xmas celebration, she gave us info about events in the local area during our stay and offered an early check in. I will definitely stay at this house again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

The cottage has an old school charm,is very well equipt and excellently located. We just had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

Perfect for what we needed, super close to the wedding venue. Clean, tidy, great outdoor area and the host Bronwyn is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The house is cosy and in a great location. Nice view and communication with the owner was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serge S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage with views!!

We all enjoyed our stay at Hardys Bay. It was a picturesque location and the home was comfortable and well equiped. Loved the large outdoor deck with great views of the bay and had an unforgettable Christmas bbq lunch. Nicely appointed spot and able to park near the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage in Hardys Bay

A lovely beachside type cottage. It contained all i and my two adult sons could want. I suggest other visitors park on the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage in beautiful Hardys Bay

The location is excellent. It has all the facilities you need. Internet easy to access. The deck is large and shady so we felt safe to leave our bulldog at home. Perfect spot to sit and enjoy the view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location

Quirky cottage, fabulous location, literally steps to the Bay. 5 minutes walk from the local Club for food and drinks. Easy walk to Pretty Beach, couple of minutes drive to Putty Beach. Lovely place to sit and watch the sun go down and join the locals on the grass overlooking the Bay with a cold one. Great host, very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Killcare weekend

Quirky place, great view all home comforts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Maryellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great View and Location for Event we were attending

Property has lovely views. Was clean except for ice tray-for some reason this often occurs . There is an outdoor shower. inside have to attach shower hose to bathtub tap and sit down in tub as there is no curtain. Heated floor was great. No screens on windows or doors, as allergic to mozzies -even though I didn't see any-didn't leave doors open. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Stewart W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Issues with “shower” as well as electricity going off.

Property has lovely views. Was reasonably clean. There is no proper shower. Have to attach shower hose to bathtub tap and sit down in tub as there is no curtain. The power went off numerous times. It was so hot and the air conditioner stopped working, along with the rest of the power and lights. No gauze on windows or doors, so couldn’t even get fresh air in fear of bugs and mosquitoes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Excellent Area

Hardy's Bay, Killcare is great in some ways and needs a little work in other areas. As portrayed, the kitchen and lounge area are newly renovated and comfortable. Excellent array of equipment and a new electric weber bbq on a very spacious entertainers deck. The bathroom, although newly renovated may not suit everyone as it is only a hot tub. There is a shower outside however due to wet weather it was impossible to shower amongst the mosquitoes. Probably the thing that undoes the good work that the owners put in, are the poor quality of beds and dilapidated cramped rooms that need attention. The main comfortable bed was positioned in the back room and difficult for two people to access. The bed pictured in the front room was too soft for both my husband and I and although there were 2 single beds in the middle room, one of the beds was also too soft therefore my husband slept on the pull out couch, notably most comfortable and I slept in the back room, which was interesting. The driveway and gardens could do with a lot of attention. We chose to drive up the very narrow driveway only to escape the mosquitoes, however all exits required several attempts at reversing. The owner was very attentive and helpful & I think in time this will be a great property however, for my family and I this isn't somewhere I would return to. Overall, good for the price and in an excellent area especially to try out boating and to access many beautiful beaches in this amazing gorgeous area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Harry A.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Convenient

The owner took pride in the vintage retro feel of the property, it’s low key and has everything we need. Close to the water and local shops. Nice view from the deck and beautiful beaches are only a short drive away. If you have a low car, it’s probably best to park on-street because the driveway isn’t paved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Great spot
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Cecile W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location.

We had a great family holiday in Hardy’s bay. Practical large deck with a lovely view over the bay. Great we were able to bring our puppy dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isobel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place to stay

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bronwyn Pullinger

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My husband and I are barristers. We purchased this little fisherman's cottage in 1978 and have made many wonderful memories there. We built a pole home behind and now enjoy giving other families the opportunity to have an affordable holiday in beautiful Hardys Bay.

Why they chose this property

Relaxing water view of the bay. Restaurants within walking distance. Fabulous beach.

What makes this property unique

Original fisherman's cottage in natural bush setting. Contains old time VHS and records. Plenty of reading material and toys for children. Unlimited wifi. Outside heated shower. Underfloor heating in the bathroom. It may not be the Hyatt but it is a special part of paradise.
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