Spectacular Family Hideaway

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Great Mackerel Beach, NSW

Palm Beach
‪45 min drive‬
Palm Beach Golf Club
‪46 min drive‬
Turo Reserve
‪95 min drive‬
Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)
‪76 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Set against the backdrop of one of New South Wales most beautiful National Parks this house is perfect for a truly relaxing holiday. Whether you want a romantic getaway, an idyllic family break close to a beach or a base to explore the great walks and parks nearby there is everything you need. The house has a great indoor/outdoor feel to it and you can t help but feel yourself unwind within moments of arriving.
There are three bedrooms comprising of two master queen bedrooms and a bunk room with two sets of bunks. Perfect for four adults and four children.
There are also two bathrooms, an open plan kitchen lounge area that leads onto a deck and a comfortable outdoor covered seating area.
In the garden there is a BBQ and wood fire pizza oven.
There are kayaks, a paddle board and windsurfer for you to use not forgetting a couple of bikes to get around on.

Property manager

Hannah Speller

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 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 2108, PID-STRA-4145

About the area

Sydney

Located in Great Mackerel Beach, a neighbourhood in Sydney, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Barrenjoey Lighthouse and Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and JJ Melbourne Hills Reserve. Governor Phillip Park and Avalon Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Great Mackerel Beach, NSW

What's nearby

Palm Beach - 45 min drive - 36.6 km
Palm Beach Golf Club - 46 min drive - 36.5 km
Newport Beach - 60 min drive - 25.9 km
Avalon Beach - 69 min drive - 30.9 km
Turo Reserve - 95 min drive - 105.6 km

Getting around

Sydney Pymble Station - 37 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oliver's Pies - ‬40 min drive
‪La Banette Patisserie Boulangerie - ‬38 min drive
‪Jonah's Restaurant & Accommodation - ‬43 min drive
‪Barrenjoey House - ‬44 min drive
‪The Chick'n Shack - ‬39 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Family Hideaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Family Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Family Hideaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Family Hideaway located?

Located in Great Mackerel Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Great Mackerel Beach. Currawong Beach and Snapperman Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen E.

23 Feb 2025

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

Mackerel at its best

Perfect stay and such a lovely home. Other than the weather on day one we could not have asked for any better. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

21 Nov 2024

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

Girls escape

From the start Hannah was very helpful, replying to queries promptly. She also left us a lovely welcome platter in the fridge which was a treat. The house is lovely and so well equipped. The perfect getaway. We all hope to come back soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

10 May 2023

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

Luxury in paradise

very comfortable property with all the amenities and a pizza oven to boot. High recommend staying here if you want luxury and comfort.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

5 May 2023

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

Another stay in Paradise

As long term Mackeral holiday makers we have been staying at Hannah's property for years, one of best holiday rentals in this fabulous beach community. The contemporary layout is perfect for two families, it has multiple zones to hang out in (which is essential when you have lots of teenagers!) and the property comes with kayaks and paddleboards for hours of fun on the water. Best of all though is Hannah herself. She is a top class host going above and beyond to make her guests stay memorable. Can't wait to come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac L.

17 Mar 2023

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

Heaven on Earth

Lovely stay at Hannah’s beautiful home in Mackerel Beach

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klara H.

6 Oct 2022

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed the decks, garden and cooking yummy food in the well set up kitchen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susannah P.

16 June 2022

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

Wonderful stay

A perfect stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Yolande S.

1 June 2022

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

Great family weekend together

The house was so well designed for a great escape to Great Mackerel with wonderful bush surroundings. It was great to have the two main bedrooms separated wth great deck space and a lovely seating and chatting areas.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stef L.

2 Feb 2022

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

Another wonderful stay

We had another relaxing stay at Hannah’s gorgeous property. 2 x families with kids ranged between 5-8 years. The house was incredibly clean and had everything required. Communication with Hannah is always easy and friendly. Mackerel in itself is also a super spot for little kids. Second year in a row we’ve visited and we look forward to coming again soon

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela l., castle hill,NSW,Australia

30 Jan 2022

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

really enjoy our stay

beautiful house ，just a few minute walk to beach.so quiet day and night. you can wake up with bird singing and hear wallabies walking around the house at night.love it ，already recommend to everyone. so many friends ask for the link.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

20 Jan 2022

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

Perfect relaxing holiday location

This is a gorgeous property which is very well appointed and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The location was perfect we enjoyed our holiday thoroughly.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andie D.

5 Nov 2021

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

Stylish beautifully restored house at Mackerels

Hannah’s place is a beautifully restored sandstone house hidden at the back of Mackerels. The house has everything you could possibly want, we particularly enjoyed the outdoor covered seating where it was lovely to sit and have an end of day drink. The beach is gorgeous and there are some great walks with spectacular scenery. Hannah was very responsive and full of helpful tips.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

18 Apr 2021

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

Fabulous retreat for families

We've been holidaying at Great Mackeral Beach with friends for the past 5yrs and Hannah's place is the best we've stayed at. The layout is fantastic for two families as the multiple spaces provide plenty of room for everyone and the interior design is classic and elegant. Extra touches such as kayaks and coffee pods made the stay even more enjoyable. And when my son left his headphones behind Hannah went to the trouble of having them posted interstate to us. Fantastic experience in every way. We will most definitely be back for our next stay at Mackeral.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Max R.

12 Apr 2021

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

Amazing house, amazing location. Hannah has the most beautiful home. Very kind and easy to deal with

Amazing house, amazing location. Hannah has the most beautiful home. Very kind and easy to deal with, I can’t wait to come back and rent again. Great Mackerel Beach is paradise.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stef L.

27 Jan 2021

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

Gorgeous place to recharge

We’ve had a lovely stay at Hannah’s place. The house/rooms were spotless, communication was easy and fast. Beautiful place for a family holiday with friends

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Felicity B.

4 Jan 2021

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

Magical House on Mackerel Beach

Hannah's place was everything we could have asked for. We were in desperate need of a vacation and some family time and her place gave us the space to relax. We loved cooking in the beautiful kitchen and relaxing in the covered patio area. Mackerel Beach is such a special place and we will definitely be back! Hannah was also so helpful and responsive and went above and beyond.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

30 Sept 2020

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

Beautiful cottage with great extensions out the back very peaceful

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

26 Feb 2019

Lovely home & surrounds!

The beautiful little beach house was just amazing, completely serene and really clean - we had such an amazing stay :-) Would definitely come here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

margit j.

20 Feb 2019

Fantastic Property!

A magical property and one where we will definitely stay again and highly recommend. Very well set up, very calm and peaceful and a real haven. The owners have decorated it beautifully. If you are thinking about Mack Beach, this is an amazing property to stay at. Thank you:)

10/10 Excellent

Valentina K.

8 Jan 2024

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

Great home in Mackerel Beach

We loved our stay in Great Mackerel. The house was perfect for our family with a big flat loan at the back to play and space to relax and enjoy each other company. There were plenty of games for the kids both indoors and outdoors and the kitchen was extremely well stocked. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Hannah Speller

I work internationally as an interior stylist and Interior designer. Finding beautiful places is my passion.

Why they chose this property

Since first discovering Mackerel about 20 years ago I have been lucky enough to find my own little piece of this beautiful place.Great Mackerel Beach has become our home away from home that we love to share with friends and family. Its ideal for entertaining and those lucky enough to visit cherish their time spent here.

What makes this property unique

You will fall in love with everything the house and Great Mackerel Beach has to offer. Tranquility, beautiful walks and basically that getting away from it all to unwind feeling.

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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