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Callala Beach Shack – Pet-Friendly Holiday Home Just Steps from the Beach!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1481 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Callala Beach, NSW
  • Jervis Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Huskisson Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Jervis Bay Marine Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Nowra, NSW (NOA)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 (Downstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1 (First Level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Second Floor)

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 Ground Level)

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Loft (Main House)

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Callala Beach Shack – Pet-Friendly Holiday Home Just Steps from the Beach!

Discover your perfect getaway at Callala Beach Shack, a pet-friendly haven just 200m (a 3-minute walk) from the pristine white sands of Callala Beach. With stunning beach views from the top deck and loft window, this is the ideal retreat for families, couples, or anyone seeking relaxation by the sea.

Why Choose Callala Beach Shack?

Prime Location: Only a 2.5-hour drive from Sydney Airport or 3 hours from Canberra, making it a convenient coastal escape.
Beach Access: Enjoy year-round pet-friendly beach times (off-leash hours vary seasonally). Check signage at beach entrances for specific rules.
Spacious & Versatile: Spread over 3 levels with 5 bedrooms, accommodating families, groups, or couples.

Unwind and Explore

Callala Beach Shack offers a mix of adventure and tranquility:

Beach Days: Swim, build sandcastles, or read on the soft sands of Jervis Bay.
Outdoor Activities: Enjoy cycling, fishing, tennis, golf, diving trips, whale and dolphin watching, and sailing tours.
Relaxation: Soak up the sun on the top deck or unwind on the covered back deck with an outdoor dining area and gas BBQ.

Family & Pet-Friendly Features

Fully fenced yard with a swing set, for kids and dogs.
Pets stay for free! Just notify us (dog water and food bowls are provided) & bring their bedding.
Pet-friendly beach access ensures your furry friends can join in the fun! (Off leash times vary seasonally so please check the signage at beach entrances)


Modern Comforts & Amenities

Living Areas: Air-conditioned spaces, HD TV, DVD player, Chromecast, and a collection of movies and games for rainy days.
Fully Equipped Kitchen:
Stove, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle, sandwich press, and pod coffee machine (K-Fee pods).
Pantry staples like cooking oil, salt, pepper, cling wrap, and more are provided for your convenience.
Ground Floor Kitchenette: Ideal for additional guests or snack prep.
Laundry Facilities: Washer, clothes airer, ironing board, and outdoor clothesline with laundry supplies included.

Roomy & Comfortable Layout

Spread across three levels, the shack is perfect for families, couples, or larger groups, offering plenty of space to relax:

Loft Level:

1 bedroom with a queen bed
5-seater lounge – a quiet retreat for parents or some peaceful downtime.

First Floor:
Main bathroom with bath and shower.
2nd bedroom with a queen bed.
3rd bedroom with a double bed.
Fully equipped kitchen and an 8-seater dining area.
Lounge/entertainment area with flat-screen TV and Chromecast.
Deck with outdoor seating for al fresco dining.

Ground Floor:

4th bedroom with a queen bed.
5th bedroom with 2 tri-bunk beds.
Kitchenette/breakfast bar for added convenience.
Second bathroom, laundry, and a covered rear deck with BBQ.

Important Information for Guests

Booking Policies

No Parties or Noise Complaints: Disturbances will result in forfeiture of your bond. Respect for neighbors is essential.
Security Deposits: $500 refundable bond; additional charges apply for large groups or guests under 25 years old.
Minimum Stay: Inquire for stays shorter than the minimum; surcharges may apply for one-night bookings.

Key Details

Check-in: 3 pm | Check-out: 10 am (earlier/later times available by arrangement).

Linen: BYO or hire available for $395. Important: If you have opted for linen hire, check-in will be at 4 PM to allow time for setup. However, we will do our best to accommodate a 3 PM check-in when possible.

Cleaning Fee: $250 mandatory cleaning fee; extra charges for additional cleaning if needed.

Parking: Space for 4 cars on-site.

Capacity: We can accomodate up to 10 adults & 4 kids (under 16)
Listed price: is for 8 people & there will be a per person per night charge for guests over this

FAQs

Pets: Approved on request; please notify us if bringing your furry friend.
Wi-Fi: Available but not guaranteed due to coastal reception.
Key Collection: Key safe on-site – access code provided prior to your stay.


The Callala Beach Experience

Step outside and immerse yourself in the beauty of Jervis Bay’s crystal-clear waters and stunning coastline. After a day of exploration, relax on the deck, listen to the soothing sounds of the ocean, or enjoy a BBQ under the stars.

Book your stay at Callala Beach Shack today and create lasting memories in this idyllic coastal retreat. We can’t wait to host you!

Property manager

Geoffrey Carne/ Roxanne Ysit
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
External access to Lvl 1 only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only or charges will apply
We allow one night stay booking for an additional cost of half price per night.
We can accommodate a maximum of 10 adults and 5 children

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 2540, PID-STRA-17664

About the area

Callala Beach

Located in Callala Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jervis Bay and Jervis Bay National Park, while Fleet Air Arm Museum and Nowra Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Shoalhaven Zoo and Jervis Bay Maritime Museum. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Callala Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Callala Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jervis Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Huskisson Beach - 28 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Jervis Bay Marine Park - 30 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Collingwood Beach - 32 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jervis Bay Brewing Co - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Huskisson on Jervis Bay - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Silver Spoon Vincentia - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Vincentia Chinese Restaurant - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Callala Beach Shack – Pet-Friendly Holiday Home Just Steps from the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Callala Beach Shack – Pet-Friendly Holiday Home Just Steps from the Beach!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Callala Beach Shack – Pet-Friendly Holiday Home Just Steps from the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Callala Beach Shack – Pet-Friendly Holiday Home Just Steps from the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Callala Beach Shack – Pet-Friendly Holiday Home Just Steps from the Beach! located?

This family-friendly Callala Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Callala Beach and Jervis Bay. Callala Bay Beach and Jervis Bay National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I’ll be back
We booked this property as a last minute getaway with the family and our border collie.Roxanne (our host) was very helpful with our requests to ensure our stay was comfortable.The property is described as shown and is really convenient in its location, being close to the beach and Club Callala. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A lovely spot
Close to beach, excellent, 5 minutes to shopping centre by carBeautiful area with lots of lovely beachesCommunication with owners good.Close to clubBeds comfy and enough for our large groupBBQ area good for large group mealsComfortable for a smaller group, 8-10 people. We had a group of 14. Plenty of cutlery and crockery etc.Good back yard for kids and dogsSome maintenance issues highlighted to the owners separately.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Property was comfortable and well-equipped, close to the beach and suited us perfectly. Thanks so much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Callala family shack
This is a shack so works well for children and its configuration works well for extended family groups. Has been done up but not in a particularly professional way. Not particularly well equipped but very comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jethro C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Excellent house, pet-friendly, close to the beach and pub. Wish we stayed a bit longer.. One of the best holiday homes we’ve ever been to. I’d love to thank our host for being so nice for allowing us a late checkout. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila Y S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at this lovely place
Our group of friends had a great time at this place which was quite spacious (5 bedrooms) and the amenities and large backyard made our stay quite enjoyable after long days out and about. Callala Beach was a leisurely 2 min walk along a quiet main road. Will consider again in future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
The house was just what we wanted. Geoff even dropped off some life jackets so that we could kayak. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jailee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location
Callala Beach Shack is conveniently located near the gorgeous Callala Beach. The property owner was very accommodating and made our stay enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
The house exceeded our expectations. Water views from loft. Spacious balcony and a great back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Corrimal, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect pet friendly place to stay
Plenty of parking at the front & secure good sized pet friendly back yard. Nice big covered back deck area good night lights. The BBQ is big but is different to the pictures and 3 of the burners don't work. The downstairs apartment is a good size with kitchenette, washer and a big bathroom. The loft at the top was great my boy loved it. There are lots of beds throughout the house upstairs & downstairs. The rooms are small but the beds are comfortable and clean. Plenty of blankets and pillows too. We brought our own anyway. Has a small but cozy lounge area with Chromecast and the dining table was big enough. We loved the fire pit at night. The kitchen is small but well stocked. The fridge has seen better days but does the job. The top main bathroom is nice enough it has a corner bath. The fan is a bit noisy. There is a long crack in the front facing top sliding door lower panel (was rhere before us). I'd like to suggest there should to be a condition report noting damage already at the property before you go, or acknowledgement there are some things damaged they already know of so everyone is on the same page when it comes to the condition of the property prior to entering. It's in a good location near the beach. The sunsets are lovely from the balcony & people are friendly. Overall, we had a nice break away from home, would we go back? We'd consider it. Great prompt communication from the host pretty seamless booking transaction which I prefer. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ben A., Cudal, NSW, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean & comfortable
Only missed out on 5 stars because of wear and tear on a few things but overall we would return and we're happy with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday house
A large family holiday house close to the beach and 5 minutes drive to Calalla Bay shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay, Great location!
Lovely house. Homely and relaxing. Great yard or the kids to play in!

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Weekend Away
The location is perfect such a short stroll to the beach, the house is big enough for everyone and we had a good time away as a family. There were a couple of minor issues around TLC for the house that we've mentioned to Roxii but outside of that, everything was good. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your place.

8/10 Good

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday experience
The place housed the 12 of us comfortably. The kitchen was well equipped and convenient, although the dishwasher could be bigger. Distance to the beach was perfect - we didn't get the traffic of beach goers, while still being able to hear the waves from our bedrooms. The property can do with some maintenance but overall comfortable and relaxing. Communication with the owners was prompt and their consideration for a later than usual checkout was a bonus. Thank you Geoff and Roxanne!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Loved our week in Callala bay. The house is a great location and housed 9 people comfortably. The house could do with a little maintenance but it's nothing major. The owners were a pleasure to deal with and I definitely recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a getaway
Great place, very spacious and facilities were great!! Plenty of room in backyard to securely store boats, cars, trailer ect. If you want to go for a drive without them! Overall great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Edward H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but could do with some freshening up
Great location, only a few mins walk from the beach. The place was great for our group of four families but could do with some freshening up i.e some general tlc. communication and attention by the manager was really good and prompt.

10/10 Excellent

Janene L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend holiday
great place to stay well located, the owners were very helpful & accommodating. we had a wonderful weekend away with the family

10/10 Excellent

Emma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
Owners were easy to communicate with. We had 7 adults and 6 children (3-11years) staying. The washer dryer combo is actually just a washer but was not a big deal. Kitchen is small but well equipped. Some maintenance would be ideal, however property is as advertised - not fancy but comfortable. Great location so close to the beach in a quiet residential area. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Amazing place in a perfect location , close to everything you need to have a great family and friends time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Beach stay
Beautiful beach house , plenty of room for small or large family stays. Excellent facilities, just a short 3 minute walk to the beach, locals are friendly. Just a 10 min drive to the supermarket, shops and takeaways. We will definitely book another stay soon. The property managers are lovely, accomodating and quick to reply to messages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Collin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and presented well. Plenty of room for the kids to run around and relax
Overall experience was great, easy check in and checkout and not an issue with the property. Plenty of room and a very comfortable place. Will definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy with the house
Enjoy the spot great for family gathering

8/10 Good

Jaimi B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a large family or two families.
The property had everything we needed to accommodate a large group of people and kids. The size of dining table inside and outside made eating a breeze. The balcony And backyard were favourite spots. The neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful. The DVD/VHS players are a bit outdated and temperamental, and sometimes didn’t work. This normally wouldn’t be an issue but it rained for two days straight during our stay which meant we did rely on the entertainment inside the house. The other things I would advise other guests is that the “queen size sofa bed” is actually a futon bed which according to my father was not very comfortable. Other than that the place was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

About the host

Hosted by Geoffrey Carne/ Roxanne Ysit

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Hi, I am Geoff,

I work as a handyman & spend there rest of the time managing a few holiday houses. I love to travel with my wife & (when possible) our Kelpie X Lab, Meeka.

Favorite travel destinations so far.... would be

New Caledonia, Lord howe Island, the Swiss alps, Anapuna in Nepal, Maui & often stay (when ever possible) in holiday/vacation homes.

We hope to see you soon!

Why they chose this property

Callala Beach Shack is our first property in Callala Beach, we love it because of the cathedral ceilings & the old beach shack appeal.

We just Love Callala Beach because it is close to Sydney (just over 2 hrs away for us) & has a sense of isolation to it without being truly isolated (a 20min drive gets you all the services you will need), not to mention That Callala Beach is dog friendly as well!

What makes this property unique

-Air Conditioning

-Brilliant outdoor/entertainment area

-Being able to sleep a larger number

-modern kitchen & dishwasher

-modern bathrooms

-well maintained

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests