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Pearlie @ Pearl Beach, NSW. Retro Beach House. 5 minute walk to beach.

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Pearlie @ Pearl Beach
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Front Verandah

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Pearl Beach, NSW
  • Pearl Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ettalong Diggers Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Turo Reserve
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)
    ‪102 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

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Pearlie @ Pearl Beach, NSW. Retro Beach House. 5 minute walk to beach.

Hark back to the retro beach holidays of a by-gone era in this 1940’s Beach House fully fitted out with modern facilities and designer styling for the ultimate family holiday only 90km North from Sydney CBD in the stunning National Trust Village of Pearl Beach.

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Freshly painted outside with a new lease of life - (more external photos to come) and comfortably fitting 8 people - whether it is 2 families (4 adults and 4 children), a large family or group of friends it is a great location for a weekend away or extended holiday.

A short, flat walk to the beach (two streets back from the beach), through the quiet streets, Pearlie offers a relaxing holiday experience in a single level, fully fenced residence. This modern, airy, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom cottage has lime-washed floors and a wrap-around verandah, leading to the large outdoor deck and back yard. Pearlie is superbly positioned close to the beach, Pearl Beach General Store and Café, children's playground, and the new and exciting Amalfi, Pearl Beach restaurant.

Pearlie has modern furniture, and a well-equipped kitchen with glassware, crockery. and a comprehensive range of cookware. An electric cooktop, oven and dishwasher makes cooking and cleaning easy. Appliances include kettle, toaster, toasted sandwich maker, rice cooker, milk shake and food chopper. The laundry contains a new washing machine and dryer.

There is an outdoor shower, a convenient option after a day at the beach.

Pearlie comfortably sleeps 8 guests, with the main (incl ensuite) and guest room containing queen beds, with the third room containing two bunk beds (4 single beds in total). All beds have quality mattresses, duvets and pillows. All linens for beds and towels will be provided.

During winter a log fireplace provides cozy warmth in the living room, perfect for watching TV or DVDs. Note there is no WiFi or Foxtel at the property.

A feature is the large backyard with covered verandah with outdoor gas heater. This space has a lounge area and large outdoor dining table - which seats at least 8 people, perfect for a BBQ lunch or dinner. The large backyard is grassed, fully fenced, and safe for children and small pets (please keep pets outdoors).

A 5-10 minute drive away is Umina where you will find major supermarkets and specialty shops. Coles and Woolworths offer Click and Collect Concierge Services.

Pearl Beach village is 90 minutes north of Sydney's CBD. From Sydney take the M1 north from Hornsby, exit at the Gosford turn-off, and about 2km later turn right at the lights onto Woy Woy Road. From Woy Woy make your way towards Umina via Ocean Beach Road and follow the signs towards Pearl Beach/Patonga. The Pearl Beach exit to the left is first, then follow the road down the hill to this little piece of paradise.

The location
Pearl Beach is a perfect place to relax with family and friends, or as a couple. It is quiet and secluded, but close to many attractions and amenities, the highlight being the beach, which overlooks Lion Head. Photos provided of these idyllic locations which are nearby.
The Cromellin Nature Arboretum is well worth a visit and wander through enjoying the tall trees, native birds and the odd wallaby! A more strenuous but very scenic walk is the Pearl Beach to Patonga trail, where the iconic Patonga Boathouse awaits. Stunning beaches at Ocean Beach, Umina, Killcare and Avoca are all a short but beautifully scenic drive. On rainy days you can check out the markets in Ettalong or catch a movie at the gorgeous Ettalong Cinema Paradiso. Hardy's Bay (behind Killcare Beach) is well worth a visit to check out the shops, art gallery and cafes. Yoga in the Pearl Beach Hall rounds out a perfect holiday.

Pearlie's Policies
- Maximum of 8 guests - No smoking inside - Pet-friendly, outside only - No parties - Noise to be kept to a level that is consistent with residential area.

- Check-in: 2.00pm; Check-out: 10.00am An earlier check-in or later check-out may be arranged close to the booking dates.

Property manager

Michael and Lisa Herlihy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed outside

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 deadlock
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-14689, 2256

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pearl Beach

Located in Pearl Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Turo Reserve and Terrigal Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at McEvoy Oval or The Entertainment Grounds. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Pearl Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Pearl Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Umina Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Umina Recreation Centre - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ettalong Diggers Club - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Turo Reserve - 21 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Woy Woy Station - 11 min drive
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chica Chica Ettalong - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mum's Seafood Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wandee Thai Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Six Degrees Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pearlie @ Pearl Beach, NSW. Retro Beach House. 5 minute walk to beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pearlie @ Pearl Beach, NSW. Retro Beach House. 5 minute walk to beach.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pearlie @ Pearl Beach, NSW. Retro Beach House. 5 minute walk to beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pearlie @ Pearl Beach, NSW. Retro Beach House. 5 minute walk to beach. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Brisbane Water National Park and Pearl Beach. Lion Island Nature Reserve and Umina Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 151 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 151 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy return customer
Perfect location for my friends in this unique village
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday getaway
This lovely house was perfect for our 3 generations family getaway, celebrating a 2 birthdays. A great backyard for the dog to run around in, and an easy 5 minute walk to the beach, which we did often.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Refreshing weekend away
Lovely, quiet, clean and close to the beach. Refreshing weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little gem
A neat and charming little gem tucked quietly away between paper bark trees with plenty of spaces under cover to spread out, including a fabulous family friendly, level grassy backyard on which to play soccer or throw a frisbee.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
We were 5 friends having a night away and really enjoyed it. We ordered in so didn’t use everything but I’m sure it all was in working order. Would happily come back. Place was clean and close to the beach. Owners communicated clearly and quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and garden
Great facilities, very clean and comfortable everything is provided right down to a coffee machine, barbecue and games for the kids. Dog friendly, large backyard great for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A memorable beach getaway
We loved staying at Pearlies, comfortable and everything there to make our stay easy and fun. The outdoor shower was a plus and the big back yard a real hit. The location is wonderful with lots of mature trees, the Kookaburras were regular visitors, and an easy walkto the beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage
Delightful little cottage with all the amenities we needed for a relaxed & comfortable stay. Walking distance to the beach & an easy drive to nearby townships for cafes & supermarkets. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relaxing beach cottage
Lovely, comfortable cottage 2 minutes walk from the beautiful Pearl Beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with great location
Great big back yard for games and undercover deck. Easy flat, less than 5 minute walk to the beach. Great stay for our group of friends with lots of seating and room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend break
A cute reminder of old Pearl Beach. In the best part of the village, just a short walk to the beach. Birds greet your rising and the ocean’s waves sing you to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Cute Beach home " Perfect Pearlie".
My dear friends and I had the best stay at " Pearlie". The home accommodated us perfectly. Pearlie was the cutest. It was clean, neat, tidy with that wonderful retro feeling. Beds very comfortable and good sizes with 2 bathrooms was great. We loved the entertainment area outback, plenty of space to sit, and to enjoy the breeze, overlooking a big backyard, where we could sit outside in tranquility enjoying breakfast and dinner with our kookaburra friend who joined us each day catching his bugs. Was the perfect cosy beach home to wind down after a big day out at the beach which was a relaxing 5 minute stroll. The area was tranquil, quiet and beautiful. The hosts Michael and Lisa are lovely, communicate well and very accommodating. Loved " The Pearlie". 😊 Thank you Michael and Lisa home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute retro pad
This house was ideal for our family of four. It was equipped with everything we needed and in a great location, only a short walk to the beach. It had a huge backyard that was awesome for the kids and a great outdoor set up for bbq’s. We love Pearl Beach and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house!
As always we love going to Pearlie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect break
Loved the house - loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janette L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A shack in lush Pearl Beach
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach shack
If you want to escape it all and get back to basics this place is the ticket. It’s basic but has everything you could need. The little touches make a difference. Back garden is a bonus. Distance to beach perfect. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachelle H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Great Location! It was an easy walk to the dog beach and the local cafe. The large back yard was great for the dog to run around. Unfortunately the house had a damp, musky smell that didn’t go away and TV had a terrible signal. Fire place was great as it got cold at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to come away
This is an ideal location and has a great outdoor space at the back, for both sitting and play, which we braved regardless of the rain. The woodfire heater made us cosy for the duration of this exremelely wet weekend. Our hosts were extremely attentive when it came to resolving a couple of issues, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Diane P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Bad experience
Very basic accomodation, paid for 4 days, left after 2. Gave feedback to the host who did not offer a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mini break
Thanks for a lovely few days. The house is cute and has everything you might need. Easy stroll to both beach and general store / cafe. Huge landscaped back garden. Word of warning though, if you take your dog be aware that a small dog can squeeze under the gate.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Elise E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little beach house
Great backyard, lovely location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Liz d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
This property enjoys a and excellent peaceful location at Pearl Beach which were able to share with our two Moodles who enjoyed running along the beach and in the back yard. Alas, upon arrival we found the property had not been cleaned following the previous visitors. The property owner organisied emergency bed linen to be dropped off and a cleaner to cast her magic the following morning. The outcome was far from satisfactory. We were surprised not to find a coffee machine and wifi. Overall the weekend was not good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Lisa Herlihy

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We love our house at Pearl Beach and hope you do too.

We both work full-time so will aim to respond to all messages as quickly as possible.

We value feedback as we cannot get there regularly to discover issues before they arise for our guests so welcome any appropriate feedback and we will always endeavour to address each issue to create a wonderful holiday experience for our guests.

Cheers and Thank You,
Michael and Lisa

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests