Drift - Artistic retro beach inspired house - Wollongong

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Drift is located only a 5 min drive from some of our greatest beaches.

Our kitchen regular: Monsteria Deliciosa

Front Verandah and Entrance (BBQ and Outdoor Seating)

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Mount Ousley, NSW

University of Wollongong
‪17 min walk‬
North Wollongong Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Wollongong City Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Drift - Artistic retro beach inspired house

A beautifully refurbished retro 1960's style house in an elevated position on a quiet cul-de-sac with city and ocean views.

Easy access to the University of Wollongong (UoW), TAFE, public transport, coastal road, Freeway and Northern Distributor. Outer areas feature a large sun-drenched north-east facing patio and south-east facing balcony with great views.

A short 5 minute drive to town, our nearest beaches or the escarpment, rainforest, bushland and panoramic vistas of the coastline.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children be under adult supervision at all time.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is allowed outside, on front & back patios

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 2519, PID-STRA-9702

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wollongong

Located in Mount Ousley, a neighbourhood in Wollongong, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Flagstaff Hill Fort and Breakwater Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre or WIN Entertainment Centre. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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Mount Ousley, NSW

What's nearby

University of Wollongong - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Wollongong Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
WIN Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
North Wollongong Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Wollongong City Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

Fairy Meadow Station - 4 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
‪Panizzi Cafe - ‬5 min drive
‪Evil Eye Cafe - ‬7 min walk
‪KFC - ‬10 min walk
‪Hungry Jack's - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift - Artistic retro beach inspired house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift - Artistic retro beach inspired house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drift - Artistic retro beach inspired house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drift - Artistic retro beach inspired house located?

Located in Mount Ousley, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Wollongong, Wollongong Botanic Garden and Fairy Meadow Beach Park. Towradgi Beach and Wollongong Conservatorium of Music are also within 2 miles (3 km). Fairy Meadow Station is 22 minutes by foot and North Wollongong Station is 24 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

4 Dec 2024

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

Welcoming Hosts Great Place

Excellent hosts. Great accommodations in a very good location. Thony does everything to make you comfortable.

Stayed 59 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel p.

28 Dec 2024

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

Great location and relaxing abode

Fantastic home true to its period. Lovely mosaics. Our host was accomodatibg and little touch of fresh fruit and pantry items wee really appreciated. Will happily book again.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

25 July 2023

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

A lovely place to stay

We had a great stay and Thony was a terrific host. I highly recommend a stay at this lovely house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

13 Apr 2023

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

Would stay again!

Wish our visit could have been longer. Would not hesitate to book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

1 May 2023

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

Great weekend away

My friends and I stayed at this amazing hidden gem in Wollongong. The host was wonderful and the property had a great array of amenities. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lutfunnessa B.

16 Feb 2023

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

Relaxing

I really felt like it was my home

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jelena S.

7 Nov 2023

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

Birthday weekend

It was a beautiful house me and my friends loved it, it had beautiful view and very opened to see all around! Very clean and organised!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

22 Feb 2024

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

Extremely satisfied

We loved the house and the owner Thony is a real good guy. What more can you want?

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

14 Jan 2024

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

Close to heaven

Wollongong is a beautiful, relaxed coastal town. The house is clean, spacious, bright and sunny. Its in a quiet street, close to the beach and the CBD. National park is right there. Hosts are friendly, generous and helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

11 Dec 2024

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

Charm and comfort combined

What a treat to stay at Drift. This well-preserved 1960s house (with all the modern touches you need) is a real charmer. It's spacious and comfortable and its elevated position means you can take in the Wollongong skyline and surrounding treescapes from the back porch. Plus there's a nice front veranda with table and chairs and shady nooks in the front garden. Quiet places for everyone. We felt very welcome and relaxed the moment we walked in the door, and really appreciated the host going the extra distance with lovely fresh fruit bowl, breakfast supplies, coffee machine, all sorts of milks and condiments in the fridge. Very thoughtful. We would very, very happily stay at Drift again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

2 Oct 2023

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

Get getaway

Great location, clean & tidy. Thony had it set with a heap of little extras

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

11 Apr 2023

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

Home away from home

Thony, was very welcoming, with excellent communication and a handwritten greeting on the blackboard. The property was well presented and included fantastic views of Wollongong in a nice quite location.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon G.

7 Apr 2023

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

Family Wedding

Excellant location for our stay in Wollongong. Fruit bowl and well stocked larder much appreciated. Thony our host on hand to answer any queries we had. Will use property again when visiting Wollongong.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil L.

21 July 2023

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

Wollongong Stopover

Older style property, classic late 60's early 70's, which we loved. Its not perfect, but that doesnt matter to us. More importantly the effort that Thony has put in to make the stay comfortable was incredible. Stocked pantry, fresh fruit....spot on. Loved our stay there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

James G.

13 Mar 2023

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

Wollongong holiday

Spacious, comfortable accommodation in a very pleasant and quiet location within 10 minute drive to central Wollongong. Provision of breakfast cereals, coffee and even non-dairy milk alternatives was a very nice touch. The only thing that was tricky was managing six people with just one bathroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

15 Sept 2023

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

Such a beautiful and relaxing escape!

We had the most wonderful stay at Drift and couldn’t have asked for a lovelier more welcoming host than Thony. Everything was so well supplied that we couldn’t have wished for more. The property is charmingly decorated, super comfortable and just felt so relaxing. It has a lovely open feel to it and Linda's mozaiek artwork throughout made it even better, we really enjoyed it. We will definitely be back and are already looking forward to our next stay there. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Feb 2023

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

Amazing property

This is such a delightful property with a wonderful host. Thony has given a lot of thought and care into the amazing extras he leaves for his guests. The views over Wollongong to the coast are wonderful both daytime and after dark. We caught the train to Sydney. So easy and so much better than staying in the city. Thank you again Thony. We had a fantastic time.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margie H.

26 Oct 2022

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

Great home

Great location for our weekend in Wollongong. Beautiful home with wonderful views and all the little extras that Thony provided. Thony a friendly and helpful host. Thanks Thony we shall certainly come back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

12 May 2022

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

Beautiful house

A lovely, comfortable house. Plenty of room for our family of 6, with uncluttered living spaces. The host was very responsive to questions and the well-stocked pantry was much appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maneesh S.

9 Apr 2021

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

Very good

very good

10/10 Excellent

Shane L.

23 Jan 2021

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

Down South Getaway

Myself and my 2 kids loved the place, it has so much character and the destination is amazing, away from the hustle of the Gong but close enough to everything. Thony was an amazing host he was even outside before we pulled into park, thanks for everything Thony, my kids have already said when can we come back. Cheers, Shane

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

15 Jan 2021

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

Awesome accommodation, Highly recommended

Such a lovely house & an awesome host. Thought of everything! My whole family enjoyed the stay! Highly recommended.

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Changeob K.

7 Jan 2021

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

Perfect

It rained all day from the day I went on a trip, so I stayed at home, but it was so neat and there was nothing missing. Thony also contacted me well and answered the questions sincerely. I was satisfied in every way.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie P.

22 Dec 2020

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

Retro fab

Such a comfortable, clean home, great location with loads of character. Easy access to beaches. Thony was a great host - house has everything we needed - great spaces to dine in, relax in, sleep in! Thank you