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Fully separately fenced pool to relax & enjoy 😊

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Explore the area

Arakoon, NSW

Arakoon National Park10 min walk
South West Rocks Country Club3 min drive
Smoky Cape Lighthouse3 min drive
Kempsey, NSW (KPS)41 min drive

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6/10 Okay

The house is perfect for family and friends to relax in like its your own home. Even better that it is pet friendly. It...

Leah T.

Mar 30, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches

Aracalm beach house in Arakoon with pool. A hidden gem. Comfy 3 bedroom house sleeps 6. 500 meters to 2 amazing beaches. 5mins drive to town. Great cafes. Comfy beds & sheets & towels are included . Wi-fi is provided. Ducted air-conditioning in all rooms & all bedrooms. secure yard for your children or fur babies. dog friendly inside. Please bring your own dog bedding. Not on furniture or beds please 😊 great deck at rear to relax & enjoy your break. easy access to beach, bay & rock fishing. River fishing 15mins drive away. National park bush walking right at front door. Walk to headland & watch the whales passing or dolphins playing. A truely magical spot.

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Secure yard. No child locks. small steps in house

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)

Large fenced yard.you are responsible for your dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bring your own pets bedding, no pets on beds or furniture please. Make sure the yard is "poop" free when checking out.

Please separate your rubbish and use the recycling bins provided. A kitchen compost bin is provided for your green waste.

Use of pool is entirely your responsibility. Monitor your children. Be aware the steps are SLIPPERY. Use pool scoop for leaves.Filter is automatic.

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 2431, PID-STRA-38002

About the area

Arakoon

This holiday home is located in Arakoon. Trial Bay Gaol and Smoky Cape Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arakoon National Park and Hat Head National Park.

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Arakoon, NSW

What's nearby

Arakoon National Park - 10 min walk
Little Bay Beach - 11 min walk
Trial Bay Gaol - 19 min walk
South West Rocks Country Club - 3 min drive
Smoky Cape Lighthouse - 3 min drive

Getting around

Eungai Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chillati - ‬4 min drive
‪South West Rocks Surf Club - ‬4 min drive
‪Horseshoe Bay Kiosk - ‬4 min drive
‪South West Rocks Country Club - ‬3 min drive
‪Paragon Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches located?

Situated in Arakoon, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hat Head National Park and Arakoon National Park. Little Bay Beach and Main Beach - Trial Bay are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

19 Apr 2024

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

Recommend

Great place!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

1 Apr 2024

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

Awesome damily getaway

Great property in a beautiful location. Comfy beds and lots of room for eveyone. We loved sitting on the deck in the afternoon. Lots of shady trees make for great sleep-ins. Many home comforts included, the host has thought of everything for people and the pooches. We were made to feel very welcome. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Leah T.

30 Mar 2024

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

Great pet friendly house

The house is perfect for family and friends to relax in like its your own home. Even better that it is pet friendly. It has a big back deck with ceiling fan and excellent bbq over looking the pool, yard & neighbors yards. All filled with beautiful big trees. Beds were comfy. Pool was lovely and clean and lawn freshly mowed. Pool steps are very very slippy so be careful getting in and out. The yard is a good size for kids and pets to play in. The only negative was the house had a damp/moldy smell on arrival but was ok once opened up. Its in a good location, very quiet area except for a bit of road noise and with lots of trees & birds, close to beaches, easy walk to SWR & Gaol. Heather is a great host 10 out of 10 and gave us and early check in and late checkout which is always appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane T.

5 Mar 2024

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

Fabulous house and location

From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania v.

28 Feb 2024

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

Aracalm experience

Wonderful house for a holiday, everything you need is available and all in working order. Great for our puppy, lovely fenced yard and beautiful outlook. We made use of the pool and outdoor deck, had an amazing relaxing stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

23 Feb 2024

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

Great family house with a pool

Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Beth H.

5 Feb 2024

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

Great Property and Location

My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan G.

23 Jan 2024

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

It's All Here!

Heather was a lovely host with fast and informative communication. The house was as shown on the internet and the pool was such a wonderful addition, especially after or before our day's adventures. Everything you need for a relaxing, happy holiday was found here. We were so lucky with the weather..blue skies and warm waters in the ocean and in the pool. My 2 dogs loved the place and there was also a pooper scooper there which made things easier. My only concern, which Heather couldn't do anything about, was that the red bin is only collected every 2 weeks so it was full when we arrived and we had to find other legal places to dump our rubbish. You would think the council would make special concessions for B&B businesses.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

6 Jan 2024

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

A beautiful home

Stayed for 2 nights with my adult children. The house is lovely and had everything you need. There were extra bath towels, the beds were comfortable and so was the lounge. The deck and pool were great. We didn’t bring our pet this time but I loved that it is a pet friendly house and the yard is big although if you have a smaller adventurous dog like our dachshund they may find some gaps in the fence which is not a reflection on the owners or the yard. My only concern with the house was that we had to wash the dishes and glasses before we could use them but again this is more likely to do with the previous guests and not the owners. I loved this house and would highly recommend a stay there and I would definitely stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean P., Brighton East Australia

3 Jan 2024

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

Really good value, pool is great for a family stay.

Location of Aracalm is terrific. The layout of the house was perfect for 6 adults, plenty of comfortable chairs and lounges. Heather is a particularly helpful host.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

KERRY H.

14 Nov 2023

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

STOP OVER

ARACALM is a charming cottage which is very clean and Heather is a wonderful host. Unfortunately due to the weather we were not able to use the pool or patio however our Sheltie certainly enjoyed exploring the large fenced yard. However we can't recommend this house for people with mobility problems due to the internal stairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

6 Nov 2023

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

Beach house in a bush setting

This was a last minute booking for us as our camping plans were affected by rain. Heather was accomodating and didn't seem affected by our late reservation. The house was very clean which I was surprised by considering this is a dog friendly property. It was great to see a well stocked corner of dog bowls and toys even though we didn't have our dog with us. We also had a look at the selection of games as our plans for beach swimming wasn't meant to be but we absolutely love trial bay beach for our kids as it's so calm. Great location and we had a nice time.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

29 Sept 2023

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

A beautifully appointed home in the middle of nature

Beautifully-maintained property with every possible amenity to make a beachside and bushside stay enjoyable. Securely-fenced large yard for our big dog, shady deck with comfy chairs and serene outlook, kookaburras laughing away in the trees, magazines and books to read, big tv with streaming service and lots of room in the house for the family to spread out. Heather was a great host, with helpful, timely communication with us. The welcome basket was a very nice touch! We will stay here again as it ticks all the boxes for us in terms of proximity to walk to national park bush walks, walk to beach, quick drive to SW Rocks to grab dinner, and far enough away from the too-busy holiday accommodation to feel miles away from care.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Y.

26 Mar 2023

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

Doggy Paradise

A great location 10 minute walk to Arakoon Beach. Well fenced so our 2 yo dogs could not escape even with some digging. Perfect yard for them to zoom in. For the hoomans: the best appointed kitchen we have ever stayed in. No need to buy anything. Lovely deck to birdwatching from too. Heather an excellent host. We will go again.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elysia

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Beautiful home with every need met. Kind & thoughtful communication from owners. Absolutely loved my stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

20 Jan 2023

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

Sanctuary. This was an excellent place for our short stay. Comfortable, well appointed and easy.

This is a really good place. Normally out of our price range but worth it this time around. Natural surroundings stunning, like being on the edge of the forest. Thank you Heather.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliane

20 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very nice comfortable house - quiet area

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taryn C.

9 Oct 2022

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

Gorgeous, large family home

We so enjoyed our stay at Heathers property, as did our pup! We arrived to a bottle of cold champagne, chocolates and even a bag of natural doggy treats!! The place is beautiful, huge secured backyard that was perfect for our pooch, and the kitchen and lounge room were gorgeous! We will absolutely be staying there again! Thanks heather!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

19 Sept 2022

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

Absolutely beautiful property in a gorgeous location!!!

We just can't wait to stay at this beautiful house again!!! Heather, the owner was brilliant to communicate with and we were even recieved an unexpected gift on arrival 💗. You will thoroughly enjoy staying here and be booking to go back again when you get home.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Glenys B.

16 Sept 2022

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review

great location

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Michael & Janet B.

3 Dec 2023

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

Comfortable and homely

Relaxing-rear verandah is great. Comfortable lounges inside. Main complaint relates to difficult controls on stove hot plates. Signage was worn off! Beds very comfortable. Would stay again

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Your host

We have been enjoying the Arakoon area for more than 30 years . It really is a magical spot with seasonal whale watching and natural beauty. Our succession of much loved blue heeler cattle dogs love the dog friendly beach. Hosting a holiday home here is special to us as it allows many other families & fur children to enjoy the area.

Why they chose this property

Aracalm Beach House is within walking distance to two amazing beaches. White sand & beautiful blue waters. The dolphins are often playing in the waves. Fall asleep to sound of the ocean. The National park offers some very good bushwalks and koala spotting

What makes this property unique

Our property is truly dog friendly with a fully fenced large back yard. Your dogs are welcome inside the house (not on furniture or beds please).
We are within walking distance of the beaches, cafes & have natural bushland around us. The swimming pool makes for a special stay. Entertaining for the kids & adults.