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Tilly’s Retreat - Pet Friendly-3 Min Walk to Beach

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Room
Game room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Culburra Beach, NSW
  • Culburra Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Penguin Head Lookout
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nowra, NSW (NOA)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tilly’s Retreat - Pet Friendly-3 Min Walk to Beach

Sleeping up to seven, this charming house on a quiet street near the ocean is set up with everything you need to enjoy the gorgeous coastal town of Culburra with your family and pets. With its coastal décor and cosy vibes, as soon as you arrive and smell the sea salt in the air, you’ll already be settled in for a relaxing holiday.

With air conditioning and outdoor seating for the summer, and heaters and a bath for the winter holidays, this house is equipped for all seasons. For those rainy days, the garage has been converted into a games room, containing a dartboard, table tennis, foosball, lounge, and full-sized fridge. It’s the perfect undercover entertainment for adults and kids, and a welcome respite from the heat on sunny days. Your furry friends can be safely ensconced within the fully fenced garden too. Whether inside or outside, there’s plenty of room for everyone, although you’ll have to draw straws for the room with a queen bed and its own TV.

When mealtimes come around, everyone can gather at the table in spacious living areas—either inside or outside—and enjoy fish and chips from down the road in the air conditioning, or cook up a storm on the backyard grill to enjoy the sun and sea breeze. There’s even an herb garden if you’ve got a chef in the family, or a slow cooker if you prefer to let technology do the work for you. We have no doubt you’ll want to stay for a while at this gorgeous property, so take your time and appreciate all the options Tilly’s Retreat provides for you to come together or spread out and enjoy some alone time. For some quality bonding activities, grab a console controller or a board game and defeat your loved ones in a mighty battle of wits and skill, or choose from their book collection and read outside in the hammock with an espresso.

Once you’re fed and rested, it’s time to see the sights! The shining sands and sparkling waves of Warrain Beach and Culburra Beach are just a few minutes walk away, as is Penguin Head with its breathtaking view off the point of the headland with the ocean all around you. You can even hop in the car and drive the short distance to explore Culburra Beach’s local shops and restaurants; the owners recommend Bamboleo Pizzeria Café for dinner! Of course, Tilly’s Retreat will be waiting for you to come back, rinse off the sand in the outdoor shower, and settle on the deck with some cold beers to watch the sun set. For a magically unique experience, grab the telescope from inside and see how many constellations you can spot in the clear coastal night sky.

However you choose to spend your holiday, you’ll make precious memories of love and leisure at Tilly’s Retreat.

Important Information:

- We supply a number of basic pantry items at each property. We are, however, unable to guarantee the availability of all pantry items. 3 toilet rolls are supplied per bathroom. You may wish to bring additional supplies with you.
- Internet in regional areas can be inconsistent and uninterrupted supply is not guaranteed. We will not provide compensation for failure or unexpected unavailability of internet services.
- Whilst the majority of properties provide access to streaming services, guests may be required to log in via their own accounts.
- A small amount from every booking is donated to local charities — a booking with Professional Holiday Homes supports local communities.
- A card surcharge is levied on each payment. It's important to note that since this fee is associated with the bank, it won't be reimbursed in the event of cancellation.
- Fencing: The property is fully fenced
- Air conditioning: The property has air conditioning in the living area only
- We welcome responsible guests that will not cause disturbance to our neighbours.
- For our pet friendly properties, pets are welcome inside but not on furniture or beds (please bring a blanket).
- After booking you must sign a rental agreement. Please contact us prior to booking if you'd like to view a copy.
- No schoolies, parties, bucks or hens groups are permitted.

Property manager

Professional Holiday Homes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We welcome responsible guests that will not cause disturbance to our neighbours. No schoolies, parties, bucks or hens groups are 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
Property registration number PID-STRA-438

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Culburra Beach

Located in Culburra Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Nowra Golf Course and Two Figs Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jervis Bay and Saltwater Swamp Nature Reserve. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Culburra Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Culburra Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Penguin Head Lookout - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Jervis Bay National Park - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Jervis Bay - 18 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 38 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culburra Beach Bowling Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant & Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Little Snapper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sun Sun Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Butterfactory - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilly’s Retreat - Pet Friendly-3 Min Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tilly’s Retreat - Pet Friendly-3 Min Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tilly’s Retreat - Pet Friendly-3 Min Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tilly’s Retreat - Pet Friendly-3 Min Walk to Beach located?

This family-friendly Culburra Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Culburra Beach and Wollumboola Lake. Penguin Head Lookout and Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharney B.

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

Easy and cnvenient

Property was close and handy to both beaches, yard/s were great for our doggo (Molly).House was clean and tidy with plentiful kitchen items. Great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saskia S.

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

Perfect retreat

Lovely and comfortable home with everything you need in a great location for the perfect little holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron B.

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

Nice place, would visit again

Easy walk to beach, fun games room, eat drive to local things to see
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

justine r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Excellent - one of the best

Close to the beach and very well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Close to the beach and comfy

House was comfortable and had enough space for all the family to be apart and come back together. Just around the block is the beach that is great for long walks and dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Culburra Beach

We had a great time at Culburra Beach. A gorgeous beach & town. The house was awesome & had everything you could possibly want & need.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex T.

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

Great Place

Lots of room, and heaps to do as there was one rainy day in there, loves the games room, great addition to any house in the holidays. Thanks for hosting us... coming back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

A well appointed stylish house

Great house for our family of 4 and dog. Large undercover outdoor areas which were great as the weather was not our friend. Definitely want to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great place to stay for humans and pets

Tilly's Retreat was an excellent property and felt like a real home. It was clean and tidy with games and games space for the kids which kept them entertained on our one day of bad weather. The kitchen had everything we needed, beds were comfortable and the outdoor deck with BBQ was great for meals with the sound of crashing waves in the background. Our two dogs were safe and secure in the yard and loved the two dog friendly beaches located a short walk from the property. Only recommendation would be to add a mirror in in the back bedroom or laundry/2nd toilet to help manage with single bathroom. We would choose to stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie C.

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

Great house and location

We had a great weekend away. The property was perfect and so safe for our dog. We really appreciated all of the little touches that made it feel so comfortable. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

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

South Coast Break

The property was in a nice location , unfortunately after 3 weeks of rain beaches were dirty. Our dog love it though. Just ask on an off chance if the lawns could be mowed as due to excessive the rainfall. Suprisingly enough they got cut on Saturday ,which was great for the kids & dog to play. We all had a good break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Perfect place

We and our dog loved the place it was perfect it had everything you could want and then some more . The owners have put little thoughtful touches such as spices and condiments as well as a few Lavaza pods . I especially loved the gates on the property that we could lock the dog of in sections to keep them safe and out of the way . We look forward to returning soon .
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Had a great time with the kids, the house was perfectly fitted out for our needs, good sized backyard and a garage full of toys for the adults and kids. Kitchen was stocked with all those bits and pieces you need (or forgot!) available in the cupboards. The best part is the location - walking distance to two beaches and the new playground up the road. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emilia G.

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

Will be coming back!

Had such a lovely time at Tilly’s retreat. The property is spacious, and has a great outdoor area. Our little one loved it, as did our two pups. The house was very clean and had a fully stocked kitchen (appliances and dining ware) which made it easy to cook meals. We loved it and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Sheila B.

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

Great location and everything you want.

The location is great. Close to the beach and local shop. The property is very well equipped. Everything you might want.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Camilla B.

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

Lovely stay!

Absolutley loved our stay- great house that had all of the appliances that we would need. The shed was great fun and very close to the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Kellie D.

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

Birthday getaway

We had a great experience at the property, was exactly as listed...great proximity to the beach for taking our dog for beach runs and then walks for coffee. The house was great and worked well for two families. The outdoor space was perfect. We had a pretty poor weather weekend yet that didn’t seem to bother us as we had plenty to do at the house. Thanks again, hopefully we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liam S.

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

Getaway

Fantastic experience staying at Tilly’s and we would love to return. Layout was perfect for multiple families and the kids loved the playroom and proximity to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

A lovely house in a great spot!

We had a lovely stay while visiting to attend a birthday party nearby!! Was a lovely haven to go back to each day and a great location! Thanks kindly! We would love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie N.

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

Great Stay at Culburra Beach

Tilly's Retreat was fabulous and perfect for a relaxing getaway. Definitely recommend!

8/10 Good

renee P., Prestons

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

Great location for a family holiday ! The sound of the ocean, short walk to beach - recharge & relax

Not a great start - property management were abrupt when we needed help with access - no screen door key. Once inside we made ourselves at home, including our 17 year old beagle. Lovely weather over 4 days - lots of exploring. Thank you for sharing your holiday home, would certainly recommend !

10/10 Excellent

Lucy Q.

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

Excellent accom

Lovely accommodation in great location. The best stocked short term rental we have stayed in (everything you could want in he kitchen, lots of games, dvds etc).

10/10 Excellent

Loretta G.

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

Ideal for quiet stay with dog

Very well recently renovated holiday cottage. Light filled and cosie. 3 minutes walk to beach and walking distance to shops. Well equipped kitchen and nice Weber BBQ.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

2 min walk to beach and great property. exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthea L.

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

Well equipped and close to beach

The property was well equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Our puppy enjoyed roaming around in the backyard and at Culburra Beach which was only a few minutes drive from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Professional Holiday Homes

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Our name is Professional Holiday Homes and we aim to live up to the word “Professional” in everything we do. The formula for our properties is based on the award winning holiday homes created by our CEO.

Our approach to property management is that we want you to feel that the property is your own for a few days. As such we limit our communications to a few important emails, but otherwise we will leave you alone! If you are looking for a host that provides welcome platters on arrival, champagne in the fridge and who will contact you throughout your stay, we may not be the right host for you.

What you will get from us are well equipped, fairly priced, pet and family friendly holiday homes that are loved by their owners.

We work in a people business and very infrequently things go wrong - if this happens we will do our best to rectify the situation immediately. In busy periods it may take us a few hours to get to messages so picking up the phone is the fastest and best way for us to provide you with the support you need in an urgent situation.

As we are a licensed real estate agent you can be assured that all properties are fully insured, meet fire safety standards and are registered with NSW planning.

Don’t just book any holiday home, choose a Professional Holiday Home!

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