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KILNOCKIE ON THE CLIFF - INVITING RELAXATION

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A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, a table, and a railing.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a black kettle, and a vase with flowers on the counter.
An aerial view of a residential area with modern houses, a road, and a pedestrian path.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black and white checkered floor, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table, comfortable chairs, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 6 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is close to Thirroul Beach and Austinmer Beach.

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Thirroul Beach
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Internet
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Austinmer, NSW
  • Place, Austinmer Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Thirroul Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Austinmer Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

KILNOCKIE ON THE CLIFF - INVITING RELAXATION

“Kilnockie on the Cliffs” is a tastefully restored 100-year-old cottage that boasts breath-taking views of the east coast. The cottage retains the warmth and character of the original family home, enriched by modern amenities and quality furnishings. The property can be enjoyed all seasons, with its northern aspect and gas log fireplace making the property a cozy abode during winter. Kilnockie is an idyllic property for guests seeking a warm and relaxing visit to Northern Illawarra region.


The property consists of a main house available for guests, and a detached private apartment intermittently occupied by the owners.
The cottage is perched on the edge of the cliff, with a spacious balcony that capitalises on the uninterrupted views of the ocean and the escarpment. The balcony opens out from an opened planned living, kitchen and dining space.
The beautifully appointed bedrooms have stunning views of the coast and escarpment.
Kilnockie is only minutes walk from gorgeous Austinmer and Thirroul beaches and rock pools, as well as local cafes, restaurants and boutique shops.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Not suitable for toddlers, small children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Ensure heated towel rails and underfloor heating are turned off
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2515, PID-STRA-8217
Property # 4906001
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wollongong

Austinmer, a neighbourhood in Wollongong, is home to this holiday home. Wombarra Sculpture Garden and Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fairy Meadow Beach Park and Beaton Park Leisure Centre. Illawarra Rhododendron Gardens and Illawarra Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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Austinmer, NSW

What's nearby

  • Austinmer Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thirroul Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Little Austinmer Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Austinmer Boatharbour - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sharky Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Thirroul Station - 20 min walk
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Thirroul - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bulli Beach Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Altitude 1148 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Homecoming - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Andie's Thirroul - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is KILNOCKIE ON THE CLIFF - INVITING RELAXATION pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at KILNOCKIE ON THE CLIFF - INVITING RELAXATION?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at KILNOCKIE ON THE CLIFF - INVITING RELAXATION?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is KILNOCKIE ON THE CLIFF - INVITING RELAXATION located?

Located in Austinmer, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Austinmer Beach and Thirroul Beach. Little Austinmer Beach and Austinmer Boatharbour are also within 1 mile (2 km). Thirroul Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 51 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful - beautiful view, lovely hosts. The perfect place.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place in a great location

Easy Hastle free stay, most enjoyable
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

House was fantastic with great views and location suited us perfectly. Sitting on the deck with a drink and the waves with great weather was perfect. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family celebration

Our family had a wonderful 3-night stay at this outstanding property, which exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to Chillax

Beautiful surroundings, expertly furnished and the perfect place to Chillax.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kath and Phil

Our third visit and again it was terrific. Great spot, beaches close,great walks. Thanks to Helen for greeting us on arrival.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home in a superb setting

A lovely house positioned within walking distance to everything, with high quality linen, towels and a view to boot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location and property

The house was absolutely amazing. It is decorated beautifully and the location is superb. The beds and linen were fabulous. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Home

My parents, maid of honour, and I stayed here in the lead up to my wedding. It is an absolutely gorgeous home with a warm atmosphere. The host was wonderful. I would love to come back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and lovely host

Absolutely beautiful inside and out with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The host was wonderful with a great balance of being helpful and supplying privacy. Would give more stars if I could. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kilnockie. The house is absolutely gorgeous and it definitely felt like a home away from home. The house is well stocked, everything we needed was there. The views were so amazing it was hard to leave the house. The owners were so friendly and very accommodating. I highly recommend this lovely cottage for a relaxed getaway and we hope to make it back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coastal Escape

There really is nothing nicer than listening to the waves crash at night. It was our second visit here and this time we brought along another couple. The accomodation is so tastefully done. What a gorgeous place, nestled in the hub of anything you might require...a well equipped kitchen, cafes, eateries, long walks, the beach, the view, the peaceful setting, on street free parking! Love it here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. A pleasure to have you visit twice
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

IMPRESSIVE

Absolutely beautiful accommodation and gorgeous view. My husband and family were very impressed. With impressive pics that I posted on my social media; all my friends are now wanting to come here as the comments were where is this beautiful place. Owners super friendly and full of advice. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mrs ye

We enjoyed the most beautiful beach front landscape, the house is clean and home away from home! It’s a pity the clouds hiding the Sunrise, we will be back soon to wait for the sunrise on the sea! Thanks again for Helen and Danny!Regards, Yan
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning!

This is a beautiful, spacious, exceptionally appointed house with a stunning 180 degree view of the ocean from the edge of the cliff. Space to spread out, but also quiet corners to work or read. A short walk around the headland to Austinmer made ocean and pool swimming a treat. Helen was an available and helpful host. We especially loved the linen sheets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking view

We found this house had plenty of spaces for adults to enjoy quiet time alone and also sociable time together, rare for most holiday accommodation. Separate TV room, separate space with a table for games (great to have a meal without having to clear the jigsaw puzzle away from the dining table!), different eating areas inside and outside. Just wonderful. Beach just a five minute walk along the cliff path without having to cross any roads. We loved walking into Thirroul most days for shopping and sourdough. Kitchen spacious and well-equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We'll be back!

Our second stay at Kilnockie, which is easily our favourite house on the coal coast. The view is simply stunning... uninterrupted, panoramic, up and down the coast. The house is beautifully renovated, but still keeps its original miner's cottage charm. Clean and well presented with quality linen and inclusions throughout (the iKou diffusers and toiletries, a lovely touch). Kitchen well stocked with plenty of staples. The house has a lovely open feel, but there is still space to spread out (the extra TV room, the second breakfast table are great). The owner is very courteous and easy to deal with. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our wedding prep and honeymoon

We stayed for 3 nights so we could be close to our wedding at Austinmer. We also had a small wedding of just family so we could have everyone back at the house overlooking the ocean for our reception, then we could stay 2 more nights for our honeymoon. The house was large, open, with modern features retro-fitted to an historic cottage. It was glorious and all our guests loved it too. It is so high up and has absolute waterfront so only the sunrise, 180 degrees of ocean, and sound of the ocean greet you each morning from your bed. A stunning venue. We will come again. Robyn and Stephen Gummerson
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Dream Getaway at Kilnockie on the Cliff!

My friends and I had a fantastic stay at Kilnockie on the Cliff overlooking Austinmer Beach during the Labour Day weekend. This property is simply beautiful and incredibly spacious. The best part was the deck/balcony with stunning ocean views. We enjoyed tea with sunrise and a wine (or two) with sunset while listening to the soothing waves below. It felt like a dream. Helen, our host, was friendly and always ready to help with our questions. The property was spotlessly clean and well-equipped, from comfy linen to a great kitchen and stylish bathrooms. One of the biggest perks is its proximity to the beach. We could easily take a quick dip in the ocean and return to the house within minutes. It made our beach getaway perfect. Kilnockie on the Cliff is a great place to stay if you want a beachside retreat with all the comforts of home. We highly recommend it and can’t wait to go back. It was an amazing experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thank you Paul for your lovely review. It was wonderful to have you all stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home with amazing views

No hesitation in recommending this lovely property which is probably better than it appears in the photo's. A very homely cottage feel with views that will never ever get boring. Different areas of the home provide space for everyone and the kitchen, unlike many I have visited, is very well supplied with all that you could need. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

This property is simply stunning. It looks beautiful in the pictures, but if anything it’s even more gorgeous in reality. The owners have thought of absolutely everything you could possibly need during your stay. The views are amazing. We stayed there when our daughter was getting married, and the photographer actually took selfies of himself on the decking! The weather was fantastic while we were there, but we’re planning on going back in winter too, and sitting by the gas log fire with a nice glass of red! We really couldn’t recommend staying in this beautiful house enough. Absolutely loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property knockout location!

We stayed here for 2 nights, wish it was longer! This home was spacious, clean and well cared for. Fantastic views, just a beautiful experience overall. Thank you to Kelly for accommodating our changing dates for our stay thanks to earlier Covid interruptions. You were a great and helpful host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location and property

Exceeded our expectations absolutely beautiful property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view!

Exceeded our expectations! A fantastic property, right on the cliff with panoramic views up and down the coal coast. The house had everything (plenty of plates, glasses, cutlery), it was clean and beautifully presented. If anything, the photos don't do it justice! We loved our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

5 Star Stay

We loved everything about this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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