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Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday

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Coastal Classic
Back garden pathway
Front deck
Property grounds
Middle deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Mystery Bay, NSW
  • Place, Eurobodalla National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mystery Bay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Narooma Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moruya, NSW (MYA)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday

Didi's Cottage is a fully furnished cosy quaint coastal cottage situated one street back from the beach in Mystery Bay. It is surrounded by fabulous beaches, National Park and the beauty and sounds of nature.

There are 3 bedrooms - 2 with Queen beds and the third with 2 Singles - sleeping up to six people in total. The cottage boasts 3 decks, all with ocean and forest views.

Linen - guests will need to bring your own linen - Sheets, pillowcases, and towels. Tea towels are provided.
Linen hire may be available by prior arrangement only.

FEEDBACK

Many thanks, we enjoyed our time at Mystery bay and found the cottage very comfortable and well equipped. We will hope to stay again some time. Regards Simon

Had a great time relaxing in and around your pretty little cottage. Went to the beach most days... and generally had good uninterrupted family fun. Thanks again for a memorable holiday and we'll certainly stay longer next time. Regards Gay

We really loved the cottage - I've never stayed anywhere so well equipped!!! It was extraordinary. Absolutely gorgeous spot... We are looking forward to many return visits! Thanks a lot, Angie

The Cottage

The main bedroom is extra large with a queen bed, seats and a coffee table. The second bedroom has a queen bed and is furnished in a retro style with the third bedroom having two single beds and a toy box.

The open plan living spaces comprise:
a cosy lounge area with TV, DVD player and DVD's for your enjoyment. It opens onto the front verandah via French doors;
a dining area with a stereo and bookshelf to keep you entertained. it opens onto the central deck via French doors; and
a split level galley kitchen with gas stove, a dishwasher, microwave, toaster, and jug.

The fully-tiled bathroom has a toilet, vanity, rustic claw-foot bath with shower, and a heated towel rack. There is a spare shower in the garage for those post swim rinses and a rustic outdoor dunny for emergency use.

The garage has:
a small laundry with a washing machine and dryer;
a shower for a quick rinse off; and
a table-tennis table.

The front deck is partly under cover so you may unwind in the shade or choose to take in the ocean views. The central deck has an outdoor table and chairs and an outside power point for the electric barbecue which is stored in the laundry. From the central deck, stairs lead up to the very large and panoramic top deck where you may choose to relax and make the most of the picturesque and sunny aspect.

SORRY, NO PETS as we are too close to the National Park and we have no secure boundary fencing. This allows native animals to access the yard such as kangaroos and bandicoots.


Mystery Bay

Mystery Bay is situated 8 km south of Narooma and about 8 km north of 'River Cottage' in Central Tilba.

Mystery Bay offers some great sheltered swimming spots as well as surfing beaches. Visitors can enjoy walks and adventures along the pristine coastline, cliff faces, and forests in the adjoining Eurobodalla National Park, or further afield.

Narooma - There is a pool, boardwalk, cycleways, marina, shops, services, restaurants and clubs. There are boats for hire on Wagonga Inlet with great fishing, and tours to Montague Island where you can choose to swim with the seals.
Tilba area - well known for its fresh produce, markets, cheese and wine.


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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
It is a small residential area. No parties please.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is a garage where you can smoke if needed.
Please unstack the dishwasher and put away all the things which you have used in the cottage. Please put the bins out on the road verge. Thank you!

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
Note from host: It is a small residential area. No parties please.
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2546, PID-STRA-20854

About the area

Mystery Bay

Located in Mystery Bay, this cottage is near the beach. Narooma Golf Club and Bermagui Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eurobodalla National Park and Montague Island Nature Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mystery Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Eurobodalla National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mystery Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1080 Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Narooma Beach - 15 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Narooma Golf Club - 15 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Moruya, NSW (MYA) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Narooma Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Narooma Ice Creamery Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Montague Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Raven Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Casey's Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday on 29 April 2026 start from NZ$234, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Didi's Cottage Mystery Bay - a nod to the classic Australian coastal holiday located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Eurobodalla National Park and Mystery Bay Beach. Pooles Beach and 1080 Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 82 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Beach shack/ vintage vibes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ly J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot with a great view - lots of room - kitchen has everything you need and the table tennis was a bonus on a rainy day!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Love the place

Have stayed several times before - love the place
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2025
Glad you love the place too Steven. Thanks for staying and we agree that Mystery Bay is a beautiful area to enjoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fleur M.

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

Wonderful location and family friendly accomodation

Thank you for a beautiful stay at a very family friendly home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Thank you. So happy you could stay and enjoy our family cottage and the magic of Mystery Bay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

Lovely cottage within walking distance to the beach

Good older cottage close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay and some quality beach time. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mali W.

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

Great location

A lovely stay in Mystery Bay. Great location within walking distance to the beach. Older style house but with lots of charm and equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
Thanks for staying with us and enjoying our charming cottage and the nearby pristine beaches.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Coastal stay

Lovely house easy walking distance to mystery Bay and the camping ground.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Thanks for staying with us and enjoying all that Mystery Bay offers.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

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

Great getaway

Great place to stay good base to enjoy the local environment and visit locations of interest close by would definitely stay again😀
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2023
We are happy that you managed to explore the amazing area and coast. See you next time you are in need of a coastal break.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

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

Perfect for a quiet getaway

Neat & basic house in an amazing location, was great for 2 couples with a child each spending most our day on one of the many beaches in a short walk/drive or in the surrounding towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2024
Thanks Liam. It is quiet there and the classic coastal cottage is just like yesteryear. A great place to unwind. Happy you got to enjoy the beautiful beaches too.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jann C.

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

Pleasant stay

A nice house. Plenty of options for outdoor eating , sitting etc. Beds very comfortable Close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2022
Thanks Jann. Glad you enjoyed your stay and catching up with family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Great hospitality

Enjoyed our stay in this quirky cottage. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2023
So happy that you enjoyed yourselves in beautiful Mystery Bay in our little comfy cottage. Thanks for staying
Verified

8/10 Good

Etienne V.

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

Amazing location

Mystery Bay is the perfect place to relax away from the intensity of the big cities. A few minutes walking distance from the beach, with the sound of the waves...
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2024
Love the sound of the waves. Glad you enjoyed the natural beauty of Mystery Bay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merran H.

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

perfect break

A beautiful area and a lovely retro property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2024
Thanks for staying with us and enjoying the retro vibe.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Great location cheap and cheery

The ‘yellow house’ is in a great location, cheap & cheery, plenty of portable fans for the hotter days, lovely see breezes, lots of birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2023
We love birds too and plant for the them and animals. The array of visiting wildlife on their way to the forest is awesome. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah B.

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

Enjoyable

We enjoyed our stay. The property was as described. Clean and convenient. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 February 2023
Very happy you had an enjoyable stay. It really is close to lots of places to explore.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Yellow Cottage

Charming quirky beach house.Spacious ..Comfy beds. Close to beach. Friendly birds.Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 November 2023
Thanks so much for staying with us. We are so glad you love the quirky and enjoyed the beautiful area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Wonderful weekend

Repeat guest. Love the place - this weekend provided exceptional whale watching!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
Such a great time to visit the area to watch the whales. Thanks for being such great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby N.

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

Everything you need to slow down

Such a well equipped property, you cant help but feel relaxed at DiDi’s. We had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2023
Thanks for being such great guests. Glad you could enjoy the relaxed holiday vibe of our cottage and Mystery Bay. See you another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elli Y.

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

Very homely

Great hosts, 3rd time here never had a problem. Close to beaches and supermarket.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2023
Thanks Elli. Always happy to host you all and glad you love the area as much as we do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacky H.

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

Peaceful Escape

DiDi's cottage is perfect get away for relaxing on the top deck with the sea breeze & stunning view out to sea, soaking in the bath & the comfy beds :))
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2022
Fabulous review. So glad you enjoyed staying in our holiday home and loved the wonders of Mystery Bay. Thanks for staying.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynette K.

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

Lovely cottage in a great location

Large patio and veranda means plenty outdoor seating in the shade/ out of the rain with lovely sea views from the upper deck. The boys loved the table tennis.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2024
Thanks for staying with us and being wonderful guests. Outdoors is magic there - relaxing on the decks, wandering in the forest or beach combing Mystery Bay. Have a wonderful 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nadege d.

A beautiful spot and super cozy home

We loved our stay at Didi's cottage. The house is a great base to hang out, cook, play and prepare for walks and beach adventures. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2020
So pleased to have shared our cottage with you all. Mystery Bay is a great place to explore. We look forward to you visiting again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

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

Quiet Beach Getaway

This was a lovely place to stay. The location was great and we particularly loved sitting on the upper deck for meals and watching and listening to the ocean. One thing to note is that there is no wifi at the location so you will need to go into town to use the wifi at the library if you need it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2022
Happy you loved the place. Yes, no Wifi for a digital detox as even the phone coverage favours a text over a call. Glad you found the library in Narooma and several cafes in town have free Wifi. Happy that the serenity and ocean magic made up for it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Danielle

We really loved the feel of this lovely old place! It felt comfortable, cozy and inviting!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thanks for staying and happy you made some more fabulous family memories in beautiful Mystery Bay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul S.

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

25 years at Mystery Bay

Didi's Cottage is now our preferred abode for beautiful Mystery Bay. My 4 year old grandson says he loves it and it is our second home......
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2023
Thanks Paul. We are so happy you and your family are a regulars and love the area like we do :)

About the host

Hosted by Di & Dimitri

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We love the sparsely populated and pristine environment of the Mystery Bay and surrounds. Our family and friends enjoy exploring the beaches, lakes and forests of this beautiful place under the watchful eyes of Gulaga the mountain. We have been sharing our classic coastal cottage with visitors for many decades.

Why they chose this property

At Mystery Bay, the sounds and beauty of nature are everywhere – the village is in a natural setting with no shops and is surrounded by national park and beaches.

What makes this property unique

Didi's is a classic coastal cottage where guests can really get away from it all. The cottage is clean, tidy and charming with three decks. Whilst it is well-equipped, including fans, heaters and a microwave, there is no internet, nor air conditioning. The cottage embodies the holiday experience of yesteryear.

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