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Caterpillar Cottage - cosy and private at Kalaru

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Street view of cottage
External bathroom with views to back yard
Kangaroos on the back block
Kitchen
Master bedroom, king size Rydges dream bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kalaru, NSW
  • Tathra Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Tathra Wharf
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Tathra Beach Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Caterpillar Cottage - cosy and private at Kalaru

Please note: The cottage is currently being renovated and will not be available to book until the work is complete. Hopefully this will be by Summer 2022 and guests will be able to enjoy a new ensuite and other exciting features.

Renovated historic cottage at KALARU (5 minutes drive to Tathra beach)

Sleeps up to 6 persons:
** Main bedroom has a king size rydges dream bed
** Second bedroom has 2 single beds
** A double bed is located in a new room at the rear of the property through which the back deck and bathroom are accessed - very quiet and with lovely views of the backyard (not in a separate bedroom)

Bed linen is provided and included in the tariff. You will need to bring your own towels or we can provide them for an extra charge.

Children welcome but sorry, NO PETS.

Air-conditioner.

Fully self contained, the cottage has a full size kitchen with gas oven/cooktop, microwave, fridge/freezer (sorry, no dishwasher). Quality crockery, utensils and cooking equipment supplied. A good selection of quality tea and coffee also supplied.

Two bathrooms: internal includes shower, toilet and vanity.
A segregated external bathroom is accessible via the rear deck and features a toilet, claw foot bath and a hand-made pottery basin; with fantastic views of the back garden

Abundant with native wildlife: you can usually see kangaroos, kookaburras, blue wrens, willie wag-tails, lizards, magpies, king parrots, rosellas, egret (to name a few)

The cottage is set on an acre of land and has an old style garden with mature trees and orchard. Rural feel yet so close to the beach! Exclusively yours during your stay and very private. Search the web for the cottage if you want to find out more.

Help yourself to fruit and herbs from the garden when in season

Ample off-street parking (park at the front or side of the house)

Wood is supplied between April and September

Strictly non-smoking both inside the house and within the grounds. No loud parties.

We do NOT allow pets at this property. If you wish to holiday with your furry friends, there are plenty of pet friendly options at other properties which you can search via Stayz.

A security bond is also be payable which is returned after the completion of your stay provided the terms and conditions for bookings are met.

Centrally located on the Sapphire Coast:

**5 minute drive to Tathra Beach, 10 minutes to Bega, 15 minutes to Merimbula

**3 hours to Canberra, 7.5 hours to Melbourne, 5.5 hours to Sydney

**Close to all amenities, shops, National Parks, fishing spots.

**Centrally located for geocaching, especially the magnificent SST trail

You can search for the cottage on the web and find out more

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Caterpillar Cottage

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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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
Some fences contain barbed wire
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Events

No events allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property registration number PID-STRA-17522

About the area

Kalaru

Located in Kalaru, this holiday home is on a lake. Bega Cheese Heritage Centre and Merimbula Imlay Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Magic Mountain Recreational Park and Spencer Park Beach. Merimbula Aquarium and Potoroo Palace are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Kalaru, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bournda National Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Tathra Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Tathra Wharf - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Tathra Beach Country Club - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Pambula Beach - 36 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tathra Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tathra Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tathra Wharf - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tathra Beach Kiosk - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Break - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at Caterpillar Cottage - cosy and private at Kalaru?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caterpillar Cottage - cosy and private at Kalaru?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Caterpillar Cottage - cosy and private at Kalaru located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Bournda National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Tathra Wharf and Tathra Beach. Games Bay and Tathra Beach Country Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Charming cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for our needs. Everything had been thought of to make our stay comfortable and hassle free. It was very interesting to read about the cottage's history too.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lana L.

Very homely!

Loved the old fashioned feel of the house and yard. Everything was supplied - even board games, books, and DVDs. Didn't want for anything. Lovely wood heater and a well stocked wood shed. The main bedroom had a beautiful king size bed - the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in. A totally awesome place!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful garden setting and home. Great folk to deal with and book/organise stay. We very much enjo

Beautiful garden setting and home. Great folk to deal with and book/organise stay. We very much enjoyed our stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

What a find! The cottage was perfect for our family and excellent value. It has a nice rural outlook

What a find! The cottage was perfect for our family and excellent value. It has a nice rural outlook and the kids loved seeing the animals and birds. We arrived to find a wallaby sitting right in the backyard! There were so many little touches that made it homely, such as the tea and coffee pot cosies and such a good choice of delicious tea and coffee. The complimentary crabtree and evelen gift was a nice surprise. The king bed was very comfortable and the bath was heavenly. Thanks Heather and Greg for a great stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had a very comfortable, relaxing 4 days in this well-furnished cottage. We found the history of

We had a very comfortable, relaxing 4 days in this well-furnished cottage. We found the history of the cottage very interesting and contributed to the enjoyment of our stay. The garden setting with fruit trees and herb garden was also provided a pleasant homely environment.Thank you Heather & Greg from Cathy & Geoff
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

What a enchanting little cottage this place is! The cottage has an old world charm yet it has all t

What a enchanting little cottage this place is! The cottage has an old world charm yet it has all the modern creature comforts. It isn't often that you stay somewhere and the owners have thought of everything but this place comes very close with toys, games and books for the kids to play with, DVD's for everyone, tea, coffee, sugar and all the little things like glad wrap, salt and pepper, sauce etc with compliments. Everything has been thought of here even down to an umbrella to use should it rain, to an emergency supply of panadol and babywipes etc. The king size bed was heaven, air conditioning and a fantastically kitted out kitchen. The garden was delightful with kangaroos grazing in the back paddock of an evening and quirky little sculptures dotted around the garden. I would recommend this place to anyone
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The house was very quaint and sweet, we loved the idea of having the 2nd bathroom a little away from

The house was very quaint and sweet, we loved the idea of having the 2nd bathroom a little away from the house, with the claw bath overlooking the back gardens, very peaceful.The kitchen was wonderful, with the cupboards filled with every utensil, tea pots, containers etc imaginable! Beautiful range of herbal teas right down to organic coffee.We had a visit from an echidna and lots of kangaroos in the backyard! Gorgeous cottage gardens, fresh parsley, mint, herbs, fresh plums off the trees..........we found it to be just perfect!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. A highlight was the claw foot bath which had lovely views of

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. A highlight was the claw foot bath which had lovely views of the garden and was very relaxing with candles and bubble bath. We loved wandering through the grounds with all the flowers in bloom and watching so many birds and butterflies! The king bed was also very comfy and we loved seeing the horses and kangaroos. There was some traffic noise during the day but this didn't bother us at all. It was extremely quiet at night time. Would definitely stay again!

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