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SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location

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Rear lounge & dining
Entry - front living room
Living area
Front Living Room with slow combustion wood fire
Front Living Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Werri Beach, NSW
  • Kiama Surf Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Easts Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Kiama Blowhole
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location

SECLUDED, SUPERBLY LOCATED & STYLISH - this beautifully restored and renovated iconic 60's Australian beach house has all you could wish for. With everything supplied for a truly luxurious & relaxing stay, simply lie back and drink in the beautiful surrounds, or be as active as you choose. Located only 1 minute stroll from dog-friendly Werri Beach and its beautiful headland walks to the north & south, this fabulously styled & designer-decorated 3-bedroom rambling bungalow backs onto serene Werri Lagoon, with its abundant birdlife and views of rolling green hills and distant mountains.

With a north-easterly aspect, Salt Cottage enjoys cool cross-ventilation in summer, catching the sea-breezes from its many louvred windows, sliding doors and French doors, whilst also capturing the warm winter sun. Large decks on 3 sides of the house look onto lush gardens and the lagoon at the rear, which may be explored with the canoe from the house's private pontoon. Fall asleep to the sound of waves breaking on the nearby beach...

2 separate indoor lounge rooms, each with smart TV & DVD player - there's Netflix too. One outdoor lounge area, plus various other outdoor seating and alfresco dining options on the wrap-around verandahs and in the gardens, allow for both happy socialising or quiet contemplation.

A well-appointed, modern & fully-equipped kitchen stocked with essentials for those who love to cook, outdoor gas BBQ, lime and lemon trees in season, and award-winning cafes and restaurants are also only moments away. Several district wineries are also a short drive away.

A cosy wood fire with cut firewood provided in winter months, plus reverse-cycle air-conditioning enable the house to be enjoyed year-round. Free wi-fi access is also provided.

Hotel quality linen and towels are provided - just bring your beach towel!

The huge rear yard is fully fenced, making Salt Cottage perfectly child and dog friendly! A large, comfy dog bed is provided, for your four-legged family member. Leash-free area for dogs on the beach is only 100m away - dog heaven!

******Please note additional $50 charge per pet, per stay. Confirm pets with owner prior to booking.

High chair available on request. Please advise in your enquiry if you need a cot. These will need to be pre-arranged.

Generally, check in is 10am and check out 12pm, but this may change during high season/busy times or if there are other guests checking in on the same day as a check out date.

OTHER FEATURES
-self check-in & out
- Wifi, Netflix, 2 living areas and 2 TV's (one for the adults and one for the kids!) good books for children & adults, games & puzzles, DVD library
- full internet access
- private jetty on lagoon, with 2 person canoe (or 2 people and a small dog!)
- removable barrier for rear stairs & lockable side gate make decks safe for toddlers
- sliding security screen doors to rear and side decks
- 2 mins to patrolled surf beach & walk to rock pool at south end of beach - great for kids
- boogie boards provided; safety vests for kids provided
- coastal headland walk to Kiama, with breath-taking panoramic views
- best fish & chips just around the corner!
- boutique shopping in Gerringong, plus local beauty & luxury massage & spas
- short drive to 7 Mile Beach for glorious endless beach walks – also a great place to windsurf or kite surf.
- cafes and restaurants in the village of Gerringong just a 2 minute drive away.
- fine dining and award winning restaurants in historic & beautiful Berry - 15 minutes drive
-10 minutes to Kiama for fine dining, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese restaurants, and many others.
- many beautiful walks nearby and abundant natural beauty and birdlife
- whale & dolphin-spotting, in season
- local farmer's markets in Gerringong & Kiama
- lovely attractions such as Minamurra Falls are nearby
- local wineries to explore
- learn to surf with Lands Edge surf school
- try the 22km Kiama Coast Walk - starts 5 mins walk from Salt Cottage. See the Kiama Blow Hole
- visit Crooked River Winery/Coolangatta Estate/Silos Estate for wine tasting or a delicious meal
- take the family to Jamberoo Action Park, the largest water theme park in NSW. Open Sept to Easter.
- pack a picnic and go to nearby Boat Harbour Reserve with its rock swimming pool. Search for shells and crabs on the rocks.
- take a 20min drive to Berry township - an historical landmark, full of and arts, crafts and artisanal foods. Visit the Berry Sourdough cafe, and if you're early enough, pick up a freshly baked loaf of sourdough. They sell out fast!
- play a round at the Gerringong Golf Course
- drive to Jervis Bay for a dolphin or whale watching cruise
- fishing or kayaking
- Werri Beach 120 metre walk from house
- Cycle and walking path follows length of Werri Beach
- Day spas, yoga, aerobics and gyms close by
- Fine dining and award winning restaurants in Berry - 15 minutes drive or 10 minutes drive to Kiama for Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese fare.
- Golf courses at Gerringong and Kiama
- Gerringong Market 3rd Saturday of each month (local produce, local arts and crafts)
- Picks and Flicks at the Gerringong Town Hall 1st Friday of the month - starts 7.30

Sorry, STRICTLY NO parties or schoolies.

Pets are to be cleaned up after in the yard. Penalties apply for failure to do so.

Property manager

Nicky
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 10:00 AM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
If high chair required, please advise at booking
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
By prior arrangement with owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
STRICTLY outside only. Extra charge applicable.
STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES AND NO PARTIES!! PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS. PLEASE SEE CANCELLATION POLICY IN PROPERTY DESCRIPTION. STRICTLY NO VARIATIONS.
$50 additional fee per pet, per stay. Pets BY PRIOR AGREEMENT with owner, only. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FURNITURE!!
PLEASE NOTE: NO CHECK OUTS ON CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY OR NEW YEAR'S DAY, AS CLEANERS ARE UNAVAILABLE THEN.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2534, PID-STRA-8254

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Werri Beach

Located in Werri Beach, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the beach. Natural Necessity and Granties Maze are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kiama Seaside Markets and Stocklands Shellharbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Jamberoo Action Park, or check out an event or a game at Croom Regional Sporting Complex. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Werri Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Crooked River Winery - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kiama Surf Beach - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Easts Beach - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Kiama Blowhole - 12 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Gerringong Station - 4 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stoic Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clay Coffee Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪By the Sea - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Perfect Break Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location located?

This family-friendly Werri Beach holiday home is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Werri Beach and Kiama Coast Walk. Natural Necessity and Crooked River Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gisela F.

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

Perfect family getaway

We loved Salt Cottage and Werri Beach. For years we used to stop at Gerringong for a break when heading further south so decided it was time to spend a few days and really check out the area. Salt Cottage was the perfect house for our family of 5 adults and pup. The location is incredible - backing onto the lagoon for fishing and canoeing, 2 minutes walk to the dog friendly beach, easily connecting to the Kiama Coastal walk. Bowlo at the end of the street and 3 golf courses within 15 mins! There's an IGA and cafes 5 mins drive away. The house is clean and comfortable with everything (literally!) you need for a great family holiday. We are planning our return :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla I.

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

Lovely Mini Getaway

A beautiful property in a beautiful area with space for everyone to do their own thing or be altogether. Beach walks by day and cosy fire by night. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Stewart-major

We want to live there -just too gorgeous and so easy! everything linen, beds, pillows, living areas, bathrooms and the kitchen especially were beautifully appointed, sophisticated taste and soo relaxing. We’ll be back many times. And the hosts were very gracious, generous and helpfully friendly. A salute to Salt Cottage from all of us
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Happy, relaxing break.

Very liveable, 2 sitting areas made it so easy and garden was wonderful for the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Perfect Beach House

This lovely single level property is only one block from the centre of Werri Beach where you and your furry friend can play and swim. The house is immaculately clean and has everything you need for a stylish and relaxed beach break. The property backs onto the creek and has a nice, shaded verandah looked out toward it. Takeaway food shop and bowling club within walking distance, as is the start of the Gerringong to Kiama Walk. The owner is very communicative, and all house features/rules are clearly explained. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

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

Lovely family home

Immaculate large home a stone's throw from the beach. Lovely quiet area. Charming, well serviced town. Parents, baby and grandparents had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Great location and perfect house

Fantastic house and location not to be faulted. Even though it was winter, we, and especially our Labrador, had a ball!. Everything we could think of in the house was provided. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla I.

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

Lovely winter getaway

Love this stylish beach cottage. Space for all. Beautiful winter sun on back deck & cozy fire at night. Great location & wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Catch up with friends

We had a great time in a great house in a great area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth b.

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

Werri delight

Despite the wet weather we enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable. Gorgeous vibe from main bedroom. Enjoyed the decor. Nice mix of styles.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette T.

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

Fabulous house in a beautiful location

What a beautiful house filled with light and very tastefully decorated. Just a very short stroll to the Werri beach - which our dog loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Z.

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

Lovely quiet house

We thoroughly enjoyed the lovely spacious house with its beautiful green garden view and proximity to the beach. The house is thoughtfully set up and has everything we needed plus a canoe!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

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

Salt Cottage

We had a great Easter long weekend at Salt Cottage. The house was clean and tidy with everything that we needed. We loved our stay and the bonus of a secure back yard for the dog was appreciated. Location was perfect with a stroll to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Beautiful peaceful house

Salt Cottage was exactly as described & a very quiet & peaceful place for our stay. Our toy poodle loved the backyard & the many dog friendly cafes. The main bedroom is large with a super comfortable bed. Beautiful place to stay 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena P.

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

Centrally located getaway

Enjoyed our week relaxing in this clean and well equipped property. So close to the beach, Gerrigong shops and restaurants, and a short drive to Berry. Quiet neighboorhood, house is bright and airy inside and we all slept well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicity M.

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

Salt Cottage Werri Beach

A beautiful well appointed house for a beach holiday. Access to the surf beach and the lagoon for paddle boarding or canoeing made it a really great break.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

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

Lovely House at a great location

The property layout allows separation of sleeping and living areas. Its decorations are interesting, friendly and unintrusive. The back slopes down to the lake and bush behind. Very lovely! The neighbourhood is quiet and well-kept. The 5-minute walk to Werri Beach is easy and I love the beach with its headlands. Restaurants are a short drive away. I really like this place. :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian B.

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

Salt Cottage is a delight

This place is a wonderful break away from all of life's troubles. The property is immaculate & in a wonderful location. It is clean, spacious & had all the amenities which made our stay comfortable. It's quiet, has a short walk to the beach & our host was responsive & welcoming. It exceeded our expectations. We will definitely come back as it feels like a home away from home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C., Sydney

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

Lovely property at Werri Beach

We enjoyed our week at Salt Cottage. Very well located and nicely set up for a family stay. Excellent communications with owner and well appointed. Was clean but could have been a bit more thorough, some of which would have been due to previous vacationers not cleaning things properly before putting away. Oven door a bit broken - didn't affect cooking temps but a bit unsettling as felt it might fall off. Oven internal trays needed a good soak. Internal decor delightful and comfortable. Garden lovely and teens had heaps of fun canoeing up to the lagoon - a real bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M., Sydney

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

A Blissful return

This is the second time we have stayed at Salt Cottage and it was even better than the first - we stayed for two extra nights this time. The house is excellent - well laid out with everything a family could need. We had full use of the kitchen this time and it has everything required to ensure cooking us comfortable. The two living areas allow for different family viewing experiences and sitting outside on the balcony to enjoy the view and the sun is worthwhile. Great location one street back from Werri Beach. We will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa Q.

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

Great place

We had an awesome time in Werri Beach. This house is stylish, spacious and homely with a well equipped kitchen and a beautiful outlook. In future I would arrange my own cot so that my baby could sleep safely. Cleaning could also be improved slightly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

dianne f.

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

Relaxed beachside holiday

Our large family group booked this accommodation along with the property next door - we had a great time at this beautiful house - and our dog loved it as well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

Family and Pet Getaway

My husband and 3 adult children had a lovely time at Salt Cottage with our super special pug. So close to a dog beach our pug Jasper had the best holiday ever. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Relaxing outlook and peace and quiet

We all loved our time at the property and the house had great access to Werri beach and lagoon at the back . Very close proximity to Gerrigong shops and local attractions . The house was clean and had everything our family required for a relaxing and wonderful break away . The dog bed was a great touch and our dog loved relaxing on it. .sitting on the verandah and listening to the near by bird life for a morning coffee or afternoon drink was very peaceful . Nicky was easy to get hold of and answered all my questions . We loved our time at saltcottage .
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie P., Springwood NSW

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

Fabulous! Gorgeous home and great location

A great property and a beautiful spot. Nicky the owner was always helpful and easy to contact, and the home was clean, comfortable, and perfect for the family. Our beagle also loved exploring the backyard. We’ll be back when we get a chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nicky

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We are a professional couple (interior designer and I.T developer, respectively) and love that we can share our house with other people who appreciate a bit of style and comfort and want to have their pets with them on holiday and have them be safe - just like we do!

Why they chose this property

Because of its comfort, style and location. We had been visiting the South Coast for many years for our holidays, and always took our dogs with us. We were struck by how uninspired and dowdy the homes were which allowed pets. They usually looked much the worse for wear. We vowed ours would not be like that!

What makes this property unique

A pet-friendly home without sacrificing style or comfort. Amazing views at the rear of the house. Minutes away from beach and dog leash-free area. Close to village and all amenities.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests