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ScandinavianDesign in Kiama

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Living area
Dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kiama, NSW
  • Place, Kendalls Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Blow Hole
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiama Surf Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

ScandinavianDesign in Kiama

Streamlined Scandinavian design balances perfectly with Australian beach-house history!

Enjoy the sunrise☀️, the warm sea breeze💨, and quiet evenings🌛 on the balcony!

Linen, towels and coffee beans🍵, are included, and hopefully HEAPS of sunshine!☀️

We've made sure the house is super comfy for the price, so despite imperfections, you'll be enjoying the panoramic view together with friends and family without any modcons distracting your valuable time!

❤️awesome, much loved, comfy place!

🪟panoramic views

3️⃣three bedrooms

2️⃣two living areas

2️⃣two bathrooms

🍽️kitchen with walk in pantry

🧺laundry

🍵coffee machine for those morning cappucinos!

📦large wardrobes in all bedrooms

🌞Upstairs and downstairs decked areas with sunny, northerly aspect.

🚿Outdoor beach shower with hot and cold water

🛌Linen and towels are included

🔢Maximum number of guests as per your booking!

👯No visitors!

♥️well behaved, small, NON-HAIRING (extremely important!) pets very welcome as per price list

👍We've made sure the house is super comfy, and despite imperfections, we’re 100% sure you'll enjoy the great value this place gives and your time in Kiama!

💰Price too good to be true? This place is not a castle. It is awesome value for money though.

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Rules/regulations:

👍maximum number of guests as per your booking 👍

🕊️no visitors, gatherings or parties 🕊️

🚮clean up entirely: all rubbish, food, and organise furniture 🚮

🧹pop the dishwasher on before leaving 🧹

🏨We do not offer hotel level services despite this property appearing that fantastic!

You must possibly be prepared to do small things like filling the coffee beans, putting the dishwasher on, opening/closing windows, putting ur own clothes on, AND doing this all by yourself without asking how to do it (OMG, common sense!!! 😅Oh, unless you're really stuck of course!❤️) AND.......

You will need to bring your own necessities!! We don't over-cater for too much stuff at this price level. Coffee beans are included for the first day or until the packet is empty. Charcoal and starters are not included for the BBQ. So it is pretty much 100% BYO, the only free things around here being the smiles😁!🏨

✍️Communication: I don't over-communicate. Read. Accept. Pay. Enjoy. Leave good review. ✍️

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thanks for leaving us a "5-stars for value and honest description" review. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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/John de Hosson
**all socials**

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House may not be suitable for your child!
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Events

No events allowed
No parties, gatherings or visitors at all.
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking
- maximum number of guests as per your booking - no guests, visitors - no noise - clean up entirely: all rubbish, food, and organise furniture
Strict adherance to the STRA, and also Kiama Council regulations.

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: No parties, gatherings or visitors at all.
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 fire extinguisher
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
Property Registration Number 2533, PID-STRA-12696

About the area

Kiama

Located in Kiama, this holiday home is near a water park and by the sea. Pilots Cottage Museum and Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kiama Leisure Centre and Natural Necessity. Granties Maze and Jamberoo Action Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Kiama, NSW

What's nearby

  • Kiama Coast Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kendalls Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Little Blow Hole - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Easts Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kiama Surf Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Kiama Station - 3 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Earth Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪By The Sea - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Monkey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hanoi on Manning - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kiama Inn Hotel - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ScandinavianDesign in Kiama pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at ScandinavianDesign in Kiama?

As of 20 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ScandinavianDesign in Kiama on 5 June 2026 start from NZ$596, 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 ScandinavianDesign in Kiama?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ScandinavianDesign in Kiama?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ScandinavianDesign in Kiama?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ScandinavianDesign in Kiama located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Kiama Coast Walk, Kendalls Beach and Little Blow Hole. Easts Beach and Kiama Surf Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kiama Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Lovely location

Very clean and tidy home close to everything very relaxing place , would recommend it to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

short stay with overseas family

wonderful spot to take overseas relatives and allow them a sense of this beautiful area. It was nice to have a scandanvian touch, lovely appointed place and had a great feel...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

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

ScandinavianDesign kiama

Beautiful house. Clean and tidy. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Georgina B.

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

Gbrewer

Thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely location and styling
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Short Trip

Neat and tidy, quiet. Only a short drive to Kiama and the sights. Highly recommend. Ease of booking and confirmation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvi G.

All you want & need in a holiday home!

What a stunning home! Decor was fantastic and the owner was very accessible throughout, always responding to any email requests promptly It was unfortunate they couldn’t accommodate an early check-in, due to prior booking & cleaning needing to be done. All else was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Hi Alvi! Thanks for staying, and welcome back anytime! Regards John
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Amenities
No screens so unable to open windows. Hot stuffy feeling in bedrooms. Lovely deck area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas P.

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

Needs a little maintenance

There were various issues my friends and I discovered. Such as; the upstairs toilet button being absent, bathroom faucets loose, about 1/4 of the light bulbs were out upstairs. Other than that it was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication

Scandinavian House Kiama

Check in and contact was all very easy however I think the location photography is very misleading. There is a photograph looking out to the ocean which makes it appear much closer than it actually is. You have a glimpse of it in the distance and that's about it. Probably a bit over priced - amenities are very basic compared to how it is made out to be in description. It would have been nice to have a bit of milk in the fridge for a cup of tea / coffee - something / anything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin M.

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

Excellent place

Lovely place to stay everything was well done and loved staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Frankie K.

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

Lost my full booking cost because we were in lockdow

Despite trying hard to find a mutually beneficial arrangement this property was not willing to change my booking as we could not attend as we were in strict mandated lockdown. I would be extremely careful booking this property as they are not willing to work with you at all. Stayz also does not have a solution for the situations when the government mandates a completely unforeseen lockdown. I am extremely disappointed to lose so much money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prosper(Dongyang) J.

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

Revirw

Was brilliant
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

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

Great house for a group of friends

We had a fun weekend here. There is one bedroom with 3 beds in it, and it's a bit dingy but the other two rooms are great. Kitchen is very well stocked. Bathrooms were spacious and clean. Nice area, easy to walk down to Kiama although not around the corner. We were on a walking weekend - Gerringong to Kiama - beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHARON B.

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

Girls weekend

House was very clean & well equipped. Close to town centre & lovely views. Great for entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

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

A GREAT GETAWAY

Loved this cottage for our 3 night getaway. Well appointed Great living areas and loved the back deck
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Great place for a weekend away with friends

We went away with a group of seven and had an absolute blast - everything was really well stocked, down to coals for the bbq...and great amount of living space for some of us to play cards while others chatted. Only regret was not being able to spend more time in Kiama to properly check out the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

Lovely home to stay at

Charming and gorgeous beach views - wonderful lounge room you could stay in for hours
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ying Y.

We had a great stay.

The house is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shannon C.

Pleasant but room for improvement

The positives: The house is clean/minimalistic in style, the decorations are all of good quality (Scandi feel everywhere) and the location is very quiet and safe. The walk to Easts beach is along a quiet road and would take 20 mins. The walk into Kiama proper however is definitely a good 45 mins at a decent walking pace...the Stayz website says 900m to cafes and shops but that is a little misleading as 900m only takes you to a small strip with a cafe and a general store as opposed to Kiama itself. Ocean views from the upper back deck and its peaceful. The kitchen itself is well stocked with utensils and a good quality cooktop. Beds were comfortable and lighting for reading in bed etc was good. The negatives: No wifi connection in the house which is only evident on their actual website and not the Stayz website (which we booked thru). I understand that is a first world problem but I cannot remember a holiday rental at this price point not having wifi for guests. The TV/BluRay system is of decent quality but many of the free to air channels were not connected properly so we were literally left with the basic channels, and with no foxtel/wifi/netlix the 'electronic' entertainment was at a minimum. Acceptable if you specifically want a 'digital detox' break though. The outdoor grill is a charcoal BBQ that had no firelighters. Even a cheap gas BBQ would be an improvement. The Fridge was completely up the spout. The top half didnt keep anything cold and the lower compartments for fruit/veg froze all our fresh stuff, to the point where we had to throw much of it out. We put our meat in there to keep it cold and it kept it frozen for our entire stay. This is soon to be rectified we understand, but it was already known to the property manager to be an issue before we arrived which is annoying. The radio/DAB/music system had no radio connection at all, and so out dated newer iphones cant sit in the fixed cradle or fit the cable that is provided in order to play music. There were zero wastebins in the lower part of the house. In fact the only bin was in the kitchen from what we could see. Easily rectified though To the owners credit, they rectified the broken sun umbrella for the outdoor table within 24 hours, they refunded us some money for the fridge issues and the inability to use their music system so our complaints are not with the owner, the house just needs a major overhaul appliance wise to make it worth the price that is asked for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM B.

Wouldn't return

A nice house, however plates, pots, pans and cutlery where all filthy and the dishwasher did not work. With little done by the host to fix the issue
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Hi! Thanks for your feedback, it is extremely valuable. We are very sorry that the dishwasher was broken. Unfortunately this wasn't brought to the attention of our Service Team, who are close by, and would gladly have helped to rectify the problem immediately. We have now ordered service of the dishwasher, and hope that the problem is rectified within short for all coming guests. Kind regards
Archival

8/10 Good

Monika W.

Great property!

We loved our stay, easy to get to the beach, everything was close. Only thing we can say is it would be nice if it was more child/toddler friendly eg: gate on stairs and locking doors to balcony! Otherwise it was great, clean and accommodating for our family :).
Archival

10/10 Excellent

YOUNGGEUN B.

Beautiful & Fabulous House!

I and my family had a great stay for 2 nights at John's house, ScandinavianDesign. Beautiful house, interior and perfect location. Everything was wonderful. We will be back next time with my friends : ) Thank you, John!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 March 2020
Hi Scott, Thanks for staying, glad you enjoyed your time in Kiama! Welcome back! Regards
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Amazing house

Took my family here for a quick trip away, house is more beautiful than the pictures lead you to believe. We loved that you could open the house right up to allow the breeze to come through. A drink on the deck is definitely a must! Will definitely be going back!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kristof K.

Prefect getaway location..

The house was just perfect, quiet, remote but close to the water with some fantastic walks only just around the corner. John and Linnéa were most accommodating and there was nothing too much a bother. I can't wait to go back again and visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Stunning!

I've always had a soft spot for Scandinavian design and this house was Swedish perfection! Spacious, lovely outdoor areas, great views and amazing bathrooms. I stayed with my mother and a few of her friends for a quick weekend out of Sydney. My only suggestion for improvement is to make the step in the living room more obvious - its hard to see with the black floors and we all had a turn at tripping on it! I highly recommend nonetheless!

About the host

Hosted by John de Hosson

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Love playing the fiddle and sharing the energy!

You'll find everything about me just by checking all socials! @JohndeHosson

Why they chose this property

Grew up in the area. Kiama is epic!

What makes this property unique

ScandinavianDesign because I met my Swedish wife 30 years ago!

Languages:

English, Norwegian, Swedish
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