Blue Patch, a well known Culburra beach house for families, couples and pets with an average 4.8 star rating and close to everything.
Blue Patch is a spacious& delightful older style house decorated both inside and outside in beach blue & garden themes, eclectic in style, with polished floorboards and decorative rugs throughout. There is also a fully secure, large leafy backyard , and separate, detached rumpus room in the backyard ( with table tennis and various games). Ideal for couples, families, or a group of friends and your 4-legged companion.
The house is perfectly laid out with a large foyer off which there are 4 bedrooms all tastefully decorated. There are two bedrooms with queen-size beds, the third bedroom has a double bed, while the fourth has a bunk bed, ( bottom bed is double). One bathroom, with shower over bath and 2 separate toilets. One of the toilets is located near the laundry and outdoor verandah. The bedrooms have, mattress protectors, covered doonas and pillows however if guests would like bed linen and towels this is at an additional cost of $50 per bedroom and includes bathtowels for the number of guests for the duration of the stay. Please note that this is not included in the quoted price.
The house is an open plan layout, with a fully equipped kitchen ( including microwave and dishwasher), a dining area and a large living room with sliding doors leading out to a timber decking and large private yard and garden. The house is not air conditioned but we do have ceiling fans in the 2 queen bedrooms and open plan living area , plus pedestal/tower fans for use in other bedrooms as needed.
Access to and throughout the house requires negotiating 3 steps. The lounge/kitchen open area is sunken , and three steps down from the bedrooms and bathroom area. The verandah at the back has two access points to the back yard, one involves 7 steps the other access only 3 steps then walking down a bark pathway to the backyard.
The garage attached to the house is not available for guests use, with car parking in the driveway or at the front of the house. There is a garage in the backyard, accessible to guests that serves as a games room with table tennis , darts and storage for an array of family games, outdoor chairs, dog beds etc.
The verandah decking is partially covered and surrounded by large leafy trees, visited each morning by an array of colourful parrots. There is a 4 burner barbecue on the verandah, outdoor dining setting and cane deck chairs for your comfort. Dine inside or outside on the deck overlooking the garden.
There is a fully equipped laundry with washing machine and clothes dryer.
Other inclusions : TV's located in living room and one of the queen bedrooms. A portable cot and high chair are provided. Doona's, pillows quilts, blankets provided for all bedrooms. Bathroom toiletries provided ( bath-gel, hand-wash, shampoo, tissues, toilet paper) Bed Linen and bathtowels can be provided at $50 per bedroom. Bedroom arrangements include 2 queen , 1 double and the 4th bedroom is a bunk arrangement with single above double. Bathtowels provided based on guest numbers. Table tennis table/Rumpus games room Child and adult table/card games, and an array of outdoor ball games, Equipped pantry for guests to use including tea/coffee/ sugar and basic condiments plus coffee machine and roasting beans. Pet friendly accessories - dog beds for indoor and outdoor use, doggy beach towels, stainless steel food bowls, beach toys, healthy treats and an array of grooming products and shampoos. Please Note : We do not have wi-fi/internet. Also this is a pet - friendly property, openly stated as such in our listing title. Therefore if you or your guests suffer from pet allergies then this is not a suitable property and suggest you look at properties that do not accept pets. Our cleaning is of the highest standard, but we cannot guarantee zero hair on the property/surrounds and it is unrealistic to expect same.
LOCATION: 2.5 hours from Sydney and 3 hours from Canberra
This is truly the perfect holiday setting for every age group, pet friendly and situated between a beautiful lake and two un-spoilt golden sandy beaches.
THINGS TO DO
Simply grab your towel and walk down to either of the beautiful golden sand beaches, Culburra and Warrain. Activities include swimming , windsurfing, snorkeling, surfing and fishing. Kayaks and surfboards are available for hire from the local surf school.
Alternatively take in the native bird life at Lake Wollumboola a great place for sailing, windsurfing and canoeing. Blue Patch is nestled between all 3 , with the two beaches and lake all only a 5 minute walk away.
At Crookhaven Heads, the northern end of Culburra, you can follow a dog friendly walking trail, to see the historic Crookhaven Heads Lighthouse. Another great viewing platform for whale and dolphin spoting is the headland between Culburra and Warrain beaches known as Penguin Head.
Great locations for fishing are Crookhaven River, Greenwell Point & Orient Point .
The local attractions include Callala Beach and Callala Bay . At Currarong, you'll find many more secluded white sandy beaches, dog friendly seaside bush trails and walks including gorgeous Honeymoon Bay. Take the trail to Point Perpendicular Lighthouse and some of the bays around the coastal terrain to enjoy great scenery across Jervis Bay. All of this within an easy 10min drive from Culburra Beach.
Gourmet food and great coffee is now available in Culburra, while delicious seafood is available at Greenwell Point. For those who enjoy wine, the Shoalhaven area boasts some great wineries all an easy drive from Culburra. Spend a day and take the Shoalhaven wine trail!
There are 2 National parks within easy reach of Culburra Beach, Booderree and Jervis Bay National Parks offering fantastic bush walks, isolated beaches and bays.
Biking around Culburra is very easy, and there are great scenic bike tracks around the area at Jervis Bay and Callala Bay.
Back at the house you can relax in the hammock, read a good book in the deck chairs, partake in a game of table tennis or simply take in the ambience of surroundings.
Yes we ARE pet friendly
We know that your dogs are part of the family and whilst they will love the fully enclosed back yard, they are most welcome to lounge around on the timber decking and come into the house and be part of family activities when you are there. A variety of indoor and outdoor dog beds are provided, along with drinking and food bowls, a box of toys, dog beach towels. Spare collars, ID tages and leads are also available in case you forget to bring with you. There are also some lovely complementary natural dog foods, treats and shampoos to start with so your dog really knows he is on holidays!
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About the area
Culburra Beach
Located in Culburra Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Nowra Aquatic Park and Shoalhaven Zoo are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Stockland Nowra and Vincentia Shopping Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Jervis Bay Maritime Museum and Bay & Basin Leisure Centre. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding and other activities like winery tours.
Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Jervis Bay - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
Hyams Beach - 43 min drive - 35.5 km
Getting around
Berry Station - 38 min drive
Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Callala Family Pizza - 12 min drive
The Heads Hotel - 36 min drive
The Common - 2 min drive
Frankie's Coffee - 2 min drive
Fishwicks - 3 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Blue Patch- Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Blue Patch- Pet Friendly?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Patch- Pet Friendly on 5 June 2026 start from NZ$449, 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 Blue Patch- Pet Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Blue Patch- Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Blue Patch- Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is Blue Patch- Pet Friendly located?
This family-friendly Culburra Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Culburra Beach and Wollumboola Lake. Penguin Head Lookout and Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A great property that really had everything we needed, and a great set up for the dogs too. Just a short walk to a cafe (that opens at 6:30am ) and the beach! Would absolutely stay again!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, great outdoor area for the dogs, and just a short walk to the beach
patricia b.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for your review, so pleased everyone, including the 4 legged kids had a wonderful time in the large backyard and along the beautiful Culburra Beach . Helen
The dogs absolutely loved their holiday and they were very well catered for. Our Jack Russel Banjo was in heaven as he was able to go off the leash at the beach. He absolutely loves to swim in the ocean. So much so that we can’t get him out. The house was very comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. The house requires WiFi as the phone has virtually no service. Access through the garage would help with bike storage etc.
What a wonderful place to stay! Clean, comfortable, genuinely pet friendly and fantastic hosts who were very pleasant and easy to communicate with. The house was well stocked and beautifully presented. Will definitely return!
Great location, easy to check in and check out, the house is fully equipped for all type of weather conditions.
PS caring hosts left some sweets and refreshments for us - we felt very welcomed
Karina Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erin J.
3 March 2019
Amazing again!!
We loved this house. Thank you so much for having us again. We loved staying here again and we will definitely be back for another holiday soon.
Erin J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Erin, we are so pleased when people have enjoyed our house so much they decide to return and have a wonderful stay yet again! Thank you for your lovely review and we certainly look forward to hosting you and your family again sometime in the future. Helen
Our family including dogs really enjoyed this lovely and practical house, only 5 minutes walk from the beach. The house has everything you need and a superb back yard.
This property was perfect for our family and our dogs. Close to the beaches and local cafe and shops. We had a very relaxing week at Blue Patch. Table tennis table was a hit with the kids and adults alike!
Sharon P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Courtney P.
9 January 2016
Excellent for dogs, very nice
The whole family enjoyed ourselves. Love how close the beaches are. Close to local shops and 45mins away from Jervis bay. Perfect.
Courtney P.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
I am so glad you and the family enjoyed your stay and the beautiful beaches of Culburra. Thank you very much for your review. Helen
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane C.
3 November 2015
Excellent pet friendly property.
This was our second stay at Blue Patch and once again we thoroughly enjoyed it. This is a very comfortable and clean holiday home. It has a lovely ambience about it that other properties just don't have. Excellent for pets as the garden is very secure and has lots of running space. Great location close to beach and shops. I would not hesitate to recommend it for a lovely holiday.
Jane C.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
It is lovely to have returning guests still find Blue Patch a great place to stay. Thank you for your review and so glad the whole family had a wonderful time.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny H.
13 May 2019
Great stay
House very clean, comfortable beds and nice doonas to snuggle up.
Outside area lovely to sit out in the sun to read ,it was getting cool when we visited
Nice and close to the beach.chocolates and wine a lovely touch
Catered to our puppy’s needs , treats on arrival, all manner of bedding , box with toys and extras great , Ollie broke his lead so handy to be able to use a spare.
Ollie loved the beach ❤️❤️
Thanks for a great stay
Jenny H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Nice to hear that you all had a loverly stay and pleased to know that our "doggie supply box" came to the rescue with a spare lead! Thanks for choosing to stay at Blue Patch. Regards Helen
Archival
8/10 Good
Vicky S.
13 October 2016
Excellent place to stay
Our two families and four pugs had a wonderful stay at Bluepatch! The house was spacious and just lovely. The back yard was perfect for our pugs and the kids loved the hammock and ping pong table!
Fabulous location,a truly relaxing holiday.We would definitely recommend Bluepatch and will be returning for sure!
Thank you Helen!
Vicky S.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Pleased to know that Blue Patch met everyone's expectations and that you all enjoyed your stay. We do try to cater for families, kids and pets, and with the large leafy backyard, plenty of room for everyone. Thank you for your lovely review and you are most welcome to return to Blue Patch.We agree the Culburra area with its gorgeous beaches is a great place to holiday and relax.
A lovely relaxed, comfortable, clean house for an easy time with family including little people and an old doggie.
Outdoor deck is great for casual enjoyable lunch together. Children loved playing ping pong and wandering around yard.
Our family (4 kids, 2 adults, and a dog) loved staying here. It wass close wnough to the beach and shops, had a lively big backyard to stretch out and the kida loved the ping pong table and dart board. The parrots and other birds came to greet us for our morning coffee. What more could you want for a holiday! Communication was also excellent. Thank you!
Kate M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
So glad that our house and surrounds was enjoyed by all of the family and being close to the beach and shops a bonus. The visiting birds are a delight, they always provide our guests with hours of entertainment. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for your lovely review!
Helen & Ian
We had an absolutely wonderful time at this property. So close to the beach and coffee shop. 100% pet friendly. Kids loved the games room, backyard and the hammock was a hit.Just be aware there is no wifi and mobile coverage is very very poor (like one to two bars). So you might have whinging kids. We loved the detox and spent many hours at the beach and the lake.We will absolutely be back!!
Julie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2025
Thanks for the comments. Location is so important for families and a coffee shop and beach within a 3min walk is ideal and the games room can be a plus for kids. We pride ourselves on being pet friendly not just pet tolerant, so appreciate the extra comment re this.
Mobile coverage particularly when not with Telstra can be a challenge for geographical locations within and around Culburra. Unfortunately we are unable to change that as our street just happens to be one of those locations.
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10/10 Excellent
Trish M.
6 January 2018
Highly recommend Blue Patch!
We have rented alot of holiday houses along the South Coast and this would have to rate as one of the best and one of our favourites. The property has everything you need for a holiday house and more, it is extremely comfortable and a fantastic backyard. The games room also great and a nice extra. The hosts have taken everything into consideration for both adults and dogs. Thank you Helen, we really enjoyed our stay in your beach house and hope to be back again soon.
Trish M.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2020
Dear Trish and family Thank you for such a great review. So pleased that you found out beach pad welcoming and comfortable, we do try to think about the little things that you need when holidaying that you just don't want to pack or simply don't think of at the time. We aso know that the dogs are equally a part of the family, so important they are not forgotton! Thank you again, and you are most welcome back at Blue Patch.
Blue Patch was a very comfortable 4 bedroom house with a huge yard and literally everything you could need for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed home cooked meals, cooked on the bbq and eaten on the lovely deck and the kids (and adults) loved the games room. The dog had so much room to roam and we enjoyed the short strolls to the cafe and beach (dog friendly and even off leash between certain hours of the day). We'll definitely be back, thanks Helen and Ian.
Kristen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2021
Thank you Kristen for such lovely comments and so glad your family enjoyed the time away and all that Blue Patch had to offer. We aim to make it a family ( 2 and 4 legged) friendly getaway. Thank you for choosing to stay at Blue Patch - you are most welcome back anytime!
The cottage is set up perfectly for a family with doggos. We enjoyed all the little extras for dogs including the huge backyard, treats, toys and everything needed to give a good dog bath after the beach. The styling of the cottage in shades of blue created a lovely environment. Plenty of supplies in kitchen as well as space heaters and extra bedding to keep warm for winter stay at the beach. Such a dog friendly home is a rarity on the south coast and we really appreciated it!
We had a very pleasant 2 night stay. House exactly as advertised, very pet friendly and owners very responsive, so gave 5 stars on that basis.
Dishwasher wasn't working but we were told in advance and given an option to cancel. We were also allowed late check out to compensate which was most appreciated.
Thank you.
Fiona T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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