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Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

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Pool
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Room
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly

Bring the whole family – Pool, Outdoor Entertaining & Pet Friendly

Enjoy a relaxing coastal getaway at this spacious family home near Lake Illawarra and Warilla Beach. With a private pool, large entertaining deck and plenty of room for everyone, it’s the perfect place for families and friends to unwind.

The home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests with four spacious bedrooms, a large family bathroom and an additional powder room.

Pet-friendly home with fully fenced front and back yards.

Relax & Entertain

This home is designed for easy indoor–outdoor living. The timber entertaining deck and sunny alfresco area overlooking the pool make the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, read a book or share drinks and meals with family and friends.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen includes everything you need for a comfortable stay:
• Stove and oven
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Coffee machine
• Cooking essentials and tableware

Comfort & Convenience

Additional features include:
• Air conditioning and ceiling fans
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Washing machine
• Large driveway with plenty of parking

Great Location

Located close to Lake Illawarra, the home is within walking distance of local shops and cafés. Warilla Beach is only a 5-minute drive, making it easy to enjoy the beautiful coastline, swimming, fishing and beach walks.

Guest Access

Guests have full private access to the entire property (except Garage) during their stay.

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Other Things to Note

Pool Safety
The property features a fully fenced private swimming pool.

Noise Policy
We follow strict noise regulations. Please be respectful of neighbours. Breaches may result in eviction without refund.

Firewood
We don’t provide firewood as it can become damp in storage and may not burn well. Guests are welcome to bring their own for the fire pit or pizza oven. Firewood is available at most petrol stations or Bunnings (about $20 per bag). The nearest petrol station is EG Ampol Warilla, beside Warilla Grove Shopping Mall, about 1.3 km away.

Age Requirement
Bookings from guests under 23 years old are not accepted unless approved in advance. This home is best suited for families and mature travellers.

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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

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pet friendly but strictly no pets on bedding, lounge or Pool area.

Any damage to property from pet will result in claim for repairs, cleaning or replacement of damaged items.

Garage is not for guest use.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-31009, 2528
Property # 9796766
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
This property uses solar energy
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wollongong

Lake Illawarra, a neighbourhood in Wollongong, is home to this holiday home. Port Kembla Golf Club and Shellharbour Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Jamberoo Action Park and Illawarra Performing Arts Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Kiama Leisure Centre and Beaton Park Leisure Centre.
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Lake Illawarra, NSW

What's nearby

  • Reddall Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Henderson Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mrs Halls Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Warilla Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Berageree Island - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Oak Flats Station - 10 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Club Windang - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Il Lago Pizzeria - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kebab House Warilla - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly on 30 June 2026 start from NZ$394, 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.

Is Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny Shores Retreat –Private Pool & Pet friendly located?

This family-friendly Wollongong holiday home is located in Lake Illawarra, within 1 mi (2 km) of Reddall Reserve, Warilla Beach and Berageree Island. Mrs Halls Park and Henderson Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Amneh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive hosts, great location and stay!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great no-fuss suburban house for multi-gen pet stay. The property had lots of extras to keep everyone entertained, pool, books, games, the arcade game was very popular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well setup house had everything we needed for the 7 of us plus doggy. Kids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hsing C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, we enjoyed our stay. It would have been perfect if there is an ensuite in the Master bedroom because at the moment there is only one bathroom in the house. Thought there is a second toilet in the laundry, it is not convenient to use at the night time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

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

Comfy stay

Check in easy comfy house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Another great stay

Second time booking this Lovely property that has all the facilities you would want. Host is super helpful and clearly cares about his guests. Excellent location and very easy to travel to and from beach and shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will M.

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

Winter Break

Great House - great location - loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

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

Lovely relaxing stay

2 x families stayed at this lovely house. The hosts were attentive and left us flowers and a bottle of wine. Communication was easy and the house was well stocked. The kids absolutely loved the pool! Thanks so much for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Excellent

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Winston was a very friendly host with a lovely property and excellent information on property. Property was perfect for our needs and we all very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alfio S.

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

comfortable home and great pool

Great place to to take family. Plenty of room close to all ameneties including shopping, beaches, hospital. Kids loved having the swimming pool in the back yard and an extensive field with a playground next door.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Thank you Alfio for taking the time to share your wonderful experience. We are delighted to hear that you found our home to be a great place for families. We always strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for families and we are glad that we were able to achieve that during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne P.

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

Long weekend

Had a great few days away with our grandchildren. They loved the pool after going to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

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

Great house for family or larger group

We stayed here while competing in a sporting event at Lake Illawarra. The location was perfect for us and the pool was nice at the end of a hot day. The kitchen is well appointed and we really appreciated the coffee machine. Winston is a great host and really helpful. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane M.

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

Amazing Location- Close to Everything

A great home in a great location had everything we needed and more after having big days on the beach. Communication from the owner was fantastic and flexible. Highly recommend it to anybody looking for a family getaway, but needing all the comfort of Home. Would be happy to come back again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2024
Hi Duane, Thanks for the great review! Happy you loved the location and found everything comfortable. Looking forward to your return next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Relaxing weekend

Tranquil and charming home to relax and enjoy with my family. Great wine as a wellcome and very organize and tidy house, great effort to make the visitors a happy and conftable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2023
Thanks for your kind review Maria. We're delighted that you found our home tranquil, charming, and well-organized. We appreciate your positive feedback and hope to welcome you and your family back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn M.

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

Beautiful space

Impeccably decorated and every need thought of… we loved our stay! Winston even welcomed by leaving out some choccies and wine! Big living space and plenty of beds, the kitchen has every requirement. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2023
Thanks Roslyn for leaving a lovely review of our holiday house! We take great pride in providing a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for our guests and we are happy to know that you felt at home during your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie W.

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

Family reunion

Good property for a family reunion! Kitchen was well equipped and a pantry stocked with the basics, no need to eat out. Great to have some kids toys and books available for visitors too The only downside was that the BBQ was dirty and hadn’t been cleaned since it’s last use. However we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we're glad to hear that you enjoyed your family reunion at our property! We sincerely apologize for the oversight with the BBQ cleanliness. We'll be sure to improve this with our cleaning team for future visitors. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another great stay in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

just comfy

a great property with everything you need , no need for take away , enough gear to open a resturant , bbq, outdoor pizza oven , plenty of gear to bung on a good feed and entertain, heaps of stuff for families and things to keep the kids busy if needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katherine E.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not bad but not worth price

We stayed over NYE for 3 nights. When arriving we realised we never received the code to unlock the door and it took a little while for the host to work out what the code would be, he seemed a bit confused on the phone. Things looked a lot more state of the art in photos. The pizza oven didn’t have a paddle so we had to use tongs and spatulas to safely get the pizza into and out of the oven. I did call the host to ask about this and he said it was ‘somewhere’. The BBQ has an open back which is strange, as you can’t generate much heat. We tried covering the back with foil but it didn’t really work so ended up pan frying our steaks. My partner is a chef so knows what he’s doing. Host really needs to replaced the ratty wind/rain sail on the back porch, it’s got rips in it and pretty dirty/mouldy at the bottom. There was no hand towel in the bathroom, and the room with the single beds had no proper bed piillowsc just couch cushions. Aside from these things we had a great time as we had great company and enjoyed sitting by the pool during the days. I would not pay the price we paid for this place again, not worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2025
Hi Katherine, Thank you for choosing our place for your New Year’s Eve celebration. I’m glad you enjoyed the pool and had a great time. I apologize for not recognizing your call initially; managing several properties sometimes requires me to verify which one a guest is staying at before I can provide specific assistance. Regarding the BBQ, it surprised me to hear your chef friend found it faulty as it’s a popular model from Jumbuck, purchased at Bunnings. While I’m not a chef, I value your feedback and will reach out to Bunnings and Jumbuck for advice on the design. Thank you also for your suggestions on housekeeping. I’ve instructed our cleaner to ensure supplies are well-stocked, and we’ve replaced the rain sail in the backyard to enhance our outdoor space. Thanks again for staying with us, and I hope the improvements enhance your experience next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zakaria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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