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Lucy's Escape - Garden Oasis by the Sea, Pets Welcome

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lucy's Escape - Garden Oasis by the Sea, Pets Welcome

Pets stay for free!
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac just 100 metres to direct beach access to spectacular Culburra Beach, awaits a delightfully expansive beach house.
The Culburra skate park is at the bottom of the street, perfect for all ages!

You will enjoy the large open plan living area that cascades onto a private courtyard via floor to ceiling doors at the front of the home to catch the winter sun and to the rear to a large undercover deck including undercover BBQ area.

The deck is surrounded by lush gardens and has enviable views of an expansive grassed area that holds an alfresco dining area. The deck can be enjoyed no matter what the weather!

Both areas ensuring complete privacy with the rear garden being fully fenced and gated. Everyone can relax, even whilst enjoying a hot shower under the stars outside on the back deck.

This is your beach house!

THE FLOOR PLAN:
While still maintaining its "beach house" charm Lucy's Escape has a contemporary but relaxed feel with a quality kitchen at its heart with a dishwasher (tablets provided), oven, gas cook top, coffee machine (BYO Dolce Gusto pods) and microwave.

The dining area spills onto the rear deck allowing that indoor/outdoor feel even when you are eating inside.

You will sleep in comfort in one of the four extremely spacious bedrooms that have been thoughtfully furnished. Two contain queen beds and the other two have two king singles each. The master bedroom has adjoining ensuite. Both queen rooms are discretely separate offering complete privacy.

All bedrooms have large built-ins with plenty of coat hangers, comfortable beds and a range of pillows to suit every sleeper. You will drift off to sleep with the surf singing!

Both the ensuite and main shower room include plenty of hot water no matter how many guests!


FEATURES:
+ Reverse cycle air conditioning, in all rooms
+ WIFI
+ TV (ChromeCast) and DVD player
+ Large undercover, all weather, outdoor dining area
+ Undercover gas BBQ
+ Large alfresco dining area in rear garden
+ Outdoor shower
+ Rear garden fully fenced and gated
+ Washing machine
+ Coffee machine (BYO Dolce Gusto pods)
+ DVDs

BEDDING CONFIGURATION:
+ Bedroom 1: queen bed, built in wardrobe, ensuite, aircon, TV
+ Bedroom 2 : queen bed, built in wardrobe, aircon and TV
+ Bedroom 3: 2 x king single beds, built in wardrobe, aircon
+ Bedroom 4: 2 x king single beds, built in wardrobe, aircon

SUMMER COMFORTS:
+ Air conditioning throughout
+ Ceiling fans (living, dining, master bedroom only)
+ direct beach access path

WINTER COMFORTS:
+ Reverse cycle air conditioning throughout
+ Cosy comforters for bedding

Lucy's Escape will cater perfectly for families, groups of friends and couples. Your days will be filled with sun and sand, nights will be enjoyed on the fully undercover rear deck with our large gas BBQ and your good red!

A large alfresco dining area takes pride of place deep within the rear garden. Constructed of sand stone crazy paving, a bespoke solid timber dining table and benches, two swinging hammocks.
(PLEASE NOTE: Any form of camping, tents, plastic inflatable pools, tarps, 'SLIP n SLIDES' etc are not allowed in garden under any circumstance due to possible lawn damage)

You may also wish to visit the site of Lucy's sister property PORTSEA, privately owned and managed by the same owners.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not charge fees for enjoying your holiday with pets therefore
pets are allowed with Management approval only. Please declare at time of enquiry. And because we do not charge, bedding and feeding utensils are not supplied, Owners must bring what is needed for their pets comfort. It is recommended that all pets be tick protected at all times. Maximum 2 dogs at any one time.

EXTENDED CHECK IN/OUT TIMES can be arranged (unless stated otherwise, see below) at an additional fee of $40 per hour beyond advertised times. Guest request will be subject to availability and only with prior Management consent. Maximum increase 2 hours.
Due to demand and housekeeping pressures, no early check-ins or late check-outs will be offered during the months of December and January. The safest way to secure is to book an extra night.

WHAT TO DO?
Endless walks on 4km of Culburra Beach
Patrolled surfing beaches
Fishing both river and ocean
Wharf fishing at night on the Shoalhaven River
Boating
Kayaking
Golf
Tennis at local courts
Horse riding
Whale watching (seasonal)
Visit local wineries
Day trips to Kangaroo Valley, Berry and beaches around Jervis Bay
Restaurant hopping
And then there is always dolphin watching, the pods appear all the time
No need to bring anything except yourselves, Woolworths now at Culburra
Just lay back and ESCAPE the city hum!!

We do not accept "Schoolies Bookings"

Property manager

Kim Portokalli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Supply bedding and feed utensils

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Secure rear garden

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2540, PID-STRA-2808

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lucy's Escape Garden Oasis Sea House Culburra Beach
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Lucy's Escape Garn Oasis Sea
Lucy's Escape Family Pet Friendly
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Lucy's Escape 100m to Beach Family Pet Friendly
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About the neighborhood

Map
Culburra Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Culburra Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Penguin Head Lookout - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Jervis Bay National Park - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Jervis Bay - 17 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 34 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoalhaven Heads Bowling & Recreation Club - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Culburra Beach Bowling Club - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant & Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Little Snapper - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sun Sun Chinese Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucy's Escape - Garden Oasis by the Sea, Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lucy's Escape - Garden Oasis by the Sea, Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lucy's Escape - Garden Oasis by the Sea, Pets Welcome?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lucy's Escape - Garden Oasis by the Sea, Pets Welcome located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Culburra Beach and Wollumboola Lake. Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk and Penguin Head Lookout are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Lucy's Escape - Garden Oasis by the Sea, Pets Welcome Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 166 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 166 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

J N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful child-friendly get away
The property was lovely and we couldn’t have asked for more. We stayed with little children and the backyard was a delight for them, and we loved knowing they could play and explore safely. The location was ideal. The street is quiet and the beach only a few minutes away. The host was communicative and generous. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful garden for relaxing when not at the beach
Lovely home, great location with the beach at the end of the road. Our dog loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls and dogs trip
Great location, dogs loved the beach. Comfortable and clean house with lovely gardens. Our only regret is that we didn’t book for longer. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
A lovely property, close to the beach. The garden was good to chill out in and a great space for the kids and dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Getaway
Enjoyed Culburra over the Easter period. Could easily have stayed another week. Our accommodation was very very good and catered to all our needs,
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely spacious home for a family beach getaway!
We stayed at Lucy's retreat in January 2024. We found the home to be quite spacious and well-appointed with everything we needed for our stay. The house was very tastefully decorated and was a lovely place to spend a week. The house a short walk to the beach and walking distance to the shops, and bowling club. The owners were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
A lovely property with lots of different spaces to hang out in. A short walk to dog friendly beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doggy beach stay at Lucy’s Culburra beach
Lucy’s place was beyond perfection for us! We are county folk and wanted to have a few days at a beach with our dogs……. A very new venture for us. Lucy’s was perfectly dog friendly, inside and out. The dogs were so happy and the totally secure backyard ensured they were safe but still LOTS for them and us humans to explore. Thanks Chris and Kim for sharing your awesome place and your hospitality!!!! The Werner’s
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
Perfect family getaway. Spacious, comfortable , and really well equipped for a relaxing beach stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
The house was lovely and clean, bedroom’s spacious and bed very comfortable and bathrooms modern and well designed. Lovely private yard with pretty established gardens. Great location only 100 metres from the beach. Only disappointment was we were hardly there as we were in the area for a wedding so basically only slept there. Would love to go back again and take out little dog and really enjoy this lovely property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at Culburra
Lovely, clean house and we were impressed by all the amenities. We had plenty of space and everything was in great condition. Also a great location. The backyard was fantastic and our dog loved it! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent. Highly recommended.
Lucy's Escape was great! It was clean, well stocked, good selection of games, quality linen, fantastic garden for relaxing, several places to sit together as a group. It is close to beach and shops, quiet neighbourhood, it has interesting artwork and is maintained to a high standard. Booking/checkin process was very smooth and the owner was great to deal with from my first enquiry. We highly recommend this property and we would definitely like to return. Thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUNIL J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hideaway Gem
We had a great time at "Lucy's Eacape". The property was as good (if not better) as described in the photos. Easy walk to the beach and well placed ameneties at the property. We had a relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Kim was fabulous, and her home was perfect for our family getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent pet friendly beach house
We had a great 5 night stay. The house is extremely comfortable and in a convenient location to the dog friendly beach and the shops and cafes. Garden was very secure for our Border Collie with plenty for her to investigate. Kitchen very well equipped and clean and the house was lovely and warm now that the nights are getting chilly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
State Carnival
The property was very well presented and well equipped throughout. We were away for most days and it was lovely to come back to a home away from home. Lovely experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Fantastic roomy home with great location and everything you could want catered for.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent pet-friendly property in an excellent location
Culburra Beach was a fantastic place for our short holiday. Easy walk to beach and shops, with plenty of options for eating out/takeaway. The house was very spacious with a fantastic outdoor space, incuding firepits and hammocks. The yard is very secure for dogs, with high fencing and lockable gates. Kim and Chris were very responsive to any questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Salema B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Culburra oasis
The only thing we were disappointed about was that we couldn’t stay longer! We loved our stay in this very comfortable property that had everything we needed and more for our group including our fur baby! Lounging around in the backyard was a delight, the kitchen had everything we needed to have a big BBQ lunch with friends who were staying nearby and the hot outdoor shower was a great surprise after we came back from the beach on cooler autumn evenings. Such a lovely stay and we hope we can visit again one day. Kim was super easy to deal with and we can highly recommend staying at Lucy’s escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Culburra beach friend stay
It was a great house with plenty of seating in the dining area & in the lounge. The backyard was fabulous with the hammocks and sun lounges, perfect for an afternoon siesta after a morning at the beach (which is at the end of the road, a minute walk away). A/c was much appreciated in the main living but the ocean breeze was also great. A great place for 4 couples to get away from the rat race & play giant Jenga!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and a lovely property
The property was comfortable, beautifully presented and very clean. It was lovely not feeling like I wanted to take everything out of cluttered cupboards and wash it before use. The kitchen is really well equipped and everything you need is there. The garden is wonderful. All adults, children and doggies enjoyed various aspects of exploring the garden. It is secure even for small dogs. One point to note though is that if you have a little doggy that likes to get into dark places and hide, it is easy for them to get under the shed or deck and potentially get stuck. What can I say about the hosts? Every interaction we had with them was easy, courteous and pleasant. I would not hesitate to recommend guests to stay at any of their properties. Thank you so much for your kindness and consideration throughout our stay. The only minor suggestions for improvement would be water bowls available for dogs and fly screens on all opening windows. Because of the lovely sea breezes it is great to be able to open up at night for coolness but the mozzies are prolific in that part of the world. We had a wonderful time and were sorry to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iyad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best one in Culburra beac
I have been staying in a few places in Culburra beach as we loved the area, service and the beach. Kim's place was the best overall, the garden backyard was absolutely amazing for adults, kids and dogs, the house is clean and beds are super comfortable, the beach is just 3 minutes walk. Loved our stay and would love to vome back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sue K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Nice & close to beach. Lovely backyard for our 4 grandchildren & little dog to play. Kim & Chris were perfect hosts during our 3 week stay. Sue K
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal getaway
Ideal location close to the beach and town with roomy bedrooms and a beautiful outdoors area. We four couples enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simone T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great tranquil house
Better than the photos ! Great four bedrooms and two modern bathrooms. Could do with ceiling fans in all bedrooms as air flow not great but air conditioning in main room a bonus. Lovely pet friendly backyard and clean well equipped kitchen. We cooked Christmas dinner in it and it was perfect. Could do with spare gas stove top lighters
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022