Title: The Happy Shack family house Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Happy Shack family house Lakefront holiday home in Callala Bay with fireplace ## Photo gallery for The Happy Shack family house ![Beach nearby - The Happy Shack family house (Callala Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68095100/68095026/2f576fac_edited_c549.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven - The Happy Shack family house (Callala Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68095100/68095026/f68e218b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, stereo - The Happy Shack family house (Callala Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68095100/68095026/1504a5df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - The Happy Shack family house (Callala Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68095100/68095026/92a77655_edited_8c03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Happy Shack family house (Callala Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68100000/68095100/68095026/0e14a25e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to 'The Happy Shack', a spacious brick home just 500m from Callala Bay, wharf, park & boat ramp. Unwind in front of the combustion fireplace with a glass of wine and some cruisy tunes or relax in the spa bath after a day outdoors. ## Reviews 2.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Happy Shack family house The Happy Shack is a spacious brick home 500m to Callala Bay, wharf, park & boat ramp. The property consists of a fully fenced large yard & wood heater. Imagine relaxing in front of the combustion fire place getting cosy watching a DVD with a glass of wine or just chilling out with some cruisy music tunes. The Happy Shack also has a spa bath for guests to enjoy. Bedding Configuration: Bedroom 1: Queen bed Bedroom 2: Two single beds Bedroom 3: Queen bed Futon folds out to a double bed Fees charged on top of nightly rate: $310.00 cleaning fee Management Fee: $65.00 Booking Fee: 3.3% Refundable Security Deposit: $250\*This house is NOT pet friendly, no pets allowed Sleeps: 8 people The property features: \* TV, VCR, DVD & stereo \* Combustion fire place \* Pedestal fan and bench top fan \* Dishwasher, microwave in fully equipped kitchen \* Spa bath, shower \* Covered entertainment area with gas BBQ \* Washing machine \* Parking for 1 car with internal access from garage \* Off street parking for two cars Bedding configuration: \* Bedroom 1: Queen bed \* Bedroom 2: Two single beds \* Bedroom 3: Queen bed \* Futon folds out to a double bed Stra Registration ID: pid-stra-27339 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fully-fenced - Porch/lanai - Yard ### Comfort - Fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114760000/114753100/114753080/w1917h1080x3y0-2fb9aa03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seabreeze Arches - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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 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 PID-STRA-27339, 2540 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Big Backyard Bbq Bath Callala 253\_22 Big Backyard - BBQ - Spa Bath Callala Bay Big Backyard - BBQ - Spa Bath Private vacation home Big Backyard - BBQ - Spa Bath Private vacation home Callala Bay ## About the area Located in Callala Bay, this holiday home is on a river. Fleet Air Arm Museum and Nowra Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nowra Golf Course and Huskisson Wharf. Nowra Aquatic Park and Jervis Bay Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Callala Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Callala-Bay.dx553248634374343798) [View more Holiday homes in Callala Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Callala-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d553248634374343798-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.00214%2C150.72018&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MZRcaLG3YYbMFv0YRdgw5leDD5E=) Callala Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - Jervis Bay \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Callala Bay Beach \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Callala Beach \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Jervis Bay National Park \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Hyams Beach \- 34 min drive \- 14.3 miles ### Getting around - Berry Station - 39 min drive - Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 63 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Huskisson on Jervis Bay - ‬28 min drive - ‪Jervis Bay Brewing Co - ‬30 min drive - ‪The Local Jervis Bay - ‬31 min drive - ‪Vincentia Chinese Restaurant - ‬32 min drive - ‪Culburra Bowling & Recreation Club - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Happy Shack family house pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Happy Shack family house? ### What time is check-in at The Happy Shack family house? ### What time is check-out at The Happy Shack family house? ### Where is The Happy Shack family house located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Happy Shack family house Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ## Reviews ### 2/10 Terrible #### Roisin D. 12 Nov 2022 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Very unclean! Lots of issues. just wanted to provide feedback for our stay at 80 Murray Street, Callala Bay from 28/10-2/11, as nothing has been acknowledged via your message system. I have provided a screenshot of this, as I received messages from you to take out the rubbish, and to inform us that certain necessities were supplied for the first 24 hours of our stay (which they were not), however it seems my message to you was not read. Firstly, the place was not clean, there was layers of dust around and dead bugs on window sills and under and beside beds. Our whole family suffered allergies from the amount of dust around, and I had to medicate my children for the whole stay with hayfever tablets to control the reaction. Due to this we had to spend some of the first day cleaning ourselves. Additionally, we did not have hot water for a day, thinking the hot water service had broken, we called after hours and left a voice message, no one seemed to receive the voice message however they saw the missed call and my call was returned in the morning, upon questioning, we seemed to determine there was a timer on the hot water where it only reheats after 10pm of a night time, this would be useful to know prior! We came home from the beach and were not able to shower the kids due to no hot water, I explained this over the phone too, however was not even given an apology, nor was the offpeak/ process explained to us, we later determined the offpeak water situation from our relatives who live in Callala. Everything in the kitchen was filthy, we had to wash all dishes before using them, additionally there was not any washing liquid or sponge to wash the dishes so we had to go and get these on the first day.There were cockroaches that came out of the oven when I went to use this. Here is a list of further feedback items in dot point for yourselves and the owners. Dead batteries in TV remote controls. Lights not working in bathroom, kitchen, sitting room and lounge room. Outside area, string of lights broken, things left around and just looked messy, no way we were game to use the BBQ! especially with all of the extra fee warnings! The shower had someone's hair in it, soap left in the shower also with hair in it. Hose left out the front in drive way Laundry cupboard locked, meant we couldnt have access to the cleaning products, however it appears they were leaking out of it anyway! It appeared a tractor was driven through the side and back yard, to do the mowing also....basically ##### Roisin D. 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