Title: Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89200000/89193400/89193332/bbf6ced3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89200000/89193400/89193332/6c4218ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89200000/89193400/89193332/cd3d0db4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89200000/89193400/89193332/70710b48.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89200000/89193400/89193332/b54834a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Malda’s Retreat offers a serene escape in Culburra Beach, where you can stroll down the back steps to the golden sands and crystal-clear waters. Relax in the shaded outdoor dining area or by the combustion fire, then unwind with Netflix or a board game. Enjoy BBQs on the outdoor dining table and soak up sunsets with deck chairs amidst lush gardens. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace £372 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct ## 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. ### Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront 2024 Award Winner - Highest Performing - 3 Bedroom. 2022 Award Winner - Best Pet Friendly Property. Wake up slowly with a cuppa on the couch, and when the urge to jump in the water strikes, you can walk right down the back steps of the house to the golden sands of beautiful Culburra Beach. There you can swim or just float under perfect blue skies whilst your four-legged friend runs for kilometres on the dog-friendly beach and the kids splash in the waves. When you come back inside, your only difficulty will be deciding how to relax; Malda’s isn’t short on areas to recline: with a large backyard and shaded outdoor dining table for enjoying the sunshine; a comfortable living room just inside the sliding doors where you can enjoy the light coming in through floor-to-ceiling windows in all directions; and a sitting room with beautiful wicker couches around the combustion fire for colder days. If some tunes outside are more your style there's a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker that you can take out to the spa for an afternoon soak with your partner and a few cold drinks. When mealtimes come around, cook up a storm on the BBQ to dine on the outdoor dining table, and enjoy the beautiful sun in the fully-fenced backyard and garden that extends out past the spa with deck chairs to read or sunbake on a yard big enough for a game of footy. Once you’re fed and rested, it’s time to see the sights; the shining sands and sparkling waves continue for kilometres around Jervis Bay, so go on leisurely walks along the shore and breathe in the fresh sea air for as long as you like. Malda’s Retreat is the perfect home base for all of your Shoalhaven adventures, an opportunity to rejuvenate, and a coastal holiday you won’t soon forget. Important Information: \- There is heavy construction works happening at the neighbouring property, Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm. Expected completion December 2025 \- Bedroom 3 is a Tri Bunk (1 x Double below and 1 x Single on top) \- Please note that we supply a number of basic pantry items at each property. We are, however, unable to guarantee the availability of all pantry items. 3 toilet rolls are supplied per bathroom. You may wish to bring additional supplies with you. \- Internet in regional areas can be inconsistent and uninterrupted supply is not guaranteed. We will not provide compensation for failure or unexpected unavailability of internet services. \- Whilst the majority of properties provide access to streaming services, guests may be required to log in via their own accounts. \- A small amount from every booking is donated to local charities — a booking with Professional Holiday Homes supports local communities. \- The total price stated includes a credit card fee of 1.9%. Please note that in the event of cancellation, the credit card fee will not be refunded. \- Please note that firewood is only supplied from May to September \- Fencing: The property is fully fenced (rear garden - front garden unfenced) \- Air conditioning: The property has air conditioning in the living room and all bedrooms. \- We welcome responsible guests that will not cause disturbance to our neighbours. \- For our pet friendly properties, pets are welcome inside but not on furniture or beds (please bring a blanket). \- After booking you must sign a rental agreement. Please contact us prior to booking if you'd like to view a copy. \- No schoolies, parties, bucks or hens groups are permitted. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - Near a zoo - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Max 8 adults unless a family group comprising adults & kids. We welcome responsible guests that will not cause disturbance to our neighbours. No schoolies, parties, bucks or hens groups are permitted. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 fire extinguisher and 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-41625,2540 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 54\_157 ## About the area ![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-34.91900%2C150.76436&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ke0LTu5YEgBokKEovBQeE3yOiJ8=) Culburra Beach, NSW #### What's nearby - Culburra Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Wollumboola Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Penguin Head Lookout - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles - Coolangatta Estate - 41 min drive - 26.4 miles #### Getting around - Berry Station - 38 min drive - Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greenwell Point Hotel - ‬15 min drive - ‪Culburra Bowling & Recreation Club - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shoalhaven Heads Hotel - ‬37 min drive - ‪Fishwicks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront? > As of 21 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront on 15 Oct 2025 start from £372.42, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Culburra-Beach-Hotels-Maldas-Retreat-Pet-Friendly-Absolute-Beachfront.h89193332.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront located? > This family-friendly Culburra Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Culburra Beach and Wollumboola Lake. Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk and Penguin Head Lookout are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Malda's Retreat - Pet Friendly Absolute Beachfront Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MIchelle S. 20 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### location location! A fantastic house with plenty of room , and a very short walk to the beach!! Also in easy walking distance of coffee shops, supermarket, bottle shop, restaurants and a great little cocktail bar. ##### MIchelle S. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dheerja L. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Lovely home ##### Dheerja L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lachlan K. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location A great location that backs on to the beach, very enjoyable. ##### Lachlan K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina A. 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and comfortable house so close to the beach We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back! ##### Katrina A. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina A. 28 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice, comfortable house so close to the beach We especially appreciate being close to a dog friendly beach and there's so much to do in the area. ##### Katrina A. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jill B. 12 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing We had a relaxing time. Property was clean and comfortable. ##### Jill B. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Nice place ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 27 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful beach stay for your furry friends Our stay at Malda's Retreat was great. I loved that the backyard was gorgeous and also totally fenced and safe for my dog. The nearby dog beach was wonderful. The house was beautiful and comfortable and the hot tub was to die for! ##### Sarah H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie T. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away The house is beautiful and in a fantastic location. Exactly what we were looking for, for a relaxing weekend away with friends. ##### Katie T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail S. 22 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house and location. Super relaxing and perfect for our pup as well. We’ll be back 🤞🏼 Great location on the beach and close to shops. Perfect for our family and pup. Probably the most relaxing house we’ve stayed in Culburra. ##### Abigail S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sandy H. 30 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer Last Minute Get Away Perfect beach location, direct access to dog friendly beach in which our Labrador loved. The house in general is great, nice light and private-comfortable living areas,beds and clean linen. Attention to detail lacking in aspects of home, kitchen wares and crockery definately in need of upgrade..TVs in need of repair,Netflix not working.Spa and surrounds lovely although BBQ gas bottle empty on arrival which was frustrating .All in all we had a lovely stay and loved Culburra ,room for improvements though ##### Sandy H. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne Maree O. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Culburra Pet-friendly Property Overall a great propery with the added bonus of outdoor spa. House very comportable and spacious. Would suggest fencing needs to be checked as small dog got out several times after finding a few spots that had loose or broken wire fencing. ##### Anne Maree O. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa W. 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful family getaway We loved Maldas Retreat. It was the first time we took our fur babies away. They were excellent and loved it too, I can tell. We enjoyed the open rooms and windows. Spa bath was great. Hot tub was great. Room for all of us to chill and do our own thing. We played card games at the big dining table. Perfect. Great kitchen and comfy beds. Thankyou ##### Melissa W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rick L. 4 Mar 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Big fail on so many details When we arrived, the kitchen was full of cockroaches but there was no insect spray. The guide says we can go and buy our own and be reimbursed. That might work if you're staying at a YMCA, but not at a property charging what Malda's is. There's a complete lack of attention to detail. The back door lock is broken so you can't lock the house when you go to the beach. In each bedroom, one of the lamps was broken. The remote to the TV was held together by silver electrical tape. The windows were dirty, the spa bath hadn't been cleaned out. In the bathroom, the soap, shampoo and conditioner were all empty. Culburra Beach is a great place for a holiday, Malda's is not. If you're holidaying in Culburra, I'd look elsewhere - there are plenty of better quality, better priced properties that do look after their guests and do have the requisite attention to detail ##### Rick L. 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