Title: 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. 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 # 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. Family-friendly holiday home in Ettalong Beach ## Photo gallery for 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. ![Beach nearby - 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. (Ettalong Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71196900/71196886/2a0c6d3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. (Ettalong Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71196900/71196886/55340d0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. (Ettalong Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71196900/71196886/09aa98d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. (Ettalong Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71196900/71196886/1b035d93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. (Ettalong Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71196900/71196886/7a9965dd_edited_e1a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the ultimate beach retreat at Kos Koliba, a fully fenced backyard haven with firepit, fun tent for kids, BBQ grill, and basket swing. Just 2 minutes from the beach and close to several national parks and attractions. Enjoy comfortable cottage living on one level with no stairs. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. Launch your fabulous beach getaway from daily stresses and bring your group of up to 10 to Kos Koliba – just a 2-min walk to the beach. You’ll love the privacy, recreation, and relaxation of the fully fenced backyard with firepit, fun tent for the kids, BBQ grill, and basket swing. Experience the ease of a comfortable cottage all on one level. Discover beaches, attractions, and national parks nearby. Beach accessories are provided. The kids will enjoy their own bunkroom with TV. Step into Kos Koliba’s living room via convenient keyless entry and relax on comfortable seating. Enjoy the soothing pastel tones and beachy vibe of the décor. You’ll love having access to host-provided popular streaming channels – Netflix, Stan, Binge, and Disney+ – on the 58” smart TV. Watch your favorite shows, movies, and sports. Steps away, prep and cook your best culinary creations in the fully equipped kitchen with all the major standard appliances – refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher – along with a hand blender. You’ll find plenty of counterspace and all the cookware, bakeware, dishware, flatware, glassware, serving-ware, and utensils you need to prepare and serve your favorite recipes. Grab your morning hot beverage from the local coffee shops only a short walk from Kos Koliba Holiday Home. Your dining table for 10 adjoins the kitchen, and you’ll have a lovely view of the backyard (where you’ll find the gas BBQ grill), as well as easy access through sliders; keep them open to experience refreshing ocean breezes while dining. Step out to the backyard, fully fenced with a 1.8-meter Hampton-style privacy fence with lockable gates at the front, ensuring complete privacy and safety. The kids will love romping in the yard and playing in their own tent as the grownups relax on covered lounge seating on the deck. Take a whimsical ride in the basket swing on the frangipani tree, and in the evening, gather the group around the firepit to make memories. Also enjoy seating on the front deck. After a full day at the beach, exploring everything the Ettalong Beach area has to offer, or just hanging out and enjoying Kos Koliba, head for a restful night’s sleep in your choice of 4 bedrooms, all with linens, pillows, duvets, and blankets. In the Master Bedroom, you’ll find a queen bed flanked with cupboards, with a lamp on one side. You’ll have a dresser, cupboard, and clothes racks for storage. Discover Bedroom 2 with its queen bed, calming color scheme and a clothes rack for storage. Kids and kids-at-heart will love the Bunk Room with single bunkbeds and storage in the form of a cupboard with drawers, bins under the TV, plus a dresser. They’ll enjoy sitting on the sofa watching their own favorite programming on the 42" TV and delight in the provided toys and books. Bedroom 4 offers a single-on-double bunkbed with bedside table and clothes rack. Refresh and rejuvenate in your choice of 2 bathrooms, both with showers and all bathroom essentials – bath towels, hand towels, hand soap, and toilet paper. You’ll love the convenience of showering off in the bathroom off the back deck as you return from the beach. You’ll also find a washer and dryer in this bathroom. AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS: – Gas BBQ grill – Fully fenced yard – Backyard tent for kids – Children’s books and toys – Beach umbrella picnic blanket – Basket swing – Washer and dryer – Fully equipped kitchen ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift (single-level property) - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 1,507 square feet - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107610000/107603100/107603090/8b63e404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Putty Beach Retreat by HolidayCo. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property 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 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 2257, PID-STRA-30372 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Ettalong Beach Vrbo Property Private vacation home Vrbo Property Private vacation home Ettalong Beach ## 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-33.52188%2C151.32857&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WLQfEdN5XNEzWedRqc7aKk1sM0M=) Ettalong Beach, NSW #### What's nearby - Ocean Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Ettalong Beach \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Ettalong Diggers Club \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Umina Beach \- 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Ettalong Wharf \- 5 min drive \- 2.0 miles #### Getting around - Woy Woy Station - 7 min drive - Tascott Station - 14 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 92 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk - ‪The BOX on the Water - ‬13 min walk - ‪Umina Asian Noodle & Chinese - ‬9 min walk - ‪Six Degrees - ‬15 min walk - ‪Margarita Daze - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome.? ### What time is check-in at 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome.? ### What time is check-out at 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome.? ### Where is 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2-Min Walk to Beach: Firepit, Yard. Kids welcome. Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Subhi B. 13 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location A lovely property, clean, efficient and welcoming design, great location just a few minutes walk from the beach. ##### Subhi B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha D. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great stay! A very comfortable stay! House was very well equipped, clean and in a great spot. Loved the beautiful mango tree in the back garden. It was perfect for our group. ##### Samantha D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lasantha A. 31 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice clean place. Nice place with all the amenities & close to beaches. ##### Lasantha A. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ben A. 19 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks A great place in a great location ##### Ben A. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thea B. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely beach cottage This stay was so homely and nice. Modern furniture and amenities with comfortable beds. Everything required in the kitchen was there. Communication with the host was quick and easy. Would love to stay again. ##### Thea B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie B. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay My husband and I, my daughter and her husband and 4 kids found the accommodation excellent. Everything looked new and clean. The arrival process was so easy. There was plenty of room for the kids to play outside. The macrame hoop swing was a great hit with the 3 year old. Thank you for making our stay carefree. ##### Julie B. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### jimmy z., melbourne vic 21 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### worm house house is worming, another bathroom is outside, sound insulation is not good, too close to kitchen. ##### jimmy z. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma H. 29 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic break Property is lovely, beautifully decked out, and furnished.very peaceful zen backyard with stunning mango tree.the bedrooms dont have air con but fans were fine even on 39 degree day and lounge/ kitchen aircon is powerful enough to keep rooms getting stuffy. The owners sent a very comprehensive guide to the property which i stupidly didnt read properly so kept asking rhem annoying questions which they were very lovely about answering and very quickly too. The location is amazing beach about 30 seconds walk away it was lovely in the evening for a walk , you could turn right along the beach and walk ocean beach or left to ettalong beach . Highly recommend we will be back ##### Emma H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodie M. 26 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sparkling clean and everything you need! Great house with everything you need and sparkling clean! Gorgeous welcome package. We had a lovely stay - thank you!! ##### Jodie M. 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