Title: Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6343829&destination=Mystery+Bay%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=34521959&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari ## Photo gallery for Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari ![Sun-loungers - Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari (Mystery Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34522000/34521959/c6b16519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari (Mystery Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34522000/34521959/c0b6f5e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari (Mystery Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34522000/34521959/5515ad91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari (Mystery Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34522000/34521959/4116d477.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari (Mystery Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34522000/34521959/ec68b2c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located just 100m from Mystery Bay, Shamwari offers a homely beach cottage experience. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this traditional abode features fresh linen supplied and laundry facilities. Enjoy the surrounding abundant birdlife on peaceful tracks or unwind with BBQs on the private front deck. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - 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 cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari Shamwari, , set just 100m from the clear, turquoise waters of Mystery Bay, is a traditional, homely beach cottage with 2 bedrooms, (1 queen, 2 single), 2 bathrooms, (2 showers, 1 bath), fresh linen supplied, laundry, kitchen, dining-lounge with cosy fireplace for those winter nights, and spare room to put all your luggage, pram, cot or beach gear, etc. Plenty of wood is supplied for 3 nights, thereafter more can be purchased nearby. Abundant birdlife surrounds in the national park and bushland, many peaceful tracks for a stroll or pedal. Echidnas, bandicoots and wallabies are regular visitors. Ample parking for vehicles and boat, drive in, through, and out, no need for reversing. Experience sandy beaches fringed by rocky outcrops, headlands, fishing, swimming, surfing, snorkelling and kayaking all at your doorstep. Enjoy a bbq on the private front deck while taking in the glimpses of the ocean while the back patio affords privacy and wood fired piizza oven, all within a colourful garden setting. The choice of three entertaining areas is great for that holiday enjoyment. In the cooler weather, soak up the warmth and ambience of the cosy indoor wood fire. Only 10 minutes away is the attractive town of Narooma with all the modern conveniences of shopping, cafes, indoor pool, golf course, bowling club and RSL. A 7km drive takes you to the quaint heritage village of Tilba. KiaShamwari (Friendly Home) offers a well priced holiday with all the facilities you expect in a most beautiful seaside area. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88970000/88966200/88966165/w2880h1915x0y10-4d993be1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Discovery Parks - 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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 deadlock 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 2546, PID-STRA-7095 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Shamwari Cottage Shamwari Mystery Bay Cottage Shamwari Cottage Mystery Bay Mystery Bay Mystery Bay Shamwari Cottage Mystery Bay Cottage Cottage Shamwari Cottage Mystery Bay Shamwari Cottage Mystery Bay Mystery Bay Shamwari Beach Mystery Bay Cottage Shamwari by the Beach Mystery Bay Mystery Bay Mystery Bay Shamwari by the Beach Mystery Bay Cottage Cottage Shamwari by the Beach Mystery Bay Shamwari Cottage Mystery Bay Shamwari Beach Mystery Bay House Shamwari by the Beach Mystery Bay Mystery Bay Shamwari House Shamwari 225122 ## About the area Located in Mystery Bay, this cottage is by the sea. Narooma Golf Club and Bermagui Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eurobodalla National Park and Montague Island Nature Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Mystery Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mystery-Bay.dx6343829) [View more Cottages in Mystery Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mystery-Bay-Cottages.d6343829-aaCottages.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-36.30307%2C150.13182&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MEh9lBST_Iu2Zbti8u-0ZoucygE=) Mystery Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Eurobodalla National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342346/4e6cf022-5f1f-43c4-b70f-5c305276bb9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Eurobodalla National Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Mystery Bay Beach 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - 1080 Beach 6 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Narooma Beach 15 min drive \- 8.8 miles - Narooma Golf Club 15 min drive \- 9.1 miles ### Getting around - Moruya, NSW (MYA) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - Dromedary Hotel 6 min drive - Raven Grill 10 min drive - Montague Coffee 11 min drive - Quarterdeck 10 min drive - Narooma Ice Creamery Cafe 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari ? ### What time is check-in at Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari ? ### What time is check-out at Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari ? ### Where is Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mystery Bay peace at KiaShamwari 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 87 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew L. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely accommodation and great to have a fenced back yard for the dog. ##### Andrew L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger P. 11 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great traditional beach house located a couple of minutes walk from beautiful Mystery Bay beach. Clean, comfortable, spacious and very well equipped kitchen. Nice bed linen, lovely outdoor relaxation areas - front verandah and rear courtyard, plus a really wonderful and secure garden full of interest for our two small dogs to explore. Really appreciated the two bathrooms. Actually, it was all perfect for a relaxing stay (we stayed eight nights) and we are already thinking of planning another visit! ##### Roger P. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve P. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfort in Mystery Bay Wonderful clean and comfortable place to stay. Close to the beach. Recommended. ##### Steve P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard H. 23 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach holiday We loved our stay at Kia- Sharmawari. Close to the beach, comfortable beds and a lovely garden. Eveleigh is a great host. ##### Howard H. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline S. 31 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best beach holiday we have had Our stay at Kaishamwari was nothing short of amazing. We felt so welcome by our host Eveleigh and right at home. The house was perfect and had everything we needed. Truly the best beach holiday we have had. We will definitely be back for another trip. ##### Caroline S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### kate O. 8 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Beautiful house and immaculate gardens. We stayed with our two giant dogs and has a beautiful time. Dog beach within a few minutes walk. Highly recommended. ##### kate O. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. 12 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect low key beach holiday Kia Shamwari is the perfect location for a low key beach holiday. A 3min walk to the beach, or drive a little further for the extensive pristine beaches of the coast. We lived on and loved the verandah! And Eveleigh was a great host - we enjoyed her home grown tomatoes! ##### David L. Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### KiaShamwari We had a lovely weekend staying here, the cottage had everything we needed. Only a short walk to the beautiful beaches. A great place to stay, we hope to be back one day. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthea F. 17 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A peaceful place to stay with our dog The place has everything you need. Its only a small stroll to the beach, which is dog friendly and has off leash times. Has an enclosed yard for doggies too. This is our second time staying here and will stay again. ##### Anthea F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenys H. 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kia Shamwari (A friendly home in African dialect) Great location, delightful host and a very relaxing home and garden. ##### Glenys H. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phillip P. 10 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach Dream Our stay was great, form the moment you walked in, it felt like a home. Everything you could need in a kitchen was provided. The pizza oven was fantastic we used it several times. The beach is our favourite in Australia, can't wit till we go again. Janise ##### Phillip P. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sera H. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very relaxing stay Eveleigh’s Kia Shamwari is a delightful home, really pet friendly (fully fenced and even has blocks under the fence so not even noses can get out), and a block up from the beautiful beach of Mystery Bay. We really enjoyed the proximity to the dog friendly beach and sitting on the front verandah for the ocean breezes. Thanks Eveleigh for a wonderful stay, and for all your lovely touches, including stocking the fridge with local Mystery Bay kelp cheese and Tilba milk- we really felt at home! ##### Sera H. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle C. 25 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mystery Bay retreat Stunning area for beach and National Park walks at your door. No WiFi, wilhivj is fantastic to give our bodies an EMF break. Wonderful host. ##### Michelle C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### olivia s. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### lovely cottage This is a comfortable stylish home. Perfect position, you can see the sea and the woods from the veranda. Lovely back garden with lots seating areas and pizza oven. Comfortable beds and quiet location. Lovely touches, welcome bottle of wine and picnic foods. ##### olivia s. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alice K. 13 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cosy house Loved staying at Mystery Bay - Eveleigh's house is very welcoming and comfortable. A highlight is the beautiful garden and its many bird visitors including king parrots who will eat out of your hands. It was only a minute's walk to the beach which was great. Note that it is a phone/internet dead spot and there is no wifi so come prepared for that! ##### Alice K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### joceline g. 25 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house Cosy and clean beach house. Everything you would want. The host, Eveleigh has gone beyond the norm and added lots of little things like welcome biscuits, pantry items , flowers and more. My dog was also very welcome. Great backyard and close to the beach ##### joceline g. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantel L. 11 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet home My partner and I had a wonderful holiday here. Sitting on the porch watching the beautiful birds, walking to the stunning beach, and the best sleep in comfy beds. Our car broke down and Eveleigh our host was so kind and helpful, and the neighbours were so welcoming they even took me to town to get supplies. We didn't want to leave. We can't wait to go back. Thanks Eveleigh for being a super host. ##### Chantel L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to getaway Great price.Great location. Great host. The stress just melted away there. Walk to the beach, sit and read by the fire. House was spacious and clean and well supplied. My partner struggled a bit as it is a black spot for reception and internet but I didn't! Loved our stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrienne B. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed coastal comfort We spent a wonderful five days in early September staying at KiaShamwari – “the friendly house”. It is spacious and comfortable: we lit the fan-forced fire on two cool nights, and it provided effective warmth for the house. We spent time on the front veranda relaxing, reading, talking, and enjoying the birds and views of greenery and ocean. The beach is only a short distance away, just far enough to avoid what can be a busy camping area in holiday periods. Mystery Bay is a destination rich in things to explore: a mystery from the past, unspoiled coastline, and native animals and forest areas. During our stay, we spotted two whales off the coast, and an echidna making its way across the sand. With no wi-fi or phone line to the house, we were blessedly relieved of technology (tip if you need to email or phone: a usable 4G signal is available near the pizza oven in the back garden). Eveleigh is a friendly, knowledgeable, and generous host: the bottle of wine and chocolates were a lovely touch. It’s a pleasure to give a strong recommendation to KiaShamwari and Superhost Ev. ##### Adrienne B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen B. 13 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Really clean and well stocked house, extra blankets and pillows, kitchen fully stocked. Great location short stroll to beach. The only thing i could say it needed was a coffee machine ( but we bought our own) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2a43f8aa-af25-4be8-bc70-2ece7885a06b-1762996224325.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f619f46e-d269-4d92-acad-1859d299b22b-1762996217823.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d4f1c2a6-5224-475f-835c-225cd4b00913-1762996253196.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Helen B. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill C. 22 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful ##### Jill C. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisse R. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful short break in Mystery Bay. The house was very comfortable and close to the beach - we were lucky enough to see the humpback whales putting on a show on their way north. Eveleigh checked in on us ( via text) to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Would definitely stay here again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b1d033a1-ecc8-40e3-a466-f5d3b1acb546-1752362064996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/38d3638c-cffd-43a1-91ec-02d79852ea84-1752362063194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6ffb354d-2ed1-40a2-b33f-03a69ed5e7e6-1752362064194.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Elisse R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chantel L. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely time as always here. Such a homely relaxing home. So nice to watch the birds, especially the king parrots that visit often and walks on the most beautiful beach.Thanks Eveleigh for being the ultimate host. We can't wait to come back again. ##### Chantel L. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Julia F. 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage beautiful location Loved the birds and the beach being so close. My dog had the best time too.Only issue that my partner had was no coverage to make calls, it was concerning for him as he has an elderly parent. ##### Julia F. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian M. 21 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay here was thoroughly enjoyable. Friendly and fair. ##### Adrian M. 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