Title: Beach Cottage in “Freshwater Basin”. Under 5 min flat walk to Beach & Shops 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 # Beach Cottage in “Freshwater Basin”. Under 5 min flat walk to Beach & Shops Holiday home with a hot tub, near Manly Beach ![Beach nearby, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95997300/95997233/77a87078.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95997300/95997233/e04a1bd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95997300/95997233/e1bed9d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95997300/95997233/w1188h792x54y0-f311d1e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/96000000/95997300/95997233/0e29d5ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the essence of Australian beach living at The Absolute Quintessential Australian Beach Cottage. Stroll to Freshwater Beach within minutes, or explore local restaurants and shops with ease. Enjoy family time in the spacious backyard with a trampoline, heated spa, and outdoor dining area. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Beach Cottage in “Freshwater Basin”. Under 5 min flat walk to Beach & Shops The Absolute Quintessential Australian Beach Cottage situated in the Exclusive Freshwater Basin. This home is situated in the most ideal position for a perfect Holiday. Under a 5 minute walk to Freshwater Beach which is all flat walking. This is so important to note as majority of the area in Freshwater, Queenscliffe and Curl Curl are hilly and steep so not much fun getting to and from Beach. This home is also perfectly located within a 5 minute walk to Freshwater shops which has over 7 restaurants and bars as well as a grocery store for all your shopping needs. There are also two coffee shops within a 20 steps from house! This house is perfect for a family as it’s ideal walking to everything there is also a local bus service that can take you to city and back only a 4 minutes walk from house.There is a big grassed backyard and a XL Trampoline. A large back deck with built in heated spa. Outdoor Covered Dining area & BBQ area. Offstreet parking for 3 cars. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61510000/61502900/61502857/w1284h850x0y64-548c710f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tuscan Villa Little Manly, Beach front Apartment Manly - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=61502857&PinnedHotelID=61502857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89060000/89055900/89055856/fa8a0d6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury townhouse, ocean views, plunge pool, pets Freshwater - Pet-friendly - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=89055856&PinnedHotelID=89055856&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95890000/95882200/95882140/16600d33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Impeccable 3-Bed Home Near the Beach Manly - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=95882140&PinnedHotelID=95882140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100670000/100662300/100662252/de0030f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large 4 bdrm Freshwater House. 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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property 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-54754, 2096 ## 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-33.77724%2C151.28780&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=SFha4JkwnTsjaWdYOBJJdc1LkHQ=) Freshwater, NSW #### What's nearby - Harbord Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Curl Curl Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Manly Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Brookvale Oval - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Taronga Zoo - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles #### Getting around - Sydney North Sydney Station - 16 min drive - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Three Seagulls - ‬10 min walk - ‪Harbord Hotel - ‬7 min walk - ‪Harbord Diggers - ‬8 min walk - ‪PICO in Curly - ‬13 min walk - ‪DD Collective - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beach Cottage in “Freshwater Basin”. Under 5 min flat walk to Beach & Shops pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Beach Cottage in “Freshwater Basin”. Under 5 min flat walk to Beach & Shops? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beach Cottage in “Freshwater Basin”. Under 5 min flat walk to Beach & Shops? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beach Cottage in “Freshwater Basin”. Under 5 min flat walk to Beach & Shops located? > Located in Freshwater, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Curl Curl Beach and Manly Beach. Manly Wharf and Dee Why Beach 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 ## Beach Cottage in “Freshwater Basin”. Under 5 min flat walk to Beach & Shops Reviews 10 ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zandra S. 13 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week. The house is lovely and is exactly as described and the position is perfect. Walking to the shops or beach is very easy. We particularly enjoyed being able to have a spa after a day of the beach. ##### Zandra S. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### katrina w. 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Freshwater sensation Beautiful home, perfect for our family of adults and teenagers. So many positives - close to the beach and ocean pool, shops, Manly, jacuzzi, lovely locals, could go on and on. Would highly recommend!! ##### katrina w. 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