Title: Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest 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 # Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33562700/33562663/e47f193a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33562700/33562663/22b5f7ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33562700/33562663/5593d161.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33562700/33562663/4ac375f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33562700/33562663/6f108179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled between two natural creeks, Jacaranda House offers a serene getaway just minutes' walk to the beach and cafés. Enjoy spacious living areas, a large kitchen, and an outdoor deck with BBQ that opens up to a private tropical garden. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest Just one hour from Sydney by car or train, nestled by the world’s second oldest National Park, spectacular Mount Mitchell and pristine beaches. Spacious 3 bedroom house with wide, sun-drenched deck overlooking a tropical garden. Just minutes’ walk to the beach, cafés, shops and train. A romantic, private getaway for up to three couples or ideal for a family, sleeps up to six, with large kitchen, dining and living areas; covered parking. Layout: NEWLARGE KITCHEN INSTALLED SEPTEMBER 2020 2 rooms with Queen sized beds 1 room with two single beds that can be made into a Queen sized bed Separate toilet, vanity area and bathroom with shower and bath Large dining and living area that opens out to a large outdoor deck Large well equipped kitchen also opens out to the large outdoor deck Outdoor deck has three modular tables that allows for seating up to 10 Outdoor BBQ Large private tropical Garden Entrance foyer with Keyless Entry (pin code) containing historical photograph gallery Undercover parking Close to a range of cultural, nature and sporting based activities \*Short walk to (patrolled) Stanwell Park Beach, Surf Club, lagoons, creeks and parks \*Cafes, an Art Gallery, boutiques, convenience store and bottle shop also a very short walk away \*Fish from the rock platform at Coal Cliff and Stanwell Beach \*Relax at Stanwell Park Beach, children's playground with refreshments from the kiosk \*Nearby Public Baths, Ocean Pools, horse riding, mini golf \*Walk the Sea Cliff Bridge, climb the Wodi Wodi Track, row at Audley Boatshed, bushwalk in the world's second oldest National Park \*Bike ride to Wollongong along the coast and the famous Seacliff Bridge \*10 minutes' drive to Helensburgh, supermarket, specialty butcher and grocer, wine cellar, library, Helensburg Tradies Club \*Breakfast, lunch or dine at the Scarborough Hotel, a short drive views, picnic and barbecue tables in the lower and whales to watch in season \*Visit Anita's Theatre at Thirroul for live music \*Visit coastal beaches - Austinmer, Garie, Wattamolla Beach... \*Foragers', antique, food and clothing markets and music events at several villages...Bulli, Berry, Coal Cliff... very pleasant drives away \*Visit Symbio Wildlife Park nearby to view hundreds of exotic, native and farmyard animals \*Visit the Hindu Temple \*Ride horses on trails at Darke's Forest and Otford (glow worms sometimes in the old tunnel) \*Shop for plants, gardening equipment and outdoor furniture at Helensburgh Stanwell Park has a fascinating history Jacaranda House is situated between two natural creeks (Stanwell and Hargraves Creeks) and two of the first houses owned by famous Australians. Sir Thomas Mitchell built the first house in Stanwell just down the road from Jacaranda house and it overlooks the main beach and two lagoons that are fed by the creeks. Sir Thomas was Australia's first Surveyor General who discovered and mapped much of the early colony. He declared Stanwell Park the jewel for where he wanted to reside. Just up the road in the other direction is 'Hillcrest', where Lawrence Hargraves first designed his box kite that lifted him 16 feet off the ground (hence the name of the local cafe) and led directly to the Wright Brothers' ability to take the first heavier than air powered flight. Indeed the first commercial airplane ever built was named in honour of Lawrence's remarkable contributions. As an interesting aside, two houses up from Jacaranda is Articles Art Gallery, originally the second Mitchell House and later the first Guest House in Stanwell Park (opposite the first location of the railway station) and nearby the famous rail line viaduct. In honour of this history, Jacaranda House has a gallery of historical photographs. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There are two sets of steps, bring own barrier ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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-8640, 2508 ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 180200 Jacaranda House Where Beach Meets Rainforest Stanwell Park ## 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-34.23135%2C150.98529&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=78Y0FFdNN6_0c9fKYs3jcrgr7fU=) Stanwell Park, NSW #### What's nearby - Stanwell Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Bald Hill Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Sea Cliff Bridge - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles - Symbio Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles - Bulli Lookout - 18 min drive - 13.6 miles #### Getting around - Stanwell Park Station - 13 min walk - Sydney Airport (SYD) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Parrino's Italian Pizza Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cafe Diem - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Centennial Hotel - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dansk Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Tradies Helensburgh - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest located? > Located in Stanwell Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park. Bald Hill Lookout and Garawarra State Conservation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km). Stanwell Park Station is 13 minutes by foot and Coalcliff Station is 29 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Jacaranda House where beach meets rainforest Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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 36 8 - Good 27 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 4 ### 7.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helene P. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thumbs up Fantastic location, short walk to the beach, cafes nearby and easy communication with Carlton. ##### Helene P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chahine C. 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Perfect for a family beach getaway ##### Chahine C. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Marky M. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Jacaranda House Nice place close to cafes and restaurants and beach just down the road. Comfortable beds. ##### Marky M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kristi M. 22 May 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Jacaranda House The house was ##### Kristi M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jo H. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Could have been cleaner, but cute beach house in a great location. ##### Jo H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### RACHEL L. 24 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mini break We had a great time. House was in a great location and very comfortable ##### RACHEL L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne A. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and spacious As described. Great location and easy check-in and communication. Back deck is wonderful. ##### Dianne A. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerry S. 23 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a perfect spot for our getaway. Enjoyed every single second. Wonderful location. Stanwell Park is just BEAUTIFUL. I would not hesitate to book again. ##### Kerry S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet B. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay, great location We booked the house for our extended family who traveled for my husbands birthday party. We've used this in the past, very convenient to our home ##### Janet B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Great place. Kitchen is extremely well equipped if you like to cook. Host is very helpful and location is great, in between beach and cafes. Will book again. ##### James Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma B. 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful weekend away The house was very comfortable and peaceful. Also in a great location, just down from cafes and an easy walk to the beach. The host was very communicative and helpful. Would definitely go back! ##### Emma B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### kellie f. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great location Great location, quiet and safe., close to beach and cafe. We enjoyed our stay and property offered exactly what we were looking for. Visit was for a family get together and wedding. Had problems working out locking system with door however host was prompt in responding and assistance. Would stay again ##### kellie f. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole P. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Carlton was a good host Every thing lived up to expectations & Carlton was a very good host. ##### Nicole P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### melissa w. 4 Apr 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Location very close to wedding venue The location was nice and close for the wedding we went to. The house house lovely but lots of cockroaches both dead and alive in kitchen area / cupboards. ##### melissa w. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Lisa U. 13 Sept 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Close to café The house was well equipped and the bed was comfortable. Takes about 7 mins downhill walk to the beach and a couple mins walk up the hill to cafés. Bring your own food if you don’t want to eat out as there’s no local supermarket. Stanwell Park is a nice place and the view from Bald Hill is amazing ##### Lisa U. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Stacy R. 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little nook Really enjoyed our stay at Jacaranda House. Host was very communicative. Small issue upon arrival in that we'd expected, as was listed, all three bedrooms to be available, but one was locked. After confirming we had no additional guests, the host helped us to access the 3rd bedroom. As others have noted, bit of lived-in-ness (dirt to be wiped off the window and found some socks and rubbish under a bed) but nothing sinister by any means. Was a lovely stay. ##### Stacy R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Elena S. 2 Feb 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Expected more Dead roach in main area, very stuffy so aircon would improve the experience. Also a better fan. Manager's email was terse; 'We expect the house to be in clean order when you leave. On one occasion someone stole some items. So I expect your workers to realise that this is actually our home and we live here and rent out only due to necessity - it is not a hotel!' ##### Elena S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Emma S. 25 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Emma S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jody Q. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jody Q. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Veronica B. 29 May 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay at stanwell tops Good communication with owner; good facilities- comfortable house. Good location. ##### Veronica B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Catherine C. 22 May 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th birthday sisters catchup On a rainy wet weekend 4 sisters enjoyed staying at Jacarandah house. Once we warmed the house up with electric heaters ( rather than the unflued gas appliance recommended)we relaxed as the rain came down. The beds were comfy with quality linens and we all slept well. Plenty of towels and spare blankets on offer. More attention could be payed to the cleaning of the property. ##### Catherine C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Amanda A. 23 Apr 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to Beach Jacaranda house is lovely and close to the beach, cafes, Sea Cliff bridge walk and plenty of scenic lookouts. ##### Amanda A. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Jane N. 23 Apr 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Very unclean (pest problem) Although a great house and location, it was extremely unclean with a huge pest problem. We saw cockroaches running across the mugs in the cupboards, and what looked like nests of baby cockroaches throughout the kitchen. We felt very uncomfortable so avoided the kitchen all together. It would be a nice place if the owner put more effort into cleaning and maintenance. ##### Jane N. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan B. 15 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent getaway not so far from sydney Place was a great get away. Had qld vibes but not far from sydney. Would go back for sure! ##### Ryan B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Brett H. 25 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Everything you need. Unfortunately weather did not allow us to explore the surrounds on short stay. ##### Brett H. 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