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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Very comfortable, pet friendly home located a short stroll from the beach...

We would love to welcome you to Gillies Getaway, a very comfortable home only a short stroll to the beach and restaurants. Gillies also welcomes your furry friend to come away on your family holiday.

Gillies Getaway will be your home away from home while you enjoy beautiful South West Rocks and surrounds. For your added comfort Gillies has reverse cycle air conditioning and the added bonus of WIFI.

The three bedrooms all have ceiling fans for those warmer evenings. Two of the bedrooms have a television so everyone can watch their favourite programmes.

Open plan lounge, dining, and kitchen area. The living area spills out onto a sunny deck at the front of the house, a lovely quiet spot to sit and enjoy a good book.

The lounge room has reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fans, sit back in the comfortable lounge and watch your favourite football game on the large flat screen television or watch a DVD from the selection supplied.

Brand new kitchen, with two brand new bathrooms and laundry.

A large covered deck area off to the side of the house with a bar fridge, BBQ and outdoor furniture.

After a fun day spent at the beach wash off under the outdoor shower.

Fully fenced yard, enjoy a game of backyard cricket with the kids and bring your boat as there is plenty of room.

Under the house is a lock-up storage area for your fishing gear.

Please note that sheets and towels are not supplied however can be hired for an additional fee, please contact our office and we will arrange this for you.

We know you will enjoy your visit to South West Rocks and look forward to hearing from you.

Bed Configuration - Linen not Included
1x King
2x Queen
1x Single Bunk

While we ensure that all beds are equipped with mattress protectors, pillows, pillowcases, quilts, and quilt covers, we kindly ask guests to bring their own sheets, towels, bath mats, and tea towels. Additionally, guests are expected to provide their own laundry detergent, dish soap, personal soap, and toilet paper among other personal necessities.

Whether you love fishing, swimming, snorkelling, surfing or taking in a bit of history at the Trial Bay Gaol or Smoky Cape Lighthouse, this is a great place to escape and is the ideal family retreat by the beach perfect for year-round swimming.

South West Rocks is popular as a holiday destination for its variety of beaches including Horseshoe Bay, Main Beach, Little Bay, Gap Beach, North Smoky and Smoky Beach. Beginners and experienced surfers will both find waves to suit them or take a surf lesson with Trent Munro Surf Academy.

Fish Rock Cave, 2 km offshore, is one of the best cave dives in the country, a 125-m passage through the centre of a small island, with an amazing variety of marine life including grey nurse sharks, turtles and spotted eagle rays.

The area has a rich heritage set on cliffs high above the sea, Trial Bay Gaol was built in the 1880s to house prisoners and then as an internment camp for Germans and Austrians living in Australia during World War 11. Smoky Cape Lighthouse is one of the oldest, and tallest lighthouses in NSW.

Linen Hire companies available for you hire are available please contact our office directly

A $40 Booking Fee plus a separate Cleaning Fee Applies to all bookings.
A $500 Security Deposit is required


PID-STRA-24031

Property manager

Elders South West Rocks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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-24031

Property is also known as

Gillies Getaway South West Rocks House
Gillies Getaway House
Gillies Getaway South West Rocks
Gillies Getaway
Gillies Getaway At West Rocks
Gillies Getaway at South West Rocks South West Rocks
Gillies Getaway at South West Rocks Private vacation home
2901-235578

About the neighborhood

Map
South West Rocks, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • Brighton Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • South West Rocks Country Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Arakoon National Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Smoky Cape Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Kempsey Station - 36 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paragon Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chillati - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪South West Rocks Seafood - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thai on the Rocks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Horseshoe Bay Kiosk - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Very comfortable, pet friendly home located a short stroll from the beach... pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very comfortable, pet friendly home located a short stroll from the beach...?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very comfortable, pet friendly home located a short stroll from the beach...?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very comfortable, pet friendly home located a short stroll from the beach... located?

Situated in South West Rocks, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Brighton Park and South West Rocks Country Club. Horseshoe Bay Beach and Arakoon National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Very comfortable, pet friendly home located a short stroll from the beach... Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Road Trip
Neat house with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Gillies Getaway
Rating Details: The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Just perfect
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8/10 Good

Jen M.

Gillies Getaway 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property for large groups and their fur children.
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10/10 Excellent

jason W.

Gillies
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location, very clean and tidy, pet friendly yard.
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6/10 Okay

Julie C.

Pleasant Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Location. Building next door so a lot of noise was the only negative.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Carringbah South ,

Fabulous Beach House for families
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love this home, have been staying here many years for our annual pilgrimage to the lovely SWR.. The House has a lovely new kitchen & bathroom .. the master king bed is super comfortable. Love that we can bring out much loved dog with us on the holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Great Pet Friendly home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved our stay at Gillies, very clean, comfortable with everything you need when away. Love the location and the fact that this house is completely pet friendly as it is all fenced and they can come inside. It is a shame there are not more ‘real' pet friendly homes in this area. I believe there are lots of responsible pet owners like ourselves with a small pet that take extra care when holidaying in someones home. Thank you for sharing your home.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F.

Fantastic beach house, well located & comfortably sleeps 8
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this beach house, so much so that I’ve booked it 6 years in a row, & devastated that it’s not available for our stay next year. It’s walking distance to the main town, well equipped, has comfortable beds, a great balcony for eating on or entertaining and best of all is dog friendly... I hope we can stay there again in the future.
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6/10 Okay

Holly M.

Gillies Getaway SWR
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was in a great location - easy to walk into town centre. Although we didn't have a pet there is enough room in yard for a pet. Bed was quite comfortable however was an inconvenience to learn the accommodation didn't supply linen/towels, so I needed to hire these for an additional cost before we arrived. House was fairly clean, however windows, shutters, fan in the bathroom and rugs were in need of a good clean. Unfortunately, we could not find any decent frypans to cook with (wobbly handle and burn food stuck to inside) so opted to use the BBQ. Property didn't come with any hand soap in the bathrooms so would recommend taking your own.Overall good spot for a night or two but if you are after a little but of luxury I would opt for something else.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jen M.

Beautiful
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was spotless and perfect for a summer getaway
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from 365 Morpeth Road Morpeth, NSW

Great family house
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very comfortable, clean & great kitchen. House has been renovated inside to high standard. Pets very well catered for. Would highly recommend a holiday there with family & pets.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Gympie, QLD

Matthews Family
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely wonderful. Great home, great location! Had everything needed, thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Heathcote, NSW

The perfect holiday house
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is modern and in a great location. The layout is excellent, and a lot of thought has gone into fitting it out. Everything supplied in the house makes for the perfect holiday. The beer fridge has been set to the perfect temperature.The only negatives were the house was very dusty (especially under beds and lounges) causing a few asthma issues. This has been also documented in previous reviews. The supplied vacuum cleaner was useless, actually making the house dirtier. It is well overdue for replacement or a good clean. And some of the insect screens in the bedrooms were broken and as a result the windows could not be left open at night to allow a breeze in.The positive attributes of the house far outweigh the few minor issues. I'd highly recommend the property.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Carringbah South ,

Ideal family rental, great location, modern & fresh home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great holiday rental, recently renovated with lovely kitchen, bathrooms & very comfy beds. Well equipped apart from the coffee machine was out of order during our stay. Only downside is in the cleaners, with their poor quality clean. Under beds & inside bedroom cupboards were absolutely thick with dust, inside bedroom drawers were also dusty. Dirty dishes were packed back in the cupboards. The laundry doesn’t not appear to be cleaned at all. We got the vacuum out to do it ourselves, but even the vacc was filthy & smelly. They could do with better cleaners for the $125 we paid for that service.
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6/10 Okay

Cosy & well equiped
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and Gillies Getaway is a very comfortable and well appointed cottage. The house appeared to have been vacant for some time since being cleaned and was definitely in need of detailing and cleaning under all furniture.The lawns needed mowing and the yard a general cleanup especially for use by young children such as our grandchildren.

10/10 Excellent

Phillip N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Beautiful home love the renovation, we booked this place because of location, boat park and the lovely home, but this year we were unable to use the back yard to park our boats as the fence had been locked up and a board screwed to it and the bins were absolutely disgusting
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Good location, nice vibe - but needs a bit more work
Our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teenage kids) stayed here for 9 nights in January 2019. This is a recently decorated house that has been fitted with new appliances and is well furnished with a cool marine / seaside style. The house is on a good sized block 5-10 minutes easy walk from the centre of town and the main beach. Location, location! There are 3 outdoor areas, including 2 upper floor deck areas, that give options on either shade or breeze depending on the time of the day. The best one is in the main picture of the property as it has a bar fridge (even though we didn't use it), a good size outdoor dining table, and a very comfortable outdoor lounge - good for relaxing and reading. There is another small deck / landing area upstairs at the entrance to the house that is nice and cool, furnished with a small table and a couple of cushioned plastic wicker chairs in a similar style / vibe to the main upstairs outdoor space. The third area is downstairs on the ground floor at the back of the house. We didn't use this area except when coming from the beach. It has the outdoor shower (handy when coming back from the beach) and is the access point for the laundry (with 1 of the 2 toilets of the house) which is downstairs. This upstairs deck overlooks the good size fenced lawn garden at the side of the house that is useful for parking a boat or car, or for some other outdoor activity. This fenced garden gave our small dog more area to exercise while we were in the house. The house reminded me of our previous Federation style weatherboard house we had in Melbourne. The colour scheme is very maritime cool. The new appliances, furnishings and fittings lift the property. However, a few areas need improvement including some small holes in the bathroom floor that allowed for a nighttime incursion by cockroaches from underneath the upstairs flooring - we bought some Mortein spray after the first night and applied it to the holes every evening to create a chemical barrier that was partially successful in reducing the number being sighted. The other issue was the third bedroom that can sleep five. As the walls on 2 sides don't meet the ceiling those sleeping in that room get the noise from the bathroom (with a toilet) opposite, noise from the kitchen and rest of the house, while not getting the ventilation / breeze that the front of the house and 2 other bedrooms enjoy. 5 people in that bedroom would be uncomfortable. Overall 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penny C., Orange,NSW

Fantastic place to stay, it has absolutely everything you need and more!
We loved staying here, it has everything you need, it’s in a great location and it really is a home away from home. There was only the two of us so there was plenty of room, if you had a full house (9 people) it could get a bit cosy and there is only one bathroom. We’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018