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Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to present Cowley House ideal for families & large groups.

This property will consider hosting small gatherings/events upon request, please contact our team.

Property Features
• Small gatherings /events of up to 30 people considered upon request
• Stunning Hamptons inspired residence with pool and views of the escarpment
• Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry, range cooker, wine fridge, microwave, dishwasher and Breville espresso machine
• Smart screen TVs, DVD, Wi-F, Netflix, laptop friendly
• Slow combustion fireplace and ducted air conditioning for year-round comfort
• Stunning saltwater swimming pool, two outdoor dining settings and BBQ
• Pretty gazebo near the pool, perfect for afternoon relaxing and drinks
• 2.5 bathrooms, main bathroom with luxury soaking bathtub
• Master bedroom with huge ensuite overlooking the dam and garden
• Quality soaps, shampoo and conditioner provided
• Laundry with washing machine and dryer
• Outdoor fire pit
• Jetty over the deck – perfect photo spot
• Pets welcome with $150 surcharge

Bedroom Configuration
• Bedroom 1: king (advise at time of booking if 2 singles are preferred. Bed making charges apply for late notice)
• Bedroom 2: King (advise at time of booking if 2 singles are preferred. Bed making charges apply for late notice) and 1 sofa bed (available upon request at time of booking)
• Bedroom 3: queen
• Bedroom 4: double
• Bedroom 5: king (advise at time of booking if 2 singles are preferred. Bed making charges apply for late notice)
• Bedroom 6: king single x 2
• Cottage: queen bed x 1 with a basic kitchen set up, shower, toilet and sink.

Bathrooms
• Bathroom 1 (ensuite): shower, vanity, toilet.
• Bathroom 2: shower, bath, toilet, vanity.
• Bathroom 3: (cottage) shower, toilet, vanity,

Cowley House is a beautiful country residence located at the foothills of the Illawarra escarpment. It is a fantastic getaway offering spacious accommodation, mesmerising views, a stunning saltwater swimming pool and entertaining facilities. Cowley House is a beautifully styled 6-bedroom home (plus separate cottage) with ample space comfortably sleeping 14 guests and decorated in gorgeous Hamptons style and only 90 minutes south of Sydney CBD and 19 minutes to Wollongong.

Ideal for extended family groups, the property has informal and formal dining areas, two spacious lounge rooms (one with slow combustion fireplace), gourmet kitchen ideal for entertaining, an outdoor terrace with dining set, large BBQ and second outdoor dining area, fantastic, enclosed swimming pool and views of the rolling green countryside and the escarpment. Come and enjoy Cowley's house with your friends and family in this idyllic location with space, charm, and modern conveniences at your fingertips you'll never want to leave!

Ideally located between Wollongong and Shellharbour 90 minutes south of Sydney CBD and only 35 minutes down the road to Kiama, Wongawilli is the perfect spot to experience some of the best the South Coast has to offer. Enjoy snorkelling and diving at some of NSW's best dive sites, visit famous beaches or enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking on the gorgeous lakes. Kiama has the famous blowhole, an eclectic mix of homeware and fashion boutiques, cafes, markets, galleries, and music in the park.

Whether you want to completely relax on holiday or get out and explore the local attractions, you won't want to leave the comfort and serenity of this fabulous home away from home!

Distances to
• 6km to Kembla Grange Racetrack
• 10km to Lake Illawarra
• 15km to Wollongong
• 19km to North Wollongong Beach
• 20km to Windang Beach
• 20km to Jamberoo Action Park
• 22km to Shellharbour
• 23km to Mystics Beach & Minnamurra River
• 24km to Minnamurra Rainforest
• 26km to Shellharbour South Beach
• 32km to Kiama
• 40km to Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk 

Linen
All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay and included in the tariff. For the comfort of our guests, we do not triple sheet. All beds have a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a quilt with a full cover. BYO beach towels.

Property Specific Notes
Please note this property has a dam, children must be supervised at all times.

Pets are welcome at this property. There is a $150 surcharge to have your pet stay please declare at the time of booking and refer to the terms and conditions regarding pets.

Wi-fi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge issues will be dealt with ASAP but cannot be guaranteed.

Cowley house will accept small functions or weddings on application. There are specific terms for these events and a $1500 event fee. Please contact us to discuss a suitable package for you.

Notes:
Payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Information tab on our website or a link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email.

This property is a holiday rental, it is not a principal place of residence and there are no shared rooms. Enjoy your time in comfort and privacy.

Terms and conditions apply for this property and payment warrants your agreement and that of all other guests staying at the property with you.

The guest limits apply at all times during the booking. Any extra guests (this includes day visitors) above those that have been booked and paid for must be approved in writing prior to the stay. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have visitors in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission. This is not possible at all properties.

NSW Planning has passed laws that affect guests. The Code of Conduct for holiday renting can be found on our website under the Guest Information tab. In Section 2.5.2 of the STR Code of Conduct, guests have an obligation to ensure the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (if strata) near holiday rental properties. This means guests have to be very mindful of noise made in or outside the property that can disrupt neighbours at any time of the day.

If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited.

This property is approved for accommodation only. No mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. Under no circumstances are the following activities permitted at any of our properties: motorbikes, dirt bikes, quad bikes, use of firearms or air rifles, fireworks.

Our standard check-in time is 4 pm and check out time is 10 am. We can offer you a complimentary early check-in or late check out time as a gesture of goodwill where booking and housekeeping schedules allow. Please call our team to request this prior to your arrival. Please note that due to demand and housekeeping pressures, no early check ins or late check outs will be granted during the months of December and January. The safest way to secure a later check out or early check in is to book the property for an extra night, please contact us to see if we can offer a special rate for this extra night. Please note that Sunday late check outs must be requested and approved prior to 5 pm on the Friday evening of that week.

Out of peak season stays of a week or more may qualify for a discount, please send us a message.

Information during your stay can be found in the Guest Information Folder or by calling our office 24/7.

For your added security, this property is managed by a Licensed Real Estate Agent. We will never request payments be made to an overseas bank account and your money is held safely in our Trust Account until after your departure.

If we had more properties in our management portfolio we could easily get them booked. Demand is high and supply just can’t keep up. Please send us a message or call us if you would like to know more about the packages we offer for bookings and property management.

STRA Permit ID: PID-STRA-23486


Features

Air Conditioning
Bath Tub
BBQ
Ceiling Fans
Child Friendly
Clothes Dryer
Coffee Machine
Covered Outdoor Area
Dishwasher
DVD Player
Firepit
Fireplace
Ground Floor
Hairdryer
Heating
Hot Water
iPod Dock
Iron and Board
Kitchen
Laptop-friendly
Laundry
Linen Included - BYO beach towels
Microwave
Oven
Parking
Pets Welcome
Private Entrance
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
Swimming Pool
Views - mountain
Washing Machine
Wheelchair Access
Wi-Fi

Reviews

Julie Y
A wonderful weekend getaway for a big family reunion.
January 2024

Spots all over for quiet chats and large shared meals. Indoor and outdoor options for games, a swim or a quiet early morning cuppa. Plenty of parking and large comfortable bedrooms. It would also be a great space for a quilting weekend. The gardens and views of the escarpment are so lovely in any weather.

Janis I
A stunning home!
November 2023

A stunning home. Thank you for allowing 3 generations of family to have a fantastic weekend away. We loved the pool, even in the rain! The facilities and supplies were great, we’d love to come back again! P.S. Thanks for the delicious welcome cheese and wine!

Jeremy S
Unreal house on a beautiful property. Was fantastic for our golf trip.
October 2023

Unreal house on a beautiful property. Was fantastic for our golf trip.

Christine W
We had a lovely weekend at Cowley House.
May 2023

The house is beautiful and has everything you could ask for.

Qwan C
The house itself is amazing.
March 2023

Great for groups or families with plenty of space and the cooking facilities are excellent.

Tim M
We had the best stay.
January 2023

A beautiful country escape and great hosts. Highly recommend.

Sahar A
The property is amazing and the views are just perfect.
December 2022

We had an awesome time. The property is beautiful. Beds were comfy, and the rooms were clean. Kitchen had everything you may need. Two breakout areas, best for large group. the bathrooms were very clean. Clean linen as well as towels. The pool was amazing with excellent mountain views. Also, thanks for the box of chocolate and a bottle of wine ( on arrival). Our family had the best time. Will definitely visit again. Overall, the property is amazing and the views are just perfect. We had an awesome time.

Laykiv L
Overall amazingly amazing and would love to revisit if the opportunity arises :)
December 2022

Cowley House was breathtakingly stunning and absolutely gorgeous, the house, the location, the spaciousness, the amenities, the comfort, the privacy, the well stocked kitchen utensils & appliances, the tea cupboard stocked with all sorts of flavours!

Asmaa M
I gave 5 stars because i really enjoyed having our family Christmas get together weekend at Cowley House.
December 2022

It was clean and pleasant with excellent cooking facilities. BBQ . Pool. Campfire outside and open fireplace inside. Great to chill on the dock over the dam with fish and birds. 3 generations of our family all had something to enjoy.

Linda C
Stunning home
September 2022

Thank you for sharing this beautiful part of the world with us! Stunning home, amazing vista, and wonderful memories created. Hope to return again!

Ryan S
Fantastic weekend venue
August 2022

Fantastic weekend venue for our family to celebrate our 51st wedding anniversary.

Seerat G
This place was an absolutely great find
August 2022

This place was an absolutely great find. We had the best time connecting with our family and friends around the property! The hosts have really thought of many ways to make it comfortable. We look forward to coming back.

Justine R
Fantastic Stay
April 2022

Great facilities, equip for big groups, good quality linen, kitchen products/servery. We had a fantastic stay and would recommend for big groups + families. Clean, well maintained property. Will come again.

Jess Panetta
May 2021

Amazing house. We had a great weekend. Thanks for having us

Katie Lindsay
May 2021

Amazing holiday house. Beautifully styled. Lounge room equip with so many books and games. The large kitchen was wonderful to cook and socialise with our group. Large beautiful pool!

Anonymous
February 2021

Beautiful house with amazing pool and views.

Anonymous
October 2020

The house was beautiful and the location was amazing! Everything was just as pictured in the photos. Very clean and so much room. The pool and outdoor area was perfect for lunch and a swim during the day. Would definitely like to book again!

Julia Shaw Mullins
September 2020

This house was simply stunning. It is designed and decorated perfectly for a luxurious getaway. I had my family all come for my 50th birthday and we had a fabulous time. Plenty of room for our group and so much space that we didn’t feel on top of each other. The kitchen was huge and very well supplied. The views from the lounge area to the garden and mountain was spectacular. Would love to stay again. A few issues with the property management giving us incorrect info but nothing too drastic.

Julia S
I had a fabulous two-night stay with my family
September 2020

I had a fabulous two-night stay with my family to celebrate my 50th birthday. The house is absolutely stunning and the views and the gardens are so good for the soul. I wish we were staying longer and we’ll definitely be back.

Bridget Woolnough
September 2020

It was such an amazing house. The place was exactly as it appeared in the photos, if not better. Communication was easy and the house was in perfect condition. Would definitely stay there again and will recommend to friends and family.

Anonymous
August 2020

Great communication and a lovely stay in a very clean and well equip house. Very comfortable for a large group.

Sayed Rebehy
August 2020

Great place! Clean and very well decorated with amazing views. The house has everything you need with a very well stocked kitchen. 6 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Anonymous
August 2020

This place has everything you need for a nice and relaxing weekend away with the family. The house is huge, with plenty of room for everyone. We have 5 kids in our family and this place was perfect to accommodate us all. The place was sparkling clean when we arrived and they thought of every single detail such as finding a drawer full of tea and even dairy-free got chocolate. The kids loved feeding the horses and the surroundings are just beautiful. We’ll definitely be back again!

Anonymous
August 2020

Great place

Anonymous
July 2020

We recently had a fantastic stay here with a group of 12 friends. The Airbnb was very large and clean with amazing facilities both inside and out - with a fully equipped kitchen and living area perfect for entertaining and awesome garden with pool, pond and paddocks! The Airbnb is professionally managed so was great communication with swift responses and no issues. Would highly recommend

Anonymous
July 2020

Great single level country house perfect for multiple families or large family gathering.

Anonymous
July 2020

This property was clean on our arrival. The house is spacious and well furnished. Highly recommend this listing

Bakous
Very good managing agent and great property! ...
January 2020

Very good managing agent and great property! 

Tanya
We had such a wonderful time at this property. Bot...
January 2020

We had such a wonderful time at this property. Both the interior of the home and the surrounding land are so spacious! Ideal for big groups, we never at any time felt like we were on top of each other. We had lovely group lunches most days on the long tables and as for the kids they loved to roam wild and free. They rode their bikes, played football and swam in the pool all day. We will definitely be looking to hire this place out again. We loved every minute of our stay

Floorplan

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Cowley House

7 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 14 Guests

Area

Wollongong, Wongawilli

Features

Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Pets Welcome
Swimming Pool
Wi-Fi

Bedding Configuration

Bedoom 1 (Splittable bed)
  • King Bed x 1
Bedroom 2 (Splittable bed)
  • King Bed x 1
Bedroom 3
  • Queen Bed x 1
Bedroom 4
  • Double Bed x 1
Bedroom 5 (Splittable bed)
  • King Bed x 1
Bedroom 6
  • King Single x 2
Cottage
  • Queen Bed x 1

Linen

Linen Included - BYO beach towels