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Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Arakoon, NSW
  • Hat Head National Park
    6 min walk
  • Arakoon National Park
    10 min walk
  • Little Bay Beach
    11 min walk
  • Kempsey, NSW (KPS)
    42 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches

Aracalm beach house in Arakoon with pool. A hidden gem. Comfy 3 bedroom house sleeps 6. 500 meters to 2 amazing beaches. 5mins drive to town. Great cafes. Comfy beds & sheets & towels are included . Wi-fi is provided. Ducted air-conditioning in all rooms & all bedrooms. secure yard for your children or fur babies. dog friendly inside. Please bring your own dog bedding. Not on furniture or beds please 😊 great deck at rear to relax & enjoy your break. easy access to beach, bay & rock fishing. River fishing 15mins drive away. National park bush walking right at front door. Walk to headland & watch the whales passing or dolphins playing. A truely magical spot.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Hat Head National Park. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Hat Head National Park and Arakoon National Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Heather sheppard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: large fenced yard.you are responsible for your dog

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: secure yard. No child locks. small steps in house

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 2431, PID-STRA-38002

Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
Loved the outdoor area and pool great family holiday spot
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great family house
House was perfect for what we needed and close to walking trails and the beach. The only negative was the initial damp smell in the property as we came in but once we opened up windows and external doors it very quickly improved
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome damily getaway
Great property in a beautiful location. Comfy beds and lots of room for eveyone. We loved sitting on the deck in the afternoon. Lots of shady trees make for great sleep-ins. Many home comforts included, the host has thought of everything for people and the pooches. We were made to feel very welcome. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Leah T.

Great pet friendly house
The house is perfect for family and friends to relax in like its your own home. Even better that it is pet friendly. It has a big back deck with ceiling fan and excellent bbq over looking the pool, yard & neighbors yards. All filled with beautiful big trees. Beds were comfy. Pool was lovely and clean and lawn freshly mowed. Pool steps are very very slippy so be careful getting in and out. The yard is a good size for kids and pets to play in. The only negative was the house had a damp/moldy smell on arrival but was ok once opened up. Its in a good location, very quiet area except for a bit of road noise and with lots of trees & birds, close to beaches, easy walk to SWR & Gaol. Heather is a great host 10 out of 10 and gave us and early check in and late checkout which is always appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous house and location
From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tania v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aracalm experience
Wonderful house for a holiday, everything you need is available and all in working order. Great for our puppy, lovely fenced yard and beautiful outlook. We made use of the pool and outdoor deck, had an amazing relaxing stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house with a pool
Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property and Location
My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's All Here!
Heather was a lovely host with fast and informative communication. The house was as shown on the internet and the pool was such a wonderful addition, especially after or before our day's adventures. Everything you need for a relaxing, happy holiday was found here. We were so lucky with the weather..blue skies and warm waters in the ocean and in the pool. My 2 dogs loved the place and there was also a pooper scooper there which made things easier. My only concern, which Heather couldn't do anything about, was that the red bin is only collected every 2 weeks so it was full when we arrived and we had to find other legal places to dump our rubbish. You would think the council would make special concessions for B&B businesses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

A beautiful home
Stayed for 2 nights with my adult children. The house is lovely and had everything you need. There were extra bath towels, the beds were comfortable and so was the lounge. The deck and pool were great. We didn’t bring our pet this time but I loved that it is a pet friendly house and the yard is big although if you have a smaller adventurous dog like our dachshund they may find some gaps in the fence which is not a reflection on the owners or the yard. My only concern with the house was that we had to wash the dishes and glasses before we could use them but again this is more likely to do with the previous guests and not the owners. I loved this house and would highly recommend a stay there and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean P., Brighton East Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Really good value, pool is great for a family stay.
Location of Aracalm is terrific. The layout of the house was perfect for 6 adults, plenty of comfortable chairs and lounges. Heather is a particularly helpful host.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Michael & Janet B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and homely
Relaxing-rear verandah is great. Comfortable lounges inside. Main complaint relates to difficult controls on stove hot plates. Signage was worn off! Beds very comfortable. Would stay again
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

KERRY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
STOP OVER
ARACALM is a charming cottage which is very clean and Heather is a wonderful host. Unfortunately due to the weather we were not able to use the pool or patio however our Sheltie certainly enjoyed exploring the large fenced yard. However we can't recommend this house for people with mobility problems due to the internal stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach house in a bush setting
This was a last minute booking for us as our camping plans were affected by rain. Heather was accomodating and didn't seem affected by our late reservation. The house was very clean which I was surprised by considering this is a dog friendly property. It was great to see a well stocked corner of dog bowls and toys even though we didn't have our dog with us. We also had a look at the selection of games as our plans for beach swimming wasn't meant to be but we absolutely love trial bay beach for our kids as it's so calm. Great location and we had a nice time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautifully appointed home in the middle of nature
Beautifully-maintained property with every possible amenity to make a beachside and bushside stay enjoyable. Securely-fenced large yard for our big dog, shady deck with comfy chairs and serene outlook, kookaburras laughing away in the trees, magazines and books to read, big tv with streaming service and lots of room in the house for the family to spread out. Heather was a great host, with helpful, timely communication with us. The welcome basket was a very nice touch! We will stay here again as it ticks all the boxes for us in terms of proximity to walk to national park bush walks, walk to beach, quick drive to SW Rocks to grab dinner, and far enough away from the too-busy holiday accommodation to feel miles away from care.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doggy Paradise
A great location 10 minute walk to Arakoon Beach. Well fenced so our 2 yo dogs could not escape even with some digging. Perfect yard for them to zoom in. For the hoomans: the best appointed kitchen we have ever stayed in. No need to buy anything. Lovely deck to birdwatching from too. Heather an excellent host. We will go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elysia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home with every need met. Kind & thoughtful communication from owners. Absolutely loved my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sanctuary. This was an excellent place for our short stay. Comfortable, well appointed and easy.
This is a really good place. Normally out of our price range but worth it this time around. Natural surroundings stunning, like being on the edge of the forest. Thank you Heather.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice comfortable house - quiet area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, large family home
We so enjoyed our stay at Heathers property, as did our pup! We arrived to a bottle of cold champagne, chocolates and even a bag of natural doggy treats!! The place is beautiful, huge secured backyard that was perfect for our pooch, and the kitchen and lounge room were gorgeous! We will absolutely be staying there again! Thanks heather!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful property in a gorgeous location!!!
We just can't wait to stay at this beautiful house again!!! Heather, the owner was brilliant to communicate with and we were even recieved an unexpected gift on arrival 💗. You will thoroughly enjoy staying here and be booking to go back again when you get home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Glenys B.

Liked: Cleanliness
review
great location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022