Looking up at the house from the terraced rainforest garden Looking down from balcony onto the deck and stairs that take you into the rainforest garden. Main living room with covered balcony outside Covered balcony with dining table, gas BBQ and seating. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom. Master bathroom Second seating area Second bedroom Third bedroom

 

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Rainforest retreat in relaxed beach town near Sydney

House • Avoca Beach NSW Australia

    6 Guests  
    3 Bedrooms  
    2 Bathrooms  
  Primary home

Exchange types accepted

  Simultaneous  
  Non-Simultaneous  
  Non-Reciprocal & Globe  
  Hospitality  

Statistics

Listed  April 2023
Views  1708

General overview

Our home is a spacious, modern house in the small beachside town of Avoca Beach, NSW, 1.5 hours north of Sydney. The house is surrounded by trees and sub-tropical rainforest plants and is just 3 mins drive from the beach and Avoca town.

The space

There are three spacious double bedrooms with ample cupboard space, and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Upstairs is a large open-plan living room and kitchen, laundry room and toilet, the master bedroom and bathroom and an expansive main balcony with BBQ and views over the rainforest garden. Downstairs there is another living room, another balcony, two double bedrooms and the second bathroom. The downstairs balcony leads directly to a large tiered rainforest garden. The garden and surrounding bush areas are home to many birds including kookaburras, lorikeets, king parrots, and cockatoos.

Guest access

There are steps into the house from the carport, and more steps down into the garden so the house is not ideal for people with limited mobility.

Notes

A car is essential for getting around so the swap comes with use of our car (automatic, hybrid) . Full, clean driver's license required.

Features


Washer
Washer
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Oven
Oven
Microwave
Microwave
Fridge
Fridge
Iron
Iron
Heating
Heating
Air conditioning
Air conditioning
TV
TV
WiFi
WiFi
High Speed Internet
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Bed sheets
Towels
Towels
Workspace
Workspace
BBQ
BBQ
Balcony
Balcony
Garden / yard
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Covered porch / verandah

Travel Styles

    Long term
    Adventure
    Family
    Romantic
    Sport and leisure
    Relaxing
    Eco
    Luxury
    Beach
    Water
    Hiking

House rules

    Suitable for infants under 2
    Suitable for children ages 2-12
    Pets not allowed
    No smoking

Allergens

    Cat free
    Dog free
    Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

Our house is in the small beachside town of Avoca Beach, NSW. Population 5,000. The town is well equipped with local shops (bakers, butchers, small supermarket, small petrol station) and a few casual restaurants and takeaways. The main attraction is the beautiful beach, lush vegetation and nearby national parks, in particular Bouddi National Park, providing ample opportunties for bush walks. The NSW Central Coast is a certified Eco Destination with EcoTourism Australia. https://www.lovecentralcoast.com/ecotourism Avoca Beach is approx 90km north of Sydney and 90km south of Newcastle. Both cities are easily accessible for day trips by train or car. Nearby towns of Gosford and Erina provide ample shops and services. https://www.centralcoastaustralia.com.au/info/towns/avoca-beach/

Getting to my home

If arriving in Sydney, you can take the train to nearby Gosford or Woy Woy and pick up a taxi to the house. (There is a bus but it's very slow and infrequent.) Once in the house, a car is essential for getting around so the swap comes with use of our car (automatic, hybrid) . Full, clean driver's license required. The house is only 1 km from the shops and beach but is at the top of a long, steep hill so walking is not for the faint of heart. Car recommended.

Nearest airport

Sydney International and Domestic Airport Newcastle Airport

Getting around

A car is essential for getting around so the swap comes with use of our car (automatic, hybrid) . Full, clean driver's license required.

Map of Approximate Location

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Janet

Jan and Margaret have lived in Avoca Beach since 2020, having moved to Australia from New York City. Jan works part-time for an Australian environmental charity, and Margaret is studying counselling. We are loving our semi-retired life and don't miss the 'corporate' New York world at all! We are both keen runners, gardeners and bush walkers. Jan spends too much time watching the birds in the garden and trying to photograph the wallaby that lives at the top of the drive. Margaret can often be found in the kitchen cooking delicious dishes from around the world.
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Desired Destinations

Dates flexible
"Our swap in WA just got canceled due to the ill-health of the host so we're looking for a Globe swap in Australia or New Zealand from Jan 13 - 27, or thereabouts. Any locations considered - thanks!"

Dates flexible
"We like to visit the UK each year to catch up with family and friends in and around London and would love to find a swap for (northern) summer 2024 (dates TBD). Globe, sim or non-sim-swap. Get in touch if you'd like to discuss this possibility."