A very warm welcome to the Central Coast. Comfortable, accommodation, great location and friendly, obliging hosts. We didn't have a car, and were particularly impressed with how well connected the local buses were (remember to bring your Opal card if you're coming up from Sydney!). Enjoyed Susannah's home baked treats as well!

Small but perfectly formed! This is a great place to stay, attractive, comfortable, and with all that you need provided for. The location is great, a short walk to the beach for a swim, and a little further to shops, cafes and restaurants. A car isn't necessary, but it's helpful for exploring a bit more widely than walking or buses will allow. Sue and Jeff are wonderful hosts; warm, engaging and ready to help you out when needed. Go and stay - you won't regret it!

Staying in this studio was spectacular. An extremely comfortable bed, perfectly equipped kitchen, modern and clean bathroom, and outstanding wifi are just some of the positives of staying here. If you are looking to explore the central coast, look no further. My girlfriend and I stayed here long term and totally felt at home. We are so spoiled now because of how close the beach is to this place! If you want to go for more of a long distance adventure, don't worry, Woy Woy station is only a short bus trip away and will take you straight to Sydney AND Newcastle. The central coast is such a beautiful place though, I'm not sure if you'll want to leave the beaches. We walked to the beach every night! Jeff and Sue (your landlords) could not be more hospitable! What a fantastic welcome to Australia they are. If only every Airbnb stay could be like this! (:

Immaculate, comfortable and airy, Jeff and Susannah's accomodation was lovely to come home to at the end of a big day out in the beautiful Central Coast.

Nice, clean accommodation which was great value. Close to all the Central Coast has to offer. The hosts were great and ensured I had all that I needed during my stay. I'll use it again.

Sue and Jeff are very lovely and made us feel welcome every step of the way. The accommodation has a cosy getaway atmosphere with some clever use of the space with a recessed desk/work space and extra single bed in the loft, and a nice north facing veranda for some relaxing or breakfasts in the sun. Easy walk to Umina beach and the local shops.

We had a very enjoyable stay. We could not have been happier with the accommodation, it was exactly as described. The place was very clean and Sue was very welcoming and accommodating.

My hosts were amazing, they insisted on picking us up at the train station and greeted us more like family friends than paying guests. They gave us a tour of the neighbourhood, pointing out the best places to eat and directions to the beach. They even had a bottle of bubbly waiting for us in the fridge! After this they gave us all the privacy we needed, even messaging if they needed to pop in, rather than knocking and startling us. The room was every bit as lovely as the photos, the bed comfy, the area really nice and close to public transport. And on the day it rained, there was even a little library of dvds and player we could use so we didn't get bored. We had a wonderful, relaxing holiday, thanks Sue!

We spent a lovely weekend in Galina's house. The house was a great layout for our group of 6 adults and 4 kids (aged 4 to 12yrs). It is beautifully furnished and the deck is great to eat and relax on. It's a really short walk to the calm beach and it was great to be able to use the kayak. Patonga has a great pub and good cafe. Highly recommend this house for a relaxing weekend away!

Thank you Galina for putting up with my many questions, prior, during and post stay! Had a wonderful few days at Hampton House - what a beautiful property. Fit all guests comfortably and house was true to the pictures. Beautiful vibes relaxing in the morning with a coffee and group dinners on the table and huge balcony. Rooms and bedding were clean and comfortable. Property is within a national park so naturally more bugs and crawlies is to be expected - with such a fantastic place, didn't even put off the non-nature loving people in the group. Prepare for the stairs up to the property if staying in a big group as as only a couple of cars can fit in the main drive way, but again didn't put us off and made for a great work out. Beach was very close and we made use of the kayak and bikes too (thank you!!) and if it's ever possible to get sick of the view from the balcony then there's a pub a minute's walk away with some cracking live music on a Saturday night. Hope to revisit again!

Incredible house, priceless view, so peaceful! The most perfect place to go to just get away from life for the weekend

We had a fantastic stay at Hampton house at the beach. Galina is a great host. She is extremely prompt in returning correspondence and everything was how we were told it would be. The pictures of the property are very accurate. It's a delight to stay and unwind in such beautiful surroundings. The kitchen is amazing to cook in and the BBQ is big enough to cook for a small tribe with 4 hot plates. The whole property is very clean & well presented. You can see the host goes the extra step to make every corner of the property just right.

Galina's Patonga house was stunning and furnished beautifully. We loved so many things about it - the glorious views, the large deck/balconies, the comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, cavernous bathrooms, mod cons, great books/magazines, and much more. The location of the house is just perfect - a short 5min stroll will get to you the Patonga pub and jetty, and the start of the 9km return walk to Pearl Beach. The eight of us staying over the weekend did not want to leave by the end of the stay! The house was spacious and comfortable enough to allow us all to relax in our own space, but also cosy enough to allow us to come together, for example at mealtimes on the balcony perched above the sea, to turn our weekend getaway into a truly memorable experience. We highly recommend it to other guests. We can't wait to return!

Lovely home, great position. Plenty of room for a large family. The beds were really comfy!

Galina's place is truely lovely. True to the photos, beautifully decorated, great view & deck. Comfy beds and we'll equipped kitchen. There are great games to play for those rainy days. The place feels very private and relaxing. The pub is great. There was some nice fishing & lovely walks in the national park. You will hardly believe how close Patonga is go Sydney, it really feels a million miles away. We had 12 people for 5 nights and the space was so easy to share even with such a large group. I cannot recommend this place enough. Loved it!!!

Beautiful house, thanks for Galina's warm hospitality

We had a wonderful stay at Liz' place. Beautiful, unique house, combining old sandstone and rustic wood, with lots of Asian influences and a lovely yoga/ meditation area. Close to Mackrel beach, bush walks, jetty for boats to Palm Beach. Beautiful, secluded, nature-filled retreat from the world ( but with wifi for those who need to keep a foot in!) . Liz couldn't have been more helpful and lovely. Already planning our next trip. Thanks Liz!

beautiful place & great communication made everything so easy.

Liz's place is a lovely place to get away from it... It has its own unique style which fits with Mackerel beach perfectly. I would definitely book again

Liz has a wonderfully unique and interesting home, where east meets west in the ozzy bush :)) really relaxed and comfortable stay in a character filled home, just a few moments away from one of the most secluded and beautiful bays we've been to in Sydney so far. The fact that there are no cars, shops or cafes really helps you unwind even though you are still so close to the city. We had a wonderful time.

5 star review for Liz's beautiful place! The house is very comfortable with a great vibe! Thanks Liz. We'll be back some day.

Wow what a beautiful, warm and character filled home. We stayed for 4 nights but dreamed of remaining for weeks... too easy to slip into the soothing slow pace of Mackeral Village life! We could feel the wonderful loving memories that have been shared in this home. Beautifully furnished with travel trinkets, evident of lives well lived! Liz and Simon were such great hosts - very quick at responding, generous and accommodating to our needs. Can't wait for next time!!

We stayed at Liz's place last weekend and we absolutely loved our stay. Communication was great throughout, from our initial enquiries, to our stay and after we had checked out. The place has been meticolously decorated and we felt we had stepped into a Balinese/Thai beach home. We particularly enjoyed the laid back style, no TV, no blinds, and the various areas to chill out and/or read a book. It was great waking up to chirping birds and the natural daylight coming in through the windows. We used the outside BBQ and the kitchen everyday of our stay with no problems at all. Location wise, it is only a few mins walk from the ferry stop and the beach. We will definitely consider staying here again in the future and will recommend to others.

Will definitely be back to this little slice of paradise! Thanks Liz for being a great host

Stuart was an amazing host. Very understanding, offered to assist us if we needed anything. Super accommodating and provided and the amenities and then some. The accommodation was greater than we had anticipated and we look forward to going back! Very lovely and polite and also the views are amazing.

Perfect for a family retreat. Amazing views and the host was supportive. Must visit place in South Maroota!

Our first Airbnb experience was wonderful. We really enjoyed our stay in Stuart’s place. Stuart is a very friendly and helpful host. It is such a lovely place, it is truly a home away home, well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds, amazing views and there is a trail in the property, we can have a nice bush walk. We also found some good fishing spots in the area. The place is very peaceful and relaxing, everything is so comfortable, we had a great time. We would definitely recommend it to our friends and family.

We loved the spacious feel and the quiet location. Very easy to be in the space. Even though quite remote the view is quite something and the quite very appealing for a getaway.

Everything was perfect. Accommodation is great, peace and quiet with great views of the countryside but not too far from the city. We stayed for 3 weeks and we were sorry we had to move on. Lovely scenic drives in the area next to the Hawksberry River and close to the Blue Mountains. Stuart and Karin were great hosts, respecting our privacy but always there when we needed some help. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a country retreat not far from the city.

We loved our stay in Sydney! Stuart and Karen were the perfect hosts- respectful, welcoming and accommodating. The house was beautiful, clean, modern and inviting. We could not have asked for anything more. Thank you for having us and we hope to be back soon. Millie and Pete

The place is off the main road in a bush setting and is an amazing house, however it is too close to the host house. I would have given it a great rating if there was more privacy from the host house (ie main bedroom windows faces host house). Having said that, the kitchen is large with modern appliances, good size rooms, and well looked after house with lots of sun light.

A great few days in the most scenic location with wonderful hosts who went above and beyond to make our stay in their gorgeous cottage so memorable. We highly recommend this lovely rural Airbnb. Stuart has created a spacious modern retreat that was such a pleasure to use as our base for exploring.

I came to River Gum for a two-day business retreat, with the intent of getting away from it all for two days of seclusion and focus. It was exactly what was needed. Ray and Wendy were super hospitable, letting me know exactly where everything is. Although the cottage is next to their home, it overlooks the valley ahead and coming and separate enough not to feel like you're in someone's space. The property gave me the chance to wander down into the fields below and just take in the awesomeness of the Hawkesbury region. There's a fantastic coffee and breakfast place (Tractor 828) 10 mins drive and in between planning sessions, it was great to drive around and see how beautiful the area is. If you're looking to get away from it all, to a beautifully peaceful part of the world, and you're looking for a comfortable place to just take it down a notch, you'll be hard pushed to find something within 1.5 hours of Sydney that is better value.

Beautiful little spot, totally peaceful and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the bigger towns. It is close enough to head to the Blue mountains for the day and there are butchers, bakers, bottles shops just a short drive away if you fancy a night in the cabin. Wendy was a fantastic host and all round lovely lady. She went over and about by providing extras like fresh bread, milk, orange juice. Highly recommend!!!

Great hosts. A truly secluded cottage set on a lovely property. Gorgeous views to be had on the property and everywhere nearby, with scenic drives just around the corner. It made for a lovely trip away from the action.

Secluded spot away from everyone. Great value!

Wendy was a lovely host, though we had a little bit of confusion on how to enter the property and such she quickly directed us and gave us detailed description on how everything in the Cottage works, she was very friendly and more than happy to assist us in anything we may have needed. It's very quite and peaceful and at night if there isn't clouds you can see the sky completely lit up with stars. We will defiantly be back if we get the chance Thank you Wendy and Ray

Wendy was a very obliging host and if we needed anything that wasn't already provided was only too pleased to help. This location will suit those who like to be away from it all but is only 20 minutes or so from Windsor. The cottage was comfortable and clean.

Although we never met Ray, Wendy was most hospitable and within easy reach if we needed anything. A few more luxury touches would of been great but we don't doubt that if we had of asked for anything, it would of been provided quickly! Great surrounds and as other reviews mentioned, Tractor Cafe 828 was a great breakfast stop.

A great place to get away from the hustle and bustle. It's well equipped to enjoy the surroundings and to relax. Wendy and Ray were fantastic hosts. Highly recommended.

Above and beyond our expectations. Jo was a wonderful host . I was extremely happy and didn't want to leave

Everything is perfect! The apartment is warm and cozy with everything we need. Brian and Joanne were super nice and accommodating, helped us to settle in and communicate with us to make sure we are comfortable. We stayed for 4days with our 5 year old son. Would definitely recommend if you plan to visit Sydney.

Beautifully landscaped unit with clean modern interior. Great location, short stroll to pub for dinner and waterfront for cafes and Postman Run river cruise. Great communication with host Joanne. Many thanks, my parents thoroughly enjoyed our time in Brooklyn. ps loved the interior sandstone feature walls! Melissa

Joanne's place was so nice, beautiful sandstone building mixed with modern vibes in the best location in Brooklyn. :)

Perfect escape for one night with two kids ... with a perfect host. Thank you Jo!

We had planned a camping trip but got rained out. Joanne was really flexible, allowing us to book at the last minute and check in late. Clear directions for finding the place and the key, and a clean, comfortable place.

Very nice place

We stayed here to get away from the hustle and bustle of city and it did not disappoint, we had a very relaxing weekend in this quaint cottage on a gorgeous property. It was very convenient being only 1 hour from Sydney. The cottage contains everything you would need, including a kitchen with facilities to cook and a fire place. Heater inside the bedroom for those chilly winter nights. A huge bonus for us was being able to take our two dogs since not many places allow pets. Jeremy was very welcoming and friendly. We absolutely loved this place and hope to return again in the future!

Jeremy and Annette are fabulous hosts, they have gone out of their way to make my stay easy and enjoyable. The cottage is an excellent relaxing retreat with a super comfortable bed. It is magic and just what is needed.

Absolutely perfect stay again ! Couldn't have asked for anything more. Comfortable, homely and relaxing for the whole family including our four legged friend!

This cottage is a really unique property. its full of colonial rustic charm but also very comfortable and convenient. The beds are extremely comfortable, the kitchen well equiped and amazing hot water in the bathroom. It was perfect for our family get away. The location is also really good. There is plenty of space for kids to run around or have a relaxing walk. The lagoon at the bottom of the hill is beautiful - full if birdlife, a great view for morning coffee or sunset. It's also only a short drive from Pitt Town and Windsor so shooping for essentials is really easy. We have to thank our hosts - when we arrived the fridge and pantry were well stocked with all the basics (tea, coffee, milk, cerial, bread, pasta etc) to little luxuries (bacon, eggs, chocolate) which was very appreciated. They were so relaxed and easy going with us making us feel totally at home. We loved the horses and it was great that Annette took us down to feed them and let us help walk and groom them - she even saddled up the the pony for our daughter tomhave a ride - truely a super host! All these details made our trip truely memorable - we have already recommended this propery to our friends and will definately be back ourselves.

Cox's Cottage is a very sweet and simple heritage listed cottage in a beautiful property surrounded by lush paddocks and a pretty lake. It's a precious piece of Australian history and wonderful that the cottage is being shared for others to experience. Annette and Jeremy are warm and welcoming and very helpful hosts who made us feel very much at home. Although they live in the adjoining house and on the property our stay felt very private. It's like a lovely dream saying hello to the horses and their pet dogs were very friendly and gentle with our 15 month old son toddling around. The kitchen was stocked with fresh food for our arrival and the beds were very comfortable and clean. It felt secluded but basic groceries and bakeries etc aren't too far away.

A unique piece of 1876 with mod cons. Just an hours drive from Sydney CBD. We arrived after dark to glimpses of this welcoming cottage and greeted by welcoming hosts Jeremy and Annette and three cute non yappy dogs. Upon entering Coxs cottage we were amazed at the space bigger than our own inner city apartment. In the morning the perfect day revealed idyllic images in every window. Beautiful property, lake views, great hosts and haven't fed carrots to horses since we were children. WOW!

Amazing place to stay. Character filled cottage. Scenic and peaceful location. Wonderful, thoughtful and generous hosts. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks for having us!

We as a family had the best time in a long time. Stan and Jackie had maintained the place really good. My kids had hours of fun riding the Segways and driving the Gator. Even the surrounding locations have a lot to explore. There's some nice 4x4 tracks and Secluded water front will great views. Overall best place to spend your holidays.

Lovely and quiet place in nature where you can relax and unwind. You can go for bush walks, fishing, swim in the river or just read your favorite book and that what we did. Stan offered my kids (13y, 10y) Segways and they were great fun. Kids loved riding those around the yard. Swimming in river is great fun too (when the weather is warm) especially when tide is low, water was clear and as river has sandy bottom there were no muddy feet. My advice is to bring all food with you as there are no shops nearby accept for a cafe that offers some basics such as bread. We walked to that cafe one day. It took us 45min (3km) along the road in peaceful surroundings. Coffee was really nice and walk back tiring but worth it. Also kitchen is equipped with cookware, but bring your own spices, sauces...

Stan and Jackie were wonderful, and so was their property. It was very clean, as stated by previous reviewers. The beds were also warm, with electric blankets just in case. The land goes down to the Colo River behind the house--good for swimming. Across the road is a lake with a trail along the side--we saw a couple black wallabies here. Stan showed us how to ride Segways and let us ride around in the extensive yard. Some of us were more daring than others. We used the bbq for lunch, and then roasted sausages on sticks at a fire pit for dinner. Stan showed us how to roast dough on a stick, which some German guests had done. Then we ate our American s'mores (there were no graham crackers in the Australian grocery stores so we used digestive biscuits). Stan socialized with us quite a bit and we found him delightful. He had some really interesting stories, as well as a fun attitude. Jackie was there to greet us and bid us farewell. Two opposite ends of what people might prefer in a good host. Our group was easy going, so we appreciated them both.

The best place to have a great time.. Stan and Jackie are the best Hose.. we had a great time at their place and would want to visit their place again and again and again.. we all enjoyed the stay and to add on Segway and gater ride at stan's place was a great experience for us.. Thank you for letting us stay Stan.. we loved every bit of it.. Regards, Bala, Uma, Sydit and Neil

The place is very clean and better than what we expected and paid for , the location is magical we loved our breakfast at the river and our host Stan and his wife , more than just nice , they are very generous and informative . can't say any thing bad or unpleasant about it . really it's so worth it , and way above what you paying for .

Dear Stan and Jackie, It was a pleasure meeting you both. And it is certainly a pleasure to say how wonderful my stay in your Colo River home was. It turned out to be exactly as depicted on the website, wonderful views of Colo River which is only a stones throw away and your magnificent lagoon where big BASS were biting and breaking my line, an anglers dream come true. The living room and dining room were very cosy, the kitchen well-equipped, the bedrooms spacious, the building well-maintained and quiet. All was spotlessly clean and the linens and towels generously supplied. I must also compliment you both for being amazing hosts, hosts that I now consider part of a family. My only regret is that my stay was far too short! Thank you, again and God bless the both you. P.s those Segways were a blast and most enjoyable.

One of the coziest homes I have stayed in with Airbnb, with the most hospitable owners. Definately worth the visit.

The pictures don't do the place justice as the house as well as the property and the surrounding are way more beautiful! We enjoyed our stay tremendously with lots of time in nature, swimming in the clear Colo, bushwalking and evenings around a bonfire. Thank you so much Jackie and Stan!

Susan was very helpful arranging for transport to the house and the boathouse is very peaceful and in a gorgeous location on the river.

The perfect river retreat away from reality! You, the river and a beautiful cottage, perfectly designed and decorated to the last detail. I went with two friend and my dog and we absolutely loved it! I will definitely be coming back with my partner!

Perfect stay.

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at the boat house. Being on the waterfront, the location is unbeatable, with the private jetty being a great spot for a picnic lunch. The interiors are beautiful and the house was very clean and cosy. We will definitely be back again.

We had a fantastic stay at Susan's boathouse. The location was unbeatable, metres from the river and easy to find by water taxi. Communication with Susan was great and a small issue with the toilet was fixed as soon as it was raised. The new 2.5 person kayak was great as we're all other facilities. If you're scared of heights the ladder to the bed is a little precarious to get down to the bathroom in the middle if the night but for us it was fine. Highly recommend as a great relaxing getaway.

The property was indeed quiet and tranquil - it was surprising that no neighbours homes were occupied and the Boat House was available at short notice even though it was school holidays. It was quaint and I loved all the little "Nic Nacs" like antiques, shells and masks; every space had something to discover. After our arrival at 4pm the housekeeper arrived to clean after the last guests - which had left several days prior, so our ability to "check-in" was delayed by more than 1 hour. That was a little disappointing because she only gave it a quick once over and floors were not mopped, the cushions and hammock were a little dirty and mildewed, and surfaces quite dusty, but the housekeeper herself was lovely and very apologetic. Be sure to request extra towels if you're staying more than 2 nights, as they only provide one per person. Also be sure to check prices in advance of requesting a booking via message, as whilst the listing says $120 - you could actually have to pay anywhere between $200 and $400 per night even though this information was not provided on the additional costs section at the time of our booking, in fact I've yet to find a listed night midweek or mid winter that is actually $120!! Hopefully this will be rectified for future guests. The hosts were not there at the time of our stay, though Susan's husband Dan seemed to be a very courteous and client focussed host. Cute place but I wouldn't book again, as there are many other properties close by that looked better maintained and their listed prices were genuine.

A good spot for cooling off from busy life. Secluded and quiet. You'll feel the beauty of the nature around you. Susan's place is sooo relaxing and she is a great host. She will offer things to make you comfortable. You definitely won't regret a thing of staying in the boathouse.

While we didn't meet Susan in person, she was a very helpful and accomodating host and the house was beautiful, homely on the inside and peaceful and scenic on the outside. You couldn't ask for a better location to relax and unwind, and it feels a lot more remote than it is, just an hour from Sydney. We didn't even get around to using most of the the entertainment and equipment provided, amazing canoes and plenty to keep you occupied inside. A beautiful home.