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About this property

Beachfront Living: Island Paradise - Private Waterfront Retreat in Scotland Island offers a private beach area and beachfront access. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying sea views and a tranquil setting. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features one bedroom and a living room with a balcony. Amenities include a kitchenette, washing machine, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay. Outdoor Activities: Guests can engage in fishing, canoeing, and hiking. The property is 44 km from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and close to attractions such as Taronga Zoo (27 km) and Sydney Opera House (31 km).

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emily
    Australia Australia
    It’s such a lovely place, very clean with a stunning view! The owner is so friendly, we can’t wait to come back again in the future for a longer stay
  • Annie
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful little slice of heaven just a stone throw away from Sydney. Sophie was a wonderful host, and her Waterfront retreat was the perfect remote getaway for the weekend. Intimate space, with everything you would need.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sophie

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Sophie
Cute and cosy retro fisherman’s cottage on beautiful Pittwater. Secluded waterfront retreat with private jetty and beach. Relax, unwind, and enjoy! A secluded water-access-only escape where romance and relaxation intertwine, this unique retreat invites you to slow down and tune into the calming rhythms of nature and the sea. Clean, private, peaceful and sunny with full north aspect this secret hideaway is a perfect escape in all seasons. With a sandy beach and a private deepwater jetty the location is perfect for kayaking, fishing, boating and swimming or just soaking up the sun under the frangipane tree. In the evening enjoy a glass of wine on the deck, in front of the open fire or around the waterfront fire pit. Indoor-outdoor living means you can step out of the living/dining room, and onto a wooden deck that features an al fresco dining table with gas BBQ and stunning views of the waterway and the national park. The open plan interior features an eclectic mix of nautical antiques, shells and fishing collectables gathered from travels and forages along the beach and original artworks by your host Sophie. Ideally suited to a couple, the cottage can expand to accomodate up to six and welcomes children and families or friend groups. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessaries for basic or gourmet cooking. We love animals and your furry friends are welcome to join you on your holiday. Kayaks, paddle boards and fishing gear provided and many other extras can be arranged locally including catering, local tours and boat trips, massages, fishing charters, whale watching etc. Visit Ku-ring-gai national park with its beautiful nature and wildlife, bush walks and indigenous heritage sites, or let the wildlife come to you - lorikeets, cockatoos, king parrots, currawongs and kookaburras are frequent visitors to the deck. Rest, relax and reset in a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the mainland. Escape to paradise!
I am an artist by trade, I trained in traditional painting techniques in Italy and specialise in portraits. I was born and bred in Pittwater and can never stay away for long, I have salt water in my veins! I love to travel, read, listen to music and paint. I have too many boats ! I like a cup of twinings earl grey in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening by the fire, watching the evening come in across the water. I don't live on the property but am happy to meet you on arrival if you wish and to answer any questions and provide you with some recommendations for your stay or if you feel like company and a deep dive I'm happy to regale you with salty island stories over a coffee or glass of wine.
Scotland Island is a unique water access community. One of only two residential islands in Sydney. We have the best of both worlds. A sense of being separate from the noise, and bustle of the mainland, but within easy reach of its movies, restaurants, cafes, shops, bars and music venues. We are part of the Ku-ring-gai National Park and there are many beautiful bushwalks, scenic lookouts, waterfalls, secret beaches and indigenous heritage sites on our doorstep.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot always available
Free

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All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Island Paradise - Private Waterfront Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: PID-STRA-77001