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Reviews of Calming Waters - Pet Friendly - Community Pool

Calming Waters - Pet Friendly - Community Pool
Callala Beach, NSW

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

8.8/10

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Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sharn G., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great little house. One bathroom for everyone isn't enough however. But otherwise we loved the location and the house itself, good amenities, kitchen and sitting options. Late check-out is a joke though, they wanted me to pay an extra night to check out for midday instead of 10am.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2024
Dear Sharn, Thank you for providing a great property review, this is an amazing property in a great location. Just to clarify, the property has 2 bathrooms. One large main bathroom and an ensuite off the main bedroom. Unfortunately we were unable to provide late check out as our housekeeping team are required to have the property cleaned and ready for another guest. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay, and hope we see you on another holiday with us soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place for a large family holiday.
Had a great time. The beach was a short walk away. Nice quiet area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re happy to hear you had a lovely stay, and can’t wait to have you back with us on your next holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house and beach
I didn’t realise from the information was that it was a community pool however it wasn’t really a problem.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay and for leaving us a stellar review. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay, and hope we see you on another holiday with us soon. We've made this detail clearer now in our listing.

8/10 Good

Caitlin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect large family holiday house
My extended family of 12 rented this property. It was the perfect location with only a 2 minute walk to the beach. The house was equipped with all the required kitchen items and had a large dining table to seat the group. The only thing to note is that there is only one main bathroom and an en-suite. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for leaving us a great review. It makes us happy to know that you and your family had a wonderful holiday experience together. Looking forward to your next holiday.

8/10 Good

Tamara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Booking was simple and all questions were answered promptly. Location is lovely within the estate and access to the beach was closer than expected with all the walkways and the kids loved the pool facilities. House layout was great and fit 12 people comfortably having multiple places to lounge was great! The only thing I’d recommend is perhaps reassessing the bed/mattresses for the queen rooms some finding them a bit too soft however this may suit others.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We’re glad you had a great time. It makes us happy to know you enjoyed your stay, so thanks for leaving us a review, and we hope to have you holidaying with us again.

10/10 Excellent

Janelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calming Waters - great name for a great stay
Calming Waters location in a quiet bushy estate with access to the community pool and short walk to the beach was a perfect location for a for a family get together for all ages. Plenty of space in the well appointed home and Callala Beach is an beautiful location. The ferry ride to Huskisson is a great day out for all ages
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Janelle, thank you kindly for your great feedback on Calming Waters. We don't usually hear anything that isn't fantastic about this one!

8/10 Good

Paras H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great location
This is a lovely house. It was beautifully clean when we arrived. We had a great time and would recommend the house to others.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for the awesome review, and for choosing to stay with us. We’re delighted you had a great time, and hope you can stay with us again soon.

8/10 Good

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious home close to beach
Stayed here with 4 adult couples and 4 kids. We loved the light-filled space and plentiful living areas. The kitchen was well equipped. The house was really clean however there were yellow stains on our towels. The house guide mentioned that there would be access to the garage and a kayak inside which we were looking forward to, but upon arriving and calling the designated contact, this was changed without notice at the request of the owners. Short stroll to a beautiful beach. Access to an indoor community pool however be warned it is not heated! The location is good if you like peace and quiet, but is 30min from the larger supermarkets and bustling cafes and restaurants of Huskisson. Would consider staying here again as we really did love the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We’re thrilled that you had a pleasant stay, and we can’t wait for the next holiday that brings you back.

6/10 Okay

Daniel Y.

Not bad but wouldn't stay here again
The layout is not ideal for a 5 bedroom house only bookable for those with kids. There's only 1 bathroom and 1 ensuite for somewhere that sleeps 10+ people. The walls are also paper thin so expect to hear every conversation and kids first thing in the morning. Signs everywhere about keeping the noise down after 10pm felt a bit over the top. House-keeping here was poor. When we arrived the bins were already overflowing, loads of dirty glasses in the cupboard, pots and pans which had been used and just put back into the kitchen drawers and bbq was dirty. Not all negative though. The house overall was big and roomy and we had a good time. It's really close to the beach which is a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Hi Daniel, Calming waters is clearly listed as a family only property, you would have noticed when you booked it stated: Please note that this is a families only property - no large groups of adults are permitted. Your group must consist of a combination of adults / kids . The comments regarding housekeeping are very odd as this particular house keeper is one of the very best, she's extremely thorough and knows the property owner personally so she ensures this house is maintained exceptionally well. We didn't have any calls or emails at all upon your arrival or during your stay regarding problems with the housekeeping. Our rental agreement asks guests to contact us if there is an issue so we can fix this for you, sending us pictures of the problem will also help us determine if action actually needs to be taken.

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Amazing property. Will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay, and for leaving us a stellar review. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay, and hope we see you on another holiday with us soon.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous accommodation with plenty of room for two large families
Clean, fresh, plenty of sunlight and room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re happy to hear you had a lovely stay, and can’t wait to have you back with us on your next holiday.

8/10 Good

Chris V.

Great place
Great house in a beautiful neighbourhood. Would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for leaving us a great review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay, and we can’t wait for you to visit again, or in one of our other gorgeous properties.

10/10 Excellent

Oscar P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, would definitely come back again!!
very well located and espacious areas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Great guests - thanks for staying with us at Professional Holiday Homes!

10/10 Excellent

Julie-Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely 4 days away
Calming Waters is a stunning property. The pictures online do not do it justice. Very short walk to the beach and short drive to takeaway and groceries. We are a family of 5 staying, but the property could quite easily fit two families very comfortably. We loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Great guests - thanks for staying with us at Professional Holiday Homes!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a great time while there .
Great place .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and for the wonderful review. We work hard to make every holiday enjoyable, so it’s great to hear you had a fantastic time.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
Fantastic property for a large group. It was as the pictures show and the description states. Would recommend this property without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
thank you for choosing this to spend time with your family. We are happy you we're able to enjoy the place . We'd love to have you back.