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Reviews of The Shabby Shell - fresh and inviting

The Shabby Shell - fresh and inviting
Callala Beach, NSW

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bill

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Shabby Shell was pure heaven! The kids loved waking up and walking to the beach, while we enjoyed stargazing from the front and back yard. The outdoor hot shower was a unique treat, and the rooms were cozy and comfortable. This property exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to return. The Shabby Shell is a true gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House was nice and modern with great amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little base of operations
Clean, tidy, well supplied and nice touches like outdoor shower. Very comfortable and a lovely back yard space. Only minor criticism was that while there was free WiFi it was very slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2022
Good Morning Samantha! HRS are so glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Shabby Shell. Our housekeepers follow an extensive checklist prior to your arrival at the property so we are pleased that you found it to be clean and tidy for your stay. We are glad that it was comfortable an that you were able to make use of the wonderful backyard. Thankyou for your feedback on the Wi-Fi at the property - as noted on our website Wi-Fi is offered as a complimentary extra however if you contacted us directly we would have done our best to rectify any issues. We hope to host you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
great family getaway
It was a dream beachside cottage .close to the beach and very well maintained with a great backyard,
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Hi Tracy! Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to hear that you had a great day at The Shabby Shell. We agree that this property is divine for a family getaway! We hope to host you again soon!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing shabby about it
It was such a great place to stay, an easy walk to the beach, you could hear the waves and the birds, had everything we needed, quiet neighbourhood, clean and tidy and good yard to keep the dog secure.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2021
Hi Rebekah, Thankyou for your wonderful 5 - star review on The Shabby Shell. Our team are thrilled to hear that everything was perfect for you on your arrival and that you had a wonderful time. We agree the property is amazing and would love to welcome you back in the future. Holiday Rental Specialists.

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Our family enjoyed our stay at callala beach. The property worked well and was a great distance from the beach. Not too close or far. The modern amenities were appreciated and the house tastefully decorated. I would recommend to a friend, but perhaps not for the price we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2021
Hi David, Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay at The Shabby Shell. We are happy to hear that everything was perfect for you on your arrival and that you had a wonderful time. We agree this is property is awesome, perfect for a weekend getaway with family and friends and would love to welcome you back in the future. Holiday Rental Specialists.

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Terrific in every way.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2020
Thanks for the great review Jayne! We’re pleased to hear you had a great visit to The Shabby Shell. We hope to see you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property!
We really enjoyed our stay!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Thanks for your wonderful review Hannah! We are thrilled you enjoyed yourself and hope to see you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location close to beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Hi Peter, thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review! We hope to see you again soon! The team at Holiday Rental Specialists.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place is well set up, close to a great beach and comfortable. An oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with a dog
Overall the house was extremely comfortable, quiet and clean, with a securely fenced front and back yard. Easy access to the beach. House fully equipped to cope with most needs. A small suggestion - an update of cookware as most are showing their age. Overall highly recommended, and we would love to stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2020
Hi Maureen thank you for taking the time to leave a review. HRS are pleased to hear you found this to be a lovely holiday home suitable for you and your group. We agree the property is amazing and look forward to welcoming you back in future.

8/10 Good

Jo O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay & pet friendly!
It was the perfect weekend getaway! Great location, close to beach, all amenities, comfortable and clean. Our dog Dyson loved it! Will definitely go again!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2020
Hello Jo, thank you for taking the time ot leave a review. The Team at Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at The Shabby Shell and found the property to have all the amenities you required for your getaway. We agree the location is ideal, being so close to the beach especially for a relaxing weekend getaway. We'd love to welcome you back in future, please keep us in mind when booking your next trip away.

10/10 Excellent

Brown B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxed getaway
Well managed, very clean and homely. Could not fault our stay. Very modern decor and a state of the art AC system. Perfect for a dog as safe and secure at the front and rear gardens. Not far to the local shops by car and 5 min walk to the dog friendly beach. Thank you for having us at your lovely little place. The Browns.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2020
Hello Brown, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The Team at Holiday Rental Specialists are pleased to hear you enjoyed your getaway at The Shabby Shell. We agree the location is ideal for a relaxing weekend getaway especially being so close to the beach. We'd love to welcome you back in future, please keep us in mind when booking your next trip!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely peaceful experience
Great little place, clean tidy and close to beach
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Hello Amanda, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Holiday Rental Specialists are glad to hear you found the property to be clean and tidy, as our housekeepers follow a very extensive checklist to ensure the property is immaculate for your arrival. We agree The Shabby Shell is gorgeous, perfect for a relaxing weekend getaway. We hope to welcome you back in future.

10/10 Excellent

Grant G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
The house is in a great location, within 200m of a dog and child friendly beach. House has been very nicely renovated, and was perfectly presented and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Hi Grant, thanks for leaving a review on The shabby shell. We are thrilled that you had a wonderful stay at the property and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

8/10 Good

sacha F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good property
Easy location to Callala beach but think we preferred the more calm waters on other near by beaches and the variety of places to eat and go to in other nearby towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Thank you Sacha for leaving a review with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in future.

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful spot
We very much enjoyed our stay. Good yard close to the beach. Suggest another saucepan and some sharper knives but not complaining it was so lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Holiday Rental Specialists are thrilled to hear you found the shabby shell to be a lovely holiday home suitable for you. We look forward to welcoming you back in future. Thanks for the review Karen.

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Brilliant property if you want location and peace and quiet. I particularly liked the 2nd bathroom (outdoor bathroom).
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Thank you Michael for your review on the Shabby Shell, Holiday Rental Specialists are thrilled to hear you found this to be a lovely holiday home suitable for you and your group. Look forward to welcoming you back in future.

10/10 Excellent

Domenico T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem not shabby at all
What a wonderful little set up. Would stay again and recommend it to all our friends. The only downer was we did read the part that required us to bring our own linen and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Hello Domenico, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Holiday Rental Specialists are please to hear you found this to be a suitable property for you and your group. Regarding linen, please note the additional fee covers the housekeepers to make the beds for you and the laundering of the linen. This is clearly outlined in the website description and all guests have the option to BYO. Look forward to welcoming you back in future.

10/10 Excellent

Ali C.

Amazing Fully Equipped House
Lovely location, great beach, local shops and such an amazing little house. The owners have thought of everything you need for a super relaxing break away. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Hi Ali, thank you for taking the time to leave a review on The Shabby Shell. We are so glad that you had a wonderful time at the location also. We are happy to hear that you will be back, we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Great little house so close to such a beautiful beach
The house was lovely; great kitchen and bathroom with super comfy beds. Totally dog friendly. Loved the outdoor shower. Short stroll to a beach straight from paradise. 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2020
Thank you Sarah for taking the time to leave a review on the Shabby Shell, we are so glad that you had a wonderful time and that it was a great place for your pet also. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.