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Reviews of Peaceful Waterfront house Great View Private Jetty<br><br>Registered <br>PID-STRA-10643


Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

S H D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
My son was visiting from UK and wanted a nice quiet place to stay. We were concerned when we realised that it was opposite the railway line-but once in the house you hear nothing. Kitchen is well equipped and all was in working order. It would have been great to have some board or card games available. it is just a perfect place not to do anything and laze around on the deck. Helen was quick in responding to queries.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2024
S H Desai and her family stayed for a weekend. We tried our best to offered her early check-in although there was a same day checkout, also my cleaners helped them to received their groceries and put into the fridges before their arrival. As they requested, we also prepared the baby cot for them. I believe S H Desai and her family had a satisfied stay.

10/10 Excellent

wei d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view !
Large clean house with all amenities, host was very responsive !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Jennifer F.

Train noise
If there was a gym it was locked away left a card with my complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Hi Jennifer, I am very sorry to hear your disappointment with the first access with the smart lock. The smart lock has the protection function if you had too many wrong trying . Actually I answered your call immediately and was able to removal control to open the lock but meanwhile you had found the right way to use the smart lock. During your staying the lock worked well I didn’t get any message from you about the lock afterwards. I trust you had a nice staying in our house . We never introduced to our guests there was a gym. We would love to get your fair review and always welcome to get the great advice from our guests.

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely stunning view and a great location
The view is fantastic, the property is large and open, and overall there is nothing to complain about. I do have a few remarks, you can't swim in the water (due to council rules-but, many beaches are close), a few extra towels would be great (just in case of getting one dirty accidentally), and the place is a bit old (guessing built in the 70s-80s?), but you'll only notice the age with some of the fittings and style. Nevertheless, the price is well suited to this house on all fronts. I will happily go back again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2022
Hi Brandon, Thank you for your kind recognizing to our house. Happy to know you enjoyed the view. Yes the house was built in 1994, a bit long time ago but luckily it’s very solid and in a good condition as such age! Yes the extra towels are very important suggestions we will do it! We enjoy to read your review and got your positive encouragement and very honored to be able to host you. You are always welcome back as one of our vip guests , very looking forward to having you here again and again,

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
What a joy waking up to the view every morning, and the sunrises were spectacular. The house was perfect for a family stay. It was large enough for everyone to stay and not be on top of each other. Helen was a very attentive host and had equipped the beautiful house with everything you could need. We really enjoyed our week's stay, especially the extra "guests" in the front garden, where Mama Duck had laid a dozen eggs. We were excited to see a couple hatch before we left. We would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2022
It’s our honor to be able yo host Judith and her lovely family. They are one of the most respectful groups of our guests, easy to communicate with and left the house very tidy and well organized. We would love to highly recommend Judith and her family to all the hosts , and it would be our honor to host Judith and her family /friends here again anytime

4/10 Poor

Kim B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Location but disappointed.
The house is in a good location and has beautiful views. Yard is tidy and maintained. Inside the house requires a bit more TLC. TV Remote required batteries, purchased these ourselves. . Toaster didnt work, the host didnt respond for 10 hours when notified of this problem. We generally cook our own breakfast when away to save on meal costs and a toaster is essential. Broken blinds in dining/lounge that dont open, Exhaust fan in ensuite seized and doesnt work, Top Hinge on door to master bedroom needs refixing. Bulbs blown in house and require replacing. TV had finger prints and marks all over it, not covid clean standard. We did receive small refund to reimburse us for Batteries and broken toaster.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2022
Hi Kim, Very sad to read your review. It’s the only 2 stars review we have got in the last 3 years since we opened the house as the short term rental accommodation. Any reviews are the treasure which can help us to improve our service to be better as all the other guests appreciated and encouraged us. We had fixed the exhaust fun and door hinge on the day of your checkout, all the issues were reported by you as the first time. Also I hope the refund I did immediately when you were still staying in the house would show our honest and apologies for the broken toster and the batteries. I trust we will do our best to give all the guests including your next staying a satisfied experience.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was amazing & had all we needed for our stay
Beautiful place & very clean - we had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
It’s a pleasure to host Jenny and her group. Very easy to communicate with. Looking forward to having her here again

10/10 Excellent

cam h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view
Home away from home! Very cosy, has everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you Camilla for choosing our house to stay. It’s our pleasure to have you and your family. Take care and hope you all the best, Helen

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
It's the first time renting a property. Overall I enjoyed the experience and would do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Hi Mary, Thanks for your staying in our house. My cleaners asked me to send you their great thanks for you and your group. They appreciate you left the house very clean and well organized. Please contact me when you have another opportunity to come back again. You are our VIP guest! I’m very honored to be able to host you. Best regards, Helen

8/10 Good

Loretta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent water view
We chose this property because of its long jetty. The home is spacious. From both levels we could see Brisbane Waters, a true water front. As for fishing, we did catch some off the jetty. We let them all go because they are tiny. We enjoyed the process.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We really enjoyed our stay at Helen's property. Great place and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape
We all had a wonderful week at Helens beautiful home. Fishing, kayaking a so close to the beaches. The house has all you need and is so clean. Thanks again and we will be back. Wayne
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2022
It’s such a pleasure to host Wayne and his family again. They are very polite and easy to communicate with. As our returning guests they always follow the house rules very well and kept the house very clean and nice organized. Highly recommend to all the hosts and very looking forward to having Wayne and his family here again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Caise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family holiday getaway
The property was absolutely beautiful and the views were marvellous. Perfect for families looking for a charming and relaxing getaway. Helen was a very accomodating and generous host. Thank you very much Helen for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks Helen
Helen was a great host, always easy to communicate with. We had a lovely family holiday and loved waking up to the fantastic view. We enjoyed fishing from the private jetty! We would definitely stay here again for future holidays.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
It’s our pleasure to host Ann-Marie and her family. They are very polite and follow the house rules perfectly. They left the house very clean and tidy. Highly recommend to all the hosts and very looking forward to having Ann-Marie and her group here again soon

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home with beautiful view.
A very special house that offers not just good, clean and comfortable accommodation, but also an amazing waterfront vista from the large open plan lounge and kitchen area, the ground floor deck and bedroom, and the private jetty. You feel like you're sitting right on top of the beautiful Brisbane waterway. The panorama is spectacular. In the evenings we gathered for drinks on the balcony and took in the magical tinkling lights illuminating the Gosford harbour area. Truly special. I was lucky enough to view three glorious sunrises. If you're looking for a relaxing, rewarding get-away, this house ticks all the boxes. It is also a very short walk from a supermarket, bottle shop, cafe, take-away options and the railway station. Helen was an exceedingly helpful and generous host. Thank you. A truly memorable experience, Denise
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lachlan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Absolutely the best stay we have been and done. Will certainly be back again in the future
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2021
Hi Lachlan. Thanks for your kind words. It’s truly our honor to host you and your lovely family. Very looking forward to having you here again soon, Helen

6/10 Okay

Sanjeev Dheer D.

Not good value for money
We have stayed in many properties of similar price range, but what we found that basic things are not in the property. The kitchen is not appropriately stocked, not enough cutlery, small bowls, cups and plates and even the small items like grater etc were not there. The pressure of water in the shower is too low and it seems the shower heads needs thorough cleaning or replacement, as the shower trickles and is all over. The sliding doors are very old and hard to operate. The size of bedrooms is quite small (for that price). The owner should invest in new pots and pans (either steel or glazed cast iron as the existing non-stick ones are not clean and cooking in them seems unhealthy. An overall impression and feeling was that the property is sub-standard. The positive aspect is the view from the living room. We have stayed in many properties in Kiama, Southern Highlands, Coffs Harbour etc. which have similar price range, but the feeling after staying was "WOW". As per our experience, we would score this property 5 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Necie N., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Best accommodation and wedding venue
When Covid started, we had a sudden change on our wedding plan that’s supposed to be overseas. We looked for a house that will accommodate our intimate wedding. Helen was so amazing to let us use her property for our special day. She went above and beyond just hosting us, she answers our questions and even gave some recommendations from neighbours and friends of where to order flowers, etc. she communicates so well and quick. she always says yes to our requests and she made sure the house and the whole property was ready for us to use. She even gave us a wedding gift.. soooo thoughtful! The breathtaking view was perfect for our big day. We used the backyard and deck for the event. The house was also huge for our family of 8 to stay. It is sparkling clean. It has all the amenities you need plus more. Our families loved the place and have told us they will also be booking the house. We will definitely come back this year and the coming years!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2021
Neice is the best guest anyone could ever hope for. She booked our house for their wedding a few months ago, now they brought the happiness and the joyful to the house. They made the beautiful decoration in the backyard, but didn’t left any nails, tapes even no any prints on the deck. Neice and her husband JC are very polite and respectful, kindly support our cleaners in case they would have any extra work, actually our cleaners were very appreciated they left the house very clean and well organized. Neice shared their beautiful wedding photos to me and left the beautiful message, flowers and gifts as well. I very appreciate to have such a great opportunity to supply our house for her wedding. I wish could help Neice more but due to the Covid there was limited numbers of the attendance. We are so honored to be able to have Neice to celebrate her beautiful wedding here very successfully. We trust Neice and her husband JC will have the most happiest lives forever. We are looking forward to have them and their family to come back again soon

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view, very clean & great location
Lots of kid friendly things to do nearby. Helen was a great host and the place was very clean. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2021
It’s truly my honor to host Karen and her lovely family. They are very polite, left the house extremely clean and well organized. Highly recommend to all the hosts and I’m very very looking forward to have Karen and her family to come back again

10/10 Excellent

Leonard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
We had a terrific time the house and the View were amazing, our family ranging from 5 to 76 had a ball.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2021
It’s truly my honor to host Leonard and his lovely family here. They are super polite, left the house extremely clean and very easy to communicate with. Highly recommend to all the hosts and very very looking forward to having Leonard and his family here again soon,

10/10 Excellent

SUSANNE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house to relax and enjoy the view.
The house was very neat and clean. Excellent views. we have booked to stay again. Thanks Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2020
It’s truly my honor to host Susanne and her group. They are very friendly and easy to communicate with, left the house very clean and well organized. Very looking forward to host Susanne’’s next stay soon.

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home
This house has amazing views day and night. The host Helen is great nothing is a problem she goes out of her way to make your stay easy and comfortable. We will be back next year Thanks Helen
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a weekend!
My friends and I stayed at the house over the weekend and it was a wonderful stay. The location is gorgeous, there was so much space in the house and everything was neat and comfortable. The bedrooms were all comfortable too and 3 different bathrooms made life very easy. The house was perfect. We were all very disappointed when our weekend came to an end! Finally, the communication with the owner couldn’t have been any better. Helen made the process so simple. After the weekend my friends and I said that we’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
It’s the best experience to host Evan and his friends. They are very friendly and easy to communicate, followed the house rules perfectly and left the house extremely clean and well organized. Hope I can have more opportunities to host Evan and his friends.

8/10 Good

Beth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebration
Fantastic location for people to gather for a celebration. Great for travellers from Sydney/Newcastle and interstate as the train line that links all places is in walking distance. Plenty of parking too for cars. The layout of the house too lends itself for a fun time with an amazing view to top it off. Please note however Jetty is not suitable for boats to tie up due to the low low tide. Also a larger fridge to accommodate 8 people is needed. Host was very responsive to any questions we needed. House was spotless and well equipped with provisions. A very memorable time was had by all. Many thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax on the Central Coast
The property is in an excellent location, with the train station close by and grocery stores/takeaways within walking distance. Well maintained with a beautiful view.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Karen and her family/group are very polite and left the house clean and organized. We are pleased to host her group . Looking forward to have them again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
The view and location were spectacular. Great place to have a good time, relaxing time with friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019