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SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled near Werri Beach, Salt Cottage offers a secluded retreat with designer-decorated living spaces, lush gardens, and serene views of rolling hills. Unwind in the outdoor lounge area or explore the nearby headland walks; then return to cozy up by the wood fire or relax on one of three large decks.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location

Salt Cottage is a beautifully renovated 60's Australian beach house, perfectly located just a 1-minute stroll from dog-friendly Werri Beach, and a 2 minute drive from Gerringong village. The spacious 3-bedroom bungalow backs onto peaceful Werri Lagoon and offers lovely views of lush gardens, abundant birdlife, and distant mountains.

Designed for comfort and relaxation, the house features two separate indoor lounge rooms, each with a TV and Netflix in rear lounge, an outdoor lounge area, plus various alfresco dining options on the wrap-around verandahs. Large decks on three sides of the house capture the sea breezes in summer and the warm winter sun. There’s even a private pontoon with a canoe for exploring the lagoon.

The modern kitchen is fully equipped with all the essentials and there’s an outdoor gas BBQ for dining al fresco. Guests can enjoy local award-winning cafes, restaurants, and nearby wineries. In cooler months, a cosy wood fire keeps things warm, while reverse-cycle air-conditioning ensures year-round comfort. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and high-quality linens and towels are supplied—just bring your beach towels!

The house is fully fenced, making it ideal for children and pets, with a large dog bed provided. The beach offers a leash-free area just 200m away, making it dog heaven.

Note: An additional $50 per pet, per stay. Please confirm pets with the owner before booking. High chair and cot available on request.

Generally, check in is 10am and check out 12pm, but this may change during high season/busy times or if there are other guests checking in on the same day as a check out date.

OTHER FEATURES
-self check-in & out
- Wifi, Netflix, 2 living areas and 2 TV's (one for the adults and one for the kids!) good books for children & adults, games & puzzles, DVD library
- full internet access
- private jetty on lagoon, with 2 person canoe (or 2 people and a small dog!)
- removable barrier for rear stairs & lockable side gate make decks safe for toddlers
- sliding security screen doors to rear and side decks
- 2 mins to patrolled surf beach & walk to rock pool at south end of beach - great for kids
- boogie boards provided; safety vests for kids provided
- coastal headland walk to Kiama, with breath-taking panoramic views
- best fish & chips just around the corner!
- boutique shopping in Gerringong, plus local beauty & luxury massage & spas
- short drive to 7 Mile Beach for glorious endless beach walks – also a great place to windsurf or kite surf.
- cafes and restaurants in the village of Gerringong just a 2 minute drive away.
- fine dining and award winning restaurants in historic & beautiful Berry - 15 minutes drive
-10 minutes to Kiama for fine dining, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese restaurants, and many others.
- many beautiful walks nearby and abundant natural beauty and birdlife
- whale & dolphin-spotting, in season
- local farmer's markets in Gerringong & Kiama
- lovely attractions such as Minamurra Falls are nearby
- local wineries to explore
- learn to surf with Lands Edge surf school
- try the 22km Kiama Coast Walk - starts 5 mins walk from Salt Cottage. See the Kiama Blow Hole
- visit Crooked River Winery/Coolangatta Estate/Silos Estate for wine tasting or a delicious meal
- take the family to Jamberoo Action Park, the largest water theme park in NSW. Open Sept to Easter.
- pack a picnic and go to nearby Boat Harbour Reserve with its rock swimming pool. Search for shells and crabs on the rocks.
- take a 20min drive to Berry township - an historical landmark, full of and arts, crafts and artisanal foods. Visit the Berry Sourdough cafe, and if you're early enough, pick up a freshly baked loaf of sourdough. They sell out fast!
- play a round at the Gerringong Golf Course
- drive to Jervis Bay for a dolphin or whale watching cruise
- fishing or kayaking
- Werri Beach 120 metre walk from house
- Cycle and walking path follows length of Werri Beach
- Day spas, yoga, aerobics and gyms close by
- Fine dining and award winning restaurants in Berry - 15 minutes drive or 10 minutes drive to Kiama for Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese fare.
- Golf courses at Gerringong and Kiama
- Gerringong Market 3rd Saturday of each month (local produce, local arts and crafts)
- Pics and Flicks at the Gerringong Town Hall 1st Friday of the month - starts 7.30pm

Sorry, STRICTLY NO parties or schoolies.

Pets are to be cleaned up after in the yard. Penalties apply for failure to do so.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Free firewood
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: STRICTLY outside only. Extra charge applicable.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do not strip beds
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES AND NO PARTIES!! PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEIGHBOURS. PLEASE SEE CANCELLATION POLICY IN PROPERTY DESCRIPTION. STRICTLY NO VARIATIONS.
$50 additional fee per pet, per stay. Pets BY PRIOR AGREEMENT with owner, only. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON FURNITURE!!
PLEASE NOTE: NO CHECK OUTS ON CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY; NEW YEARS EVE OR NEW YEAR'S DAY, AS CLEANERS ARE UNAVAILABLE THEN.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Note from host: by prior arrangement with owner.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: if high chair required, please advise at booking

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
STRICTLY outside only. Extra charge applicable.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2534, PID-STRA-8254

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

132566

About the area

Map
Werri Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Werri Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Crooked River Winery - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Seven Mile Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kiama Surf Beach - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Kiama Blowhole - 12 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Gerringong Station - 4 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crooked River Boutique Winery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hanoi on Manning - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Little Earth Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hill Bar & Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Perfect Break - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location located?

This family-friendly Werri Beach holiday home is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Werri Beach and Kiama Coast Walk. Natural Necessity and Crooked River Vineyard are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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SALT COTTAGE - Pet Friendly, Stylish Holiday Home - prime beach location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ines P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

Close to the beach and quiet location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great location as we were attending a wedding nearby. The house was perfect for 3 generations with plenty of space for everyone to be happy. Close to the beach, although it was very cold we still went for walks on the beach and the Kiama Coastal walk which is stunning - we were lucky enough to see whales. A lovely location and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camilla I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Mini Getaway

A beautiful property in a beautiful area with space for everyone to do their own thing or be altogether. Beach walks by day and cosy fire by night. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A most enjoyable stay

Great property - excellent base for some wonderful coastal walks - thoroughly enjoyable experience .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy, relaxing break.

Very liveable, 2 sitting areas made it so easy and garden was wonderful for the dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dianne f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed beachside holiday

Our large family group booked this accommodation along with the property next door - we had a great time at this beautiful house - and our dog loved it as well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family home

Immaculate large home a stone's throw from the beach. Lovely quiet area. Charming, well serviced town. Parents, baby and grandparents had a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

Lovely, peaceful & relaxing place to stay, yet so close to everything you could need. Worked really well for 2 families (plus fur babies). I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Felicity M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salt Cottage Werri Beach

A beautiful well appointed house for a beach holiday. Access to the surf beach and the lagoon for paddle boarding or canoeing made it a really great break.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Camilla I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely winter getaway

Love this stylish beach cottage. Space for all. Beautiful winter sun on back deck & cozy fire at night. Great location & wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous house in a beautiful location

What a beautiful house filled with light and very tastefully decorated. Just a very short stroll to the Werri beach - which our dog loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin S., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful weekend

The house is a warm and peaceful place in a great location. We had a wonderful relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Amazing- Beautiful and close to everything

We loved our stay at Salt Cottage. It was a winter stay so we enjoyed the fireplace. The beach was wild, deserted and fantastic for the kids and dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

We loved our time at Salt Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at salt cottage. It had a very homely feel with all basics provided. It was clean and very peaceful. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catch up with friends

We had a great time in a great house in a great area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salt Cottage

We had a great Easter long weekend at Salt Cottage. The house was clean and tidy with everything that we needed. We loved our stay and the bonus of a secure back yard for the dog was appreciated. Location was perfect with a stroll to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nicky B.

What a spot!

What a wonderful cottage - excellent amenities - close to beach, walks and Gerringong town centre. We were there for three nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet house

We thoroughly enjoyed the lovely spacious house with its beautiful green garden view and proximity to the beach. The house is thoughtfully set up and has everything we needed plus a canoe!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

COLLEEN M.

coastal retreat

Salt Cottage offered a wonderful retreat from a busy world. Comfort and quietness and when the day at the beach is over a lovely cold glass of wine looking out over the lagoon, life is good. We enjoyed our stay and our 2 dogs just loved exploring the garden

10/10 Excellent

Rena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located getaway

Enjoyed our week relaxing in this clean and well equipped property. So close to the beach, Gerrigong shops and restaurants, and a short drive to Berry. Quiet neighboorhood, house is bright and airy inside and we all slept well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family and Pet Getaway

My husband and 3 adult children had a lovely time at Salt Cottage with our super special pug. So close to a dog beach our pug Jasper had the best holiday ever. Would love to return one day.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ines P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

A wonderful place to get away from home. Close to the beach and close to the town. Only 10 minutes to Berry! The best location. Loved it and will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and perfect house

Fantastic house and location not to be faulted. Even though it was winter, we, and especially our Labrador, had a ball!. Everything we could think of in the house was provided. Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Werri delight

Despite the wet weather we enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable. Gorgeous vibe from main bedroom. Enjoyed the decor. Nice mix of styles.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stewart-major

We want to live there -just too gorgeous and so easy! everything linen, beds, pillows, living areas, bathrooms and the kitchen especially were beautifully appointed, sophisticated taste and soo relaxing. We’ll be back many times. And the hosts were very gracious, generous and helpfully friendly. A salute to Salt Cottage from all of us
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024