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Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road

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Escape to Sandalwood, a bright and sunny villa nestled on an elevated headland between two patrolled beaches. From the balcony, enjoy filtered views of the ocean against the Illawarra Range's majestic backdrop. Relax around the outdoor setting with a Weber BBQ or unwind in front of an LCD-TV and DVD player.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
The current price is NZ$909
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

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About this property

Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road

  • Special Offer – Stay 3 Pay 2 (book for 3 nights and get the 3rd night free) is for bookings staying between 1st May - 30th September 2026 that are booked on or after the 10th of April 2026. Book your getaway now using promo code Stay3Pay2. Please note that Terms and Conditions, as well as Booking Fees, apply. This offer is valid only on selected properties as advertised and is subject to change. Additionally, it excludes school and public holidays.

    Sandalwood is a 15-minute scenic drive seaward from Nowra that brings you to Penguins Head Road, Culburra Beach. There you will find yourself on an elevated headland, flanked by two patrolled beaches only metres away. Just step outside your front door and a short stroll past neighbouring villas will bring you to sheltered Tilbury Cove on Culburra Beach, which stretches all the way north to Crookhaven Heads. Equally, a short walk across the road will take you to Warrain Beach, which runs all the way south to Beecroft Peninsula.

    After a day exploring the many delightful spots and activities that the locality offers, from the balcony of this 3-bedroom villa you can enjoy filtered views of the ocean set against the backdrop of the magnificent Illawarra Range. You can relax around the outdoor setting, soaking in the sunshine or preparing your meals on the Weber bbq provided.

    Sandalwood is a bright, sunny and fresh villa that will accommodate up to six people. The villa is fully equipped with a dishwasher; an automatic washing machine/dryer, LCD-TV, master bedroom ensuite and a secure off-street twin garage and space for two additional cars.

    An abundance of beautiful locations and an array of waterways are within easy reach of your villa. They include Crookhaven River/Curleys Bay, the mighty Shoalhaven River, Wollumboola Lake, and our national treasure, Jervis Bay Marine Park. At your very doorstep, there is something for everybody; whether it's surfing, swimming, fishing, rockpool-hopping, push-bike riding or just plain relaxing. There is also a grassy knoll and picnic area at the foot of a private stairway leading to the cove and an adjoining park containing playground and picnic facilities.

    For dining out, there are a number of cafes and eateries where you can enjoy refreshments. There is also the local Bowling and Recreation Club which includes a Chinese restaurant. After enjoying the ambiance of Sandalwood, you will certainly return from your break feeling fully refreshed and wanting to come back, again and again.

    The parking for this Villa is a double garage, no cars are to be parked outside of the garage on the common area. Any extra cars that do not fit in the garage must be parked off the premises. This is a Strata complex and Strata By Laws must be adhered to at all times when staying at any of these villas

    The Property Features
    • Kitchen equipped with dishwasher
    • TV
    • Washing machine/dryer
    • Outdoor setting
    • Gas BBQ
    • Lavazza coffee pod machine
    • Highchair provided, cot (BYO linen)

    Bedroom Configuration
    • Bedroom 1: queen
    • Bedroom 2: queen
    • Bedroom 3: single x 2

    Distances to
    • 30 m to Culburra Beach
    • 80 m to Warrain beach
    • 1.3 km to Lake Wollumboola
    • 2.1 km to Culburra Shops and Cafes
    • 2.3 km to Culburra Bowling Club

    Linen
    All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay and included in the tariff. For the comfort of our guests, we do not triple-sheet. All beds have a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a quilt with a full cover. BYO linen for the complimentary travel cot. BYO beach towels.

    Property Specific Notes
    Pets are NOT welcome at this property.

    This property does NOT have internet access or Wi-fi.

    To ensure the comfort of our guests and the neighbours, we do not accept bookings for "Schoolies" breaks/ groups and under no circumstances do we allow weddings or parties of any sort.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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 2540,PID-STRA-15497

About the area

Culburra Beach is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jervis Bay and Saltwater Swamp Nature Reserve, while Nowra Museum and Meroogal are cultural highlights. Nowra Aquatic Park and Jervis Bay Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Culburra Beach travel guide
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Culburra Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and trees on a cliff.
    Jervis Bay
    13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • A beach with white sand, rocky outcrops, and dense green foliage.
    Hyams Beach
    43 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Culburra Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Penguin Head Lookout
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wollumboola Lake
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Berry Station
    38 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Callala Family Pizza
    13 min drive
  • The Heads Hotel
    37 min drive
  • Fishwicks
    14 min walk
  • The Common
    3 min drive
  • Frankie's Coffee
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road?

As of 4 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road on 6 Jul 2026 start from NZ$909, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road located?

Situated in Culburra Beach, this beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Culburra Beach and Penguin Head Lookout. Wollumboola Lake and Culburra Beach Sunrise Walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Sandalwood – a 15-minute to to Penguins Head Road Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

7.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

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

Excellent coastal getaway

Place was very neat and tidy although a little aged, all amenities were provided. Water pressure and hot water for showers excellent. Private stair access direct to the beach/rock pools and a small lawn with table and benches makes it very accessible for rock fishing or lunch by the water.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Amenities
easy walk to beach,that is the only advantage
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

Luke A.

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

Dissapointed with all the extra charges.

the property was lovely and well maintained
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Very good accommodation, Kitchen, Living & Sleeping accommodation very good.

With the exception of access to the premises delayed and the TV Remove not working, the stay was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Great

Nice property and great spot with beaches on both sides
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Glen B.

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

Great location but needs an air conditioner and shade on the deck.

Great location but needs some maintenance and address the westerly aspect with shed and air conditioning. Once addressed this would be a great property for a summer beach holiday...
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elena L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not great value for the price

The description makes it sound as if the property is just perched on the water's edge. Not so. There are several ugly buildings between you are the ocean, not to mention a steep staircase down a short cliff face. Unfortunately the building itself is cheaply constructed and has poor insulation, so on a hot day the living space really heats up, even with the fans on full blast. Have booked other properties through this website and found them to be great value. This one - not so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

5 stars

Lovely property near the beach. Just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise N.

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

Family getaway

Just what we needed for two little families. Absolutely ideal location with great access to beaches and rock pools, as well as the park just a few doors down. Well set up and clean and tidy, with plenty of toys books and play/beach toys in the garage to. Definitely needed the portable electric heaters because It was July, but they worked well for the whole house. The railing on the stairs inside does need addressing as it's a bit loose, but that's quite a small thing. We'll be tempted to come back again as we enjoyed it so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Clay B.

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

Disappointing

Lots of hair on the carpet, kids were constantly finding long hair on toys etc. Overhead fans in lounge room didn't work, most tv channels not receiving picture, Nice place and good location but the lack of cleanliness was offputting.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much. We will be back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect location!!

Great holiday place and easy access to both beaches! The accommodation has everything you need for your holiday.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Great location

The location is absolutely excellent -- direct beach access to a lovely cove and only a short walk or drive to other beach options. The house is clean and well-furnished with all the necessities. The balcony is large and is a great spot for al fresco drinks/dinner. The BBQ is a great little Weber.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ting-Chun H.

What can I say? It's just amazing

The house is clean, and the location is really nice, next to two beaches. Love it
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nathan C.

Great location!

Perfect value for money, plenty of room and a perfect location. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Margaret P.

Great location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sandalwood. Very well stocked with kitchen utensils and equipment. Great location. Very hot in the afternoon. Fans would be appreciated when the hot western sun beats in the living area. Exhaust fans in bathrooms would also be appreciated. Extra charge for linen not a good feature.