Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court

4.3

Excellent(38 Reviews)

House in Central Coast

20 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this house rental

Set on an expansive 10 acres of forest, creek and wetlands, Cockle Bay House is the perfect escape for families and friends seeking a private, luxury getaway.

Located in New South Wales’ Central Coast just 90 minutes drive from Sydney CBD, the property can fit 20 guests comfortably and includes a indoor pool, tennis court, firepit and many entertaining areas for guests. Guests can expect premium living, with each bedroom featuring its own private ensuite.

Features include:

Tennis court with basketball hoop

Indoor fireplace

Outdoor fireplace with seating

6 bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom

Large freeform netted enclosed pool

The property is only a short drive to Terrigal, Avoca, Killcare, Mcmasters and Copacabana beaches and restaurants. With a Golf driving range and horse riding only 1 km away and various national park walking trails around 4km away.

Note: we do not allow parties on the property. If we find guests in violation of these rules, fines will be incurred. No pets allowed.
Also in the month of December we have a 5 night minimal stay.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Central Coast

Nearby attractions

Barrenjoey Lighthouse

11.1 mi

Australian Reptile Park

13 mi

Norah Head Lighthouse

29.3 mi

Bouddi coastal walk

4.1 mi

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Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court

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4.3

Excellent(38 Reviews)

House in Central Coast

20 guests · 6 bedrooms · 6 baths

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Central Coast

Nearby attractions

Barrenjoey Lighthouse

11.1 mi

Australian Reptile Park

13 mi

Norah Head Lighthouse

29.3 mi

Bouddi coastal walk

4.1 mi

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(38 Reviews)

5.0

Aug 2023

The house was perfect! We were 19 people and it was incredibly comfortable for sleeping, eating and enjoying. There is plenty of plates and cutlery etc which I know can be tricky sometimes with such big groups. The house was secluded, surrounded by trees and with plenty of space to enjoy. The tennis court and pool are awesome, even in the winter the cold plunge was refreshing! Would absolutely recommend this house and the team that run it are lovely and super helpful. Went above and beyond to make sure we were looked after and had everything we needed. Thanks!

5.0

Jul 2023

Amazing location with great facilities! Close to Terrigal and other hubs of the Central Coast. Tennis court was a winner and so much space. Check in process with Mel was fantastic and very accomodating of check in and check out times.

4.0

Jun 2023

Was a good property. Thanks

5.0

Mar 2023

Had a friends reunion at this fabulous house. So great that each bedroom has a bathroom. So much space for everyone and set in a gorgeous location. Highly recommend a sports day on the tennis courts using the sports equipment there. A lot of fun!!

5.0

Jan 2023

Comfortable family home!

4.0

Dec 2022

We had a very enjoyable stay, made all the better by the new renovations. The new kitchen, dinning area is very well planned. Upstairs the wooden floors make a big difference. It’s an old house and the bathrooms, could do with a few hanging hooks in the showers. As could the bedrooms. Mel the property manager made our stay very pleasant .

3.0

Oct 2022

It would’ve been a great stay if a bit more effort was put on cleaning. A part of that, it was a great location.

5.0

Aug 2022

The property was dated but very clean and great facilities. Plenty of space for large groups, tennis court and pool are fantastic additions. Only downside is the pool is not heated. Owner is great to communicate with and extremely responsive.

4.0

Jun 2022

House was perfect for the group we had! Facilities were very good

House was perfect for the group we had! Facilities were very good

The place was very clean, facilities were good although the kitchen is a little out dated. Overall was very happy with it

4.0

Apr 2022

Great house for extended family get together, needs some work. Kids loved pool and tennis court.

Great house for extended family get together, needs some work. Kids loved pool and tennis court.

Great house for large family groups. Pool and tennis court were good for the kids. Beaches not too far away.

5.0

Apr 2022

Great weekend getaway

Great weekend getaway

I booked this property for a girls weekend away and everyone loved it! There is so much space and great facilities. The owner was very quick to respond to questions I had in the lead up to the stay.

3.0

Nov 2021

Great place fir a large group

Great place fir a large group

It was a great place but the property needs some TLC and 2 fridges. The owner was very helpful and quick to respond to issues.

4.0

Nov 2021

Good location with large property size

Good location with large property size

Great place and location. Only issue was a leak from the top bathrooms however the service and response from host was great

4.0

Mar 2021

Great covered pool and covered eating area

Great covered pool and covered eating area

We had our very large family stay and we had a great time. The covered pool was great and the kids spent a lot time in the pool while we relaxed and watched. There is an awesome covered eating area so the whole family could sit and eat together. We have many games of tennis and one on one basketball. The house is starting to show it's age but having a bathroom off every bedroom is great. Just remember to put the late nighters in the room downstairs as that is the only toilet on the ground floor. Overall the location is great and wonderful for a large family particularly if you have kids.

4.0

Feb 2021

Lovely Property and facilities

Lovely Property and facilities

Lovely property to stay with a large group with excellent facilities.

4.0

Dec 2020

Excellent property

Excellent property

The house was in decent shape, the location and property were perfect for going to the beach and relaxing. Overall an excellent stay

2.0

Nov 2020

Not what we paid for

Not what we paid for

This place was an absolute disaster to say the least. It’s way over priced! We had rubbish left from previous people staying there (cigarette butts, broken glass ect). Numerous power points didn’t work. 1 small fridge for 20 people. Bbq didn’t work. Stove was broken (we had to buy 5 meals because we couldn’t cook anything). The bathrooms were not to Australian standards with power point near water. Mould on bedroom curtains & most windows didn’t have screens. There was no fire pit as pictures showed! I have pictures of all the above if needed. We had a dump truck turn up & dump dirt & concrete in the front yard. The owner was helpful & paid for 1 of our meals but it really didn’t cut it. Very disappointed

4.0

Oct 2020

Spacious and accommodating

Spacious and accommodating

Great weekend spent at the mansion. We loved that all bedrooms had there own ensuites. Lots to do, we all got stuck into tennis, relaxing by the pool side and the fire pit late at night. The house was not as flash as pictures though and some things needed replacement like the kitchen flick mixer (missing ). A revamp would make it a 5 star

5.0

Oct 2020

Great family get away.

Great family get away.

We arrived to the property and getting in was pretty easy. We had some difficulty with the stove however, Julia was extremely helpful and sorted out any issued we had with the property. For us the location as was pretty central to all the places we wanted to visit and not far from the national park. We ended up spending most of days on the property as they kids enjoyed the tennis court, playing basket ball and of course the pool. The house is good for a big group and plenty of mattresses available. We personally found the fridge to be too small for such a large family but we did pass on a suggestion for a bigger fridge. The house does need some work nothing the stopped us from enjoying our time. Overall Julia was very pleasant to deal with and we had an amazing time. Thank you

2.5

Oct 2020

5.0

Aug 2020

Amazing stay

Amazing stay

Julia was so helpful and check in was efficient and easy. The house had everything we needed and I would definitely recommend! We all said we would come back

5.0

Jul 2020

30th weeked

30th weeked

Great space and amenities

1.0

Apr 2020

Photos uploaded are not an accurate representation of the house

Photos uploaded are not an accurate representation of the house

The property was dirty, smelly and requires a lot of maintenance, photos are very misleading and do not match the current state of the property. Negatives: - The kitchen was dirty and had to be cleaned before use - The couches were stained/dirty, we placed bed sheets on the before use - The pool was dirty and heater for the pool was out of service - Sunroom lacked maintenance and had vines growing up to the roof - Floorboards had random holes and a lot of scratches - Tennis court required a lot of maintenance - House smelt like sewerage from time to time - Not enough paddles provided for the kayaks - Bins were full - Old and smelly carpet in the bedrooms Positives: - Check-in was relatively straight forward - Beds were done with clean sheets - No close neighbours - House was big enough to sleep 15 people - The property manager was accessible

5.0

Mar 2020

Fantastic

Fantastic

Great property, great facilities and fully equiped with all the essentials.

5.0

Feb 2020

Our Stay at Bensville

Our Stay at Bensville

The place was great, perfect for big groups. Unfortunately when we stayed, there were recent storms across NSW so the back yard and creek was a bit of a mess from all the flooding but that didn't effect our stay what so ever. I'd highly recommend this place and I definitely will be staying here in the future.

5.0

Jan 2020

Wonderful

Wonderful

Perfect for a large group like ours. Although it rained for the whole time we still had an amazing time. Would definitely recommend for large groups.

4.0

Jan 2020

Large enough for groups

Large enough for groups

A great getaway The house is spacious but there is room for improvement in regards to maintenance, with proper care this house could be amazing , although having said this , the owner did say she will have a handyman come and fix the problem, the pool is amazing and the cover over the pool made it even better , as it rained a couple of times while we were there, so the kids kept swimming , love the tennis court as it was closed off and right near the house.

3.0

Oct 2019

Good for large groups but lower your expectations

Good for large groups but lower your expectations

My friends and I stayed at Cockle Bay mansion for a hens weekend getaway. Julia was helpful and easy to communicate with, and the check in process was smooth. However, we were very disappointed with the state of the house itself. The first thing we saw on arrival was a muddy excavation site with an abandoned bulldozer in the front yard. The house was grimy, and the cleaner had completely forgotten to clean the outdoor area. There was obviously a party before us as there were chairs strewn all over the tennis court, dirty floors and cigarette butts around the pool. We had to clean it before our guests arrived. The oven didn’t work, as did many of the lights inside the house. Some of the bathrooms had a sewerage smell. Julia was very apologetic and explained their normal cleaner was away and said she would refund us some of the cleaning fee. She also let us use the oven in the adjoining house. Although we ended up having a great weekend I think that there is a lot of room for improvement. It’s a good set up for parties and large group getaways, but for the price we paid we had higher expections.

4.0

Sep 2019

Perfect getaway for big group of friends

Perfect getaway for big group of friends

Amazing property, the size of the place was perfect for our group . We all had an amazing weekend & definitely would stay again ! Also would recommend to other friends about your holiday home . Thank you for an amazing weekend. See you again

5.0

Sep 2019

Fantastic weekend made easy

Fantastic weekend made easy

There were not many places on the Central Coast that was able or willing to accommodate my large group (14 people). The Cockle Bay property was a wonderful mix of facilities/activities, secluded location and loads of space; perfect for my group. Importantly, our property manager - Julia - was accommodating, available and always good humoured. I appreciated her flexibility on several matters and consistent follow up. I'd recommend this property for any large groups be they: business, family or otherwise.

5.0

Aug 2019

Awsome

Awsome

Was perfect for a weekend getaway

4.0

May 2019

Excellent Getaway

Excellent Getaway

We very much enjoyed our getaway. We were there for a 30th birthday which it was good for. The place isn’t in mint condition and the pool was very cold and won’t heat up without days of sun apparently. The outdoor areas and tennis court are great, especially in nice weather.

5.0

Apr 2019

Absolutely delighted, one of my best holidays

Absolutely delighted, one of my best holidays

This property is very well located, far enough from the busy Sydney life, surrounded by bush, yet close enough to local shops and beaches. The house is well maintained, 6 bedrooms with ensuite, great swimming pool and tennis court. We used the fire pit every day. The owner provided information and support in an excellent manner.

5.0

Mar 2019

Excellent

Excellent

Great house for a larger group of people. The 6 bedrooms were better than expected as well and it was easy to reach. Thanks Grace!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Central Coast?

The average price for a rental in Central Coast is $348 per night. This rental is $853 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court. Enjoy the water!

Is Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court

House in Central Coast

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Central Coast

Nearby attractions

Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court

House in Central Coast

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Central Coast

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Central Coast?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cockle Bay House - Indoor Pool, Tennis Court?

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