The Big House @ Ethel & Ode's
House in Sydney
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this house rental
Located at Jibbon Beach in Bundeena, this absolute waterfront beach house feels a million miles away, yet is located just one hour from the heart of Sydney.
The main house at Ethel & Ode's accommodates 8 people in a luxurious boutique setting. Comprising four bedrooms; one queen and two double rooms, one room with two singles, two indoor and one outdoor bathrooms, modern kitchen, laundry facilities and a Tesla charger; Ethel & Ode's is made for your next family holiday.
Inspired by the memories of our grandparents, Ethel & Ode's was established to provide a relaxing space for our family and yours to enjoy and create memories for generations to come.
Bundeena is a small town surrounded by The Royal National Park and can easily be walked. Beaches, restaurants and cafes are all within a 1 to 10 minute walk of the property.
Situated within the Royal National Park, Bundeena is popular with locals and tourists alike for hiking, swimming, birdwatching, watersports and whale/dolphin watching. There are a few friendly cafes on the main street, and plenty of regular local events to experience.
Heres our list of recommendations for the area;
• Hike, Birdwatch, Fish, Whale Watch in the Royal National Park
• Go on the Bundeena-Maianbar Heritage Walk
• See the Jibbon Aboriginal Rock Carvings
• Peruse Bundeena Saltwater Markets (first Sunday of every month)
• Go whale-watching by charter boat or view from the sandstone cliffs of the south head only 25 minutes walk along beautiful Jibbon beach
• Check out the Art Trail from Bundeena to Maianbar (first Sunday of every month)
• Surf Garie Beach, Square Head or North Era breaks
• Marvel at natural wonders like Figure 8 Pool and Wedding Cake Rock
• Visit historic Audley Boatshed with fun for the whole family including rowboats, canoes, kayaks, aqua-bikes, mountains bikes & kiosk
• Explore Port Hacking by Kayak
• Hire bikes and cruise around town – call (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN)
• Catch the ferry to Cronulla for a few hours or join them for a cruise
• Just remember that you don’t have to pay the national park entry fee if you are going to Bundeena only, however if you wish to explore the Royal National Park you must pay the entry fee as fines are enforced.
Ethel & Ode's is located in Bundeena - a unique beach side town located within the Royal National Park. Just under one hour from Sydney CBD by car, there is also a train from Central Station to Cronulla (1hr travel time) and an hourly ferry that goes from Cronulla to Bundeena (20 minute journey). Please note that if you are staying in Bundeena you are exempt from paying the National Park visitor's fee when you enter into the Royal National Park. There is no direct public transport in/around Bundeena but everything is within walking distance.
We take climate change seriously and try to lighten our load on the earth at Bundeena. The Bunkie has green kitchen bags that are compostable and we welcome you filling them with raw fruit and vegetables, coffee (our pods are compostable), tea leaves, along with brown matter such as nut shells, tea bags, dead leaves, small twigs, hay, straw, wood chips, cardboard, newspaper, and cotton rags. Never place cooked food, dairy products, meat, fish bones, or fat in our compost bin, as these substances produce odors that can lure pests. Other food waste can be placed in the council red bin. We also encourage you not to bring single use plastic water bottles on site as we have refillable water bottles for your use while you stay.
Our bathrooms run on pumps and connect to septic. Our toilet paper is recycled bamboo and is the only products the septic can take. Disposal of anything else such as sanitary products, makeup or baby wipes may cause blockage which will impact your stay and necessitate expensive repairs for which guests will be charged.
Our team attend the property from time to time to attend bins and garden maintenance. They will say hello if they see you but will absolutely respect your privacy.
If you have dogs that need their own holiday; while we cannot accommodate them, we recommend Hanrob Pet Hotel in Heathcote which is only a short diversion on your way to Ethel & Ode's.
The main house at Ethel & Ode's accommodates 8 people in a luxurious boutique setting. Comprising four bedrooms; one queen and two double rooms, one room with two singles, two indoor and one outdoor bathrooms, modern kitchen, laundry facilities and a Tesla charger; Ethel & Ode's is made for your next family holiday.
Inspired by the memories of our grandparents, Ethel & Ode's was established to provide a relaxing space for our family and yours to enjoy and create memories for generations to come.
Bundeena is a small town surrounded by The Royal National Park and can easily be walked. Beaches, restaurants and cafes are all within a 1 to 10 minute walk of the property.
Situated within the Royal National Park, Bundeena is popular with locals and tourists alike for hiking, swimming, birdwatching, watersports and whale/dolphin watching. There are a few friendly cafes on the main street, and plenty of regular local events to experience.
Heres our list of recommendations for the area;
• Hike, Birdwatch, Fish, Whale Watch in the Royal National Park
• Go on the Bundeena-Maianbar Heritage Walk
• See the Jibbon Aboriginal Rock Carvings
• Peruse Bundeena Saltwater Markets (first Sunday of every month)
• Go whale-watching by charter boat or view from the sandstone cliffs of the south head only 25 minutes walk along beautiful Jibbon beach
• Check out the Art Trail from Bundeena to Maianbar (first Sunday of every month)
• Surf Garie Beach, Square Head or North Era breaks
• Marvel at natural wonders like Figure 8 Pool and Wedding Cake Rock
• Visit historic Audley Boatshed with fun for the whole family including rowboats, canoes, kayaks, aqua-bikes, mountains bikes & kiosk
• Explore Port Hacking by Kayak
• Hire bikes and cruise around town – call (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN)
• Catch the ferry to Cronulla for a few hours or join them for a cruise
• Just remember that you don’t have to pay the national park entry fee if you are going to Bundeena only, however if you wish to explore the Royal National Park you must pay the entry fee as fines are enforced.
Ethel & Ode's is located in Bundeena - a unique beach side town located within the Royal National Park. Just under one hour from Sydney CBD by car, there is also a train from Central Station to Cronulla (1hr travel time) and an hourly ferry that goes from Cronulla to Bundeena (20 minute journey). Please note that if you are staying in Bundeena you are exempt from paying the National Park visitor's fee when you enter into the Royal National Park. There is no direct public transport in/around Bundeena but everything is within walking distance.
We take climate change seriously and try to lighten our load on the earth at Bundeena. The Bunkie has green kitchen bags that are compostable and we welcome you filling them with raw fruit and vegetables, coffee (our pods are compostable), tea leaves, along with brown matter such as nut shells, tea bags, dead leaves, small twigs, hay, straw, wood chips, cardboard, newspaper, and cotton rags. Never place cooked food, dairy products, meat, fish bones, or fat in our compost bin, as these substances produce odors that can lure pests. Other food waste can be placed in the council red bin. We also encourage you not to bring single use plastic water bottles on site as we have refillable water bottles for your use while you stay.
Our bathrooms run on pumps and connect to septic. Our toilet paper is recycled bamboo and is the only products the septic can take. Disposal of anything else such as sanitary products, makeup or baby wipes may cause blockage which will impact your stay and necessitate expensive repairs for which guests will be charged.
Our team attend the property from time to time to attend bins and garden maintenance. They will say hello if they see you but will absolutely respect your privacy.
If you have dogs that need their own holiday; while we cannot accommodate them, we recommend Hanrob Pet Hotel in Heathcote which is only a short diversion on your way to Ethel & Ode's.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Sydney
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The property had amazing views, was clean, well-equipped, and in a perfect location near the beach. Guests loved the spacious rooms and beautiful furnishings, making it an ideal stay for a relaxing getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family’s stay at Bundeena was amazing, and a lot of that was due to this beautiful property. The location and views of the beach were unbeatable. The house was extremely clean and had everything we needed. Catherine was extremely helpful and made the whole process very easy. Definitely will be looking to stay here again for the next family getaway!
10.0 / 10.0
Our adult family stayed at the Big House to attend our daughter's wedding at nearby Audley; we walked in and immediately relaxed. The view was incredible, even better than the photos.
The rooms are all beautifully furnished, and bathrooms are spectacular. So much space and light and all you would need for a peaceful getaway.
We loved it and did not want to leave!
Thank you, we will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely breathtaking view from the house. We knew it would be beautiful, but didn’t expect it to be THAT beautiful. House was very clean and had everything we needed for an amazing time. The beach is in very close proximity. The grounds were very well maintained. It was a gorgeous house.
As far as location, there are a few small places for food in town and a grocery store within walking distance. The ferry to Cronulla is close by for day trips. Bundeena is about 30 minutes from any major commercial areas, but that was a plus for us.
Overall we had an amazing time. Very relaxing.
10.0 / 10.0
A great 2 night stay
Great location and house
Highly recommend a stay
10.0 / 10.0
Property was spectacular, so clean and well presented and a lovely property host. Position was perfect and the view was absolutely stunning, felt like we were in the Mediterranean with calm clean waters at our doorstep. Dolphins, sailing boats, rowers all on view. Couldn’t wish for a better experience.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed in the Big House and it was the perfect property for our family (6 adults and 3 children). the house had everything we needed and the view over the water was spectacular. A short walk into town and to the wharf/main beach was convenient and Jibbon Beach a short stroll away.
We were able to access the property before regular check in time and communication with Catherine was prompt.
10.0 / 10.0
From the living room and balcony, we could see the entire bay and within 5 minutes walk was Jibon beach. Both the house and garden were very well designed and maintained. We did not feel a need to go out.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved Ethel and Ode's and Bundeena and look forward to coming back.
8.0 / 10.0
The property was beautiful and spacious for 8 of us.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous - so relaxing
The location and outlook is superb. Dawn and dusk are particularly magic. You are four houses from Jibbon Beach and The Coast Track. The house is very well equiped and the decoration is beachy chic.
10.0 / 10.0
Bundeena Beauty
Ethel & Ode's was the perfect cottage for our long weekend getaway. It is beautifully presented and had plenty of room for 8 adults to spread out and relax. The water views were stunning. We could very happily spend every weekend there.
10.0 / 10.0
Stunning
Excellent - perfect location and house
10.0 / 10.0
Beach holiday
We spent plenty of time snorkelling, swimming walking along beautiful Jibbon beach. Ethel and Ode’s beach cottage is roomy and comfy.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect house perfect location
This is the second time I have stayed here & I have rebooked for next year so that should tell you how good it is
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent private waterfront haven!
Spotlessly clean with everything you need for an escape to the beach. This is a comfortable, easy to live in beach house that has plenty of room to spread out. Can't recommend highly enough - a great experience all round!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect relaxing getaway
We had everything we needed for a relaxing and very comfortable weekend. Lovely areas to lounge in, plenty of bathrooms for the 8 adults, nice kitchenware, and, of course, the fabulous location looking out into Port Hacking, complete with whales!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful & relaxed Wedding weekend
Ethel & Ode’s beach house was the perfect venue to have my son and his partners small & intimate wedding it was exactly what they wanted relaxed and very special with a beautiful seaside location. We loved staying here, thanks to Kate and her family for accomodating us.
5.0 / 10.0
From the moment of entering the property we knew this was a special place. Stunning views, exceptional styling in rooms, yet comfortable and immediately relaxing. So many wows.Any questions we had prior to arrival were answered promptly by the owner, who was a delight to deal with.The home has everything you need to entertain, with a well stocked kitchen, lots of serving plates, good quality cookware, crockery etc. Lots of comfortable places to relax both indoor and out.The pathway to the house has a slight slope, which is completely manageable, however for the very young or slightly older should be taken slowly especially if wet. Regardless take your time to enjoy the garden and it’s serenity before you enter.The beach is accessed by the shortest walk from the property and is a beautiful spot to swim, paddle or stroll the shore line on fabulous walks.If you need to relax, have family gatherings or special times with friends, choose Ethel & Ode’s in Bundeena.
10.0 / 10.0
Emz Fiesta before marriage to her Mr
From the moment of entering the property we knew this was a special place. Stunning views, exceptional styling in rooms, yet comfortable and immediately relaxing. So many wows.
Any questions we had prior to arrival were answered promptly by the owner, who was a delight to deal with.
The home has everything you need to entertain, with a well stocked kitchen, lots of serving plates, good quality cookware, crockery etc. Lots of comfortable places to relax both indoor and out.
The pathway to the house has a slight slope, which is completely manageable, however for the very young or slightly older should be taken slowly especially if wet. Regardless take your time
to enjoy the garden and it’s serenity before you enter.
The beach is accessed by the shortest walk from the property and is a beautiful spot to swim, paddle or stroll the shore line on fabulous walks.
If you need to relax, have family gatherings or special times with friends, choose Ethel & Ode’s in Bundeena.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a wonderful stay. We cooked, swam & enjoyed the house amenities. All the sofas are comfy & so
Easy to deal with the owner & very simple to find the property. Well located - great stay
10.0 / 10.0
Perfection
We stayed here with our best friends over our wedding weekend and absolutely loved it. Hosts were great as they allowed us to host a welcome bbq for 30 family / friends. Beautiful setting, will definitely be back. Only criticism is that we had to follow-up the day before to get the check-in into.
10.0 / 10.0
Magnificent property with views to die for
Absolutely loved our stay. House was perfect, spotlessly clean and gorgeous. The view is so spectacular you don't want to leave.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location & relaxed beach house
Need to buy some quality wine glasses, plus the installation of FOX TV for sports mad people like me is a necessity whilst relaxing on holidays in high end rental. Also concrete pathway was unsafe for elderly parents. Need to install a ramp &/or re review surface
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely beautiful place!
The view, decor and size of the house was amazing. It was the perfect place for us to stay for my wedding. Thank you!!
10.0 / 10.0
Ladies book club weekend.
We had a wonderful time at Ethel and Odes.The position is great,being close to beach,walking distance to club,shops,ferry and bush walks.The open plan kitchen and living area is relaxing and efficient.Couldnt fault a thing.
10.0 / 10.0
Peaceful, easy living home with amazing aspect.
Thank you again for sharing your beautiful home with our family.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Sydney?
The average price for a rental in Sydney is $141 per night. This rental is $876 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Big House @ Ethel & Ode's. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Big House @ Ethel & Ode's pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Big House @ Ethel & Ode's?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and dishwasher.
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