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Fishpen Retreat - coastal paradise (Perfect location + pool)

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Fishpen Retreat - coastal paradise (Perfect location + pool)

Ideally located in the ever popular Fishpen with lake views, it is the perfect location for your next family getaway. Only 150m to Mitchies Jetty, and an easy 15 minute stroll into Merimbula shopping centre. Directly opposite a 100m bush track takes y to the surf beach.

Upstairs features a loungeroom with wood fire, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms (1 with built in robes) and a huge entertainment deck with BBQ and outdoor lounge. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, a large flat screen TV and DVD player.

Downstairs comprises another loungeroom, laundry/bathroom, 2 bedrooms (1 with built in robes) and undercover table tennis area. Bedroom 3 has a queen bed & bedroom 4 has 2 single bunk beds and single bed. Laundry also has a second fridge for your convenience.

Please note that linen is included but there is a standard cleaning fee.

Fishpen Retreat has ample room for off-street car and boat parking. There is a huge enclosed back yard, perfect for play and dogs.

Merimbula and it's surrounds has so much to offer including Birdwatching, Bushwalking, Cycling, Diving, Dolphin Cruises, Fishing, Golfing, Horseriding, Kayaking, Scenic Flight, Skydiving, Snorkelling, Surfing, Swimming, and tennis as well as some wonderful restaurants, clubs and cafe's.
Dogs permitted outside only. Limit 2 dogs due BVSC regulations

Property manager

Peter Mitchell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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)

General

  • Garden

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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
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Outside only, kennel and huge enclosed run

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 PID-STRA-6140

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About the area

Map
Merimbula, NSW

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Boardwalk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Merimbula Marina - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Short Point Recreation Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Merimbula Aquarium - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bar Beach - 9 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wild Rye's Roastery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Merimbula RSL Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toast Cafe Bar Pambula - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Club Sapphire Merimbula - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fishpen Retreat - coastal paradise (Perfect location + pool) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fishpen Retreat - coastal paradise (Perfect location + pool) pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Fishpen Retreat - coastal paradise (Perfect location + pool)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fishpen Retreat - coastal paradise (Perfect location + pool)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fishpen Retreat - coastal paradise (Perfect location + pool) located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Main Beach Recreation Reserve, Merimbula Boardwalk and Merimbula Marina. Merimbula Imlay Historical Society and Spencer Park Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Fishpen Retreat - coastal paradise (Perfect location + pool) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great accomodation in the Fishpen, perfect for larger families or multiple families. Feels like a home away from home as opposed to most accomodation options.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ticked all our boxes
We all had a great time in Merimbula especially the house location deck and pool made it extra special. Thx
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location beautiful home
We had an amazing time. Absolutely loved the property it was in the perfect location and the house is lovely. A beautiful big yard for the dogs. The kids loved the pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The house catered extremely well for all of us. Very family friendly house with loads of storage. Deck was amazing. Great proximity to cafe & beaches. Would highly recommend to my friends. Katrina
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very comfortable, homey feel about the it is showing it’s age a bit but still well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and property
This home is perfect size for two familes. It is location close to the beach, cafes and town.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great position excellent house
Much easier to go directly to owner. I am not interested in communicating using passwords and joining up
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P., Jindabyne, NSW Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Ticks all the boxes
We had a wonderful time staying at Peter's place. It is a fantastic spot, perfectly located to everything. Great coffee just around the corner at Mitchies Espresso Bar. Beautiful house, plenty of space. The boys loves the pool and the table tennis. Huge yard for our dog. I loved the big deck upstairs. Will definitely be going there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa T., Smythesdale, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in top location
This house is great for a large group or two families to share. We had two families and the lower level was ideal for the teenagers to sleep and have their own rumpus/games area (with TV) and bathroom (stand up shower only). Upstairs bedrooms were nice and spacious for the adults with another bathroom (shower over bathtub) and comfy lounge with fireplace. The house is in a fantastic location, only a few minutes walk to the beach and an easy 10 min walk across bridge to town. There is a great cafe and a fish and chip shop a few mins walk away. The upstairs large covered deck is a great space for outdoor dining and lounging and has a lovely view across to the lake. We didnt use the pool as it was too cold but it is a nice size with a few lounge chairs-would be fantastic in summer. The table tennis table was a fun on the day we got some rainy weather. The house was clean and tidy and bed linen good quality. The only negatives are that both bathrooms are in need of renovating, and the Webber BBQ provided is way too small for a large group. There was 6 of us and it was too small and we had to cook some meat on the stove inside which was not ideal. I would recommend to the owner to upgrade the BBQ to a large grill to accommodate big groups. Also the BBQ was very dirty on arrival and we had to spend time cleaning it ourselves so that was another let down. Host was very apologetic and was good to deal with during our stay. Overall I would recommend and we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, pet friendly
Perfect long weekend away for 2 couples and 2 teenagers. Ideal fishing and dog walking spot
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Declan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in an amazing location.
The photos do not do this place justice. It has everything you need. Across the road from the beach and views over the river. Perfect place for our group. Thank you so much for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect home for a large group
A lovely large home and yard for our large family group , in the perfect location
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tania F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, wonderful stay
Traveling with young kids and a dog can be challenging to find suitable accommodation for all. This place is perfect! Amazing big fenced yard, lovely house with everything you need and sooo close to the beach and playground. Oh and amazing coffee at the end of the street! Brilliant stay, highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Wollongong

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was a great home for our family get together. Plenty of space and close to beach and coffee shop. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishpen heaven!
Easy from start to finish. Amazing location and relaxed house to borrow.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K., Basin View

Liked: Cleanliness
60th birthday weekend
Beautiful location, clean and tidy, well set up. Crystal clear pool. Plenty of space for 8 of us. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location
Great location with access to both lake and ocean so close by. Comfortable Property with large pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great house and location!
We will be back, we had such a lovely time and the house and location is just perfect for a family and dog! So much to do with the pool, huge backyard, entertaining deck and views… Thanks for having us.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We had a great weekend away. The property is beautiful, it was very clean, it has lots of space and it’s in a great location. Thanks, Peter!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, perfect hosts
My family and I spent a week here. It really feels like home, such a wonderful place to spend some down time. We walked to the beach everyday which is a minute stroll. The location is close to all amenities and we were able to bring our fury members of our family. Many thanks for sharing your little slice of heaven with us! We will be back…

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
Just down the road from a lovely cafe, great views, clean and welcoming house, perfect for a long weekend with a group of people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay!
Thanks so much to Peter - excellent host & wonderful property that is well set up for a group of friends & family. Lovely area, walking distance to everything, perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay
Will consider next time because of the awesome hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic family property. Great for a large family gathering
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you neef
Fab house to stay in, right between lake and beach our family could not of asked for more, excellent 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021