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The Happy Shack family house

Callala Bay vacation home with fireplace

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Beach nearby
Children's area
Interior
TV, fireplace, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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Callala Bay, NSW

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About the neighborhood

Callala Bay

On lake.Your stay at this Callala Bay vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Jervis Bay and Jervis Bay Marine Park. Also, Callala Bay Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Callala Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 39 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Callala Family Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Huskisson on Jervis Bay - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Local Jervis Bay - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fudge Addiction - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Happy Shack family house

The Happy Shack is a spacious brick home 500m to Callala Bay, wharf, park & boat ramp. The property consists of a fully fenced large yard & wood heater. Imagine relaxing in front of the combustion fire place getting cosy watching a DVD with a glass of wine or just chilling out with some cruisy music tunes. The Happy Shack also has a spa bath for guests to enjoy.

Bedding Configuration:

Bedroom 1: Queen bed

Bedroom 2: Two single beds

Bedroom 3: Queen bed

Futon folds out to a double bed

Fees charged on top of nightly rate:

$310.00 cleaning fee

Management Fee: $65.00

Booking Fee: 3.3%

Refundable Security Deposit: $250*This house is NOT pet friendly, no pets allowed

Sleeps: 8 people

The property features:

* TV, VCR, DVD & stereo

* Combustion fire place

* Pedestal fan and bench top fan

* Dishwasher, microwave in fully equipped kitchen

* Spa bath, shower

* Covered entertainment area with gas BBQ

* Washing machine

* Parking for 1 car with internal access from garage

* Off street parking for two cars

Bedding configuration:

* Bedroom 1: Queen bed

* Bedroom 2: Two single beds

* Bedroom 3: Queen bed

* Futon folds out to a double bed

Stra Registration ID: pid-stra-27339

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching 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)
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

  • No pets 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-27339, 2540

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Happy Shack family house to the airport?

This vacation home is 49.2 mi (63-min drive) away from the Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Happy Shack family house?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy Shack family house on Apr 11, 2026 start from $658, 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.

Does The Happy Shack family house have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Happy Shack family house to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 8-minute walk from Callala Bay Beach and 3.1 mi (6-min drive) from Callala Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Happy Shack family house offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Happy Shack family house?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Happy Shack family house?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Happy Shack family house?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Happy Shack family house have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Happy Shack family house have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Happy Shack family house to downtown Callala Bay?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Callala Bay.

The Happy Shack family house Reviews

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2.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Roisin D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very unclean! Lots of issues.

just wanted to provide feedback for our stay at 80 Murray Street, Callala Bay from 28/10-2/11, as nothing has been acknowledged via your message system. I have provided a screenshot of this, as I received messages from you to take out the rubbish, and to inform us that certain necessities were supplied for the first 24 hours of our stay (which they were not), however it seems my message to you was not read. Firstly, the place was not clean, there was layers of dust around and dead bugs on window sills and under and beside beds. Our whole family suffered allergies from the amount of dust around, and I had to medicate my children for the whole stay with hayfever tablets to control the reaction. Due to this we had to spend some of the first day cleaning ourselves. Additionally, we did not have hot water for a day, thinking the hot water service had broken, we called after hours and left a voice message, no one seemed to receive the voice message however they saw the missed call and my call was returned in the morning, upon questioning, we seemed to determine there was a timer on the hot water where it only reheats after 10pm of a night time, this would be useful to know prior! We came home from the beach and were not able to shower the kids due to no hot water, I explained this over the phone too, however was not even given an apology, nor was the offpeak/ process explained to us, we later determined the offpeak water situation from our relatives who live in Callala. Everything in the kitchen was filthy, we had to wash all dishes before using them, additionally there was not any washing liquid or sponge to wash the dishes so we had to go and get these on the first day.There were cockroaches that came out of the oven when I went to use this. Here is a list of further feedback items in dot point for yourselves and the owners. Dead batteries in TV remote controls. Lights not working in bathroom, kitchen, sitting room and lounge room. Outside area, string of lights broken, things left around and just looked messy, no way we were game to use the BBQ! especially with all of the extra fee warnings! The shower had someone's hair in it, soap left in the shower also with hair in it. Hose left out the front in drive way Laundry cupboard locked, meant we couldnt have access to the cleaning products, however it appears they were leaking out of it anyway! It appeared a tractor was driven through the side and back yard, to do the mowing also....basically
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022