Beachfront cabin in nature South Coast (lux loft)

Best beachfront cabin in nature on South Coast NSW! This is a spacious loft in a large cabin with a big deck & amazing views. There's ocean below and forest next door. It has a fireplace, coffee machine and lux linen. The beach is quiet and there's a national park closeby. Perfect for a quiet getaway in nature - for couples and families. See our reviews & tap 'show more'. Our luxury beach cabin is near Narooma & Moruya in the hidden hamlet of Congo. We're a dog-friendly South Coast beach cabin. The space Here are a few things that will make your holiday at our cabin a stay you'll remember ... OCEAN & BUSH VIEWS The Cabin Loft has beautiful views - to the beach and ocean below and native forest next door. The deck is a lovely spot for a contemplative cup of tea or a glass of wine while listening to the waves in the fading evening light. ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT Our place overlooks the ocean and is right on the beach. There's just bush reserve between our place and the beach below. SURROUNDED BY NATURE Congo is bounded by National Park north and south, bush west and the ocean east. Congo itself has lots of trees. Our place is also surrounded by bush reserves on three sides and a vacant block at the back, not to mention the aspect to the ocean. SECLUDED BEACHES It's pretty laid-back here and different to staying in most coastal towns in NSW - which can be suburban and busy. Congo is quiet and surrounding beaches quite secluded. (If you want peace, this is the place!) DOG-FRIENDLY You can bring your furry friend to stay - we're a dog-friendly beach cabin! You can also walk your dog on the beach in front (Congo Beach) - it's 24-hour off-leash all year. Here's more about the nature you'll find here ... OCEAN LIFE There's something humbling about looking out on the big expanse of the ocean in front of the house. It's great to just watch it at different times of the day. But keep an eye out for the little things too - you just might spot dolphins beyond the breakers. Or the splash of a whale further out. (They're usually heading north in June/July then back south in September/October/November. We have binoculars ready!) WILDLIFE If you come for long enough you'll see the kangaroos and wallabies that visit (usually early morning and evening.) If you're lucky you may see an echidna or goanna. BIRDLIFE There's a whole host of interesting birds around. Our favourites are the sea eagles that occasionally soar over our house and the black cockatoos that come squawking past. Maybe you'll spot them - and a few of these special ones while you're here - black swans, pelicans, egrets, oystercatchers, cormorants, and hawks. We're also fond of our regular wattlebirds, lorikeets, kookaburras, wrens and magpie family. A special treat is to see cheeky, colourful king parrots eat the bananas on our tree - about a metre away from the balcony. SUNRISES, SUNSETS & STARS The sun rising up over the ocean is pretty special here most days - often golden. (Worth waking up for!) At the end of the day there can be lovely purple and pink light across the big sky in front. At night the stars are a delight. Full moon rises over the ocean are magical. Here's more about the Cabin itself ... OPEN LIVING The living area is spacious - open plan - encompassing the lounge, fireplace, dining and kitchen. It has high ceilings and big windows with a view to the ocean. AWESOME FIREPLACE The lounge has a lovely fireplace that makes the open living area toasty and warm on colder days. We provide the firewood. WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN The kitchen is well-equipped for cooking and entertaining - as Lisa is a bit of a foodie. (Includes Lisa's well-stocked spices.) COFFEE If you love coffee we have a top-notch grinder, machine and various ways of making a brew. (Phil's specialty.) OUTDOOR SHOWER We have a sweet outdoor shower - with hot water. A treat after your day at the beach. BOOKS, MAGS, MUSIC, GAMES & ART MATERIALS We have a great collection of books and magazines, as well as music from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. (On old school music format - CDs.) We also have Scrabble, Monopoly, chess, checkers, backgammon, and cards. And we can provide you with art materials if you want to do some drawing or painting. (Good alternatives to screens - for kids, big kids, and adults.) LITTLE TOUCHES OF LUXURY We use top-quality sheets and towels to help give you a 5-star hotel-type experience. Here are some things to do once you're here ... WALK THE BEACH AND NATIONAL PARK Congo Beach is 5 minutes walk north. It's quiet - a lot of the time you're likely to get it to yourself. The National Park (and Bingie Dreaming Track) is beautiful and only 5 minutes walk south. (It's also quiet and thankfully not yet quite discovered.) The Beach and the National Park are great for short or long walks - straight out the door of our place. HANG OUT AT THE BEACH A wonderful thing to do on a sunny day is to head to the beach and stay down there for a long stint. Guaranteed to relax you! We have a portable cabana tent and beach chairs you can take. SURF If you're an experienced surfer, there's a good shortboard wave right in front and a longboard wave on the north side of the Point. If you’re learning, there’s a gentle little break for beginners nearby at Pedro’s Beach. EAT OUT Whilst we don't have cafes or restaurants in Congo, it's not far to some special places to eat out. You can have Thai food, fish & chips, or a coffee right on the lake at Tuross, a 15-minute drive south of us. Half an hour south is Narooma where you can treat yourself to a meal on Wagonga Inlet at the 'Oyster Farmer's Daughter' or Justin Hemmes's 'Quarterdeck'. FIND MORE IN OUR GUIDE We provide a special guide to the area once you've booked. It has local insider tips on the best places to eat, best coffee, secret spots, and walks to do. (For a taste of the guide we provide, check out the bottom of our personal profile - there should be a link to our public Airbnb 'Guide to Congo and the Eurobodalla'.) All in all, we think our place might just be the best beach cabin on the South Coast of NSW! It's certainly a lovely place for you to escape and recharge in nature (in comfort.) * You'll get a sense of the location, the National Park, beach and Congo hamlet via the aerial shots in the photos on the house profile. They're toward the end of the photo series. There's also more info about the area in the Neighbourhood Highlights section. --------- Guest access PRIVACY & CABIN LAYOUT We think your privacy is important! You'll have your own private use of the Cabin Loft. It has its own entrance, driveway and parking for your private use. The living space has high ceilings and is quite spacious - with an open living area, deck and bedrooms upstairs and bathroom downstairs. It’s oriented toward the beach and bush. Underneath the Loft is largely storage space for us. Attached and running back out toward the street is a big garage with Lisa's art studio in it. It’s important to know Lisa sometimes works in the studio and we occasionally access the storage area. Your space though is very separate and private - you won't see us! It's unlikely you'll hear us if we're accessing those spaces - though you may hear our dog Daisy if she's with us and happens to bark. Our main house is next door to the Cabin but again your space is very separate and private - it's unlikely you'll see and hear anyone. (We just ask that you keep to the yard area designated for the Cabin. Thanks!) ------ Other things to note Some notes for your group ... COUPLES Our beach cabin is a wonderful getaway in nature for couples - a place to take that special someone for a treat. (We'd love to know if it's a special occasion!) KIDS The Cabin is a great getaway in nature for families too. There are opportunities to see native animals, birds and sea life, plus the house has games and books. If you’re bringing kids please let us know if so and how old they are. We do love kids but think the Cabin is not really suitable for children under 10 years old - sorry! There are a few safety things you need to be aware of and take responsibility for with your kids. They include managing them in the yard and at the beach - see notes below. Also around our fireplace as it can get hot. DOGS You can bring your dog to stay! In fact, Congo Beach is great for dogs - it's 24 hour off-leash all year round. (It's just the bits attached to the National Park at the south and northern tip that are technically off-limits.) When booking please let us know a bit about them e.g. what breed, how old, and their nature. There are a few pooch provisos: they need to be supervised so they won't go after wildlife and not have a go at other local dogs. Please clean up after them. Please also keep your dog off the furniture & beds. (If you'll have trouble with that, please bring and use blankets to cover furniture.) Thanks! If you want to go out during the day, you can leave your dog at the Cabin (provided they don't bark too much.) You can leave the balcony door open so they can go outside on the deck. They'll be secure as the deck is up high and fenced. There are local cafes and restaurants where you can bring your dog with you for a meal out. (In Tuross, the Boatshed and Pickled Octopus can be good.) For dog ablutions at the Cabin, there's a designated yard area outside but please note it's not fenced. VISITING WILDLIFE The Cabin is next to a native forest on our block. Occasionally we're visited by local wildlife - including kangaroos and wallabies (though these are usually early morning or evenings.) If you have kids or dogs that might venture off or get overly curious about bush creatures, you'll need to keep them supervised outside. If you come across local wildlife, please give them plenty of space and just observe. A bit more about the Cabin ... WATER Because we're away from town, the house uses a rainwater tank for its water. So you do need to use water carefully / sparingly. Please only wash clothes if you're here for a long stint. Please also keep showers short. MOBILE SIGNAL & WIFI The phone signal here is largely reliable (better if you're using Telstra). Our wifi is good too (touch wood.) So you should be able to work from here if you need - though Congo was really made for digital detoxing! HEATING and COOLING The main heating in the house is the fireplace. We can offer an electric portable heater for your bedroom if you need it. (Let us know.) On hotter days you can open the lounge door to the balcony wide open to catch the sea breezes. There are also overhead fans in the living area and we can supply portable fans for the bedrooms if you need. (Let us know too.) Sorry, we don't have aircon! This is an authentic South Coast stay. SOUNDS The sound of the waves from the beach is the main thing you'll hear during your stay. In summer in the heat of the day, there can be a cacophony of cicadas in the forest next door. At night there are crickets chirping. When it rains the frogs start a chorus of croaking. It's pretty peaceful but you do need to be aware you may hear the occasional noise from other beings on the property e.g. Daisy (our dog) barking if there's a kangaroo in the yard or the postie turns up. It's rare too but you might also hear Lisa and Phil pottering in the workspaces out the back. SOLAR & SUSTAINABILITY We have a sustainability orientation. We've just installed an awesome solar system. It works amazingly well during the day and we do encourage you to do things like put the dishwasher on when the sun is up. Plus remember to turn things off at night. We have big plans to make our house sustainable in the future. More to come. A bit more about the area ... BEACH ACCESS & SAFETY There's a public access track to Congo Beach just to our north, 5 minutes walk away. Once you're there you can walk north another 5 or so minutes to the next beach - Pedro's. So you know - there are no flags on beaches here (because it's a small, quiet place.) If you want to have a swim, Pedro's is a safer beach - especially if you have kids or you're not experienced with ocean swimming or the surf is big. (Pedro's feels like Noosa Beach - without the people.) SUPPLIES There are no shops in Congo. If you need supplies the laid-back rural town of Moruya is 15 minutes drive to our north. It has supermarkets and most things you need. There's a sweet local farmers' market by the river on Tuesday afternoons (3 to 5pm) and a regular market on Saturday mornings. FLYING IN? If you're coming from Sydney you could fly here. There are a few Rex flights a day that go from Sydney to Moruya. The plane flight is scenic and if you book in advance the price can be reasonable. Moruya Airport is only about 20 minutes drive away. Phil could come and pick you up in his Kombi if your party is 2 or 3 people - at no charge! You might need to pick up food in Moruya on the way through. After that you don't really need a car in Congo (if you're happy to just hang here and do local walks.) We hope this gives you a good rundown of our Cabin Loft! It's pretty cosy and in a lovely spot. We think you'll like it. If you have any questions you're welcome to get in touch. Cheers, Phil & Lisa Registration details PID-STRA-59482