Idyllic waterfront getaway easily accessible from Sydney by train. This is a family home with breathtaking panoramic waterfront views, with access to a private jetty--BYO own boat for the perfect waterside getaway. The central location is unbeatable—a 1 min walk from the train station and an Aldi supermarket, a 7 min drive from Gosford city centre with wonderful entertainment facilities and restaurants. 1.5 hours from Sydney by direct train from Central station to Point Clare! The house is newly furnished, two stories tall, with frontyard and backyard space. There are two living areas both with floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors with panoramic views of the waterfront. There are four bedrooms, with a queen bed, a double bed, and two bedrooms with two single beds respectively, sleeping a total of 8 people. There are three full bathrooms across the two floors. There's also a full kitchen and laundry with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Fresh linens are provided in every room, including towels. Guests will have access to the entire home, with the exception of the garage and the BBQ. Guests won’t be allowed to have parties, smoke, or make loud noises after 22:00. There will be a welcome brochure inside the house on the upper landing. It should have all the information that you’ll need for your stay: please read the house rules carefully at the beginning of your stay. We also supply the free Netflix, you and your family/ friends can enjoy it any time. About Local eateries and activities: The local cafe -Little Piggy, just cross the tunnel under the railway, opposite Aldi shop. I quite like their fresh cooked food and the nice coffee. They open from 7am -2pm Monday to Saturday. They are kindly to offer our Karoola guests free coffee if you order the meals there. Beside the cafe, you also can find the Thai restaurant, Chinese take away as well. The Aldi supermarket is very convenient for you to shop all the necessary groceries they open 7 days. With the 20 mins driving you can arrive at Bouddi National Park, https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/bouddi-national-park , it is the No.8 track in Australia and with the beautiful beach. You can sunbathe or swim there. If you like swimming or having the sunbathing on the beach, there is some useful link you can find a few beautiful beaches in 10-20mins distance: https://beachsafe.org.au/nsw/gosford/west-gosford There are also some good restaurants in 3-10 mins driving distance, such as The Coast Bar&Grill in Gosford, the Boat House in Koolewong and The Box On The Water in Ettalong also there is a best Italian restaurant https://www.osteriailcoccia.com.au/. We would highly recommend the Fisherman’s Wharf in Woy Woy. A 9 minute drive away from our home, you can buy fresh seafood here from the market to cook at home, takeaway freshly cooked seafood from the kiosk to eat along the water, or have a wonderful meal at the waterfront restaurant. The WWFW seafood platter for two is fantastic. https://www.woywoyfishermenswharf.com.au Also you can order the private chef catering they can supply the nice service start from 2 guests. https://privatechefcatering.com.au/ Or contact info@foodher.com to get the private chef to do the catering for you. With 8min driving distance you can visit the Chocolate Factory, http://www.chocolatefactorygosford.com.au/ they have the handmade beautiful chocolates and nougats, as well as tours and workshops for kids. Also the reptile park only 17 minutes away. https://www.reptilepark.com.au/ If you need more information about local events and activities, please contact me I will send you more details . About Check-in and checkout info: Our check-in time will be 15pm and the checkout time will be at 10am on your checkout day. As it is a busy season, and we need to ensure a high standard of hygiene with thorough cleaning and sterilization of the house, unfortunately we won’t be able to offer our guests early checking-ins and late checkouts at the moment. If you need about 30 mins later checkout please let me know prior your checking in date. Also please let me know if you need early checking in I would love to check the possibility for you. You can fish from the jetty with your own fishing gear if you wish. Please be careful, and note that you are responsible for your own safety in activities on or around the jetty, deck, and water. You are welcome to bring your own portable BBQ, we have the outdoor bench top and table with chairs in the patio. Hope you enjoy the stay in our home.