Waterfront yesteryear holiday magic

Green Cottage is a gorgeous, original Patonga Cottage beautifully kitted out with a retro-vibe and all the comforts of home. It has everything you need for a relaxing family beach holiday. Cool and breezy in summer (with pedestal fans) and warm and cozy in winter (with child-safe wood burning stove and electric blankets). It is located right on the peaceful Patonga Creek (with road access) and has its own private jetty perfect for water-fun, sundowners, fishing.... The space Sit on the wide verandah and watch the pelicans on the jetty, enjoy a paddle up the creek into the pristine national park, hunt for soldier crabs on the sand by the creek, close your eyes and listen to the parrots in the trees, stroll down to the beautiful Patonga beach and float on your back through the river mouth into Brisk Bay, beach comb on the deserted beach, fish from the jetty, hike along the large number of trails in the area, dine at the popular Boathouse, play cricket in the reserve out front, read a book or play a boardgame, have a barbeque and watch the sun go down over the mangroves... So many options - all of them relaxing! The main cottage sleeps 5 in 2 bedrooms (1 with queen bed, other with bunk and trundle). It has a renovated bathroom (2014), well equipped modernised kitchen plus dining room and lounge furnished with great retro gems. The cottage is surrounded on 2 sides by a broad, well shaded verandah with couches, chairs, barbeque and outdoor dining table. In addition there is a renovated (2011) sleep-out for 2 additional people (queen bed) plus an outside toilet and basic bathroom/laundry (with shower and bath). The cottage is equipped with dishwasher, washing machine, clothes dryer, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, and smart TV. The cottage has broadband internet and WiFi making it suitable for remote working. Green Cottage is a paradise both indoors and outdoors for children. It is stocked with children's toys, books and boardgames. The securely fenced garden has a tyre swing. To make the most of the beach location there are kayaks and life jackets (child and adult sizes) available plus boogie boards. Please note that the trampoline shown in the photos is no longer on site. What you need to bring: To make your holiday a great success please bring: Clothes and toiletries including sunscreen and insect repellent Food including Nespresso-compatible coffee pods (basics are provided - eg oils, sauces, cling wrap, foil, spices and herbs etc). Online delivery is available from both Woolworths and Coles. Guest access Guests have full access to the main cottage and sleep out areas, the gardens, reserve area between the house and creek, and the jetty. The storage cupboard, garage, workshop and woodstore are locked and not accessible to guests. The pizza oven is not available for guest use. The mooring of boats on the jetty is not permitted under the conditions of the lease. Please respect this so we can continue to enjoy this wonderful asset. Other things to note The land that Green Cottage is situated on was purchased in the 1940s by Alexander Emmans. Over the next few years he travelled each Friday night from Sydney to Patonga by train and boat and spent his weekends building his dream cottage. A copy of the original blueprint from 1949, showing ink modifications to the original design, is framed on the wall of the cottage along with photos of the cottage in its early years. Alexander diligently maintained and improved the cottage until his death in 2008. The precision of his work, his dedication and resourcefulness can be seen throughout - from the perfectly level floor boards, and generous verandah to the beautiful French doors and handmade cupboards. We purchased Green Cottage in 2010 from Alexander’s wife, Wilma. We have worked hard to preserve the special features of Green Cottage and furnish it in a style that suits the era of the house whilst aiming to create a wonderfully relaxing environment that has all you need for a great holiday. Registration Details PID-STRA-13530