Green Cottage: Waterfront family holiday paradise, private jetty and road access

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Patonga, NSW

Patonga Beach4 min walk
Ettalong Diggers Club12 min drive
Turo Reserve25 min drive
Palm Beach, NSW (LBH-Palm Beach Seaplane Base)109 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Green Cottage is a gorgeous, original Patonga Cottage beautifully kitted out with all the comforts of home and everything you need for a relaxing family 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 creek (with road access) and has its own private jetty.

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, 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!

Green Cottage facilities
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. Please note that the pizza oven visible in the property photographs is not available for guest use.

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, 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, glad wrap, foil, spices and herbs etc). Online delivery is available from both Woolworths and Coles.

* Please note that the jetty is not suitable for mooring boats

Property manager

Rebecca Scott

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No mooring boats on jetty

No guest use of pizza oven

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property registration number PID-STRA-13530

About the area

Patonga

Located in Sydney, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Umina Recreation Centre and Australian Reptile Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Deepwater Plaza and Erina Fair. Travelling with kids? Consider Governor Phillip Park and Avalon Stand Up Paddle. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Patonga, NSW

What's nearby

Patonga Beach - 4 min walk
Little Patonga Beach - 1 min drive
Ettalong Diggers Club - 12 min drive
Turo Reserve - 25 min drive
Avalon Beach - 100 min drive

Getting around

Woy Woy Station - 19 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min drive
Umina Beach Cafe - 10 min drive
Wandee Thai Restaurant - 10 min drive
Brooklyn Park - 44 min drive
Margarita Daze - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Green Cottage: Waterfront family holiday paradise, private jetty and road access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Green Cottage: Waterfront family holiday paradise, private jetty and road access?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Green Cottage: Waterfront family holiday paradise, private jetty and road access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Green Cottage: Waterfront family holiday paradise, private jetty and road access located?

This family-friendly Sydney holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Brisbane Water National Park and Central Coast Hinterland. Patonga Beach and Crommelin Native Arboretum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dreamy Location

This was the fourth time we stayed her - two smaller families. It’s amazing every time. Such a beautiful location, cute old-school weatherboard house. The back of the house opens out onto a dreamy river and jetty setting. We’ll be back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara F.

3 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place in Patonga.

We had a wonderful stay in Green Cottage. The house was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. The creek front location is peaceful and very handy for making use of the provided kayaks. We loved eating every meal out on the verandah enjoying the beautiful scenery. We are looking forward to our next stay in Green Cottage.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola A.

10 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquillity

Green Cottage met all of our expectations. Perfectly placed along the creek, excellent facilities and very comfortable. Excellent communication. Rebecca and family have done a wonderful job to ensure the cottage has retained its old school charm, which is what we loved most about our stay. Thank you Rebecca and family for letting us stay, we loved every minute of our stay and being able to make more family memories in Patonga.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing family holiday

We loved our brief stay in this delightful cottage. We did have to share the jetty with the pelicans while we ate our breakfast, but they didn't seem to mind!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan W.

14 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

Such a beautiful holiday. It was our third time at the property and it was as magical as ever. Will be back again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rebecca Scott

We are an Australian family of 4 who love outdoor adventure and relaxing on the water. Green Cottage, Patonga, has been the setting for many amazing family holidays. The yester-year pace of Patonga combined with the natural beauty of the area has ensured that our most memorable family experiences have been in Patonga.
In 2018 we switched regular weekends in our Patonga paradise for the expat life, living in the USA and now Switzerland. But our loss is your gain. We hope our gorgeous cottage and the charm of Patonga work their magic for you too, and that you come back again and again to enjoy this very special place.
- Rebecca & Christian

Why they chose this property

Here are our favourite activities in and around Patonga:
■ Kayak up the creek at dawn and watch the stingrays beneath you and the Whistling Kites soar above you. If you time your trip with high tide you can make it more than 5kms up the creek
■ Walk along the reserve between the cottages and the creek all the way to the beach (via the caravan park) and float on your back through the mouth of the creek as it meets the sea
■ Walk along the Great North Walk to Pearl Beach for a visit to the cafe and beautiful arboretum
■ Fish from the jetty and, if you are lucky, enjoy your catch for dinner
■ Pack a picnic and enjoy your meal(s) on the jetty as the sun sets, or rises, or shines...
■ Explore along the edge of the creek, watching the soldier crabs scuttle as you approach
■ Relax on the verandah or on the L-shaped daybed and read a book, play a game or have a snooze...
You may also find the following information helpful for your visit:
■ Great North Walk trail and walking trail to Pearl Beach (4.2 kms / 1 hr 45 min one way – details in folder). In addition there are many other trails through the Brisbane Water National Park.
■ Umina Beach is the closest surf beach. The Surf Lifesaving Club, and patrolled section of the beach, is on Sydney Avenue. Adjacent to the SLSC is an excellent play park for children – it includes a skateboard zone, a biking zone, an exercise zone and extensive, well equipped play zones for both young and older children
■ Tennis courts and play ground at Patonga Caravan Park, Bay Street, Patonga (court bookings on (02) 4379 1287).

What makes this property unique

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.

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