Coastal retreat near shops + beach

Enjoy this brand-new 2 bedroom retreat in the heart of beautiful Corrimal. 5mins drive to the beach or mountains, the best of the Illawarra is on your doorstep. Beach hangs, mountain biking, bushwalking, golf, shopping and cafes are at your convenience. Woonona, Bulli, Wollongong & Thirroul all accessible in under 10mins. Search 'Coastal retreat near shops + beach' on Youtube for a video walkthrough. 'The Whitehouse near shops + beach' on the property is 4bdr & bookable for larger groups. Modern coastal furnishings with all the inclusions await you. Cooking facilities, fast WiFi (>50Mbps), washing machine, AC, BBQ, TV, large deck with private yard. Dogs welcome. 2 bedrooms. Bedroom 1 has queen bed, storage and sitting chair. Bedroom 2 is a versatile space including a TV, storage and queen sofa which can be enjoyed as a 2nd living space or converted to a 2nd queen sized bed. NOTE: Linen and bedding will be left out for you to assemble the sofa bed when and as preferred. This will happen automatically for bookings greater than 2. However depending on sleeping arrangements for 2, please request use of the sofa bed if needed. A porta cot can also be supplied with a sheet for you to assemble for an infant. Fully self-contained kitchen with cooking facilities including electric cooktop, microwave convection oven, pots and pans. Bathroom is equipped with washing machine and hair dryer. Outdoor spaces contain fully fenced yards, alfresco and deck, outdoor dining and Webber BBQ. Only street parking is available ie. no permanent on-site parking. Access the granny flat via the walkway between the two duplexes shared with neighbouring residents. Your retreat is located to the rear of the property. Enjoy all amenities contained within your granny flats private and secure yard. Paul and I live in the front house with our 2 young daughters and friendly 10yr old border collie Buddy. The spaces are completely separated by secure fences so we are unlikely to interact unless you wish to. We will respect your privacy and will interact as preferred by you. We are here to ensure your stay is a pleasant and comfortable one, so don't hesitate to reach out should you have any needs or are seeking recommendations. When the sun's shining, take your pick of stunning beaches, with Corrimal, Bellambi, Woonona, and Bulli all within 5 mins and Thirroul and Wollongong within 10 mins drive. In just 5 mins stroll to the renowned Flat White with One café for your morning coffee, or walk into Corrimal Village to take your pick of cafes and eateries and enjoy the convenience of its thriving shopping precinct. Load the clubs into the car for a morning at the Russell Vale Golf Club, jump on the mountain bike or take a day hiking the magnificent Illawarra Escarpment, all just 5 minutes away. Some local attractions include: * Russel Vale and Wollongong Golf Courses - 5-15mins * Corrimal Bowling Club - 5mins * Corrimal Olympic Pool - 5mins * Beaches - East Corrimal, Bellambi, Woonona, Bulli Sandon Point - 5-7mins * Dog-friendly off leash beachs - Bellambi, East Corrimal, Puckeys, Wollongong (south), McCauleys, Sharkys - 5-15mins * Bellambi Boat Ramp - 5mins * Mountain bike trails, Possums, Bulli down hill, Austie down hill, Mt Keira all within a short ride. Greenvalleys bike park 30min drive * Coastal Bike Track - accessible in 7mins with riding options 30mins north or south * University of Wollongong (UOW) - 9mins * UOW Science Space - 9mins * Wollongong Botanical Gardens - 10mins * Wollongong Lighthouse and The Blue Mile - 13mins * Headlands Hotel Austinmere - 15mins * Imperial Hotel - 21mins * Sea Cliff Bridge - 22mins * Symbio Wildlife Park - 23mins Your retreat is located at the rear of our duplex home. Free street parking is available. Pedestrian access via a concrete walkway between the duplexes is lit by sensor lights at night. Your retreat is situated at the end of the walkway to your right surrounded by a fully private and enclosed yard. There are many options within walking distance of the property including Corrimal Village cafes, restaurants, groceries and boutique shops. Bus stops are located within 50m of the property with Bellambi or Corrimal train stations 3-5 mins drive away to enjoy easy direct rail links to both Sydney and Wollongong. With easy freeway access, trips to/from Sydney will take just 60 mins by car, while the buzz of Wollongong's vibrant CBD awaits only 10 mins from home.