Pagoda at Culburra I Pet Friendly I Newly Renovated

We had a wonderful stay at this holiday house and would happily return. It was fantastic that our dog was welcome and the large gated backyard made it perfect for her to enjoy safely. The outdoor gazebo was a real highlight, creating a relaxing, chilled atmosphere to unwind in. The location was excellent. The second bedroom is in a separate stand-alone building adjacent to the main house. The only thing missing was a dishwasher, which would help ensure more consistent cleanliness of plates and cutlery. Overall, a lovely getaway in a great setting.

I wasn’t going to leave a review, but this morning I received two messages from the host saying that if I leave a 5 star review, I will get 50. This to me seems super disingenuous and unfair to future guests who are being lied to. Our *honest* review on this stay is that it was 3/5. The house was clean (5/5 there), however ammenities were flimsy and cheap (all Kmart brand) which made using them hard. There were no scissors, knives were too blunt to use, plates so cheap they were paper thin and see through. It is clear this house was designed for aesthetics over practicality, and is not one actually lived in by the hosts. Further more two important things to note is 1) the second bedroom is completely seperate to the house and actually in the garage. If you were planning to travel with kids, be aware you will be in two seperate areas (main house and garage, with two seperate entry ways / doors). 2) while there is a fenced in backyard, this doesn’t connect to the house (there is no door in the house leading to a secure outside area). If you have your dog and want to have them inside and outside, or leave the door open for them while your inside, there’s no way to secure them, and they can easily walk onto the road or wander off.

Great property. Close to the shops and beach. Great yard for dogs. Pagoda was the perfect place for a little get away.