Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches
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About this property
Aracalm beach house in Arakoon with pool. A hidden gem. Comfy 3 bedroom house sleeps 6. 500 meters to 2 amazing beaches. 5mins drive to town. Great cafes. Comfy beds & sheets & towels are included . Wi-fi is provided. Ducted air-conditioni...
Location
Arakoon is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arakoon National Park and Hat Head National Park, while Trial Bay Gaol and The Old Lodge Gallery Emporium are cultural highlights.
Pet friendly
Swimming pool
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Hair dryer
Guest reviews of Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches
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Travellers describe Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches as a spacious, pet-friendly home highlighted by a great pool, a securely fenced yard, and a relaxing deck, making it easy for families to unwind together.
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Travellers describe Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches as a spacious, pet-friendly home highlighted by a great pool, a securely fenced yard, and a relaxing deck, making it easy for families to unwind together.
Many praise Heather’s responsive, helpful hosting, smooth check-in, and thoughtful touches. Reviews frequently note clean, well-equipped spaces, with a few mentions of a damp smell on arrival or minor housekeeping issues that were addressed promptly. The location is appreciated for short walks or drives to beaches, trails, and shops. A relaxed, low-fuss home base for exploring the coast and national park.
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Facilities
Guests repeatedly praise the pool, spacious deck with BBQ, and the securely fenced yard for dogs. Outdoor areas are a highlight for families and pet owners.
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Shane T.
5 Mar 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone.
From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone.
6
Leah T.
30 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The house is perfect for family and friends to relax in like its your own home. Even better that it is pet friendly. It has a big back deck with ceiling fan and excellent bbq over looking the pool, yard & neighbors yards. All filled with beautiful big trees. Beds were comfy. Pool was lovely and clean and lawn freshly mowed. Pool steps are very very slippy so be careful getting in and out. The yard is a good size for kids and pets to play in. The only negative was the house had a damp/moldy smell on arrival but was ok once opened up. Its in a good location, very quiet area except for a bit of road noise and with lots of trees & birds, close to beaches, easy walk to SWR & Gaol. Heather is a great host 10 out of 10 and gave us and early check in and late checkout which is always appreciated.
The house is perfect for family and friends to relax in like its your own home. Even better that it is pet friendly. It has a big back deck with ceiling fan and excellent bbq over looking the pool, yard & neighbors yards. All filled with beautiful big trees. Beds were comfy. Pool was lovely and clean and lawn freshly mowed. Pool steps are very very slippy so be careful getting in and out. The yard is a good size for kids and pets to play in. The only negative was the house had a damp/moldy smell on arrival but was ok once opened up. Its in a good location, very quiet area except for a bit of road noise and with lots of trees & birds, close to beaches, easy walk to SWR & Gaol. Heather is a great host 10 out of 10 and gave us and early check in and late checkout which is always appreciated.
10
Jo-Dee M.
10 Jan 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Heather's house was spacious for all the family including our Dachshund who enjoyed exploring the big back yard set amongst the trees. The pool and back deck with the great BBQ is where we spent most of our time if we weren't at the beach. The house had everything you needed, the bonus was if you didn't want air-conditioning there was ceiling fans in all the rooms. Just a short drive to the shops. Recommend bare foot bowls at the Country Club. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay escaping the hustle and bustle.
Heather's house was spacious for all the family including our Dachshund who enjoyed exploring the big back yard set amongst the trees. The pool and back deck with the great BBQ is where we spent most of our time if we weren't at the beach. The house had everything you needed, the bonus was if you didn't want air-conditioning there was ceiling fans in all the rooms. Just a short drive to the shops. Recommend bare foot bowls at the Country Club. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay escaping the hustle and bustle.
10
Suzanne F.
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We had a relaxing stay and the kids loved the pool!Easy access to beaches and only a short drive to local cafes and shops. Heather was really helpful in the lead-up to our holiday.We love the area and will definitely be back
We had a relaxing stay and the kids loved the pool!Easy access to beaches and only a short drive to local cafes and shops. Heather was really helpful in the lead-up to our holiday.We love the area and will definitely be back
10
Tania v.
28 Feb 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Wonderful house for a holiday, everything you need is available and all in working order. Great for our puppy, lovely fenced yard and beautiful outlook. We made use of the pool and outdoor deck, had an amazing relaxing stay. Highly recommend!
Wonderful house for a holiday, everything you need is available and all in working order. Great for our puppy, lovely fenced yard and beautiful outlook. We made use of the pool and outdoor deck, had an amazing relaxing stay. Highly recommend!
10
Natalie M.
23 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard
Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard
10
Natalie D.
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous.
Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous.
10
Genelle
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a perfect stay at Aracalm. It was a lovely, clean, well equipped family and pet friendly home with a wonderful backyard and beautiful pool. Great communication with Heather, easy check-in and excellent parking contributed to a very positive start to the holiday. We would love to return to Aracalm and definitely recommend it for a vacation up in this area.
We had a perfect stay at Aracalm. It was a lovely, clean, well equipped family and pet friendly home with a wonderful backyard and beautiful pool. Great communication with Heather, easy check-in and excellent parking contributed to a very positive start to the holiday. We would love to return to Aracalm and definitely recommend it for a vacation up in this area.
10
Ryan W.
24 Nov 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Loved the outdoor area and pool great family holiday spot
Loved the outdoor area and pool great family holiday spot
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Gary W.
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Great location, short walk to beach. Good Dog friendly back yard. Pool was great too.
Great location, short walk to beach. Good Dog friendly back yard. Pool was great too.
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Cleanliness
Most reviews describe the house as clean and well maintained. A few mention a damp smell on arrival or minor issues (e.g., dishes, one-off cleanliness) that were resolved quickly by the host.
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Shane T.
5 Mar 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone.
From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone.
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Leah T.
30 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The house is perfect for family and friends to relax in like its your own home. Even better that it is pet friendly. It has a big back deck with ceiling fan and excellent bbq over looking the pool, yard & neighbors yards. All filled with beautiful big trees. Beds were comfy. Pool was lovely and clean and lawn freshly mowed. Pool steps are very very slippy so be careful getting in and out. The yard is a good size for kids and pets to play in. The only negative was the house had a damp/moldy smell on arrival but was ok once opened up. Its in a good location, very quiet area except for a bit of road noise and with lots of trees & birds, close to beaches, easy walk to SWR & Gaol. Heather is a great host 10 out of 10 and gave us and early check in and late checkout which is always appreciated.
The house is perfect for family and friends to relax in like its your own home. Even better that it is pet friendly. It has a big back deck with ceiling fan and excellent bbq over looking the pool, yard & neighbors yards. All filled with beautiful big trees. Beds were comfy. Pool was lovely and clean and lawn freshly mowed. Pool steps are very very slippy so be careful getting in and out. The yard is a good size for kids and pets to play in. The only negative was the house had a damp/moldy smell on arrival but was ok once opened up. Its in a good location, very quiet area except for a bit of road noise and with lots of trees & birds, close to beaches, easy walk to SWR & Gaol. Heather is a great host 10 out of 10 and gave us and early check in and late checkout which is always appreciated.
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Lee E.
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
House was perfect for what we needed and close to walking trails and the beach. The only negative was the initial damp smell in the property as we came in but once we opened up windows and external doors it very quickly improved
House was perfect for what we needed and close to walking trails and the beach. The only negative was the initial damp smell in the property as we came in but once we opened up windows and external doors it very quickly improved
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Sandy A.
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Enjoyed our stay, the house was well equipped and clean. It was beautiful sitting out on back deck with the friendly kookaburra and magpies. The pool was clean and refreshing. The yard was well maintained. Short drive to everywhere we wanted to visit during our stay.although we didn't take our dogs
Enjoyed our stay, the house was well equipped and clean. It was beautiful sitting out on back deck with the friendly kookaburra and magpies. The pool was clean and refreshing. The yard was well maintained. Short drive to everywhere we wanted to visit during our stay.although we didn't take our dogs
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Natalie M.
23 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard
Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard
10
Natalie D.
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous.
Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous.
10
Genelle
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a perfect stay at Aracalm. It was a lovely, clean, well equipped family and pet friendly home with a wonderful backyard and beautiful pool. Great communication with Heather, easy check-in and excellent parking contributed to a very positive start to the holiday. We would love to return to Aracalm and definitely recommend it for a vacation up in this area.
We had a perfect stay at Aracalm. It was a lovely, clean, well equipped family and pet friendly home with a wonderful backyard and beautiful pool. Great communication with Heather, easy check-in and excellent parking contributed to a very positive start to the holiday. We would love to return to Aracalm and definitely recommend it for a vacation up in this area.
10
Michelle C.
6 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for 2 nights with my adult children. The house is lovely and had everything you need. There were extra bath towels, the beds were comfortable and so was the lounge. The deck and pool were great. We didn’t bring our pet this time but I loved that it is a pet friendly house and the yard is big although if you have a smaller adventurous dog like our dachshund they may find some gaps in the fence which is not a reflection on the owners or the yard. My only concern with the house was that we had to wash the dishes and glasses before we could use them but again this is more likely to do with the previous guests and not the owners. I loved this house and would highly recommend a stay there and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed for 2 nights with my adult children. The house is lovely and had everything you need. There were extra bath towels, the beds were comfortable and so was the lounge. The deck and pool were great. We didn’t bring our pet this time but I loved that it is a pet friendly house and the yard is big although if you have a smaller adventurous dog like our dachshund they may find some gaps in the fence which is not a reflection on the owners or the yard. My only concern with the house was that we had to wash the dishes and glasses before we could use them but again this is more likely to do with the previous guests and not the owners. I loved this house and would highly recommend a stay there and I would definitely stay again.
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Rachel J.
6 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a last minute booking for us as our camping plans were affected by rain. Heather was accomodating and didn't seem affected by our late reservation. The house was very clean which I was surprised by considering this is a dog friendly property. It was great to see a well stocked corner of dog bowls and toys even though we didn't have our dog with us. We also had a look at the selection of games as our plans for beach swimming wasn't meant to be but we absolutely love trial bay beach for our kids as it's so calm. Great location and we had a nice time.
This was a last minute booking for us as our camping plans were affected by rain. Heather was accomodating and didn't seem affected by our late reservation. The house was very clean which I was surprised by considering this is a dog friendly property. It was great to see a well stocked corner of dog bowls and toys even though we didn't have our dog with us. We also had a look at the selection of games as our plans for beach swimming wasn't meant to be but we absolutely love trial bay beach for our kids as it's so calm. Great location and we had a nice time.
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KERRY H.
14 Nov 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
ARACALM is a charming cottage which is very clean and Heather is a wonderful host. Unfortunately due to the weather we were not able to use the pool or patio however our Sheltie certainly enjoyed exploring the large fenced yard. However we can't recommend this house for people with mobility problems due to the internal stairs.
ARACALM is a charming cottage which is very clean and Heather is a wonderful host. Unfortunately due to the weather we were not able to use the pool or patio however our Sheltie certainly enjoyed exploring the large fenced yard. However we can't recommend this house for people with mobility problems due to the internal stairs.
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Rooms
Guests highlight a spacious layout with comfortable beds and lounges, offering plenty of room for families to spread out. Indoor spaces feel relaxing and suit unwinding after beach or bush outings.
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Shane T.
5 Mar 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone.
From the moment we arrived with the nice touch of champagne and a personalised card to the cleanliness of the house and yard was spot on. House was large and spacious, with some nice touches throughout the house. Dogs loved the large yard and kids never got out of the swimming pool. Overall great location and residence made for a grrat relaxing week and would recommend this property to anyone.
10
Sean M.
15 Dec 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Lovely space Great pool Close to everything
Lovely space Great pool Close to everything
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Nathan L.
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable house in a great location and love that it is pet friendly! Did some great scuba diving with SWR Dive Centre. Heather is a fantastic host, is a great communicator and was so accommodating when we needed to change our booking dates due to cyclone Alfred. Highly recommended :).
Very comfortable house in a great location and love that it is pet friendly! Did some great scuba diving with SWR Dive Centre. Heather is a fantastic host, is a great communicator and was so accommodating when we needed to change our booking dates due to cyclone Alfred. Highly recommended :).
10
Jo-Dee M.
10 Jan 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Heather's house was spacious for all the family including our Dachshund who enjoyed exploring the big back yard set amongst the trees. The pool and back deck with the great BBQ is where we spent most of our time if we weren't at the beach. The house had everything you needed, the bonus was if you didn't want air-conditioning there was ceiling fans in all the rooms. Just a short drive to the shops. Recommend bare foot bowls at the Country Club. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay escaping the hustle and bustle.
Heather's house was spacious for all the family including our Dachshund who enjoyed exploring the big back yard set amongst the trees. The pool and back deck with the great BBQ is where we spent most of our time if we weren't at the beach. The house had everything you needed, the bonus was if you didn't want air-conditioning there was ceiling fans in all the rooms. Just a short drive to the shops. Recommend bare foot bowls at the Country Club. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay escaping the hustle and bustle.
10
Dean P.
3 Jan 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Location of Aracalm is terrific. The layout of the house was perfect for 6 adults, plenty of comfortable chairs and lounges. Heather is a particularly helpful host.
Location of Aracalm is terrific. The layout of the house was perfect for 6 adults, plenty of comfortable chairs and lounges. Heather is a particularly helpful host.
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Heidi P.
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great property in a beautiful location. Comfy beds and lots of room for eveyone. We loved sitting on the deck in the afternoon. Lots of shady trees make for great sleep-ins. Many home comforts included, the host has thought of everything for people and the pooches. We were made to feel very welcome. Thank you!
Great property in a beautiful location. Comfy beds and lots of room for eveyone. We loved sitting on the deck in the afternoon. Lots of shady trees make for great sleep-ins. Many home comforts included, the host has thought of everything for people and the pooches. We were made to feel very welcome. Thank you!
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Beth H.
5 Feb 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again.
My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again.
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Simone D.
7 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely 2 night stay at Aracalm with our dog . Close to amazing dog beach , house was very comfortable, we all felt very relaxed and welcome . Thank you Heather !
We had a lovely 2 night stay at Aracalm with our dog . Close to amazing dog beach , house was very comfortable, we all felt very relaxed and welcome . Thank you Heather !
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Juliane
20 Oct 2022
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice comfortable house - quiet area
Very nice comfortable house - quiet area
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Michael & Janet B.
3 Dec 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Relaxing-rear verandah is great. Comfortable lounges inside. Main complaint relates to difficult controls on stove hot plates. Signage was worn off! Beds very comfortable. Would stay again
Relaxing-rear verandah is great. Comfortable lounges inside. Main complaint relates to difficult controls on stove hot plates. Signage was worn off! Beds very comfortable. Would stay again
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Service
Heather earns consistent praise for friendly, responsive communication, easy check-in, and being accommodating. Issues raised were handled promptly.
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Erika F.
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
My family really enjoyed staying here. Very pet friendly, with a big secure yard for them to play in, and close to a dog beach. We enjoyed exploring all around town, as well as the beaches and national park. Heather was always quick to respond to any messages and the house was a great place to unwind at the end of the day. We'd love to stay again in the future!
My family really enjoyed staying here. Very pet friendly, with a big secure yard for them to play in, and close to a dog beach. We enjoyed exploring all around town, as well as the beaches and national park. Heather was always quick to respond to any messages and the house was a great place to unwind at the end of the day. We'd love to stay again in the future!
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Nathan L.
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very comfortable house in a great location and love that it is pet friendly! Did some great scuba diving with SWR Dive Centre. Heather is a fantastic host, is a great communicator and was so accommodating when we needed to change our booking dates due to cyclone Alfred. Highly recommended :).
Very comfortable house in a great location and love that it is pet friendly! Did some great scuba diving with SWR Dive Centre. Heather is a fantastic host, is a great communicator and was so accommodating when we needed to change our booking dates due to cyclone Alfred. Highly recommended :).
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Amber C.
29 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautifully-maintained property with every possible amenity to make a beachside and bushside stay enjoyable. Securely-fenced large yard for our big dog, shady deck with comfy chairs and serene outlook, kookaburras laughing away in the trees, magazines and books to read, big tv with streaming service and lots of room in the house for the family to spread out. Heather was a great host, with helpful, timely communication with us. The welcome basket was a very nice touch! We will stay here again as it ticks all the boxes for us in terms of proximity to walk to national park bush walks, walk to beach, quick drive to SW Rocks to grab dinner, and far enough away from the too-busy holiday accommodation to feel miles away from care.
Beautifully-maintained property with every possible amenity to make a beachside and bushside stay enjoyable. Securely-fenced large yard for our big dog, shady deck with comfy chairs and serene outlook, kookaburras laughing away in the trees, magazines and books to read, big tv with streaming service and lots of room in the house for the family to spread out. Heather was a great host, with helpful, timely communication with us. The welcome basket was a very nice touch! We will stay here again as it ticks all the boxes for us in terms of proximity to walk to national park bush walks, walk to beach, quick drive to SW Rocks to grab dinner, and far enough away from the too-busy holiday accommodation to feel miles away from care.
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Suzanne F.
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We had a relaxing stay and the kids loved the pool!Easy access to beaches and only a short drive to local cafes and shops. Heather was really helpful in the lead-up to our holiday.We love the area and will definitely be back
We had a relaxing stay and the kids loved the pool!Easy access to beaches and only a short drive to local cafes and shops. Heather was really helpful in the lead-up to our holiday.We love the area and will definitely be back
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Dean P.
3 Jan 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Location of Aracalm is terrific. The layout of the house was perfect for 6 adults, plenty of comfortable chairs and lounges. Heather is a particularly helpful host.
Location of Aracalm is terrific. The layout of the house was perfect for 6 adults, plenty of comfortable chairs and lounges. Heather is a particularly helpful host.
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susan G.
23 Jan 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Heather was a lovely host with fast and informative communication. The house was as shown on the internet and the pool was such a wonderful addition, especially after or before our day's adventures. Everything you need for a relaxing, happy holiday was found here. We were so lucky with the weather..blue skies and warm waters in the ocean and in the pool. My 2 dogs loved the place and there was also a pooper scooper there which made things easier. My only concern, which Heather couldn't do anything about, was that the red bin is only collected every 2 weeks so it was full when we arrived and we had to find other legal places to dump our rubbish. You would think the council would make special concessions for B&B businesses.
Heather was a lovely host with fast and informative communication. The house was as shown on the internet and the pool was such a wonderful addition, especially after or before our day's adventures. Everything you need for a relaxing, happy holiday was found here. We were so lucky with the weather..blue skies and warm waters in the ocean and in the pool. My 2 dogs loved the place and there was also a pooper scooper there which made things easier. My only concern, which Heather couldn't do anything about, was that the red bin is only collected every 2 weeks so it was full when we arrived and we had to find other legal places to dump our rubbish. You would think the council would make special concessions for B&B businesses.
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Natalie D.
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous.
Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous.
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Genelle
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a perfect stay at Aracalm. It was a lovely, clean, well equipped family and pet friendly home with a wonderful backyard and beautiful pool. Great communication with Heather, easy check-in and excellent parking contributed to a very positive start to the holiday. We would love to return to Aracalm and definitely recommend it for a vacation up in this area.
We had a perfect stay at Aracalm. It was a lovely, clean, well equipped family and pet friendly home with a wonderful backyard and beautiful pool. Great communication with Heather, easy check-in and excellent parking contributed to a very positive start to the holiday. We would love to return to Aracalm and definitely recommend it for a vacation up in this area.
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Beth H.
5 Feb 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again.
My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again.
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Rachel J.
6 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a last minute booking for us as our camping plans were affected by rain. Heather was accomodating and didn't seem affected by our late reservation. The house was very clean which I was surprised by considering this is a dog friendly property. It was great to see a well stocked corner of dog bowls and toys even though we didn't have our dog with us. We also had a look at the selection of games as our plans for beach swimming wasn't meant to be but we absolutely love trial bay beach for our kids as it's so calm. Great location and we had a nice time.
This was a last minute booking for us as our camping plans were affected by rain. Heather was accomodating and didn't seem affected by our late reservation. The house was very clean which I was surprised by considering this is a dog friendly property. It was great to see a well stocked corner of dog bowls and toys even though we didn't have our dog with us. We also had a look at the selection of games as our plans for beach swimming wasn't meant to be but we absolutely love trial bay beach for our kids as it's so calm. Great location and we had a nice time.
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Location
Reviewers like the convenient setting near beaches and the national park, with short walks or drives to trails, shops, and town. Some mention the quiet neighborhood.
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Erika F.
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
My family really enjoyed staying here. Very pet friendly, with a big secure yard for them to play in, and close to a dog beach. We enjoyed exploring all around town, as well as the beaches and national park. Heather was always quick to respond to any messages and the house was a great place to unwind at the end of the day. We'd love to stay again in the future!
My family really enjoyed staying here. Very pet friendly, with a big secure yard for them to play in, and close to a dog beach. We enjoyed exploring all around town, as well as the beaches and national park. Heather was always quick to respond to any messages and the house was a great place to unwind at the end of the day. We'd love to stay again in the future!
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Lee E.
10 Oct 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
House was perfect for what we needed and close to walking trails and the beach. The only negative was the initial damp smell in the property as we came in but once we opened up windows and external doors it very quickly improved
House was perfect for what we needed and close to walking trails and the beach. The only negative was the initial damp smell in the property as we came in but once we opened up windows and external doors it very quickly improved
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Jo-Dee M.
10 Jan 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Heather's house was spacious for all the family including our Dachshund who enjoyed exploring the big back yard set amongst the trees. The pool and back deck with the great BBQ is where we spent most of our time if we weren't at the beach. The house had everything you needed, the bonus was if you didn't want air-conditioning there was ceiling fans in all the rooms. Just a short drive to the shops. Recommend bare foot bowls at the Country Club. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay escaping the hustle and bustle.
Heather's house was spacious for all the family including our Dachshund who enjoyed exploring the big back yard set amongst the trees. The pool and back deck with the great BBQ is where we spent most of our time if we weren't at the beach. The house had everything you needed, the bonus was if you didn't want air-conditioning there was ceiling fans in all the rooms. Just a short drive to the shops. Recommend bare foot bowls at the Country Club. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay escaping the hustle and bustle.
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Suzanne F.
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
We had a relaxing stay and the kids loved the pool!Easy access to beaches and only a short drive to local cafes and shops. Heather was really helpful in the lead-up to our holiday.We love the area and will definitely be back
We had a relaxing stay and the kids loved the pool!Easy access to beaches and only a short drive to local cafes and shops. Heather was really helpful in the lead-up to our holiday.We love the area and will definitely be back
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Natalie M.
23 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard
Clean, comfortable, close to beaches and viewpoints. Great to find a dog friendly place in the area. We loved swimming in the pool while our dog explored the backyard
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Natalie D.
4 Jan 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous.
Big property and great location.We stayed for 4 nights recently and although we had some cleanliness issues (not the hosts fault!) Heather was wonderful and thoughtful and attended to these problems instantly.The pool was great for the kids. They were in it everyday. The location to Trial Bay Beach was excellent and the beach is incredible.Heaps of bush walks to do as it’s so close to the national park.7km to the Lighthouse and more beaches there if you want to bush walk down to them.We had a wonderful stay and the hosts were tremendous.
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Ann Y.
26 Mar 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
A great location 10 minute walk to Arakoon Beach. Well fenced so our 2 yo dogs could not escape even with some digging. Perfect yard for them to zoom in. For the hoomans: the best appointed kitchen we have ever stayed in. No need to buy anything. Lovely deck to birdwatching from too. Heather an excellent host. We will go again.
A great location 10 minute walk to Arakoon Beach. Well fenced so our 2 yo dogs could not escape even with some digging. Perfect yard for them to zoom in. For the hoomans: the best appointed kitchen we have ever stayed in. No need to buy anything. Lovely deck to birdwatching from too. Heather an excellent host. We will go again.
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Beth H.
5 Feb 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again.
My family had a great time at this property. It had the space we need with 4 kids and the provided amenities are great. We really made use of the deck for meals and relaxing and the kids had a blast in the pool. Great location, short drive to beaches and national park. Heather was wonderful to deal with. We will definitely stay again.
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Cathie B.
4 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A lovely place to stay with all the amenities - great location
A lovely place to stay with all the amenities - great location
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Gary W.
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Great location, short walk to beach. Good Dog friendly back yard. Pool was great too.
Great location, short walk to beach. Good Dog friendly back yard. Pool was great too.
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Melissa D.
9 Mar 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t have asked for a better place for the weekend. The house was absolutely beautiful, perfectly presented, and had everything we needed. The pool was a real highlight and made our stay extra relaxing. The space was comfortable, clean, and felt like a true home away from home. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.
We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t have asked for a better place for the weekend. The house was absolutely beautiful, perfectly presented, and had everything we needed. The pool was a real highlight and made our stay extra relaxing. The space was comfortable, clean, and felt like a true home away from home. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway.
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Tania v.
7 Mar 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Yes, happy with everything!
Yes, happy with everything!
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Jennifer L.
19 Feb 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The location was amazing! The host was lovely, and getting access to the house was seamless. Unfortunately, the linen and bedding was old and stained and did not smell fresh, nor did the house. One pillow on the bed was covered in dog fur, and the pillows generally were horrible. We had to open the windows and doors and let fresh air through, as it was stuffy. It had not been cleaned properly; there was sand on the floors and cobwebs on the ceilings, sand in the shower recess. I hate to give reviews like this, but I need to be honest. We were 4 adults, and everyone felt the same.
The location was amazing! The host was lovely, and getting access to the house was seamless. Unfortunately, the linen and bedding was old and stained and did not smell fresh, nor did the house. One pillow on the bed was covered in dog fur, and the pillows generally were horrible. We had to open the windows and doors and let fresh air through, as it was stuffy. It had not been cleaned properly; there was sand on the floors and cobwebs on the ceilings, sand in the shower recess. I hate to give reviews like this, but I need to be honest. We were 4 adults, and everyone felt the same.
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Unspecified U.
5 Feb 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
The stay was amazing Peaceful surroundings. The pool for kids and adults was so good. Big yard and outdoor section, the dogs were happy. Everything you need inside and was comfy for everyone. Host was lovely..
The stay was amazing Peaceful surroundings. The pool for kids and adults was so good. Big yard and outdoor section, the dogs were happy. Everything you need inside and was comfy for everyone. Host was lovely..
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David C.
28 Jan 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Great quiet location away from town. Excellent communication from host. Really enjoyed our 3 nights would highly recommend
Great quiet location away from town. Excellent communication from host. Really enjoyed our 3 nights would highly recommend
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Check-in from 14:00
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FAQs about Aracalm house & pool-dog friendly inside.linen provided. 500m to amazing beaches
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed, with a maximum of 3 pets (dogs and cats). Guests are responsible for their pets, and it is requested that pets do not use furniture or beds. Service animals are exempt from this policy.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not specified.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Arakoon, approximately 500 meters from two beautiful beaches and a 5-minute drive to the town, which offers great cafes. The area is known for its natural beauty, including Arakoon National Park and Hat Head National Park.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the property features a swimming pool. Specific details about the type of pool (indoor/outdoor) and operational hours are not provided.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are permitted at the property, and ages 0-17 can stay for free. The property features a secure yard, but there are no child locks and small steps in the house.
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