Serenity by the Bay - Whole House in Vincentia, Jervis Bay

Host was great to deal with and great amenities and care factor! Place was amazing and beautiful to stay at.

Comfortable, modern, clean and very conveniently located. We had a great time.

We had a marvellous stay. The house had most things we needed and had plenty of space for us all. The property was clean and everything was well labelled. We were able to have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Thank you

I would not recommend this property if you value privacy or reasonable communication with the host. While the home itself was clean and in a good location, the experience was marred by the owner’s absurd policies and lack of flexibility.We asked for permission to invite our parents in law (who were living nearby and we were days away from Christmas) over for dinner during our stay and were shocked when the host proposed to collect 1,000 for the gathering. (We had already fully paid for the property by that time.) This was completely unreasonable, especially since we weren’t planning a party or any kind of disruptive event.Additionally, there are surveillance cameras on the property, which made us feel like our privacy was constantly being breached. The owners knew exactly when we were home vs not home as they had eyes on us (we would have preferred to know this prior to booking the property). While we understand the need for security, the placement of these cameras felt intrusive and detracted from our ability to fully relax and enjoy the rental. To this day we are unsure whether the cameras also recorded audio. One of the cameras were placed close enough to the outdoor dining table to eavesdrop, even though it was not facing the table.Overall, I feel this property might work for someone who doesn’t mind rigid rules and constant monitoring, but it wasn’t the right fit for us. There are plenty of other rentals where you can feel more welcome and at ease.

The place was great. The cleanest property I’ve stayed in. They think of everything from entertaining the kids with the games room, to coffee pods for the adults. Super convenient location. Close to all beaches, cafes and a stroll to Woolies. Beds are actually comfortable. Highly recommend. We will be back.