A view to illustrate the open plan of the house, and few of Alice's interior touches.
Location, Location. Bush and sea views aplenty coupled with complete privacy.
Our spacious living room with Smart TV.
Master Bedroom with ensuite toilet and access to a private courtyard through the french windows.
Dining room and breakfast bar options, with a view.
Our entertainment deck after dark.
Our new raised deck. Perfect for some couple time, or to enjoy a tipple while you watch over the kids.
Living Room view from the Sofa. The Smart TV has Stan and Netflix included, along with a Chromecast.
Our regular little visitors
View of our pool from the rock area.
2nd Bedroom with bush and pool views.
Umina Beach at Sunset (5 mins from house) enjoyed by our little ones.
View from the street..
The white house on the hill. The Citadel, position at the top of a ever so quiet cul-de-sac with stunning views.
Playstation 4 with new games such as Fifa 2022, RocketLeage 7 an Family games like Sonic Racing, Monoply etc.
View from the bush at the back gate, our house on the left.
Weber BBQ with a view on our entertainment deck, overlooking the pool
Private courtyard at the front, access through the Master bedroom.
Bunk room perfect for the little ones
Kiddy books a plenty to keep your little ones occupied.
We have lucky enough to have this right one our doorstep, out the back gate.
Take a seat pool side and enjoy the sounds of nature from the surrounds.
Welcome
Out beautiful pool area with with bush as a backdrop.
Toys, books and games, make for a more relaxing stay (for you the parents!)
Ensuite Toliet
The entry to the Citadel Central Coast Getaway
Woy Woy nearby
Umina Beach
Woy Woy
Pelican feeding time is an excellent spectacle for the kids. 

Woy Woy (5 minutes from the house, great park next to it) at 3pm every day.
Ettalong and Umina Beach Bay
Winter Dip at Kariong Falls, 15 minutes from house.
"Namaste" Oscar finding some piece at Girrakool Picnic Area Walk Falls. 15 From House.
Time out at the Bouddi Coastal Walk 15 mins from house.
The Rocks at South Umina, which is a dog friendly beach.
shhhhh we found a secrete beach! 
Tallow Beach Ι Box Head. 20 mins from the house.
Potonga sundowner. Now with the newly opened Boathouse Hotel. 20 Mins from Home.
Oscar hanging in the shade with his pal at Umina Beach.
Sunset at Woy Woy just minutes from the house.
Umina and Ettalong from the sky

Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach

5 guests
4 bedrooms
1 bathrooms
500 Sqft
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About this place

The Perfect family retreat. Industrial heating. Bush Trails Out The Gate. Pets Welcome.

The Citadel is a spacious 4-bedroom (Sleeps five adults & up to 3 children) just an hour from Sydney that offers space, a private pool, a stunning entertainment deck, and plenty of things for the kids to do.

The house has direct access to the bush and enjoys stunning views from its elevated position perched at the top of an affluent culdesac overlooking Umina & Ettalong.

We are a stone's throw from a bustling cafe and restaurant scene and some of the best beach and beauty spots in NSW.Its' been a tough couple of years for you and the family, right?

Spring brings does bring an air of optimism, though.

It's the perfect time for you and the family to pull the breaks, escape the monotony of your surroundings, and enjoy a much-needed coastal family getaway.

The Citadel can offer your family the perfect destination.

Why, you ask?

THE HEADLINES

️Private Pool

️Spacious 4 Bedroom

️Hour From Sydney

️Stunning Entertainment Sea Views (Weber BBQ) + Second Raised Deck

️National Park & Trails Out The Back Gate

️Kids Entertainment ( Trampoline, Books, Games)

️ PS4 (Fifa 22, Rocket League 7 & family games like Monopoly, Sonic Racer & Fall Guys)

️NBN Super-Fast Internet

️ 2 Smart TVs with Netflix, Stan & Amazon + Chrome Cast

THE DETAIL

The House

The house comfortably sleeps eight, but we cap it at five adults plus kids. (single-family units and mature groups only, I am afraid).

Open plan with a cathedral-like high ceiling kept warm with our industrial split-level air con.

House enjoys unique interior touches throughout, a labour of love by Alice, who creates furniture for a living.

Kitchen

The kitchen dining area enjoys a French farmhouse dining table, smart TV, breakfast bar and stunning sea and bush views.

Entertainment Deck

The kitchen opens up to our wonderful entertainment deck. The view is stunning, and the silence is deafening. The oversized dinner table, outdoor sofa, patio heater and Weber BBQ are there to facilitate special family memories. The area allows mum and dad to overlook the kids in the pool while taking in the panoramic water views to the front.

Raised Deck

We have created a compact raised deck that directly overlooks the pool (couples deck?), giving you another option to have your own space.

Pool

The pool, which runs directly off a national park, is entirely private and has a sofa, bench, and sun umbrella for your lounging pleasure.

Living Room

The living room has an open plan yet is cosy with sheep skin Otterman, custom-designed armchairs, leather sofa, 48inch smart TV,

Bedrooms

We have four spacious bedrooms, all with inbuilt wardrobes, three with queen beds and one with bunks for the little ones. (with toys and games for the kids)

The Master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and a private courtyard with a seating area.

So, stop what you are doing, get here....and relax!

What this place offers

19 Amenities
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Towels Provided
Oven
Fridge
Hot Tub
High Speed Internet
Game Console
TV
First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
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Nearby activities

9
Surfing
Pier fishing
Wind surfing
Kayaking
Swimming
Walking
Bird Watching

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

  • Children's books and toys
  • Baby friendly
  • Crib/Pack 'n Play
  • High chair

No events allowed

No events.

Smoking allowed

Strictly Outside Only

No Parking

There is off street parking

Meet the Host

We are a young family from England and Scotland (yes they can get along, sometimes), with two little cheeky Aussie kids.

I am passionate about interiors, furniture and sustainability. I have a upcycle furniture side-hustle which I run in the limited spare time my kids allow.

We found this place five years ago, and couldn't believe our luck.

We take great pride in sharing it with visitors through, it's been a very rewarding labour of love.

Enjoy!
Member Since
May 2023

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Getting around

You will need a car to get around, due to the steep hill we live on.
We are 8-minute drive from Woy Woy station, where you can get a train straight into Central Station in Sydney in around one hour and 15. (they run 24/7)
There is free parking available at the station.
Tit will pick you up from the house and take you to the station if you intended to work/ commute t
At the bottom of our steep hill, there is a bus stop that will get you into Ettalong or Woy Woy or Umina. It's about a 15-minute walk down the mountain.
There is usually a Uber available as well.
There is parking aplenty in our street and the area generally. You will only hit a problem trying to find a spot at Umina Beach during a peak-peak time, e.g. 10 am on Sunday when the markets are on.
We live basically on National Park, as there are some great trails you can explore directly from the back gate.

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Policies & Rules

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Flexible
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Max Guests
5 People
Including infants
Min Age
18
Primary renter
Not Allowed
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