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

A view to illustrate the open plan of the house, and few of Alice's interior touches. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Location, Location. Bush and sea views aplenty coupled with complete privacy. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Our spacious living room with Smart TV. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Master Bedroom with ensuite toilet and access to a private courtyard through the french windows. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Dining room and breakfast bar options, with a view. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Our entertainment deck after dark. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Our new raised deck. Perfect for some couple time, or to enjoy a tipple while you watch over the kids. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Living Room view from the Sofa. The Smart TV has Stan and Netflix included, along with a Chromecast. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Our regular little visitors - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
View of our pool from the rock area. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
2nd Bedroom with bush and pool views. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Umina Beach at Sunset (5 mins from house) enjoyed by our little ones. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
View from the street.. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
The white house on the hill. The Citadel, position at the top of a ever so quiet cul-de-sac with stunning views. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Playstation 4 with new games such as Fifa 2022, RocketLeage 7 an Family games like Sonic Racing, Monoply etc. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
View from the bush at the back gate, our house on the left. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Weber BBQ with a view on our entertainment deck, overlooking the pool - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Private courtyard at the front, access through the Master bedroom. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Bunk room perfect for the little ones - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Kiddy books a plenty to keep your little ones occupied. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
We have lucky enough to have this right one our doorstep, out the back gate. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Take a seat pool side and enjoy the sounds of nature from the surrounds. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Welcome - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Out beautiful pool area with with bush as a backdrop. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Toys, books and games, make for a more relaxing stay (for you the parents!) - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Ensuite Toliet - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
The entry to the Citadel Central Coast Getaway - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Woy Woy nearby - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Umina Beach - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Woy Woy - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
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. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Ettalong and Umina Beach Bay - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Winter Dip at Kariong Falls, 15 minutes from house. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
"Namaste" Oscar finding some piece at Girrakool Picnic Area Walk Falls. 15 From House. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Time out at the Bouddi Coastal Walk 15 mins from house. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
The Rocks at South Umina, which is a dog friendly beach. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
shhhhh we found a secrete beach! 
Tallow Beach Ι Box Head. 20 mins from the house. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Potonga sundowner. Now with the newly opened Boathouse Hotel. 20 Mins from Home. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Oscar hanging in the shade with his pal at Umina Beach. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Sunset at Woy Woy just minutes from the house. - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach
Umina and Ettalong from the sky - Citadel Family Getaway. Pool,Privacy, Bush & Views - Umina Beach

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

The Perfect family retreat. Industrial heating. Bush Trails Out The Gate. Pets Welcome.
5 Guests · 4 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · Vacation Home · Entire place · 500 Sqft
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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 stones 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.

Its 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

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Nearby activities

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Suitability

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Child friendly
Children's books and toys
Baby friendly
Crib/Pack 'n Play
High chair
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No events allowed
No events.
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Smoking allowed
Strictly Outside Only
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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!
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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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Directions

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Policies and Rules

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Check In: Flexible
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Check Out: Flexible
Maximum occupancy: 5
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House Rules
Single Family & Mature Groups Only Due to agreement with neighbours after a couple of noise incidents with larger groups, we only consider single-family units or mature groups with reviews. Please consider this before "instant booking". If you don't fit that criteria, please reach out with a "booking request" and we can discuss through the platform messenger. No Noise On The Deck After 9pm Its a quiet place, so only mild conversational noise is allowed outside on the deck, after 9pm. Noise complaints have serious consequences for due to new NSW legislation, and may result in us being shut down and you the guest being fined by the council. Due to this we have implemented a policy whereby if a guest causes a verified noise complaint, they will lose their deposit. Pets are not allowed in the bedrooms as they are carpeted. Smoking strictly only outside onlyNo parties or eventsCheck-in is 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Notes
The beauty of living on the coast, over the big city, is that the roads are quiet and you can park for free at the beach, or anywhere really. You will need a car, due the the hill we live up. But we are perched on top of a very steep hill, so you will need a car get into town or to get one of the many beaches around us, most about five minutes away.
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