My older son had a Cubs camp this weekend up at Kariong on the Central Coast. Never one to let an opportunity to head north and up and out of Sydney go by I decided the whole family should go along too.
I don't know the Central Coast that well (remember I'm originally from Brisbane) so I spent many days trawling through Stayz and real estate sites to find the perfect home away from home.
I stayed well away from anything modern or done up 'beach shack style'. I was only interested in a cottage with original details (I swear I was born in the wrong era). It was love at first sight when I stumbled upon 'Dandaloo'. 1 & a half hours drive from Sydney to this amazing spot, it would be a crime not to do it again soon...
I hope you guys all had a lovely weekend too. Have you ever stayed somewhere that is totally 'you' too that you'd like to share with me?
Px
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| 'Dandaloo' in all her glory |
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| I even love the mission brown door |
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| and behind that brown door... |
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| Gorgeous, original character-filled cabinets |
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| Could these be the most divine door knobs ever? |
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| Kitchen bench |
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| Our beloved Atomic. How could we live without you? |
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| The perfect kitchen |
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| Cute little details |
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| Simple |
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| Plenty of room for rug rats |
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| Main bedroom |
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| Incredible sliding windows. The outside comes straight in |
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| functional deck |
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| Water views |
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| #1 in charm |
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| Friendly neighbours |
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Surrounded by Bouddi National Park. Sydney in the background. Can you see Barrenjoey Lighthouse?
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| Around the corner from Hardy's Bay |
11 comments:
Hi Pru, I agree this cottage is just divine! Think I might have to check it out myself :)
Jo Caller
how gorgeous..i love these kind of cottages. reminds me of one i stayed in for several weeks a long time ago at crescent head. had a closed in verandah like that and shabby chic bedspreads and pillows. so simple and relaxing.
looks like you had a great weekend!
x
LOVE! I may have to come to Australia just to stay here. That little diorama is priceless. But what is an Atomic - some sort of coffee pot?
Oh wow, I see a future stay there for us, thanks for sharing, just the sort of place I love to stay!!
ooohhh.. neat place!
Hi Guys, it's available to rent here. http://agents.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/cs/run.pl?_t=Details&_c=ARBKIL&id=405199916&code=96861099&time=1320276138&f=30&p=10&tot=35&t=hol
Pxxx
Wow Pru, it looks gorgeous! I don't know the Central Coast at all.... so think that I might have to do something about that soon! x
I'd love to live in a beach cottage one day... with a view like this!! The porch is so nice!
That's perfect Pru! Perfect place for a weekend away and I like that its only just over an hour from Sydney!
Such a gorgeous beach cottage. Bet there are not many of these around anymore. Great find Pru. x
absolute heaven!!! i'm in love. x
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