Pretty Beach House

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"Set on a promontory within Bouddi National Park overlooking a secluded bay and rust-red beach, this intimate four-pavilion retreat offers total seclusion just 90 minutes from Sydney. Each pavilion features wood-burning fireplaces, deep-soaking clawfoot tubs and sun-drenched decks (most with private plunge pools), while included meals showcase Michelin-worthy cooking by chef Dean Jones, who turns freshly caught seafood and local produce into modern Australian dishes enjoyed in a safari-chic dining room or poolside beneath gum trees. Nearby nature walks reveal ancient Aboriginal rock drawings and native coastal landscapes." - Jennifer Flowers, Krisanne Fordham, Laura Dannen Redman

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"Set on a promontory in Bouddi National Park overlooking a secluded bay, this intimate coastal escape feels like a private beach house with just four guest pavilions outfitted with wood-burning fireplaces, deep-soaking tubs, sun-drenched decks and, in three pavilions, private plunge pools. Dining is included and exceptional: celebrated chef Dean Jones transforms freshly caught seafood and local produce into modern Australian dishes served in a rustic-chic dining room or poolside beneath gum trees; it’s a luxurious, remote-feeling retreat only about a 90-minute drive from central Sydney." - Krisanne Fordham

"The name hints at the experience, but it doesn’t quite do it justice. Pretty Beach House is not just pretty; it’s stunning. Nestled into a seven-and-a-half-acre swath of semitropical Bouddi National Park, roughly a 90-minute drive or 20-minute seaplane ride from the Harbor City, Pretty Beach House is an intimate retreat immersed in nature. Four distinctive accommodations, from the copper-sheathed, wood-beamed Bayview to the two-level Retreat pavilion that’s nothing less than its name suggests, encourage guests to disconnect, soak in their bathtubs or outdoor plunge pools, and spin a record from the in-room vinyl collection. That is, if they’re not already out exploring the wild landscapes. Owners Brian and Karina Berry, who run the beloved Bells at Killcare retreat nearby, know a thing or two about hospitality, farm-to-table restaurants, and experiences that offer a sense of place. Every evening at Pretty Beach House, guests witness a traditional welcome ceremony by a member of the Darkinjung Aboriginal tribe, who might share some of the indigenous culture that steeps the land. Afterward, a luxury Italian dinner is served inside the main house—which is crafted from local mud bricks, hand-cut sandstone, and rail pylons from the 1880s. Original works by Australian artists such as Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, and John Olsen frame floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, the peninsula’s peaks and waterways beckon guests out the next day—to hike, kayak, or ride the resort’s yacht to get closer to land and sea."

"The name hints at the experience, but it doesn’t quite do it justice. Pretty Beach House is not just pretty; it’s stunning. Nestled into a seven-and-a-half-acre swath of semitropical Bouddi National Park, roughly a 90-minute drive or 20-minute seaplane ride from the Harbor City, Pretty Beach House is an intimate retreat immersed in nature. Four distinctive accommodations, from the copper-sheathed, wood-beamed Bayview to the two-level Retreat pavilion that’s nothing less than its name suggests, encourage guests to disconnect, soak in their bathtubs or outdoor plunge pools, and spin a record from the in-room vinyl collection. That is, if they’re not already out exploring the wild landscapes. Owners Brian and Karina Berry, who run the beloved Bells at Killcare retreat nearby, know a thing or two about hospitality, farm-to-table restaurants, and experiences that offer a sense of place. Every evening at Pretty Beach House, guests witness a traditional welcome ceremony by a member of the Darkinjung Aboriginal tribe, who might share some of the indigenous culture that steeps the land. Afterward, a luxury Italian dinner is served inside the main house—which is crafted from local mud bricks, hand-cut sandstone, and rail pylons from the 1880s. Original works by Australian artists such as Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, and John Olsen frame floor-to-ceiling windows. Outside, the peninsula’s peaks and waterways beckon guests out the next day—to hike, kayak, or ride the resort’s yacht to get closer to land and sea."