Backyard Bali

Tiny House living! Our cosy 6m x 3.5m studio has everything you need. Ideal for a single or couple - the studio can also cater to different groups (1-2 children or up to 4 adults) with a queen size bed and double folding futon sofa. The Kitchenette has fridge, microwave, induction hotplate and electric frypan as well as toaster, tea and coffee making. The compact ensuite is equipped with shower/toilet and basin. Guests have exclusive use of the studio courtyard which is secure for your dog. With its own side entrance, our sweet little studio is decorated with treasures we’ve found on many trips abroad; it is located to the side of our home in the quiet neighborhood of Mt Warrigal - and only a few minutes away from gorgeous Lake Illawarra, Warilla beach, Stockland Shopping Centre and Shellharbour Hospital. Compact but cozy with everything you need for a short stay. The studio is ideal for two guests with, perhaps one child. It can provide for differing types of groups with a queen size bed and a double sofabed. At 6m x 3.5m one single guest found it "small", while families of 4 and even 5 have found it "fine". The small bathroom area is difficult to dress in, so you may need to dress in the main studio area with limited privacy from others in your group. All linen, towels, soaps, shampoo and conditioner are included. Coffee, tea, milk, bread, spreads and other basic provisions are also included. The studio is so close to everything! • Stockland Shopping Centre is a 3 minute drive • Shellharbour Hospital - literally around the corner from us - 1 minutes’ drive or a 4 min walk. • Shellharbour Village (fantastic restaurants! Adjacent to harbour and ocean pool ) - 5 minutes’ drive • The closest access point to Lake Illawarra is 800 meters away. • So many beautiful beaches - the nearest is 5 minutes. The central location within a quiet neighbourhood is extraordinary. Easiest with a car, but bus is within 150m. One direction takes you to the Stockland Centre 1.4km away, (shops and restaurants) while the other direction goes around the lake shore (closest point 800m) to the entrance reserve (3.6k) and onwards to Wollongong. The nearest beach is 2.9km away, while Shellharbour village, with the main historic street now full of restaurants and boutiques adjacent to the harbour and ocean pool, is only a 5min drive. Dog parks and off leash beach 7 min drive, while Bass Point Reserve and Killalea State park are also close, not to mention the escarpment, Jamberoo, Kiama and Berry, all within 1/2 hour. You will have exclusive use of the studio and courtyard, and we try to minimise our use of the side garden approach while you are there. Parking is on the quiet street. Guests are also welcome to enjoy the front garden which is unfenced. When we are around the studio is unlocked for checkin or there is a keysafe if we are away. We live in the main house with our boxer dog Indiana. We are happy to help and advise, but one or both of us are sometimes away. We are always contactable by phone for any queries or problems Mount Warrigal is a quiet suburb with empty streets, but so close to attractions. The nearest convenience store with FULL deli is 300m away in Jones St. It also does coffees, with the fish and chips/burgers takeaway adjacent, and a separate takeaway for gozleme and bureks Cars are easiest, with less than 5 min drive to almost everywhere including major shops, beaches, the lake, reserves and lots of restaurants. Major tourist attractions of Jamberoo, Woollongong sports/entertainment centre and beach, Nan Tien temple etc are 15 - 20 minutes away. If you have a bike,there is a bike path round the lake with lovely rest stops ( search for bike paths or on Maps). If you are coming by train from Sydney the nearest station is Oak Flats (4 km away) and the number 51 bus goes from there past our street (ask to be let off at cnr Madigan Boulevard and Power Drive). Uber and cabs available ($9 - $11). Parking is on the very quiet street under shady trees.