11 Dreamy Central Coast Stays For An Epic Vacay In 2025

Just 90 minutes north of Sydney, Bouddi National Park is the Darkinjung People’s paradise of rugged bushland and unspoiled beaches. Now this Central Coast spot boasts one of the country’s most coveted bushland lodges—Pretty Beach House. 

The main guesthouse accommodation and additional pavilion feature world-class facilities including an open-plan kitchen and dining, a sandstone open fireplace, a guest lounge and library, an open bar, a wine cellar, a private day spa, an outdoor infinity pool, and poolside pizza oven for casual al fresco dining.

The Little Black Shack, once an old fisherman’s shack, has been transformed into a private eco-retreat, and great news, your accommodation is only an hour from the heart of Sydney. If it’s no roads, no cars and no shops you’re after, this beauty is perfect. 

Surrounded by bush, it's a mecca of relaxation. A weekend away at this Central Coast cabin means you’ll get to soak up the bubbles in a giant stone bath, read a good book on the window box couch, warm up in front of the fireplace, crack some oysters, and down champagne at the sandstone terrace, go kayaking, bushwalk to Resolute Beach and even go fishing on the shoreline.

Bells at Killcare takes its cue from the famous coastal cottages of the Hamptons and we're here for it. Think wicker pool loungers, driftwood walls, and wide-striped navy awnings.

With a range of accommodation, including suites and private villas, the best bits at Bells include the multi-award-winning bar and dining, a luxurious day spa, a crystal-blue pool, and a range of available activities including Central Coast hikes, yoga and pilates, luxury cruising, and sailing, croquet, mountain biking and more.

If you check in at Loulou Beach House you’ll be literal footsteps from the sand. So close, in fact, that it’s hard to know where this pad ends and the pristine golden sand begins. This Central Coast Airbnb is small but mighty, offering a romantic self-contained studio that’s completely separate from the main house upstairs. 

Inside you’ve got an open-plan kitchen and living space that looks out onto the rolling waves. We suggest throwing open the huge glass doors and letting the sunshine spill inside. If you’re not out building sandcastles, we expect you’ll be snuggled up around the fire pit on the deck, or firing up the barbecue for an alfresco feast because, well, those views...

We just can’t look past an adorable tiny home that’s five minutes from Wamberal Beach and less than ten from the Central Coast hotspot of Terrigal. And if you have a penchant for tiny houses too, you’ll be stoked to note that this one comes with an outdoor spa. Hurrah! Your accommodation is set on a country property and helpfully has reverse cycle air conditioning so you’ll be comfortable whatever the weather. You’ll sleep in a queen size bed in the loft, which is craftily accessed via a pulley-controlled ladder, and wake to some seriously good views from the huge picture window.

Make a cuppa in your fully-equipped kitchen downstairs, and you can sip it at the breakfast bar while looking out over the paddocks (binoculars provided for close-ups!) The deck here is a standout, not only because of that bath (robes provided), but thanks to its lovely outdoor seating and stairs that lead to a grassy area with a fire pit and gas barbecue. Grab some extra firewood from the rustic outhouse if you need it, and while you wait for the flames to do their thing you might fancy breaking out the croquet set provided for a quick pre-dinner game.

From The Boathouse family, The Boathouse Hotel offers Central Coast waterside accommodation located in the coastal village of Patonga, including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments for couples, families, and groups, along with an additional cottage.

With water views of Patonga Bay’s fishing villages, this hotel and restaurant are rightfully renowned for embracing all the very best a beachside lifestyle has to offer. Do not forget to visit the hotel restaurant to sample the region’s best catches of the day.

If you're after a romantic escape for two, The Outlook Cabana promises a carefree vibe and plenty of space. As well as its views across Avoca Beach, you have access to the property's 18 hectares of gardens filled with native flora and fauna and livestock grazing in the fields beyond.

Located just a five-minute drive from Central Coast hotspots Avoca and Terrigal, your fully-serviced acommodation can sleep a maximum of four, with endless tourist activities and attractions nearby to keep everyone entertained—including wine tours, scenic mountain hikes, local markets, and more. 

Base yourself in a top spot between two of the Central Coast’s most spectacular bays at this uber cute couples’ pad. You’re a five-minute stroll from Blue Bay and Toowoon Bay here, and you’ve got trendy cafes and boutique eateries within 200m. 

We love the fact that the peeps that own this Airbnb provide a couple of bikes for adventuring on, plus a picnic rug and basket so you can take that 20-minute walk to the lake for sunset drinks. Later, you can relax in the beautiful bathtub, or head out to the shared pool which you’re welcome to use. Come nightfall, we reckon you’ll want to power up the Ziegler & Brown barbecue on the deck and get those snags sizzling.

The Vue is a secluded two-bedroom Central Coast studio, complete with an enormous 15m mineral lap pool and a panoramic view across Avoca Bay which is pretty swish.

You and your pals can live your best indoor-outdoor life, with large sliding doors, a roomy terrace, and barbecue facilities. Keen to get pampered? Enquire with your host for in-room massage and beauty treatments. 

Hammock for lounging on? Check. 180-degree private bush views? Yep. 10-minute drive to Terrigal and Avoca beaches? Sure thing. This one-bedroom Airbnb sits in a lovely semi-rural Central Coast spot, so you’ll get heaps of peace and quiet while still being close to the action.

Your accommodation is designed for indoor/outdoor living and has a huge undercover deck area where you can laze away some days (and nights thanks to the outdoor heating) with no trouble. We recommend a stint in the big outdoor bath. Separated by a privacy partition, it’s big enough for two and offers lovely countryside views. (They look even better when paired with a glass of bubbles.)

Each of the 34 rainforest bungalows at Kims Beachside Retreat is its own private getaway. With a smart cocktail bar, prime beachfront location, day spa services, private pools, outdoor hot tubs, and the golden shoreline of Toowoon Bay at your doorstep—this is a truly special spot.

Kims Beachside Retreat also offers dog-friendly accommodation in select rooms for relaxing Central Coast stays with your four-legged friends.