Secluded National Park Beach House

Tucked into the untouched beauty of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, this secluded Great Mackerel Beach retreat offers a rare blend of architectural warmth, nature immersion, and effortless coastal living. Designed to dissolve stress the moment guests arrive, the home is surrounded by bushland, native wildlife, and calm, swimmable waters, creating a true sense of escape just beyond Sydney.

The heart of the home is an open-plan living space where vaulted ceilings, an antler chandelier, and a striking stone fireplace set a cozy yet elevated tone. A light-filled kitchen with hardwood countertops flows seamlessly into the lounge and dining areas, while retractable walls open fully to a wraparound deck, blurring the line between indoors and out. Covered outdoor seating invites long meals, slow mornings, and evenings by the fire.

The home comfortably accommodates families or mixed groups, with three well-appointed bedrooms including two queen master bedrooms and a bunk room featuring two sets of bunks, ideal for four adults and four children. Two full bathrooms support easy group living, while thoughtful touches throughout keep the atmosphere relaxed, practical, and welcoming.

Outdoors, the garden becomes an extension of the living space, complete with a BBQ and a wood-fired pizza oven for memorable alfresco dining. Guests have access to kayaks, a paddleboard, a windsurfer, and bikes, perfect for exploring the shoreline, paddling the calm bay, or meandering through the beachside community.

Accessible only by ferry or water taxi from Palm Beach, Great Mackerel Beach is a car-free enclave where life slows to the rhythm of tides and trails. With no local shops, guests are encouraged to arrive well stocked, though kitchen essentials are provided. The reward is total tranquility: pristine beach days, exceptional bushwalks, abundant birdlife, and sightings of wallabies and goannas, all within one of New South Wales’ most beautiful protected landscapes.