The Sea Shanty - on Pittwater - Fishermans Cottage - Private Jetty and Beach

Escape from the rat race to a cute and cosy retro fisherman’s cottage on Scotland Island in beautiful Pittwater. A secluded waterfront retreat with its own private jetty and beach and stunning water views.
Relax, unwind, and enjoy!

The open plan interior features an eclectic mix of nautical antiques, shells and fishing collectables gathered from travels and forages along the beach and original creations by your host Sophie, a classically trained artist.

Ideally suited to a couple, the cottage can expand to accommodate up to six and welcomes children and families or friend groups.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessaries for basic or gourmet cooking.

We love animals and your furry friends are welcome to join you on your holiday.

Kayaks, paddle boards and fishing gear are provided and many other extras can be arranged locally including catering, local tours and boat trips, massages, fishing charters, whale watching etc.

Visit Ku-ring-gai national park with its beautiful nature and wildlife, bush walks and indigenous heritage sites, or let the wildlife come to you - lorikeets, cockatoos, king parrots, currawongs and kookaburras are frequent visitors to the deck.

I can provide you with contact details for the following extra services which are available locally:

Boat hire
Yacht hire
Sailing lessons
Fishing charters
Whale watching
Seaplane trips
Guided bush walks and tours
Yoga classes
Art workshops
Writing workshops
Babysitting

Pampering extras such as massages and facials are available, and a personal chef or other catering options can be arranged.

If you have a boat or are hiring a boat you can tie up at the jetty. You will need to bring ropes and fenders. I have a deepwater swing mooring in front of the property that can be hired for larger boats for an additional fee as long as there is advance notice.

Late check out or early check can be booked in advance for $50 per hour depending whether there are other bookings before or after you, please let me know your preferred arrival time and check out time when you book.

Feel free to ask about anything else you may require - most goods and services are available given enough notice!

Please note that there are no shops on the island - you'll need to bring your food with you from the mainland. There are a full range of supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, fruit and veg markets, deli's, and bottle shops in Mona Vale, or the general store at Church Point stocks most items, and has a bottle shop and restaurant/cafe.

Once you've booked I will send you some info and more details about the property and how to get here.

Dog on leads can catch the ferry, and the water taxi will usually take small to medium size well behaved dogs - best to ask the individual driver on the day.
Dogs need to be on a lead on the island but not on the property itself. The deck has gates at each entry point so your pets can be safely contained on the property. Please supervise your dogs any time they are off lead as there are always children, chickens and native birds and animals around.
Please poop scoop and generally tidy up after your pet both on the property and around the island.

The property is able to be pre booked for private events, weddings, photoshoots, commercial filming etc. There are separate fees applicable for these bookings.

Any other questions please ask!

Rest, relax and enjoy some down time in this peaceful and private oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland.

Escape to paradise!