From waterfront penthouses to luxury beach homes, we've found the best holiday homes for rent in Merimbula!
Merimbula is definitely one of the most beautiful beachside holiday towns in New South Wales. Featuring surf beach and estuary, there are always plenty of things to do from surfing and fishing to just relaxing and kicking back with a cold drink on a hot summers day.
Merimbula is the perfect holiday destination for families as there are so many activities for kids to do.
Being a popular holiday destination it means there are many holiday houses to choose from. That’s where this page comes in handy!
Here are our top 10 Merimbula holiday house picks
Are you looking for a holiday house in Merimbula? Then check out this list of 10 homes that are perfect for your next getway.
- Cornwall Cottage – Best for large families
- Oceanview Serenity
- 89 Berrambool Drive
- Sybella
- Pelican Lake Holiday House
- Fishpen Haven
- Grantys House
- Lontano
- Sirocco On Main
- Blue On Collins
Our Pick of the Best Merimbula Holiday Houses For 2024
About the property
One of our bestsellers in Merimbula! Featuring sea views, 91 Berrambool Drive provides accommodation with a balcony and a kettle, around 1.9 km from Top Fun Merimbula. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2 km from Merimbula, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The holiday home features a barbecue. Merimbula Marina is 2.4 km from 91 Berrambool Drive, while Merimbula Main Beach is 3.5 km away.
Features
- Free parking,Free WiFi
What we like
About the property
Located in Merimbula, Sybella features 2 houses, each boasting a balcony with sea views. Each house has a kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom. A TV and Blu-ray player is also available. Sybella provides BBQ facilities. Eden is 19 km from the accommodation, while Tathra is 19 km away.
Features
- 1 swimming pool,Free parking,Family rooms
What we like
About the property
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Oceanview Serenity is set in Merimbula. Located less than 1 km from Merimbula, the property provides a garden and free private parking. The holiday home features 5 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The holiday home offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near Oceanview Serenity include Merimbula Marina, Top Fun Merimbula and Merimbula Main Beach.
Features
- Free parking
What we like
About the property
Boasting sea views, Sea180 Merimbula features accommodation with a terrace and a kettle, around less than 1 km from Merimbula. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The holiday home with a patio and lake views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The holiday home offers a barbecue. After a day of hiking or fishing, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Sea180 Merimbula include Merimbula Marina, Top Fun Merimbula and Merimbula Main Beach.
Features
- Free parking,Family rooms
What we like
About the property
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Pure Indulgence is set in Merimbula. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. A barbecue is available for guests at the holiday home to use. Popular points of interest near Pure Indulgence include Merimbula, Merimbula Marina and Top Fun Merimbula.
Features
- Free parking,Family rooms
What we like
About the property
Boasting a patio with garden views, a garden and barbecue facilities, Sapphire Cottage can be found in Merimbula, close to Merimbula and 2 km from Top Fun Merimbula. This holiday home offers free private parking, room service and free WiFi. This holiday home has a balcony, a living room and a flat-screen TV. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with a microwave, a fridge and an oven. A sun terrace is available on site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday home. Merimbula Marina is 2.2 km from Sapphire Cottage, while Merimbula Main Beach is 3.4 km from the property.
Features
- Pets allowed,Free parking,Free WiFi,Laptop-friendly workspace,Superb beaches nearby
What we like
About the property
Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, Ella Bleu is situated in Merimbula. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Popular points of interest near the holiday home include Merimbula, Merimbula Marina and Top Fun Merimbula.
Features
- Free parking,Superb beaches nearby
What we like
About the property
The 50’s Beach House, a property with barbecue facilities, is set in Merimbula, 650 m from Merimbula, less than 1 km from Short Point Beach, as well as a 19-minute walk from Top Fun Merimbula. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. This holiday home comes with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and a kitchen with a microwave. Merimbula Marina is 2.1 km from the holiday Merimbula holiday home , while Merimbula Main Beach is 3.3 km from the property.
Features
- Free parking,Family rooms
What we like
About the property
Captains Quaters, a property with a bar, a spa and wellness centre and a terrace, is located in Merimbula, less than 1 km from Merimbula, a 13-minute walk from Top Fun Merimbula, as well as 1.4 km from Merimbula Marina. This holiday home features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Composed of 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this holiday home is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The accommodation is equipped with a kitchen. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, go hiking or fishing. Short Point Beach is 1.4 km from the holiday home, while Merimbula Main Beach is 2.8 km away.
Features
- 1 swimming pool,Free parking,Family rooms,Bar
What we like
About the property
One of our bestsellers in Merimbula! Bournda Retreat is a 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home situated in a stunning 70-acre bush setting, adjacent to Bournda National Park, 5 minutes’ drive from Tura Beach and less than 10 minutes’ drive from Merimbula. The 4-star self-contained, private retreat has a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and captivating bush views from the covered verandahs. The downstairs bathroom has a shower over the bath. The pristine Sandy Beach Creek runs through the property from Bournda nature reserve, providing guests with an abundance of flora and fauna. Merimbula Airport is 10 minutes’ away with daily flights from Sydney and Melbourne. There is plenty of room for guests to bring their own boats, trailer etc
Features
- Pets allowed,Free parking
What we like
Everything You Must Know for Planning a Vacation in Merimbula
The town of Merimbula can be found on the shores of a lake by the same name. You will find this town down in the southern portion of the Sapphire Coast, which is in New South Wales. There are many outdoor activities available in Merimbula and you can do them all in between seeing all the different attractions. This town is also filled with history, which you can experience firsthand as you are wandering around.
How to Get to Merimbula
There is an airport in Merimbula, so it is very easy to fly there from any part of the country. The airport is called the Merimbula Airport and it is only two and a half kilometers from the center of the town. You can also drive to Merimbula or simply take a train or a bus to reach this destination. A flight is obviously the fastest option, but it won’t take you more than a few hours to make the drive or to relax on the bus or train.
Merimbula Holiday Accommodation Options
There are plenty of Merimbula holiday accommodation options for your vacation there. Some of the best hotels can be found near the Merimbula Boardwalk, but that doesn’t mean you should avoid all your other options. After all, you never know when a vacation home or apartment may allow you to have a better experience during your visit.
Best Time of the Year to Visit Merimbula
The fall season, which is March through May, is often the slowest time of the year in Merimbula. Therefore, that is the best time of the year to visit Merimbula. The temperatures are finally cooling down at that point and it hardly ever rains. The downside is that if you visit later in the season, you will be met with colder temperatures which are not great for swimming.
Things to See and Do in and Around Merimbula
One of the main things on your itinerary for visiting Merimbula will be spending time on as many of the local beaches as possible. Main Beach is the most popular option. It offers five kilometers of sandy shoreline, which is perfect for swimming, relaxing on the sand, or surfing. Other beaches to add to your list include Mitchies Jetty, Bar Beach, and Short Point.
Before you leave the water, you will want to venture out on a whale watching charter. The best time to see the whales though is from September through November, so you must plan your trip accordingly. If you are not in Merimbula at the right time, you can still see marine life over at the Merimbula Aquarium. The aquarium might be small, but it is packed with animals and tons of information.
Hiking is fantastic in Merimbula and you have so many trails available to choose from. The most popular hiking trail is the Merimbula Boardwalk. Once you conquer that, you can choose to hike through the Goodenia Rainforest or wander along the Pinnacles Loop.
Other things to add to your list of things to do in Merimbula if you have the time include the Boardwalk Art Gallery, Tura Beach Country Club, Magic Mountain, and Mandeni.
Best Places to Eat and Drink in Merimbula
There are quite a few places to get a bite to eat and a drink in Merimbula. However, some of those places are better than others. The Waterfront Café is amazing for breakfast and lunch every day. This restaurant is down by the water, so incredible views are almost always guaranteed for your dining pleasure. They also offer Sunday brunch to add a little extra to that quieter day of the week.
The Merimbula Aquarium and Wharf Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch most days of the week, as well as dinner on the weekends. The menu is full of fresh seafood dishes and you must save room for dessert. When you arrive, you will want to ask for a seat with a view of the water if possible, so you can have the best experience.
Ordering a glass of wine is easy at the Ritzy Wine and Tapas Bar. It is choosing the wine that you order that will be the difficult part. They have many different Australian and European wines available, as well as a plethora of different cocktails and beers. You may arrive at this restaurant seeking a drink, but you will leave full since you won’t be able to resist ordering a few different tapas after smelling the ones everyone else is ordering.
This is everything you must know about Merimbula in Australia. All this information will allow you to plan an amazing vacation there and you can then just relax and follow the plans you made.