The Kendall Rectory - an historic sanctuary and a gateway to the mid north coast | House in Kendall

9.6 (121 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  9 Guests
Kendall House | The Kendall Rectory - an historic sanctuary and a gateway to the mid north coast

4 Bedroom House in Kendall

Step back in time and feel the colonial spirit of the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australia when you stay at the Kendall Rectory. Centrally located in the the picturesque village of Kendall, the Poet’s Village, you will find yourself between majestic forests, pristine beaches, national parks, and the cultural centre of Port Macquarie. The Rectory sits high on the hill, secluded amidst magnificent mature gardens. This charming grand old home, built at the turn of the 20th Century, is surrounded by over 3,000 square metres of park-like gardens with a stunning array of native and European landscaping including a 100 year old fig. Relax on the wide verandahs, enjoy the district views and listen to and admire the wonderful bird life.

Light and open, this home features 12 ft ceilings, expansive windows and original restored polished mahogany floorboards throughout. Other historical features include an open fireplace, hand-milled hardwood ceilings and walls and hand-crafted cathedral doors, reflecting the home’s past as a former Rectory. This is a property with ample space to entertain with the style and elegance of a bygone era. Generous bedrooms feature large windows capturing the view to the mountains and double French doors leading onto the verandahs which overlook the established gardens. Tranquility and privacy – the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway.

Within 10 minutes of beaches, and national parks and 15 minutes to Port Macquarie this is the perfect base to explore the areas natural majesty, fine food and wineries or to simply enjoy the company of friends and family. The home is well equipped for entertaining.

There is a separate studio space suitable for those interested in a yoga retreat, art retreat or for a sleep out in addition to the house. Please enquire if interested to discuss rates. Please enquire well in advance to use these additional facilities.

This 4 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Oceanfront, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Kendall. Enjoy your stay in Kendall at this House.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Microwave
  • Coffee grinder
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine
Parking
  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea
  • In a village
  • Near a zoo
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number pid-stra-11345, 2439 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

License number: PID-STRA-11345, 2439

Reviews

Peta S.
Jul 22, 2025 02:50:09 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: A beautiful home with character and charm in a charming location. Everything about our stay was absolutely awesome. We played the local golf courses and enjoyed our meals at the nearby clubs and cafes.Our host (Sue) was amazing and really made sure had everything we needed.We couldn't fault the experience.
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