Jervis Bay has some pretty spectacular places to stay. Beach houses, coastal cottages, little hideaways and holiday homes with views that make you want to extend your trip.
If you're searching for the best places to stay in Jervis Bay, we'd like to introduce you to one a little closer to our hearts.
It's called Sirena Del Sol. We created it in Hyams Beach, and it's a bit different from your typical coastal holiday house.
Full disclosure: we're biased. But we had a lot of fun creating this one.
Meet Sirena Del Sol, an adults-only retreat in Hyams Beach
When we bought the beach house, it had been sitting on the market for years. We saw potential, but we also saw an opportunity to do something a little unexpected.
I wasn't interested in creating another white-on-white coastal house. I wanted colour, personality and a bit of Mediterranean influence.
So we got stuck into it.
There are handmade Moroccan tiles, marble, terrazzo, stripes, bold colours and plenty of details that make the house feel like its own little world. The inspiration came from Mediterranean beach clubs and the playful style of the 1970s.
The result is Sirena Del Sol, an adults-only retreat for couples in Hyams Beach, just around 100 metres from the beach.
What makes a great place to stay in Jervis Bay?
Everyone has a different idea of the perfect coastal escape. Some want a big house for the whole family. Others want a waterfront view, somewhere to bring the dog or a simple place to sleep after a day at the beach.
If you're planning a couples getaway, there are a few things we think make a difference.
Somewhere with a bit of personality
We love accommodation that feels considered, rather than copied and pasted from every other holiday rental. Good design doesn't have to be serious. It should make you feel something.
Close to the beach
Sirena Del Sol is approximately 100 metres from Hyams Beach. That means you can leave the car behind and wander down to the sand.
A space designed for two
Sirena is adults-only, with couples in mind. It's not set up as a family holiday house. It's a place to get away together.
A few extras worth coming home to
There's an outdoor hot tub, comfortable spaces to relax and plenty of little design details to discover.
Why stay in Hyams Beach?
Hyams Beach is one of the best-known spots around Jervis Bay, and for good reason. The sand is famously white, the water is beautiful and the village has a lovely coastal feel.
But there's more to the area than one beach.
A few things worth adding to your Jervis Bay itinerary:
White Sands Walk: A beautiful coastal walk linking Greenfield Beach and Hyams Beach, through sections of Jervis Bay National Park.
Greenfield Beach: A lovely spot for a swim or picnic, and a starting point for exploring the walking tracks.
Huskisson: Head here for cafes, restaurants, shops and dolphin or whale-watching cruises.
Booderee National Park: Explore beaches, walking tracks and the botanic gardens. Check park access and entry details before visiting.
For current local information, take a look at Visit NSW's Hyams Beach guide and NSW National Parks' Jervis Bay National Park guide.
A little beach house making some big headlines
Since opening, Sirena Del Sol has been fortunate to attract attention from some well-known Australian design, travel and lifestyle publications.
We've been featured in Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, House & Garden, Qantas Magazine, Gourmet Traveller, Time Out, Urban List and Australian Traveller.
It's a pretty special list for a beach house in Hyams Beach.
Time Out gave the property a five-star review, and Australian Traveller featured the retreat in its coverage of new coastal stays.
It's been lovely seeing people connect with the design and the idea behind the property. We put a lot into getting the details right, so it's nice when those details are noticed.
So, is Sirena Del Sol one of the best places to stay in Jervis Bay?
We'll leave that one for our guests to decide.
But if you're looking for adults-only accommodation in Jervis Bay, a couples retreat in Hyams Beach or somewhere with a little more personality than your standard beach rental, we'd love you to have a look.
Sirena Del Sol is part of the Logan Brae Collection, a collection of accommodation projects we've created and curated.
And if you make it down to Hyams Beach, we hope you love it as much as we do.
Take a look at Sirena Del Sol and plan your stay.
Asia x
