Imagine this. A charming little holiday house just thirty seconds from the sand but very private. A romantic coccoon for two. An outdoorish beachy bungalow the kids will love. An intimate cottage so conveniently close to a cappuccino machine it could be the city but without the crowds. An ego-healing hideaway, or perfect place to write your Logie acceptance speech. A piece of paradise where the rhythmic thud of waves will lull you to sleep and the warble of birds in sprawling trees wake you.

Welcome to "Pearlfisher" at Pearl Beach.

Pearl Beach is unique. A national trust-listed village, quaint old holiday cottages share space here with modern beach house architecture. Made exclusive by its one road in access, Pearl Beach has achieved some notoriety as a retreat for actors, writers and other creative types drawn by its natural beauty. Yet Pearl Beach is just 75 minutes north of Sydney.

Lying on the central coast of New South Wales, Pearl Beach occupies a blue and gold ribbon of coastline between Patonga to the south and Umina and Ettalong to the north. Surrounded by Brisbane Water National Park, visitors to Pearl Beach are captivated as much by the bushland meets rainforest ambience as the serene waterfront. Near the entrance to placid Brisbane Water, its angled aspect creates a calm haven from the full force of the Pacific Ocean.