Congo Camp House

Congo Camp House Unique eco-accommodation in the forest within earshot of the ocean on the Far South Coast of NSW, Australia. Rates $180-$230 per night minimum two nights.

Congo Camp House started life as an architect-designed machinery shed because we got sick of pitching tents and trying to book a campsite during the school holidays. Because it''s not really a house, like a normal house, and its not really a shed, and because the experience is a little like camping, without the tents and the long drop, a four year old girl called Amelie, called it the "Camp house"

and so that's everyone calls it today...the Congo Camp House! It's sort of six star camping because the Jarrah kitchen is actually outside on a big timber deck, under cover of course and sheltered from the southerlies and most of the time we spend sitting round a fire pit outside but you still get to sleep in a comfy bed at night instead of a camp stretcher and if its raining and cold lying on the cosy couch in front of the little potbelly reading a book while listening to the rain on a tin roof is just wonderful anyway. From the start we wanted to limit our impact on the five acre forest it's nestled in because it's home to lots of wildlife and we tried to use recycled products where ever possible. So the Camp House features lots of beautiful recycled hardwood timber that used to be joists and bearers from old homes and it's lined with lime washed plantation hoop pine. The doors and windows were sourced as second hand castaways. The insulation is made from PET plastic bottles and the building is sited so that we can make the most of the northern sun in winter. The end result is an amazing little building that seems to belong where it is within the forest. Congo Camp House is about a kilometre and a half from the ocean so we can hear the waves almost all the time even if we cant see them. So far as we know just about everyone who's stayed at the Camp House love the place. It really never fails to impress. It's very private. the outlook is pretty much just forest. Its simple, unhurried, peaceful and at nights we generally sit around the fire and talk or play music. We really like that mostly the people who stay understand and appreciate what we have tried to create here and so far everyone has treated the camp house and the forest with great respect. It's a great place to escape to.

As of today Airbnb has awarded the Camp House the title of "guest favourite" as well as Superhost status. I nice reward ...
10/11/2023

As of today Airbnb has awarded the Camp House the title of "guest favourite" as well as Superhost status. I nice reward after eleven years and more than 600 five star reviews on this and Riparide.

One of the many cute visitors to the Camp House. This pic of a Swamp wallaby having a peak inside was taken by a guest t...
04/06/2023

One of the many cute visitors to the Camp House. This pic of a Swamp wallaby having a peak inside was taken by a guest this week.

After eight years hosting at Congo Camp House we've just passed 500 reviews!! Average 5 Stars the entire time and superh...
28/12/2022

After eight years hosting at Congo Camp House we've just passed 500 reviews!! Average 5 Stars the entire time and superhost without a break for just over 7 years continuously. The number of total guests from 19 countries is well over 3,000 with many repeat visitors. The vast majority of my guests have been outstanding. It's been a pleasure to host them. Despite massive bushfires threatening my little place with all bookings canceled for a couple of months back during the 2019-2020 bushfire season and COVID lockdowns for a total of eight months over two years the Camp House is still attracting folks who love a little hideaway in the forest near the beach. I'm pretty happy with that. Happy New year to you all and hopefully 2023 will be a little more normal and predictable. Cheers Stu

This Riparide feature on the Congo Camp House was done a couple of weeks before the 2020 black summer fires after which ...
12/10/2021

This Riparide feature on the Congo Camp House was done a couple of weeks before the 2020 black summer fires after which all bookings were canceled for a few months and just as things were starting to pick up COVID-19 hit and then when the lockdown ended in June 2020 the camp house was fully booked for 7 months!! Then things started to settle and then another lockdown which we are about to emerge from. The Camp House has been closed for several months now but I'm expecting top open back up to bookings around mid November. But the lockdown allowed me to spend some quality time in this amazing little place and get a few maintenance projects completed and to just listen to the birds. Open soon!! Cheers Stu
PS. if you are going to book then best do it through Riparide because they're an Australian company and when you need them they are there and you can actually talk to someone.

We were unsure what to expect when we pulled up at the Congo Camp House. Immediately, we were struck by the clean lines and well-thought-out floor plan. The design felt spacious yet cosy and...

Just another day at the Congo Camp House :P
22/10/2020

Just another day at the Congo Camp House :P

The little Congo Camp House has survived the fires. It was a miracle. I was certain it would go. Kings Highway and Princ...
17/01/2020

The little Congo Camp House has survived the fires. It was a miracle. I was certain it would go. Kings Highway and Princes Highway are now open so we are back in business. Would be great to get some visitors back after a solid month of cancelations and if you do come down to stay please buy locally. Eurobodalla businesses need you.

A late cancelation means the October Long weekend...this weekend is now available!!!
02/10/2019

A late cancelation means the October Long weekend...this weekend is now available!!!

Winter at the Congo Camp House. No better place.
29/05/2019

Winter at the Congo Camp House. No better place.

Fancy spending a weekend on the Far South Coast over Easter? Why not at the Congo Camp House? Sit around the campfire at...
25/02/2019

Fancy spending a weekend on the Far South Coast over Easter? Why not at the Congo Camp House? Sit around the campfire at night and then sleep in a warm cosy bed. Water is still warm :) The Absolute best time to be here...Easter. April 18-21. Camp House is now available to be booked through airbnb.

About now is the best time of the year to be at the Congo Camp House.
18/02/2019

About now is the best time of the year to be at the Congo Camp House.

Nice message from Airbnb. Didnt quite realise how widespread our guests were from across the globe. :)
10/12/2018

Nice message from Airbnb. Didnt quite realise how widespread our guests were from across the globe. :)

Nice to see us pop up on an airbnb instagram promo :)
18/04/2018

Nice to see us pop up on an airbnb instagram promo :)

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