The Black Ace ~ Family entertainer

Entire home in Yamba, Australia

  1. 12 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 4.5 baths
Hosted by Jamie
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Designed by

Jamie and Ronnie Blakey

Amazing outdoor space

Guests mention the outdoor area and barbecue as highlights.

Designed for staying cool

Beat the heat with the AC and ceiling fan.
THE BLACK ACE is a fully restored 110 year old cottage in the heart of Yamba Village, a beach town on the east coast of Australia. The north facing aspect of the home soaks up all the Norfolk pines that the area is famous for and the location just makes holidays for all ages, just so easy. Beaches cafes, restaurants are at your doorstep.

The space
The Black Ace is a restored 110-year-old fisherman’s cottage right in the heart of Yamba Village.

It still holds onto its original bones, but everything has been reworked to feel easy, open and relaxed. You arrive, drop your bags, and it just clicks. Coffee, beaches, dinner, a bottle of wine — it’s all a short walk from the front door, so you barely think about getting in the car.

Perfect for a bunch of friends catching up or a family stay. The main house flows out onto a big open deck that connects to a separate bunkhouse and games room, creating a natural split between spaces without losing that feeling of being together. Kids take over the bunkhouse, adults settle into the main house, and everything meets in the middle.

Inside, the main house is light, simple and comfortable — three bedrooms including a large master with a king bed, beautiful French linen and its own ensuite and TV. The kitchen is fully set up for proper family cook-ups, and there are a few different living areas so no one’s on top of each other. Sonos runs through the house and out onto the deck.

The bunkhouse has its own rhythm. Built-in bunks, a pool table that converts to ping pong, darts and a big TV — it becomes the kids’ zone, or where everyone drifts later on.

Out the back, tucked into the garden, there’s a four-person barrel sauna and a private hot and cold outdoor shower. Simple, but one of the best parts of the stay — after the beach, before dinner, or late at night when everything’s quiet.

The whole place is fully fenced, so it’s easy with kids and dogs, and the location makes everything else effortless. Beaches are close, the lighthouse walk is just up the road, and some of the best spots in Yamba are right around you.

It’s relaxed, social, and easy to settle into — the kind of place that feels good straight away.

Sleeps 12.

Guest access
Access all areas
Parking onsite and street parking
Walking distance to the village and beaches

Registration details
PID-STRA-5463

Where you'll sleep

1 of 2 pages

What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

5 nights in Yamba

1 Feb 2023 - 6 Feb 2023

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 233 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Yamba, New South Wales, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

Grab a morning coffee next door at Beachwood then take a walk up to the Lighthouse. The walk around the cliff over to Turners beach to beautiful and and unbelievable way to start your day. You can jump off the rocks if the tide is right and you will more than likely swim with the dolphins. Or stay perched with your coffee on the rocks and watch the marine life play.

'The Kiosk' at Main Beach is a gorgeous place to have a casual breakfast with the sun coming up. Unfortunately it's only open Friday to Sunday 7am to 12pm. Hanging by the Beach pool at Main Beach is one of our favourite things to do. It's got European vacation vibes down there with people laying around on the rocks and diving in and out of the pool. All are a short walk from The Black Ace and a great way to start your day.

Back from the beach, slip straight into a mediterranean brunch at Beechwood which is right next door. Find a sunny little table soak up the European vibes with Sevtap and her amazing food.

Karrakin is a phenomenal restaurant in the village and the food and drinks are unbelievable. They only work with seasonal and local produce and change the menu up accordingly. So it's always a nice surprise to see what they will be cooking up for you that night. Like most places in Yamba except a few, they are only open Thursday to Saturday, but it's worth the wait and don't forget to book.

Paradiso at the top of the high street hill is also one of our favourites for dinner. They serve modern Asian and also have a great little cocktail bar next door you can visit before you sit down.

Other dinner options are The Italian & Burger spot at the top of the hill. Or The Mexican in the Village. Or you can head out to Angourie for an amazing dinner at Barbaresco, authentic Italian food and amazing wines.

If you want something more casual for dinner but still amazing the pizzas at Drift are great, they have beautiful selection of natural wines too. Eat in or takeaway, either way is great. Sassfras pizza are great for a quick dinner for the kids. Next door to The Black Ace is Payu Thai, an institution in Yamba. You can eat in or takeaway. YumYum's Angourie is now in the village and is a great breakfast and lunch option, they too use a selection of local and seasonal produce.

All restaurants you should book in advance. Nights open and seated numbers are limited so get in early!

Beaches
Yamba is surrounded by beaches and waterways. So no matter what the wind is doing you will find a gorgeous spot to swim, surf or have an all day beach hang.

All in walking distance from THE BLACK ACE is:

Main Beach
Convent Beach and walk around Lovers point and you'll come across Pippis.
Pippis beach in the corner and is great for a huge walk all the way to Angourie.
Turners Beach
Whitings beach is a no wave beach - great for the little ones.

A short drive out to Angourie you'll find:
Spookys Beach
Back Beach

Meet your host

Superhost
477 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Lives in Byron Bay, Australia

Jamie is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly-rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-Hosts

  • Aaron
  • Kelly

Host details

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
12 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Potential for noise