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Casuarina Cottage - walk to town - Mountain views.

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bellingen, NSW
  • Lavenders Bridge Park
    14 min walk
  • Bellingen Museum
    16 min walk
  • Hammond & Wheatley Emporium
    18 min walk
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    29 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casuarina Cottage - walk to town - Mountain views.

Casuarina Cottage is a cosy space & suitable for no more than 4 guests. There are 2 bedrooms. The main bedroom has a queen bed & the smaller 2nd bedroom has a double bed. It has a large, spacious deck with a wonderful view of the Dorrigo Escarpment. It's situated in a quiet & peaceful area yet close to everything. A 5-minute walk takes you to a well-stocked corner shop & cafe. 10 mins further you're at the Bellinger River where you can picnic & swim. 5 mins on & you're in the center of town.

The cottage is well-maintained and clean with a well-equipped kitchen. It has a relaxing bushy garden providing shade and privacy from the street as well as attracting birds to feed. The spacious western deck is closed in on one end and provides protection from the weather and further privacy from the neighbours. On the deck, it is quiet, peaceful, and the perfect place for viewing the many birds that fly among the surrounding trees. There is a panoramic view of the Dorrigo Escarpment from the back deck. There are 2 lounge and eating areas: one inside and the other on the deck where most of our time is spent when we are there. The kitchen is well equipped (replace any accidental breakages, thanks!) and has functional basic equipment which includes a gas cooktop and oven, fridge, toaster, electric jug, microwave etc. We no longer provide breakfast foods.

When you stay at Casuarina Cottage you have the whole house to yourselves. This includes a carport underneath the house together with a grassed park-like sloping backyard.

During your stay, I am contactable by phone if you have any questions or if any problems arise.

LOCATION
We are within 30 minutes of Coffs Harbour Airport with regular connections to Sydney via several different airlines and discount fares.
A simple drive away are long, white surf beaches, popular with surfers.

BELLINGEN, where we are located, is an ever-funky, cafe-laden township. There are many festivals held here throughout the year with 2 markets held every month. There is the unique Never Never Creek and picnic area at Gleniffer, only 10 mins drive away. It is a 20 min drive to the Dorrigo Rainforest Center where there are numerous rainforest trails to walk which include waterfalls, picnic areas, a cafe, a unique shop, and an information counter.

Casuarina Cottage is in North Bellingen and is a few minutes drive to the town center,10-15 mins by foot. The walk to town also takes you past the swimming spot on the Bellinger River. There is also a local taxi. The corner shop and cafe, a 5 min walk away, is well stocked and includes a liquor store. The ocean beaches are 20mins away by car. There is a bus to Coffs Harbour which leaves from Bellingen early in the morning and returns mid-afternoon.
To get here with the much improved Pacific Highway, you'll drive for six hours from Sydney. We're halfway along that coastline between Brisbane and Sydney, 3.5 hours south of Byron Bay and 6 hrs north of Sydney.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Lavenders Bridge Park. A kitchen and a patio are available in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • 14 minutes by foot from Lavenders Bridge Park and a 2-minute drive from Bellingen Museum
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bellingen cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Christine Refalo

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside on the deck.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 2454, PID-STRA-13365

Property is also known as

Casuarina Town Mountain Views
Casuarina Cottage Close to Town Mountain Views
Casuarina Cottage - close to town - mountain views. Cottage
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Casuarina Cottage - close to town - mountain views. Bellingen

Casuarina Cottage - walk to town - Mountain views. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 49 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful location
We loved the fact there are a range of lounge/sitting areas, including a large living/dining inside, a veranda back and front, with the large back veranda also offering a dinning and sofa area. Beautifully decorated, giving an inviting cosy feel. Christine has thought of all the little touches to make guests feel very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Glenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquillity in Bello
Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing stay. Fully enjoyed the nature and surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christine’s home at Bellingen
We booked Christine’s cottage in Bellingen for a couple of our employees who were working on the elevators at the hospital in town. It is in an ideal position for people working and travelling through the area, very close to all amenities and the pretty area of Bellingen itself. Christine’s home provided a pleasant place away from home besides the usual motel accommodation and was just as the pictures showed. Checkin was easy and the basics such as milk etc were left for our employees to enjoy. Christine and her partner put in much effort to keep their home nice and even came and changed sheets and refreshed the home weekly. Christine herself was prompt and extremely pleasant in all our conversation and even when we were experiencing delays with the hospital which were beyond our control extended our accommodation for a further week with no recompense to herself. Such kindliness should be recognised and appreciated and we would gladly recommend both Christine and her Bellingen home anytime.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
retreat in Bellingen
Casuarina Cottage is a wonderful home away from home. The space is very welcoming and clean and the hostess has been a pleasure to communicate with. Highly recommend 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Great little cottage, neat and tidy, has everything you need for your stay. Communication excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
It's the little things that count
Everything was as stated in the description - plus so much more. The cottage was very inviting - fresh milk and plunger coffee, and a variety of different teas. Little vases of fresh cut flowers and beautiful views all the way to Dorrigo. It was very peaceful sitting on the back covered veranda, we didn't feel we were in suburbia at all. The garden has a lot of interesting and different plants and the cottage was well located for accessing everything we wanted to do. The Host Christine was amazing and very easy to contact and communicate with. This was our first holiday using Stayz and future hosts and properties have a lot to live up to to meet the expectations I will have for them.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Well appointed home, outstanding views, quiet location, close to town. Comfortable beds, everything you need for a great relaxing holiday Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little cottage with a great view, comfy beds and absolutely every you need for your time away
Perfect stay for myself with a participant who sprained her ankle and needed to stay still for a few days with her ankle iced and raised. The outdoor deck was perfect for this.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a long weekend
Christine’s place is simply lovely. It had everything we needed in the kitchen and elsewhere in the house. The little details like the fresh flowers and Easter eggs were appreciated. The house is extremely clean and tidy. The beds are comfortable and the monsoon shower was a welcomed surprise. The balcony is magnificent. On the balcony is a sitting area and dining area set up so we enjoyed using that space and the view over the mountains. The beautiful and peaceful view was truly food for the soul. The actual location of the property was perfect for us - a few minute drive in to town or to the river for a swim. Christine was very easy to communicate with and very considerate - she left the light on for our late arrival along with a torch and packed away cleaning products she thought my little one would get too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet peaceful location
Good.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silke H., Gold Coast

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunsets on the Deck
The best part of this property is the deck which is great vantage point for watching the sunset over the mountains. It makes it feel very private and secluded, yet you are very close to the Bellingen township. Very well equipped and a perfect cottage for 1 or 2 couples to stay for a few nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful and loved home
Couldnt be nicer and more special The little touches like flowers, chocs and real coffee made the stay very special Thank you … cant wait to be back
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy W., Port Stephens nsw

Liked: Cleanliness
Bellingen stay
The best holiday house we have ever stayed in. Super comfy beds. Immaculate house. Relaxing verandah. Definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

George d.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place to stay.
Excellent

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casuarina cottage bellingen
Cottage was lovely. Everything we needed was there. The owners were especially helpful and friendly. Kerrie

10/10 Excellent

Georgie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for some well earned time out
Everything about our stay was charming, from the beautiful wide verandah overlooking the private bird-filled garden to the vases of fresh flowers throughout the house. Everything we needed was provided, and the location was perfect for us. We're more than happy to recommend this property to all, and look forward to our next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bellingen
Casuarina Cottage is a lovely place to stay. It’s well appointed, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Great location in the quiet, leafy surround over the river in Bello. We found it an easy walk to the town centre. Christine greeted us and made us very welcome. Lovely flowers, lovely fruit and fresh supplies in the fridge started the week brilliantly. Many thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic home base
Great location, close to town, wonderful view. Clean and thoughtful additions made our stay fantastic. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert T., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
Close to town, quiet neighborhood, good for families.

10/10 Excellent

Una S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very relaxing and easy place to be
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Perfect place to get away and just relax. Will definitely come back. Private and comfy. The little touches topped it off.

10/10 Excellent

Grace d., Ipswich

Liked: Cleanliness
Adelightful cottage and hostess!
I would like to say I confirm all the positive comments made about this cottage! We so enjoyed our stay and we think that Christine is a top hostess! She looks after her guests in an exceptional way! Thank you so very much for letting us enjoy this cottage. We will miss it! We were also able to do many bush walks and I swam underneath Cedar Falls, in the Never Never Creek (entrance for the Promised Land) and in the tidal pool at Mylestom.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Great cottage - very comfortable with nice outdoor area and views
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant stopover
Privately quiet. No internet!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Narelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect piece of paradise
This beautiful cottage exeeded all our expectations and was perfect for our little getaway. Spotlessly clean everywhere, comfy beds, hot water, fresh flowers in every room and a generous supply of goodies to consume, all in a picturesque location. We could want for nothing more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019