Family-friendly vacation rentals in Arrawarra Headland

River Room Bellingen Treehouse

We love our Gleniffer home. It sits in the beautiful northern NSW Bellinger Valley, among treetops, on the bank of the Never Never creek. This quiet and precious part of the globe is called the Promised Land, romantically named by an enraptured Italian farmer. Proceeds from Air BnB help us to regenerate and protect this special place, so thank you in advance for your patronage of this precious bushland. THE ROOM The River Room is a very big space, and more than just a bedroom. You sleep in a comfy king-sized bed but also have extensive desk & couch space for writing, painting, reading and quiet time. It is simply furnished, which best suits its minimalist architecture. One wall opens up like a garage door to reveal the Never Never Creek, just metres below. It is detached via a walkway from our main home. The bathroom is nearby. Your wonderfully drenching shower, basin and toilet is along a short walkway. It is private but constructed so you can still enjoy your rainforest surrounds. In summer or winter, you may like to use a dressing gown/wrap. THE BUILDING Our 3-part tree house was designed especially to suit the local climate and environment, by respected Australian architect, Richard LePlastrier. It was built in 1980 by a meticulous Dutchman, Henk Mulder. The peace and serenity you will experience here is due largely to the architecture of this building - which allows you to embrace the rain storms, the cacophony of birdlife and the meandering or raging river. We have made only minor adjustments to the minimalist interior design, in order to preserve its historical significance. GUESTS The River Room lends a wonderful peacefulness to our home and for this reason bedding in this space is limited. It is not suitable for a group of adults (two adults only). To ensure your experience is in keeping with our neighbourhood atmospheric, we request absolutely no visitors during your stay. For families with more than one child, we offer heavily discounted rates for any spill over in The Hut on Never Never Creek acerage ($30 plus half cleaning costs). We also have a room below the River Room with a queen sized bed. Just ask about this when you send a booking request. (If your children are not old enough to sleep apart from you, the Valley has lots of options for your family which may be more suitable). If you are bringing children they need to be supervised; remember it is a treehouse in a rural area, and the bush can be unpredictable. Most children are fine, other than energetic and inquisitive toddlers! MEALS There is no kitchen in the River Room, however, we do provide a toaster, kettle, plates and cutlery. Most guests are on vacation and like to buy from Bellingen’s excellent delicatessen, bakery or other cafes, bringing home some basic snack and breakfast food - keeping things simple. You can heat up your takeaway food in our microwave and retire to your River Room to eat. There is a dining table in the room and we have a fridge in our downstairs laundry that you are welcome to use. If you prefer to eat out, Bellingen also has many great restaurants. Just remember they close early compared to the city and might require bookings at peak holiday times. For longer stays, you can request access to our downstairs bush kitchen and BBQ, which can be shared/negotiated depending on your meal preferences/times. Please enquire about this prior to booking. SWIMMING IN THE NEVER NEVER Swimming in summer is literally at your doorstep, in a clean and deep waterhole off your own pontoon. Talk to us about fish/eels and water monitors and platypus. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Telstra works well for your smart phone internet use. Check any other mobile networks for their advised reception quality. Our rural area is currently NOT serviced by high speed NBN. Bring your own toggle if you want WIFI options. WEATHER We enjoy sublime winter days, which are usually warm and sunny before you retire and tuck under your River Room doona! Summers are glorious with sub-tropical balmy nights. You will be grateful for the rainforest shade and the refreshing river waters during the hotter daytime hours. We are a 15 minute drive from Bellingen. You will need a car or bike.

‘the cubby’ @Glenessi Highlands

Stay riverside on a historic working farm in the Orara Valley, home to friendly Scottish Highland Cattle Paddle the river, light the campfire, cast a line or simply unwind under starry skies Surrounded by bush & rolling farmland, birds, native wildlife & country calm, Glenessi Highlands is only minutes from pristine waterfalls, forest walks & quiet charm of country villages 30-40mins to Coffs Harbour & the many beaches along this beautiful coastline For Insta & FB see: glenessi.highlands

Sea Breeze Safety Beach B&B 1 Bedroom "King Bed"

Sea Breeze is a 2 minute walk to an 18 hole golf course, 12 minute walk to miles of beautiful beaches for swimming. Great nature walks, lakes for kayaking and fishing. You’ll love our place because it's fully self contained light and airy, surrounded by nature, very friendly neighborhood, easy 20 min beach walk to Woolgoolga. Where you will find lots of great restaurants, cafes and amenities. Our place is perfect for couples, adventurers, business travelers, and families (with a couple of kids).

Little Rainforest Sanctuary near Bellingen

Rainbow Creek was curated for lovers and adventurers. Nestled on the edge of the rainforest in Kalang, you are immersed in nature - birdsong, glow worms and a million stars at night. Enjoy luxuriously comfortable spaces for resting or be creative in the library with art supplies or read our nature and art books in the library. We are far enough from Bellingen to feel like you have truly escaped but close enough to go out for a romantic dinner or a relaxed breakfast and coffee in the morning.

Rainbow House at Mullaway Beach

Spacious 3-bedroom retreat, minutes’ walk to Mullaway Beach. 8 minutes from the Pacific Highway, 25 minutes north of Coffs Harbour. The space • 1 Super King, 2 Queen bedrooms + single foldaway • Lounge & kitchen • Bathroom & egg bath & double shower, 2 toilets • Front veranda & garden Guest access & privacy You’ll have exclusive use of the huge front section with private entrance and outdoor areas. The rear is not part of the guest space. We may be on-site at times using a separate entrance.

Secluded , absolute beachfront Studio. Pet ok .

Luxury studio in a tropical garden,30 metres to beach front, designer bathroom with bath and rain shower, washing machine. A fully equipped kitchen, Nespresso machine,1 queen size bed, fan, underfloor heating, outdoor deck with sea views and under cover private gazebo with lounge seating and electric barbecue /grill ,and all weather blinds. Your well behaved dog is welcome with its own bed and leashed between house and dog friendly beach at end of the garden..we are surrounded with wildlife .

Tiny on Top - outstanding views, and a hot tub!

Not too much, not too little Relax, reconnect, and rediscover nature. With panoramic views out to the Dorrigo escarpment, this is the perfect location to both celebrate special occasions, and to create them. Surrounded by State Forest and complete serenity, though only 10 mins from restaurants/cafes, and groceries, here you will wake to the sound of birds, and very little else, the peace is outstanding. IMPORTANT Charges may apply for incorrect spa usage. See 'House Rules - Additional Rules'

Sunny Corner Pastures-Tallowwood

A secluded couples’ retreat on a lush rainforest hilltop, overlooking the tranquil Kalang River—just 5min from vibrant Bellingen. Sink into your private steaming cedar hot tub, unwind in a luxurious king-size bed, and cozy by the wood fireplace in winter or cool off in the sparkling pool in summer. Enjoy a thoughtfully provisioned breakfast on arrival, rejuvenate in the cedar sauna & cold plunge, then finish with a chilled bottle of bubbly on us. A serene escape to reconnect and recharge.

Bonville Bush Retreat

Architecturally designed house set on 5 acres of private Australian bush. Conveniently located just; 20 minutes to Bellingen. 15 minutes to Coffs Harbour airport. 10 minutes to Sawtell. 5 minutes to Bonville international golf course. Enjoy swimming in nature with direct access to Bonville creek running across the rear of the property. Finnish sauna suitable for 6 persons with outdoor shower. Pets allowed on request. Note that there is no boundary fencing.

Arrawarra Beach House

Arrawarra is located 20 min north of Coffs Harbour and 5 min to Woolgoolga. Our beach house is set in a quite village and is just a short walk to the beach and tidal creek... great for the kids. It is only a short drive to Woolgoolga where you will find shops, pubs and some great restaurants. There is a cycle track all the way to Woolgoolga and walking tracks alone the coast line plus great surfing spots close by. Pet friendly with a Fully fenced yard.

Unique River front log house

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Pecan Palms log house is positioned next to the sandy bottomed Orara river, known for Bass fishing and crystal clear waters making it the ideal location to fish, canoe and swim. If wildlife watching and bushwalking is more your thing you can enjoy long walks through the 40 year old pecan orchards, Palm tree plantations and the Australian bush that surrounds the house on the 100 acre property.

Never Never Cabin

A spacious cabin in a rural setting with magnificent views of the Never Never range. There is a king bed, quality linens and a claw foot bath. A wood fire for colder evenings and air-con for hot days. Walk to the river and forest. This is private and inspiring accomodation 10 mins from Bellingen, a perfect retreat. Organic muesli and fruit provided for breakfast.