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Tallowood beachfront cottage

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
On the beach
Dining
Private kitchen

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Ocean view
The current price is AU$382
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Bonny Hills, NSW
  • Rainbow Beach Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rainbow Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pilot Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Bonny Hills

This cottage places you steps from Rainbow Beach Reserve and within a short 5-minute stroll of Mary Reserve. .Accommodation features a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Beach Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Beach - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
  • North Haven Beach - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Pilot Beach - 18 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Tacking Point Lighthouse - 21 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Kendall Station - 21 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Cathie Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Laurieton Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Cafe Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Caramels at Cathie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bonny Hills Beach Hotel Bistro - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Tallowood beachfront cottage

STRAIGHT ACROSS BEACH
The cottage is located on the corner of Rodley Street and Beach Street. Rainbow beach, Bonny Hill's main patrolled beach, is straight across the road. Unleashed dog friendly beach is diagonally across the road across Vinegar Creek. Put on your cosies, walk 10 steps and off you go! How good is this?! Watch the kids play in the playground diagonally across the road while you chill on the deck.

MODERNISED BEACH COTTAGE
The cottage has recently received some needed TLC to restore it to its former glory and add some of today's standards such as dishwasher, airco, WIFI yet preserving its original character. It has an open plan living and pleasant beach vibe.
This is one of three traditional cottages and the last one standing in Bonny Hills. The cottage has been used by many families from inland NSW and the city from the 1950's onwards to holiday on the coast. Back then Bonny Hills was only reachable by dirt road.

ROOMS, BATH AND BEDS SLEEPS 2 to 6 GUESTS
Great stay for couples, two couples or a family.
Two bedrooms (queen beds), one main bathroom inside, extra toilet outside and second traditional shower in separate laundry building. BEDS: master bedroom with queen bed, second bedroom with queen bed and single bed.

LARGE YARD
Green lawns surround the cottage with native plants decorating the borders. The beach is your front lawn.

PET FRIENDLY
Furry friends are welcome. Ideally outside dogs or well trained smaller inside dogs. Pets to be kept off furniture and beds, at night pets can sleep inside at back hallway or in the laundry. Please just chat to us about your needs and kindly inform us about the type of pet. Thank you! The side yard and back patio are fully enclosed.

BE OUR GUEST
This cottage is almost too good to be true, located near the Big4 holiday park yet more privacy and plenty of your own space. Similar standards and experience can be expected as other properties in the mySOLscape family.

Property manager

Susan de Jonge and team

Languages

Dutch, English, German

Similar properties

Interior

Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 7 reviews
The price is AU$369
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Family and pet friendly home close to beach, lake, shops and town centre.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property registration number PID-STRA-4051

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tallowood Beachfront
Tallowood Beachfront Cottage Cottage
Tallowood Beachfront Cottage Bonny Hills
Tallowood Beachfront Cottage Cottage Bonny Hills
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Tallowood beachfront cottage?

Yep, Tallowood beachfront cottage is on Rainbow Beach Reserve.

How much does it cost to stay at Tallowood beachfront cottage?

As of 26 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tallowood beachfront cottage on 5 Aug 2025 start from AU$382.0, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tallowood beachfront cottage have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tallowood beachfront cottage?

No, Tallowood beachfront cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tallowood beachfront cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Tallowood beachfront cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chiel v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cozy stay

Lovely place in great location. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ben J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Very close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic one night stay!!

We stayed for one night at Tallowood on the way to pick up our new pup, jack russell terrier, Celeste! We had our Great Dane with us. To say that we enjoyed Tallowood would be a massive understatement! The place had everything we could ask for and more! The beach was literally across the road and dog friendly! We will be returning for sure!! Cannot recommend Tallowood highly enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach side paradise

Gorgeous little cottage across the road from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a great location right opposite the beach. The property was the perfect beach house as it had everything you needed & was relaxed enough not to be worried about having the dog there or coming in with sandy feet. We loved it so much we rebooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo S.

Ok but a bit expensive

Great location, great support but it's not as clean as expected for the high fee, it can get hot and fan in main bedroom is tiny and noisy, a tower fan would be better (or ceiling)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbeatable beach location

A cosy beach shack across the road from the beach with beach views and stroll to cafe and pub. The second bedroom was cramped with bedding for four people with no shelves or storage for personal belongings - but it was a comfortable stay for two people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is located opportune beach and has a ramp from the front deck to the grass providing exclusive access to beach. The cottage is lovely with just enough honey touches without being too cluttered. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Older property located directly opposite Rainbow Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

Great house and facilities and good location opposite the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branko C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

We have the most relaxing stay at Tallowood Cottage. Fantastic place, furnished just right, metres from the beach. Our dog was very pleased too…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach cottage

Loved our stay at Tallowood. Straight across from the beach. Perfect position and so comfortable (and immaculately clean). Such a relaxing and beautiful place to unwind for a few days. Can’t wait to return. Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beachside property

We had a lovely stay with our dog Molly.Walked along the beach across the road every day. Property was clean and comfortable. Very relaxing few days, Kaye Roy and Molly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Property

Excellent location, surf breaks that meet every level of surfer or swimmer, friendly locals and a great stretch of pet friendly beach. Sitting on the front deck with a wine watching surf was a nice relaxing experience. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Front shack

Location is perfect. Super cute property with everything we needed for a few nights away. Dog friendly with gated front veranda overlooking beach and fenced rear yard. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location beach Acroos the road Funky decor Beds were comfortable Property was clean & comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

veronica m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bonny Hills

Wonderful, relaxing and quiet beach home. Beds are extremely comfortable, all modern appliances and proximity to the beach and Fat Fish Cafe is great. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great dog friendly beach side cottage

Beautifully Renovated original beach cottage directly opposite the beach and dog friendly which for us was a big ++. Location was perfect for our short getaway. The cottage living space and kitchen are well equipped and perfect for a short stay. Main bedroom has a queen bed and second bedroom has a queen and bunks. Suggest suitable for 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids only. Due to Covid we didn’t get to experience the Fat Fish restaurant / Cafe or surf club across the road but plenty of options around the area. Definitely recommended. Paul and Karen (Newport)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beachfront location

Been back twice now and will return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

WOW - what a fabulous location and wonderfully welcoming, and well styled cottage. We stayed with a family of 5 and had plenty of room, and all the comforts. Loved being able to stroll across the road to the beach, or just sit on the verandah and enjoy the breeze. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020