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Artist Studio Cottage, Byron Bay (private garden beside Belongil Beach)

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Artist Studio Cottage. .a delightful and secluded garden beachside cottage
A beach with a person sitting on a towel, a clear sky, and waves approaching the shore.
An outdoor seating area with a table and two wine glasses, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Property grounds
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Belongil Beach
1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Byron Bay, NSW
  • Place, Belongil Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Byron Community Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artist Studio Cottage, Byron Bay (private garden beside Belongil Beach)

The ARTIST STUDIO COTTAGE
is very private and is self contained, with its own big sub-tropical garden and only a few metres to the white sands of beautiful Belongil Beach. Sleep to the sounds of the surf and the magic of birdsong. The cottage has air-con for your comfort.
You will be able to rejuvenate and recharge in this beachside garden cottage where nature abounds. Here you will find a slice of the old Byron lifestyle.
Walk along the beach into the lively township of Byron Bay (with its cafes, shopping and nightlife) or enjoy the local cafe society here in Belongil and endless beaches.The popular Treehouse cafe and the new 'Belongil Restaurant' precinct are just a few doors away and are open daily.
There is off street parking and a separate entry path that leads to the cottage.
Beach access is via Manfred St or opposite the cafes. It is just a few metres to the beach.
Min 3 nights. free WiFi .Max. 2 guests
The cottage is cosy and arty.. filled with my paintings. The cottage consists of a bed/sitting room, a kitchen/dining room and a bathroom. All 3 rooms open onto the open patio and garden. Please note that the bathroom is not ensuite. Entry to bathroom is via the patio. There is a washing machine and BBQ . The kitchen has all the basics. There is a queen bed and a sofa that folds out to a very comfortable double bed.
You will have your own access path from the road, and private use of the back garden under the poinsettia tree. You can also use the house clothes- line. NO extra guests, visitors or parties. This is my private home and I value my privacy. The private garden is a sanctuary for birds.
**PLEASE NOTE this property is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. There are some single steps and uneven pathways.
Getting around:
Walk into town along the beach, road or bike path. Or drive. It is just 2kms into downtown Byron Bay. There are many tourist and travellers information centres in town. The airport connecting buses will bring you to the door. There are bicycles (and cars) to hire in town.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
There is a sofa bed and a queen bed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside
minimum of 3 nights stay
This is my private home. I value my privacy .Please no extra guests, no parties, no visitors. This garden cottage is a peaceful sanctuary .

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-31277
Property # 9068537
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay, this cottage is on a river. Bangalow Heritage House Museum and Brunswick Picture House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cape Byron Lighthouse and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. With kayaking, scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Byron Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belongil Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Main Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Byron Community Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Byron Tourist Information Centre - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 20 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishheads - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Byron Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Balcony - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Treehouse on Belongil - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Artist Studio Cottage, Byron Bay (private garden beside Belongil Beach) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Artist Studio Cottage, Byron Bay (private garden beside Belongil Beach)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artist Studio Cottage, Byron Bay (private garden beside Belongil Beach)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artist Studio Cottage, Byron Bay (private garden beside Belongil Beach)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Artist Studio Cottage, Byron Bay (private garden beside Belongil Beach) located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve and Belongil Beach. Bellongil Dog Beach and Byron Community Market are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, relaxing few days. Quiet, private, laid back and wonderful beach access. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Byron Short Stay

Comfortable - great location - close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing and close to the beach

Thanks for a wonderful and very relaxing stay. We loved the closeness to the beach and friendliness of the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private, peaceful location in a beautiful garden. The cottage was pretty with an outdoor seating area for dining. Nice bathroom with washing machine attached to the cottage. Bed very comfortable. Lounge area with TV cosy. The kitchen was spacious but could have had better equipment and the garden could do with a couple of reclining chairs.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing beach cottage

We had a pleasant relaxing stay at Artist Studio Cottage. A short walk to beautiful beaches, quiet location, garden surrounds, simple, clean and functional accommodation. Jan is a lovely, friendly host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacquie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location is perfect, only a few minute walk to the beach. Older style accomodation, with an outdoor bathroom, not ideal but manageable. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anneriek F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a lovely place and perfect location

Absolutely loved our stay. Such a gorgeous little place and beautiful private garden. The location is simply PERFECT as well, just a minute walk to the beach. Only improvement for me would be to have a fan, even though it has a good working airco.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful cottage

We loved our stay. The cottage was cosy and comfortable with a beautiful private garden. Jan was a great host (and a wonderful artist). We’d love to go back one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Martin T.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The property is shabby, cramped, and dark. The outdoor furniture and some of the inside furniture are ready for the dumpster. The 'stove' in the kitchen is a two-burner unit that plugs into a powerpoint. No oven. Poor value for money when compared to other properties in the area. Very uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 day get away

Very impressed and everything we expected. Clean, comfortable and the garden setting delightful. The Belongil location perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shane p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Perfect place to unwind. Jan is a wonderful host: Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Artists Cottage

Great private getaway close to Byron Bay. The garden is a private oasis and we loved watching the bird life. Close to the beach where you can walk for miles in either direction. Jen is a great host and we would definitely want to stay here if we were back in Byron Bay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

My mum & I loved our week in Jan's beautiful artist cottage. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Enjoyed the leafy backyard, outdoor dining, close proximity to the beach & the quiet street. I'd definitely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage

A lovely private and peaceful setting, but close enough to the festive mood of town. Will miss the beautiful bird sounds :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belongil Bliss

Great location within walking distance down the beach to Byron but not in the busy part of town. Great couple of bars/ restaurants a few hundred metres away & the ocean nearly on your doorstep. A tranquil garden setting. Lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place to stay in every way

The cottage was exactly as we had expected and Jan made us very welcome. The location is perfect - in a very peaceful location just a short walk to the beautiful Belongil beach and about 2km into the centre of Byron Bay (either walking along the beach or road ... or a few minutes in the car). The cottage is very private and overlooks the garden. It is well equipped and comfortable, and even on one chilly night while we were there we were very cosy with the heater on. Would also highly recommend the Treehouse just along the road for dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellen M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Jan was very welcoming, but the facilities were very basic.Although it is quite private, there are no proper curtains at the Windows, we did not realise that you have to go outside to get to the bathroom, the kitchen is not very well provided with cooking utensils and there is only a two ring camping hob to cook on. The BBQ was not clean, I had to clean it before we could use it.The description “beside Belongil Beach” is a little misleading. It is close to the beach, but not exactly beside it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2026
Thanks for your review Ellen. However everything is clearly written on the website if you would like to read it more carefully. As a beachside (ie: not breachfront) cottage, sand is always a problem. Please do not bring the sand back on your feet. It makes for a huge clean up job.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax to birdsong and crashing waves

Jan’s cottage is a delight. It has everything you need for a quiet, relaxing time away from any hustle and bustle. There’s no huge smart TV or other mod cons, but what you get is honest, simple, and non-digital, which gives you a break from that space anyway. The location is fabulous, but if you want to walk along the beach to town you need to allow a bit of time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

John H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The property itself was quite neglected . when we booked the property there was no mention you had to go outside the cottage to go to use the bathroom,merely it said that there was no ensuite.we didn’t appreciate we had only a used cake of soap to use in the shower.We must say the hostess was very nice to deal with
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden cottage by the beach

We truly enjoyed our five-night stay at the Artist Studio Cottage in the northern part of Byron Bay. It was the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday. The cottage is beautifully maintained and in excellent condition, offering a cozy yet spacious atmosphere. It features a combined bedroom and living area, a well-equipped kitchen at the entrance, and a separate bathroom.Outside, the charming terrace and lush garden create a peaceful oasis to unwind. The cottage provides everything you could possibly need, and the host is both friendly and respectful of privacy, as the accommodation is tucked away in the back section of the property.The location is fantastic — the beach is just a three-minute walk away, and Byron Bay is about a 25-minute stroll along the shoreline. The setting is incredibly peaceful, and at night, you can fall asleep to the soothing sound of ocean waves.A dream getaway — we would absolutely love to return soon!Michael & Andreas
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2025
Thanks Michael and Andreas..it ws lovely to have you both here to stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stroll into town

Fantastic location. A stroll into town up the beach. The cottage has everything you need and is quiet and comfortable. Jan is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Finn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachside paradise- welcoming property manager

was warmly welcomed on arrival and had an amazing stay. Room was clean and well decorated. could hear the beach from the room. property manager was friendly and replaced towels daily. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Holiday

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

So close to the beach and private
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Radha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

thanks

lovely stay great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jan Rae

Host profile image
I am an artist and long time resident of Byron Bay. My paintings are about the magnificent coastline of Byron

Why they chose this property

You will be able to rejuvenate and recharge in this beachside cottage where nature abounds.
Walk along the beach into the lively township of Byron Bay (with its cafes, shopping and nightlife) or enjoy the local cafe society here in Belongil and endless beaches.The popular Treehouse cafe and the Belongil Bistro are just a few doors away and are open daily.
There is off street parking and a separate entry path that leads to the cottage.
Beach access is via Manfred St or opposite the cafes. It is just a few metres to the beach.
Min 3 nights. free WiFi
The cottage is cosy and arty.. filled with my paintings.The cottage consists of a bed/sitting room, a kitchen/dining room and a bathroom. All 3 rooms open onto the patio and garden( NB the bathroom is not ensuite) There is a washing machine and BBQ . The kitchen has all the basics. There is a queen bed and a comfortable sofa that folds out to a double bed.
You will have your own access path from the road, and private use of the back garden under the poinsettia tree. You can also use the House clothes- line.

What makes this property unique

Belongil Beach is a special spot .. where you can still feel the magic of Byron Bay. You will find it a very laid- back, relaxed and peaceful place. Walk along the beach for miles or head to the Byron Lighthouse to view the whales and our magnificent coastline. Activities include surfing lessons, yoga, beach kayaking, scuba diving, sky diving, bushwalks in National Parks or climb Mt Warning. Explore little towns and villages in the area and markets, arts, crafts and music events.
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