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BELLINGEN CONVERTED CHURCH on the river

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A spacious dining area with a large table and chairs, a view of lush greenery outside, and a wooden deck.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a hanging wooden light fixture.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A narrow wooden pathway surrounded by dense foliage and trees.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with pillows, and a TV on a stand.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located at the waterfront, this vacation home accommodates 12 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features 1 hot tub and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Families can explore nearby attractions like Old Butter Factory and Lavenders Bridge Park, while enjoying activities such as fishing, surfing, and swimming. The property is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fernmount via Bellingen, NSW
  • Place, Old Butter Factory
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellingen Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellingen Community Markets
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Loft Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Loft Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Media Room

2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Bathroom

Bathtub · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BELLINGEN CONVERTED CHURCH on the river

Gorgeous open living Balinese inspired Converted Church right overlooking the river.
Sit on the manicured lawn drinking a glass of wine.

* Massive outdoor living space
* 1 private main bedroom with ensuite
* 2 loft bedrooms
* Media room / Bedroom
* Pool table
* New bathroom
* New kitchen
* Beautifully ironed hotel quality sheets
* High speed wifi

Bedroom 1 - 1 queen bed in loft
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen bed in loft
Bedroom 3 - 1 queen bed, 1 sofa bed and private bathroom
Common spaces
1 queen bed, 2 single sofa beds

Great stay for family groups
Great stay for a girls weekend or a retreat !

Dogs welcomes $50 per pet per stay
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

$50 extra per pet per stay !

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2454, PID-STRA-1111
Property # 4823776
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Fernmount

Located in Fernmount, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Old Butter Factory and Bellingen Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bellingen Golf Club and Raleigh Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider The Honey Place and Raleigh International Raceway. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Fernmount via Bellingen, NSW

What's nearby

  • Old Butter Factory - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bellingen Golf Club - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Bellingen Park - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Hammond & Wheatley Emporium - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Bellingen Community Markets - 6 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Urunga Station - 9 min drive
  • Nambucca Heads Station - 23 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Butter Factory Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anchors Wharf Cafe & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Urunga Golf Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Boardwalk Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Three Blue Ducks - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BELLINGEN CONVERTED CHURCH on the river pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at BELLINGEN CONVERTED CHURCH on the river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BELLINGEN CONVERTED CHURCH on the river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BELLINGEN CONVERTED CHURCH on the river?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BELLINGEN CONVERTED CHURCH on the river located?

This family-friendly Fernmount holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Old Butter Factory, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bellingen Park and Lavenders Bridge Park. Bellingen Golf Club and Bellingen Museum are also within 6 miles (10 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 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Jody & Daniel make the getaway feel like a home away from home! There’s something to keep all ages busy from canoes to board games!
Views from the deck across the Bellinger River
The Converted Church
The friendly locals
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was perfect. The house is amazing and has more than one could want! The gardens and the river are stunning. Daniel and Jody are wonderful hosts and the canoeing was an absolute bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, amazing hosts. Had the most relaxing new years. Kitchen was great. Bellingen had some great places to eat and only a very short drive from the converted church. Would recommend the Bellingen canoe adventures to see the cows crossing the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

The property is gorgeous and the hosts are very easy to deal with. Family friendly activities available on site and family attractions are within a short drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2023
Thank you - what a lovely family - it was a pleasure to host you !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for gatherings. Owners very pleasant amazing property with great history.

Property had enough space and break out areas for our group. Gardens were amazing house amazing beds comfy kitchen was equipped with everything you could need
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
It was lovely to host you and your guests. Thanks and look forward to seeing you again ! Jody
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

Beautiful house on the river. So many places to relax on the balcony bythe river, amazing. Well equipped kitchen that was great to use. Well definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2020
Thanks James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short and sweet

Super Hosts, we were there for 3 nights and took in the best of the area, rapid canoe with our family of 7 was excellent, the rivers were pristine in the area, the F&B in the area was first rate and the accommodation suited the stay perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical.

Such a beautiful house & garden. Only wished we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend & will be back again! 🙌🌿
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing !

Perfect setting for destination wedding. Host(s) Jody & Dan were wonderful, very friendly & helpful and the property is very special .. we have rebooked for next year to relive the experience and enjoy without the wedding hype !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
It was our pleasure to host Lorraine and her family. They were wonderful guests indeed ! Easy to communicate with, hassle free, neat and tidy – ideal guests – it doesn’t get better than this ! Highly recommended to any host. Thanks a lot and hope to see you again !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Group stay

Beautiful location, spacious quirky house, lovely garden, fantastic well equipped kitchen. Not for those with disabilities due to the stairs and two separate buildings. Entrance door is difficult to open and main bathroom shower hot water is only warm. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The beautiful Bellinger

This house is a gem ! Beautiful location on the river with a nice lawn for cricket and frisbee! Kitchen fabulous and fully equipped, better than usual accommodation. Jody looked after us well. We were a family of ten and fit quite nicely. Loved the pool table : table tennis. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous spot, well equipped house with character. My favourite area was the outdoor lounge overlooking the garden and the river. It was great for two families. We did canoeing twice on the river outside the house. We canoed 90 mins down the river and were picked up at a designated spot. Another day were were dropped off at Bellingen and then canoed back to the house. It was a relaxing stay and lots to do in the area. Very welcoming and helpful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very enjoyable 1 week stay at the Converted Church. Perfectly positioned a short drive from Bellingen’s many great dining options in one direction, or the beautiful beaches in the other.The house was very well appointed with a quality kitchen with all the tools you need to cook up a storm. One of the highlights of our stay was sitting down to dinner in the outdoor living/dining area - the view of the gardens, river and rural outlook coupled with the thoughtfully designed lighting created a memorable atmosphere. Jody and Daniel were the best hosts you could hope for. Talked us through all the essentials, shared their advice on local dining and sightseeing and were very welcoming to our children, inviting them to help feed the chooks, and even baked bread together! They operate a great local business, Bellingen Canoe Adventures, from the river on the property - we had a lot of fun on the rapids adventure, Daniel shared some amazing photos he captured of us on the adventure.Bellingen’s a beautiful town and this is the perfect base to explore it or just relax at the house - keen to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bellingen beauty

Wow great sprawling home with huge outdoor decks facing lawn ,river, pastures ,hills & cows Plenty of outdoor furniture & blankwts for our family of 8 adults & 4 children. Inside as well the kitcheh was huge with so much cutlrey, crockery, glasses sausepas & even a cold press machine to juice the oranges from the orchard. However I feel for the amount of monwy we paid & extra foe s hool holidays there could have been coffee pods or a proper coffee machine as we all have them & I have 4 baristas in the family. More teas please especially herbal The house is open which is great for entertaining as the huge dining table is next to kitchen & pool table area but the 2 bedrooms upstairs are open too...no doors which is a problem when you have babies & toddlers. The extrnsion with the media room & beds is great & downstairs the main bedroom & ensuite is great! For a big group or family the property is amazing as there are many games ,pool table kyak hire ,lawns & the firepit is amazing!! Bellingen & the national park are nearby. The host were very responsive &^ welcoming. The star was their dog
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for staying at Bellingen Converted Church. I am so glad that you enjoyed the sprawling areas - especially for 12 people. It is truly a unique configuration, allowing for different areas to hang out ! FYI We have a Nespresso Creativa machine and reminded you in our email that it was BYO pods. We also have a Bialetti (Italian coffee maker) and 3 x plungers for coffee.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a magical spot

Great location for groups, well sorted kitchen, and a wonderful outdoor area. Host lives on site in a separate apartment, but you'd never know it, we really felt free to use the space as we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Fabulous Setting

WOW! What a place - a truly unique and inspiring home with the most incredible outlook. As the owner lives onsite and runs a kayaking business from the same property we had issues around privacy, with a couple of kayakers walking into the downstairs bedroom asking whether that is where they should be changing their clothes! There is also a no-key policy for the back door of the property, which given the high rate of strangers walking through the backyard was a little disconcerting. If security and privacy weren't an issue we would book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Unique accommodation with some significant flaws

The accommodation had almost all the necessities for a holiday stay. The house lacked adequate ventilation and this caused problems when the weather was really hot. The house was often covered in cobwebs and creeping with insects of all sorts. The host was very welcoming and nice however this did not do justice to the expensive cost of the accommodation for the value we were provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2021
Dear Sajeev It was such unusual weather for Bellingen - a heatwave - close to 40 degrees each day whilst you stayed at Bellingen Converted Church ! We went out and bought extra fans for your stay to try and make it more comfortable. Bellingen Converted Church is located in the countryside, on acreage. Unfortunately Australia is not void of insects. I am sorry that you did not appreciate the beautiful surroundings and the river in the back garden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect tranquility

This property provided a beautiful and serene setting for me and my friends. The kitchen was sensational and the spaces were well thought out. The owners were warm and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2021
Thank you Cathy - it was a pleasure to host you and your friends for a special weekend of celebrations !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing!

I have travelled the world and have not found any property to be better appointed, or with a better view. If you enjoy a lovely ambience and spectacular outlook, this is the place for you. Wonderful to walk down the stairs, across the grass then down to the Bellinger River to swim or canoe.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2020
Thank you Jenny - it was a pleasure to host you !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to elope !!!

We had the most amazing stay. Jody & Daniel were fantastic hosts. They went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. We eloped and married in their beautiful grounds that the house/ converted church over looks and it was the most perfect location to elope to. Thank you so very much for allowing us to get married at your beautiful converted church xx
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2020
Thank you Karla, it was such a pleasure to meet you and your family. Congratulations on your elopement..........

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