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Minnie Shack - retreat from it all. Beach, nature, wildlife, quiet & secluded

Cottage in Minnie Water with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Minnie Water, NSW
  • Place, Yuraygir National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Minnie Water Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Solitary Islands Marine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Nook

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Outdoor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Minnie Shack - retreat from it all. Beach, nature, wildlife, quiet & secluded

A sunny beach shack on the fabulous Minnie Water headland.
All linen included!

The Shack
The Shack is nestled at the back of the block, you look out to big trees and glimpses of the ocean which delight. Go to sleep listening to the surf.
The Shack is small but mighty-it has everything you need, a welcoming beach vibe to make you feel right at home.
Main Bedroom has queen size bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe and ceiling fan.
A set of bunks are nestled in a nook off the kitchen.
Enjoy the open plan living and dining room.
Dine inside at the retro dining table or on the veranda. Watch the waves and the ocean blue as you eat.
The living room has a retro recliner chairs, a comfy lounge, you can watch the view or the smart TV (wifi not available).
The kitchen has small dishwasher, fan forced oven, gas cooktop and microwave.
The indoor Bathroom has a walk-in shower & toilet - plus the washing machine.
A outdoor Rustic bathroom, its a private space to soak & or have a quick shower after the beach.
Big windows in living area overlook garden abundant with birds and wildlife.
The Front Deck provides a BBQ & outdoor furniture and overlooks the private, leafy garden and lovely grassed lawn for kids to play or just to laze around on.

Hang the hammock in the trees and kick back. At night sit around the fire pit under the stars.

Parking
Private offroad parking - easy access with for vehicle and/or boat. Plenty of room to park up a caravan.

The Shack Outdoors
Stroll down the road, (you may see the occasional car drive by) , across the headland where you are at the beautiful Minnie Bay to swim, fish, snorkel and surf, or wander down to main beach. Surf Life Savers patrol in school holidays.
Alternatively a short along the headland takes you to back beach, this beach is open surf with Diggers Camp Village at its end. Along the way is lots coves and rockpools
Yuraygir National Park is adjacent to Minnie Water Village and has more beaches to explore.
There is Skate park down the road in Wooli (14kms away), go for brekkie at the Wooli Cafe or a swim in the pristine Wooli River -
Don't miss the Minnie Water shop for a great coffee, treat, burger or basic you might have forgotten.
A 40 minute drive brings you to Grafton - shops, coffee, movies & Jacarandas.

Enjoy night stars, the dark. the abundant birds life, if your lucky you might see the rare costal emus or a roo. A hike on the local section Yuraygir Coastal Walk brings views, whale watching & a plethora of flora and fauna - the headland walks bring nature to you - it's paradise.
The cottage is located along the popular Yuraygir Coastal Walk.

Dinner or breakfast baskets can be arranged for a fee.
What are you waiting for? You won't be disappointed.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Sea view
Parking available

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House Rules

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Just leave the keys on the kitchen bench and close the windows and door on your way out. Leave the door unlocked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-10622, 2462

About the area

Minnie Water

Minnie Water is home to this cottage. Yuraygir National Park and Solitary Islands Marine Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Solitary Islands Multiple Use Zone and Solitary Islands Special Purpose Zone. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Minnie Water, NSW

What's nearby

  • Yuraygir National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Minnie Water Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Solitary Islands Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • minnie Water Back Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sandon Beach - 6 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The 383 - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wooli Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Minnie Water Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wooli Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Emilio's Bistro and Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minnie Shack - retreat from it all. Beach, nature, wildlife, quiet & secluded pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Minnie Shack - retreat from it all. Beach, nature, wildlife, quiet & secluded?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Minnie Shack - retreat from it all. Beach, nature, wildlife, quiet & secluded located?

Situated in Minnie Water, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Yuraygir National Park and Solitary Islands Marine Park. Minnie Water Beach and minnie Water Back Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was cute and comfortable and close to the beach loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location

very impressive little cottage, what a great spot. Annette has gone above and beyond with this property, has everything you need (except for maybe a hairdryer). unfortunately the weather was terrible on our stay, there were plenty of things to do at the house like games, books, music, movies). Only downside was no front fence to keep the dog in, but we did not end up needing it. Comfortable bed, modern updated interior made it most delightful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the delightful Minnie Shack - it was well set up and had everything we needed to enjoy our time there. We loved sitting on the front porch watching the ocean through the trees. Minnie Water is a quiet and secluded small beach town that is away from the crowds, which we loved. It's only a short walk down to the beach lookout over the lagoon area and there are walking trails along the coastline too - or if you want to go to the main beach at Minnie Water, it's only a few minutes drive there and to the general store which has good coffee and chai lattes as well as nice food options like the homemade pies. You can swim at the beach there or walk up to the rocky headland. We also drove to Wooli and explored that area and had a swim there also (about a 15 minute drive away). Grafton is about 40 minutes drive away - we recommend doing the self-drive scenic Cattle & Cane tour from Grafton through to Lawrence and Maclean - see the Clarence Valley website for details. It follows the Clarence River and there is a free ferry crossing on the way - Maclean has a lovely lookout at the top of the mountain plus the rock pinnacles. The host (Annette) of Minnie Shack was very easy to deal with and checked in to make sure we were happy with everything. Would recommend to anyone who wants a quiet and relaxing break away and hope to go back one day to Minnie Shack.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

freyia o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little cottage Lovely relaxing spot so peaceful abundant bird life The surrounding area is Sublime if you like outdoor activities it’s the perfect holiday destinationalthough the water is drinkable I do suggest bringing your own. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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Hosted by Annette Gill, Shari Murphy

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