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Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary

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Pool
Pool
Pool
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace

    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Coorabell, NSW
  • Place, Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Byron Arts & Industry Estate
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Bangalow Market
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary

Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary- 12m. pool, open-plan bali style house with fabulous sunset and country views, one huge bedroom with attached tiled bathroom, large lawns. High on a ridge with expansive views, surrounded by dairy farms and a coffee plantation. There is an log fire, wood provided, and the open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room opens onto a huge verandah wrapping around the north and west sides, with the pool on the west side.
It is a 15 minute drive to the Byron Bay Lighthouse and choice of beaches, and 8 minutes drive to Bangalow for gourmet dining and shopping.
The house is set on acreage, with an abundance of trees and birds, plus a rainforest gully. The property is a wildlife sanctuary, and koalas, wallabies, possums, bats, bandicoots, owls, echidnas, water dragons, blue-tongues, etc. have all been sighted on the property, plus many dozen species of birds.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

No toodler

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9060768
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 not indicated whether 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

Coorabell

Located in Coorabell, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tyagarah Nature Reserve and Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve, while Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens and Bangalow Heritage House Museum are cultural highlights.
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Coorabell, NSW

What's nearby

  • Byron Central Hospital - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Byron Arts & Industry Estate - 10 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Bangalow Market - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Tyagarah Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 23 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farm Byron Bay - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪North Byron Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Azure - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Byron Bay Cookie Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Baker Bangalow - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Artists Retreat Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens, Byron Central Hospital and Bangalow Market. Bangalow Heritage House Museum and Byron Arts & Industry Estate are also within 9 miles (15 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. 55 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Best place in the region. Relaxed , not over the top , peaceful , pretty Ey al and a great price Thx again Jeremy
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2020
Thanks for being a perfect guest Jeremy. Best wishes, Lissa
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Loving setting, however could do with a bit of updating.

Good wildlife including plenty of spiders in the house, also bit frustrating that we could not locate the washing machine, and the gardener was noisy most of our last afternoon in the garden.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hi Lisa, There is a washing machine and 2 dryers on the Eastern side of the house, outside the bathroom. The lawns are mowed every two weeks - the gardener is very quick, with a very large ride-on mower. When you have a large garden, mowing has to be done! Sometimes insects come into the house - after all, the house is surrounded by a huge beautiful garden and remnant rainforest. We are cleaning the house once or twice a week, and we leave it very clean, and insect free, with fresh flowers etc. for our guests to enjoy. Living in nature has many rewards - there are so many birds to enjoy, especially the song birds that love this garden. Best wishes, LC.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place in the hinterlands

I had a very pleasant stay here. It was hard to properly enjoy it as it was raining everyday and it gets quite cold in the hinterlands in the mornings and night. The house was very homey and the outdoor area was beautiful and lush! The only issue for me was the bugs but I think that was inevitable being in the hinterlands - there were a lot of spiders 😅
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Recent holiday

Beautiful house, stunning location, pool is amazing. This was our 4th time staying here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful

This house is so relaxing and peaceful with the most beautiful pool and garden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay in this lovely property. It was very tranquil, private and relaxing. Plenty of space to spread out and chill. The pool was fantastic. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always lovely

Second visit and it was just as lovely as I remember it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Beautiful house with fantastic grounds abs pool. We rented a car so getting into Byron was easy. Even still taxis were easy to find if we didn’t want to drive. Would recommend highly!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing get away

Gorgeous, rambling house full of beautiful curiosities & art. Plenty of room for our party of 2 couples & one old pooch to mingle and escape each other at need. Lovely deep verandahs and glorious pool. Comfy beds and quiet nights. Attentive & gracious host. Thanks, Lissa. 🤗🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The most magical house we have ever stayed in - couldn't bear leave!

The Artists Retreat is one of the most delightful, well appointed and thought through places I have ever stayed in. From the fully appointed cooks kitchen (and I mean, it had EVERYTHING!) through to tea lights, flowers, beautiful art and the most wonderful setting in Coorabell - Byron Hinterland's rolling hills. The pool was a highlight and relaxing to spend time in. The grounds were wonderfully lush and dreamy to look at from any of the many relaxing outdoor spaces. So many options for relaxation. It was utterly beautiful and so much appreciated by us. Thank you Lissa for an absolutely brilliant experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and quite

Very nice place, with beautiful pool and design. Private access to the property from the road, nice big lawn to play. That was a quite and relaxing visit. Would definitely go back when possible
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property.

Very relaxing place for our gate away. Love everything about it. The pool, the ground, the style of the house. The only minor thing is the wifi can be a bit patchy. Definately recomnended and looking forward to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House

We stayed for 5 nights and loved it. It was over far too quickly. The house and gardens have a real 'Bali' type feel and it's very very quiet. We loved the old character of the house as well. The house has everything you need. If you do day trips, make sure to get back by 3 PM to soak in the afternoon sun on the day lounge behind the pool (at least in winter).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

Our stay was made more lovely as Lissa let us know that our dog was most welcomed to join us :) We spent most of our time relaxing out on the expansive veranda on the large day beds reading and painting. It was very cosy at night time and the beds were very comfortable. It was so close to both Byron and Bangalow for day time adventures. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house.

Very private. Quiet and tranquil.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Coorabell!

I rarely stay in the same place twice, but have just returned from my 3rd trip to the beautiful Artist Retreat. The house has everything one could possibly need, the pool is amazing and the views are spectacular.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bliss

Beautiful part of the Hinterland, lovely home and grounds. So much magical wildlife. And the pool - sheer bliss! Will definitely be back. Thankyou Lissa
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect place to unwind & recharge

This is our third time staying at the Artist’s Studio Wilderness Retreat, but our first time in summer, so this time we got to experience the pool in all its glory! The accommodation is spacious, comfortable and extremely relaxing. The extra little touches of fresh picked flowers in the rooms are always much appreciated. The garden & the view and of course the pool are all mesmerising, and we spent a huge amount of time just sitting and enjoying the spacious surrounds. The beaches & buzz of Byron & the sleepy hinterland villages of Bangalow & Federal are only a short drive away, but we love being able to retreat to this peaceful spot & recharge to the sounds of birds & cows in the neighbouring hills, and we can’t wait to return yet again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The refreshment factor!

It was a wonderful stay, despite the smoke and heat - extremely relaxing and delightful. The property is just the ticket for a big de-stress - fabulous views, peaceful and a haven for just chilling out, be it sitting on one of the wide verandahs or splashing about in the pool. We didn't want to leave!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total getaway

From the moment we walked in the door of this amazing property we felt relaxed and comfortable. It’s just perfect to get away and to destress . Close enough by car for a quick drive to Bangalow for supplies but nice and quiet. Can’t wait to go back and the whole family were sad to leave .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Review.

There is an awful lot of maintenance that needs to be done, to bring it up to standards. Cleanliness was average. Pool fencing was not child proof or even up to regulated standards. The 2 things I liked about the place were the pool and bathrooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hi Emma, Very sorry you found the property ‘wanting’. In reply - the pool has a compliance certificate from the Council. We clean the house once or twice a week for 4 or 5 hours. I’m sorry you find this ‘average’. We have taken note of your comments, and will try even harder than we do to make the place as inviting as possible, as we strive to make the house an enjoyable experience for all our guests. Best wishes, Lissa
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tranquille venue

This property was as expected, spacious and peaceful, although we were very disappointed as it requires a good spring clean. Floors were dirty and gritty. There were many cobwebs and the top of the curtains held a layer of dirt. The pool was very clean and the large outdoor area was great and well utilised. There were also many conveniences in the kitchen which was well equipped. We enjoyed our stay regardless and would recommend this property if standard of cleanliness is improved.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Hi Deborah, I am so surprised to read your reaction to the house. The house was cleaned for five hours before your arrival. I can only assume the house was suffering from the terrible smoke and grit in the air from the shocking bush fires not far from the property. There has been an unprecedented amount of matter in the air, and some must have blown in after the clean and before your arrival. The fires have now abated in the nearby area, and the air quality is improving. We work hard on trying to make the house as clean and inviting as possible, so as guests can have a relaxing a holiday. The property is surrounded by a huge garden and rainforest, and we don’t use poisons in the garden, so sometimes bugs come in, but we quickly usher them out. This is the shadow side of living in nature. I will have the curtains inspected and dealt with forthwith. Best wishes, Lissa
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Beautifully maintained home in a stunning setting, with all the amenities you need. Quiet and peaceful, with only the sounds of birds around us, this wonderfully decorated property is the perfect place for a weekend getaway. I loved the layout of this property, and the pool was the perfect place to end the day. Thank you for having us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise!

A fantastic holiday home! Beautiful property and pool. Lovely, spacious and well equipped home. A wonderful place to truly relax and unwind. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So peaceful!

Such a stunning place! The house is beautifully presented and very comfortable. We loved seeing all the different birds that come to visit. A very peaceful weekend and I would love to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

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