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Salt - Relaxed Coastal Vibes, Bay Views, Dog Friendly 🐾

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Rest easy with glimpses of Shaws Bay right outside your window
Private balcony with Shaws Bay and ocean views at Salt, East Ballina
Light-filled living space designed for comfort and relaxation
Paws Welcome - Beach just down the road
Comfortable queen bedroom with leafy outlook and soft natural light

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lighthouse Beach
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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East Ballina, NSW
  • Place, Missingham Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Salt - Relaxed Coastal Vibes, Bay Views, Dog Friendly 🐾

✨ Salt at Lazy Days on Shaws Bay

A relaxed coastal stay tucked among the trees, with glimpses of Shaws Bay and ocean views beyond

Set within lush greenery, Salt is a one-bedroom apartment with a laid-back coastal feel—where filtered glimpses of Shaws Bay meet soft ocean views over the treetops.

Light-filled and thoughtfully styled, it’s the kind of place where mornings start slow with coffee on the balcony, and evenings wind down with coastal breezes drifting through.

Why guests love Salt

āœ” Leafy, private setting surrounded by trees

āœ” Glimpses of Shaws Bay through the trees and ocean views beyond

āœ” Private balcony with fresh coastal air

āœ” One-bedroom apartment with separate living space

āœ” Comfortable lounge with smart TV

āœ” Fully equipped kitchen with coffee pod machine

āœ” Complimentary tea, coffee pods and milk

āœ” Bathroom with washing machine, iron, clothes rack and essentials

āœ” Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking

āœ” Pet-friendly 🐾

Location

Positioned opposite Shaws Bay, you’re moments from calm swimming waters, coastal walks, beaches and local cafĆ©s—plus an easy 5-minute stroll to the Shaws Bay Hotel.

Access

Salt is accessed via three flights of stairs. These are well lit with secure handrails, but may not suit guests with mobility concerns.

The experience

Easy, coastal and quietly tucked away, Salt is perfect for slowing down—morning light through the trees, ocean glimpses in the distance, and that effortless holiday feeling.

Pets are welcome 🐾

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-72724, 2478
Property # 9802308
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Ballina

Located on the waterfront, this apartment is in East Ballina, a neighbourhood in Ballina. Ballina Golf Club and Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballina Nature Reserve and Richmond River Nature Reserve. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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East Ballina, NSW

What's nearby

  • Missingham Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Shelly Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Belle General - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt - Relaxed Coastal Vibes, Bay Views, Dog Friendly 🐾 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Salt - Relaxed Coastal Vibes, Bay Views, Dog Friendly 🐾?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Salt - Relaxed Coastal Vibes, Bay Views, Dog Friendly 🐾?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salt - Relaxed Coastal Vibes, Bay Views, Dog Friendly 🐾?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salt - Relaxed Coastal Vibes, Bay Views, Dog Friendly 🐾 located?

Located in East Ballina, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Missingham Park, Ballina Golf Club and Lighthouse Beach. Shelly Beach and Ballina District Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda S.

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

Ballina vacation

This is a modern bright and airy beautifully furnished unit in a calm and tranquil setting for my visit to Ballina. Thanks Katya for making my stay so easy and stress free.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr, 2024
Hi Belinda, It was a pleasure to have you stay. Thank you so much for your lovely review. You are welcome back anytime. Kindest regards Katya
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10/10 Excellent

Hunnah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Open and bright. Very relaxing. Nice coastal feel. Close and convenient to all shops. Love to make this a regular stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Well located 1 bed apartment

A very clean & tidy apartment in easy walking distance to the beach. Older style block but very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr, 2024
I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us and reaped the benefits of the beautiful beaches close by. Thank you for looking after the place and leaving it in a tidy state. Kind regards Katya
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10/10 Excellent

Bec L.

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

Great weekender

Prefect location. Great size for two adults and two dogs. Clear and prompt communication from host, even during an unplanned power outage. Clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Bec! It was a real pleasure having you and your partner and pooches stay with us. I really appreciate your understanding with the power outage. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards Katya
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10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Views!

Clean and well equiped. Great view through the trees down to the beach and breakwater. These are also easy to access via nearby steps. Nice cafe just down the hill. All up pretty good!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan, 2026
Thank you, Mark! We’re so glad you enjoyed the views, easy beach access and the cafĆ© just down the hill — it’s such a lovely little pocket of East Ballina. I’m also pleased you found the apartment clean and well equipped. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future. ā˜€ļø

About the host

Hosted by Katya Thompson

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