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Tallowood beachside cottage

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Private kitchen
On the beach
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bonny Hills, NSW
  • Place, Rainbow Beach Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pilot Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Bonny Hills

When you a stay at this cottage in Bonny Hills, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Rainbow Beach Reserve and Mary Reserve. .This beach cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rainbow Beach and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Queens Lake State Conservation Area.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Beach Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Beach - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
  • North Haven Beach - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Pilot Beach - 18 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Kendall Station - 21 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caramels - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Offshore Coffee Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Laurieton Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bonny Hills Beach Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crave @ Bonnys - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tallowood beachside cottage

RIGHT ACROSS THE ROAD

The beach house sits on the corner of Rodley Street and Beach Street. Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills’ main patrolled beach, is right across the road. The off-leash dog-friendly beach is diagonally opposite, just across Vinegar Creek. Slip on your sandals, take 10 steps, and you’re there! How good is that?! Watch the kids play at the playground diagonally across the street while you relax on the deck.

MODERNISED BEACH COTTAGE

The cottage has recently received some much-needed TLC to restore it to its former glory while adding modern comforts such as a dishwasher, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, all while retaining its original charm.
It features open-plan living with a relaxed, coastal beach vibe.

This is one of three original beach shacks — and the last one still standing in Bonny Hills.
The cottage has hosted many families from inland NSW and Sydney since the 1950s for their coastal getaways. Back then, Bonny Hills was only accessible by dirt road!

ROOMS, BATHROOMS & BEDS — Sleeps 2 to 6 guests

Perfect for couples, two couples, or a family.

Two bedrooms (both with queen-size beds)

Main bathroom inside

Extra toilet outside

Traditional second shower located in a separate laundry building

Beds:

Bedroom 1 – Queen bed

Bedroom 2 – Queen bed + 1 single bed

LARGE YARD

Green lawns surround the house, with native plants along the borders. The beach is literally your front lawn!

PET FRIENDLY

Furry friends are welcome!
Ideally suited to outdoor dogs or smaller, well-behaved indoor dogs.
Pets must stay off furniture and beds. At night, pets can sleep inside the back hallway or in the laundry.
Just chat with us about your needs and let us know what type of pet you’re bringing. Thank you!
The side and back yard are fully fenced.

BE OUR GUEST

This beach cottage is almost too good to be true — located close to the Big4 Holiday Park, yet offering more privacy and plenty of your own space.
Expect the same high standards and experience as other mySOLscape family properties.
Make yourself comfortable in your cottage. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer.
This smoke-free cottage features ecotours nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property registration number PID-STRA-4051

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tallowood Beachfront
Tallowood Beachfront Cottage Cottage
Tallowood Beachfront Cottage Bonny Hills
Tallowood Beachfront Cottage Cottage Bonny Hills
100006479

Reviews

Tallowood beachside cottage Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, especially for pet owners as it is close to the off leash beach. Plenty fantastic walks around and just a short drive to many scenic places.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved this place! Beautiful location, but we really loved what's been done with the house. It felt spacious and we had everything we needed :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chiel v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cozy stay

Lovely place in great location. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ben J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Very close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic one night stay!!

We stayed for one night at Tallowood on the way to pick up our new pup, jack russell terrier, Celeste! We had our Great Dane with us. To say that we enjoyed Tallowood would be a massive understatement! The place had everything we could ask for and more! The beach was literally across the road and dog friendly! We will be returning for sure!! Cannot recommend Tallowood highly enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach side paradise

Gorgeous little cottage across the road from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a great location right opposite the beach. The property was the perfect beach house as it had everything you needed & was relaxed enough not to be worried about having the dog there or coming in with sandy feet. We loved it so much we rebooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Eduardo S.

Ok but a bit expensive

Great location, great support but it's not as clean as expected for the high fee, it can get hot and fan in main bedroom is tiny and noisy, a tower fan would be better (or ceiling)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbeatable beach location

A cosy beach shack across the road from the beach with beach views and stroll to cafe and pub. The second bedroom was cramped with bedding for four people with no shelves or storage for personal belongings - but it was a comfortable stay for two people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is located opportune beach and has a ramp from the front deck to the grass providing exclusive access to beach. The cottage is lovely with just enough honey touches without being too cluttered. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Older property located directly opposite Rainbow Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous location

Great house and facilities and good location opposite the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branko C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

We have the most relaxing stay at Tallowood Cottage. Fantastic place, furnished just right, metres from the beach. Our dog was very pleased too…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach cottage

Loved our stay at Tallowood. Straight across from the beach. Perfect position and so comfortable (and immaculately clean). Such a relaxing and beautiful place to unwind for a few days. Can’t wait to return. Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beachside property

We had a lovely stay with our dog Molly.Walked along the beach across the road every day. Property was clean and comfortable. Very relaxing few days, Kaye Roy and Molly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Property

Excellent location, surf breaks that meet every level of surfer or swimmer, friendly locals and a great stretch of pet friendly beach. Sitting on the front deck with a wine watching surf was a nice relaxing experience. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Front shack

Location is perfect. Super cute property with everything we needed for a few nights away. Dog friendly with gated front veranda overlooking beach and fenced rear yard. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location beach Acroos the road Funky decor Beds were comfortable Property was clean & comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

veronica m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Bonny Hills

Wonderful, relaxing and quiet beach home. Beds are extremely comfortable, all modern appliances and proximity to the beach and Fat Fish Cafe is great. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Karen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great dog friendly beach side cottage

Beautifully Renovated original beach cottage directly opposite the beach and dog friendly which for us was a big ++. Location was perfect for our short getaway. The cottage living space and kitchen are well equipped and perfect for a short stay. Main bedroom has a queen bed and second bedroom has a queen and bunks. Suggest suitable for 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids only. Due to Covid we didn’t get to experience the Fat Fish restaurant / Cafe or surf club across the road but plenty of options around the area. Definitely recommended. Paul and Karen (Newport)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beachfront location

Been back twice now and will return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

WOW - what a fabulous location and wonderfully welcoming, and well styled cottage. We stayed with a family of 5 and had plenty of room, and all the comforts. Loved being able to stroll across the road to the beach, or just sit on the verandah and enjoy the breeze. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020