With a stay at this vacation home in Coffs Harbour (Sawtell), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Big Banana Fun Park and Murrays Beach. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sawtell Main Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Bongil Bongil National Park.
Coffs Harbour Butterfly House - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
Coffs Harbour Marina - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Jetty Beach - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
Big Banana Fun Park - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
Getting around
Coffs Harbour Station - 11 min drive
Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 9 min drive
Restaurants
Coffs Harbour Butterfly House - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Gloria Jean's Coffees - 8 min drive
KFC - 4 min drive
The Hilltop Store - 5 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.
Sawtell Cottage, 5 mins to dog Beach, dogs welcome
Lovely beach cottage, close to Murray's beach and Boambee lookout. A perfect base to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Sawtell.
Two bedrooms, bathroom and well-equipped kitchen. Plus dog friendly, fenced garden if you would like to bring your pet.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property manager
Jo Hughes
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Outdoor shower
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Computer monitor
Desk
Desk chair
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a village
On a river
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
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 not indicated whether 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
Sawtell Cottage, 5 mins to Beach Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Robert L.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A trip back in time
The cottage was dated but adequately equipped and comfortable. Above all, it was located in a special location, very relevant to my past. I hope to be able to visit again in the future.
Robert L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Jane B., Sydney
30 Dec 2024
Great location - close to Sawtell beach
We enjoyed our stay at Sawtell Cottage. It’s a great location near the beach and the owner is very responsive and lovely to deal with. We did have hot weather and the air conditioner did struggle to cool the house. The cottage could do with a coffee machine, but other than that we had everything we needed
Jane B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Hugh R.
16 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't recommend the facility - cleanliness unsatisfactory
No tea, coffee or milk on arrival; kitchen crockery not clean, and required cleaning before use; foodstuff in cutlery drawers; evidence of cockroaches in kitchen and front room; toaster tray not clean; front room - curtains are too long, and rest onto floor - trip/fall hazard, one curtain rod not safely supported; 2 orange chairs require repair before they break; vacuum cleaner FULL and required a significant clean before it could be used - filter very dirty too and needs a regular wash; one drawer under TV set is broken. Bed and linen was okay.
Hugh R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marguerite C.
30 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sawtell
Had a great time. Was everything we needed as a young family. Well situated.
Marguerite C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kirsty D.
18 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Chilli Festival 🌶️
This quaint little home was perfect for our fleeting visit for the Sawtell Chilli Festival! The location was perfect, walking distance to the beach and to grab a coffee. We drove to the festival, which was only a few minute drive from the property. Everything at the home was perfect and suited our needs. We will be back. Thanks Jo ♥️
Kirsty D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark F.
25 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Break
We really enjoyed our stay. Our fur babies also loved the place… The location was great.. Easy walking to beach and Sawtell main street. Jo was an excellent host and helpful…
Mark F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lee K.
18 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottage close to beach
Close to town for cafes and restaurants.
Short walk to the beach which is dog friendly
Cottage was fully fenced and perfect for our social lab to say hello to everyone who walked past
Everything we needed was available - all cooking equipment and coffee plunger
Close to Toormina for grocery shopping
Property manager gave tips for local venues before arrival and checked in with us on our departure
Perfect!!
Lee K.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Jo S.
17 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy, convenient stay
Having never been to this part of the coast, Jo's cottage was the perfect base for us to explore the area. We loved the easy stroll to the beach to walk our dog, Hilltop cafe for our morning coffee and the choice of places to eat in Sawtell. The cottage was extremely clean and had everything we needed. It's close to supermarkets, a short drive to Coffs and within a half hour or so of Bellingen.