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Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Emerald Beach, NSW
  • Place, Solitary Islands Marine Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Banana Fun Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach

This historic architect designed and built lake front dwelling is a truly unique destination, minutes north of the Coffs Harbour CBD.
Architect, Doug Ranson, designed and built the gallery amongst soaring old growth eucalypts using local native timbers, creating all of its stunning, unique features including the pitched cathedral ceilings. The accommodation is sun drenched, spacious and provides 2 truly unique bedrooms. The master suite enables star gazing and tree top nocturnal wild life viewing directly from your pillow. At sunrise enjoy a coffee on your own private jetty over looking your own private lake. Then attempt to count the incredible variety of wildlife that surround you. Once awake, walk the beach then enjoy breakfast at one of the local cafes. Have a swim, then a relaxing spa whilst gazing into the adjacent rainforest. For lunch maybe, entertain and have a BBQ on the alfresco deck over looking your tropical garden and serene lake Russell. You'll sleep all afternoon! Come evening, entertainment could include the local restaurants or a meal cooked in your very own extensive sunken entertainers kitchen. But, remember too, the local provides a free shuttle bus to the wee hours.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Coffs Harbour

Emerald Beach, a neighbourhood in Coffs Harbour, is home to this holiday home. Woolgoolga Golf Course and Woolgoolga Creek Falls are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Big Banana Fun Park and Solitary Island Aquarium. The Clog Barn Tourist Attraction & Caravan Park and North Coast Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Emerald Beach, NSW

What's nearby

  • Solitary Islands Marine Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Emerald Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Woolgoolga Beach - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Big Banana Fun Park - 12 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Coffs Harbour Jetty - 19 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 16 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonee Beach Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Moon Dragon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Project Pony - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Seaview Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beachstone Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach on 15 May 2026 start from AU$210, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach located?

Located in Emerald Beach, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Emerald Beach, Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and Solitary Islands Marine Park. Sapphire Beach and South West Solitary Island Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timos C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very enjoyable stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taj C.

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

Was a great stay and awesome location really enjoyed it.

Great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rilka O.

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

Gallery conference

Perfect place to return to after long days at our Regional & Public Galleries conference at Yarilla in Coffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alex L.

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

One night stay

Quirky layout but the place is well appointed. Enclosed outdoor area is a great space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

linda z.

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

Recommended

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Brady Bunch home - perfect for an overnight stay on route to Sydney!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

SUSAN G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique place to stay

Unusual architect designed dwelling near to a lake and not far from Emerald Beach. The property had much to offer for our short stay. Heard renovations and upgrades happening, so this will make things even better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Quiet retreat

Lots of lovely home comforts and touches - delicious pancake mix! Wish we’d have been staying longer rather than just passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine W.

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

Russell Lake Luxury

We just adored our stay. For anyone wanting to get away, this is the place for you. Very clean and comfortable. It felt quite luxurious. Really enjoyed the wander to the lake early in the morning. Do yourself a favour.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammie B.

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

Extremely thoughtful hosts

Adele's place is nice and peaceful. Feels like lives in the forest yet only 2 mins drive to the beach. Adele provided above and beyond the basics. We didn't even have to go to the shops to get eggs, milk, bread, cereals and pancakes as it was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

Liked: Communication, location

Sharon Peter stay at lake Russell

We absolutely loved the place and the area, the beds were super comfy, the provisions we’re a lovely addition too but the disappointments were, that we couldn’t get in until 4pm when check in was at 3pm, all windows were extremely dirty which was a shame as it obstructed our sky viewing, the heated towel rack didn’t work and the biggest problem was the fireplace was out of order and I specifically booked the place because it had a fire place, wished I had have known that prior. So slightly sad that I payed full price and didn’t get all the attractions advertised in photos. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great family overnight-stay

We had a great overnight stay and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place is so lovely and very clean! We definitely would recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry E.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Great tropical accommodation

The accommodation was excellent. The only drawback was the poor communication from the manager. We didn’t get the email letting us know the access code until well after the check in time. Very frustrating and caused anxiety as we were then worried about finding alternative accommodation .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

What a great house to stay for a relaxing time out

The property was great to stay great location and great space and layout of the house nothing to complain about . Nice touch with light breakfast supplied
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal N.

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

great relaxing getaway

This place is great, with beautiful tropical trees all around. And great service, when I had an issue, the owner was quick and helpful to fix it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Peaceful

Easy in and out, great set up and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Mikayla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Enjoyable stay

A lovely little place that me and my partner really enjoyed staying at. The host where excellent and communicated well. The only downside is that the place looks like it is a stand alone house but it is actually attached to two other places. This didn’t phase us at the start but we stayed in the place for a while and found you could hear people walking around, closing doors and talking in the attached house at all hours of the night. Overall it was a very lovely place to stay. It was a very pretty place and well maintained. We would stay again. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Area...but

Nice Area, but Accommodation needs attention to detail cleaning and maintenance. After we cleaned the spa window, air con filter and general dusting & vacuuming, we were happy to stay the week. Really shouldn't have to clean on a holiday. Can't really go by the photo's shown.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine C.

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

Beautiful idilic, comfortable home. Shame about the traffic noise at night.

I would recommend this amazing home set near a lovely lake. It was a wonderful experience staying in this architectural beauty and would have been perfect, except for the traffic noise. Lovely memories. Thank you Adele.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Trish W.

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

Tranquil location

Lovely property. A little further from the beach than we expected but that is probably our fault for not checking. We really enjoyed the stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Philip P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not quite a “retreat”

Once a beautiful gallery & residence on a picturesque small lake, designed & owned by a talented architect, this property has seen its heyday pass by. Highway noise is the biggest negative.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Beautiful, peaceful

Great property to stay, this is my second stay Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Perfect

Loved the stay The owner was great Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

Beautiful homely retreat

We had a really comfortable stay, we slept really well and enjoyed the fresh eggs in the morning. A great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIA T.

Adele is a super host you won’t be disappointed staying here. 100% I recommend

This property is perfect for maximum of 6 people. I give five stars rating for everything except there’s only 1 toilet and shower. Although open view in the shower to the nature is a good experience, an option of a screen will be good. I strongly recommend a minimum 2 nights stay. A visit to nearby “Look At Me Now Headlands” which is 10 minutes drive should not be missed. And for a full day tour Dorrigo Rainforest Walk and Dengar Fall is a good option. Do bring extra change of clothing, a dip in the water Fall after the Rainforest walks is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Peng Hui L.

Love the situation among the trees and bush and next to the lake.

Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Adele Freeman

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