Shirley Blue Pet Friendly walking distance to dog beach and town Centre.
Nestled in a tropical established garden, with secure, automatic European sliding gates, under cover off street parking, Shirley Blue is a quaint whalers cottage steeped in Byron's rich history. Shirley Blue is in the perfect position to enjoy the best of Byron Bay on foot, without need of a car, and then be able to escape to a well-hidden quiet secluded spot. Shirley is positioned only blocks from the centre of town, stroll along the bike path at the rear, next to the nature reserve. A 5 min amble takes you to the weekly, Thursday morning Fresh Produce markets. Another block and you are right in town, taking advantage of the famous monthly Byron Bay markets. The 'dog beach' - Belongil Beach is two blocks and a hop across the railway line. Shirley Blue is pet friendly, by prior arrangement and an additional charge. Shirley Blue offers a fully fenced tropical garden with an ambient large outdoor cabana and dining area for those relaxing barbecues with family & friends. The established rainforest garden offers pockets of tranquil shade , from the afternoon western sun. with the emphasis on outdoor living.The cottage is surrounded by verandahs appointed with 5 couches & 2 sunlounges ensuring a quiet corner for all guests to escape with a book or take time out for that all important, undisturbed siesta. There is an outside bath on the deck for some serious relaxation. There is also a outside hot and cold outdoor shower positioned in the rainforest to wash off the salt and sand from the beach.
Shirley Blue offers the house & fully self contained studio. Both have been recently renovated and tastefully decorated with an interesting diverse range of furniture & quirky art objects, by the owners of Country Eclectic Antiques, in Sydney's inner west. The house has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 people, with 2 x queen beds and 2 x sgl beds in 3rd bedroom. It features the following: * Fully airconditioned - house & studio * Complimentary WiFi * Austar * Modern stainless steel kitchen with European appliances * Newly renovated ensuite bathroom * Modern bathroom with separate bath. * Polished Timber Floors * Open lounge room opens onto deck & grassed backyard. * All linen & bath towels are provided * 60"LED TV * The two main bedrooms each have a wall mounted TV. * DVD * CD Player * Leather couches. * We are pet friendly by prior arrangement, we need to know the breed of the dog and we generally only take 1 dog and there is a dog charge.
The studio sleeps 2 and features the following: * fully furnished, airconditioner and has its own kitchen & ensuite bathroom
There are several relaxing areas including the main Cabana with 6 Burner stainless beefeater Barbecue and 10 seater farmhouse table, perfect for outdoor entertaining.
Enjoy Shirley Blue, however please be respectful of our neighbours. * Byron Bay has a ‘No Party Policy, please use the house for rest & relaxation. * There is to be strictly no excessive noise from both the outside and inside areas, including the cabana area after 9.00pm. * One warning will be issued for any breach, any subsequent breach, the premises must be immediately vacated and no refund of security bond shall be given. We do take Schoolies at Shirley Blue. For all Peak periods our cancellation policy is deposits are not refundable, unless Shirley Blue can be re-booked for the period.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There is an additional charge of $100 per pet.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Shirley Blue is not suitable for Schoolies/Hens/Bucks/Birthday parties or Events without prior approval by owners. Noise must be kept to a minimum
Can be used by confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner.
You will be asked for photo ID and details re your group and purpose of your trip. Booking will be cancelled if any of the above info is not provided
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-31212, 2481
Frequently asked questions
Is Shirley Blue Pet Friendly walking distance to dog beach and town Centre. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Shirley Blue Pet Friendly walking distance to dog beach and town Centre.?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shirley Blue Pet Friendly walking distance to dog beach and town Centre. on 10 Apr 2026 start from AU$579, 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 Shirley Blue Pet Friendly walking distance to dog beach and town Centre.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Shirley Blue Pet Friendly walking distance to dog beach and town Centre.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shirley Blue Pet Friendly walking distance to dog beach and town Centre.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Shirley Blue Pet Friendly walking distance to dog beach and town Centre. located?
This family-friendly Byron Bay holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Cumbebin Swamp Nature Reserve, Main Beach and Byron Community Market. Belongil Beach and Byron Tourist Information Centre are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had the absolute best Christmas stay and would love to come back! Had absolutely everything needed for a comfortable stay! Beautiful gardens, quirky pieces amazing location! Loved!! Thank you for having us.
Thank you so much for allowing our young men to stay at your property to celebrate the end of year 12. You were very accommodating to the whole group and a great communicator. The boys had a fantastic time. thanks again.
Louise H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2022
Louise, it was our pleasure the boys were very respectful of Shirley Blue whilst still enjoying their Schoolies week.
We hope we can welcome their families to Shirley Blue for their Byron holidays.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Jennifer C.
23 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Poorly Maintained
Gate entry won’t shut
Front screen door won’t close
Toilet seat in main needs tightening
Smoke alarm not replaced since 2016
Battery beeping
2 deliveries whilst there and one disappeared from in house
Toaster not working
Electrical output near bin not working
Light in bathroom flickering
Oven doesn’t work as you can’t read settings and no manual to refer to.
Plant in garage scratched car & one person
Bed in studio unsafe and unstable
The owner accessed the property and walked through a number of times to walk her dogs in full view of the outdoor bath. Head down and did not look at us. Manager said it was a friend who didn’t know the house was booked but we had our 2 cars in the carport that she walked straight past. Very disappointing experience in multiple ways!
Jennifer C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2023
A group of mature women would be expected not to disturb neighbours and abide by house rules. Sadly not the case in this instance. The place was left in a horrible state. Vegetation was damaged . Security needed to be called.. Incessant harassment followed. An all round bad experience
Lovely home in perfect location in Byron! Vibrant and home with charm.
Some things requiring maintenance, but we had everything we needed and the space was clean and welcoming.
Gaby B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jenny L.
2 Oct 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
Shirley Blue
The location of the house was great and it was an easy walk into Byron village and the beach. The house is spacious and has loads of quirky character.
The house was rented by our 18 year old daughters. The girls had a wonderful stay and wouldn't hesitate to book this accommodation again.
Anna A.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2021
The girls rented Shirley Blue for their Schoolies week. They were great guests, very respectful of the house and our neighbours. We would happily recommend them and welcome them back to Shirley Blue.
The house is situated in a quiet lane with very little through traffic so it was very peaceful. It is only a short walk to the centre of Byron and also to the beach. We had our dog with us so it was great to be able to take him to Belongil Beach which is beautiful and dog friendly. The house and garden are as in the photos and the kitchen is very well equipped. We had a lovely relaxing stay here and would recommend the property to other families.
The house was very cute. Close to town although having to cross Shirley street was sometimes busy.
The bedroom doors did not close well.
Messages were answered very quickly and questions answered. We enjoyed our stay.
We had a lovely stay at Shirley Blue. We were 4 single women and it was perfect for coming together but also finding spaces to get away from it all. We came in winter and the house is lovely and cosy, but I would love to go back in summer and make use of the various outdoor places to hang out and relax. Communication with the manager was very good and responsive. The position is great, a short walk to the beach and the main Byron shop, but still really quiet. And it's a little bit before town so you don't have to negotiate the traffic. I highly recommend this property.
Rachel N.
Verified
8/10 Good
Joanna S.
17 Mar 2019
Great location / comfortable house
We had six adults sharing the house and self contained studio. The house was well furnished and we loved the garden - so nice and cool and very tranquil.
Awesome location - 5 min walk to the dog beach and into Main Street. Easy kitchen to cook in.
Only downside was a neighbour complained to the owner about our two dogs barking for 15-20 min when we left them at home at 11am. The owner was quite stressed about this, which in turn stressed us. We thought the neighbours were quite unreasonable and didn’t understand why the owner took it so seriously when there was nothing in the terms and conditions about noise during the day. If your dogs do this when left alone I wouldn’t recommend staying for this reason.
Joanna S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Joanna, although Shirley Blue is pet friendly, we accept dogs by prior arrangement, we certainly don't take dogs which disturb residential comfort at any time of the day or night. The two dogs in question here were in no way suitable for holiday accommodation. Twice I was called to the property by disturbed neighbours to find two large anxious dogs, who had been left alone, barking completely out of control. I would not recommend these dogs to any other holiday accommodation.
Paul
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
LISA A.
4 Mar 2018
Charming & relaxing place to holiday
Great faciltities, loads of charm and plenty of spaces inside and in the garden to relax. Added bonus was pet friendly and central location. Thanks Kate & Paul!
LISA A.
Archival
8/10 Good
DEBORAH H.
6 Nov 2017
Unique Character House
Wonderful centrally located house. Fantastic for furry friends with secure fencing. Outdoor bath was a lovely bonus. Plenty of day beds to chill and relax.
DEBORAH H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
JULIE C.
2 Feb 2017
Great house....great location
Thanks Kate and Paul, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shirley Blue. Such a great house clean, comfy, relaxing and located within easy walking distance to town and the best dog beach. Loved the outdoor hot shower! More than happy to recommend.
JULIE C.
Archival
8/10 Good
Lynne W.
14 Mar 2016
Lovely place, easy to relax in
We really enjoyed our stay, loved the tropical garden and the different spaces.
Lynne W.
Archival
8/10 Good
Claire Z.
1 Mar 2016
Great spaces for what we needed
The different spaces throughout the garden and the property were great. The only thing that was a problem was the ants. Understandably this is a tropical area and the weather with rain forecast didn't help but the ants were a continual nuisance through the lounges etc. Other than that Kate was a delight to deal with and we loved the place/
Claire Z.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for pointing out the issue. Sorry to hear that was the case. Obviously we are not big on throwing chemicals around willy nilly. We understand Irish tourists are not used to seeing insects. However a simple phone call would have been the best approach, in which case we would have been more than happy to send in professional help to eradicate the problem.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Margaret G.
14 Oct 2015
Great location
We loved our stay at Shirley Blue, it offered everything for our family holiday. We found the house and studio very clean and comfortable, with private spots to rest and relax. 5 min walk to town and the local dog beach meant we could leave our car. Definately recommend
Margaret G.
Archival
8/10 Good
Darlene J.
2 Oct 2015
Charming cottage
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Shirley Blue. The cottage was superbly located within walking distance of Belongil Beach and Byron Bay shops, with a bike track at the rear leading all the way into town. My teenage boys had fun walking about, skateboarding and surfing while we enjoyed reading and relaxing around the house and garden. The house is a charming whalers' cottage tastefully decorated with antiques and quirky second hand furniture, slightly rustic but the photos don't do it justice.
Kitchen equipment is basic but there is a fantastic BBQ and all perfectly adequate to rustle up a salad. Some more cutlery, a sharp knife and a really good mop of the floors and we'd give it 5 stars.
Darlene J.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kate C.
24 Sept 2015
Great family holiday
For a family holiday we couldn't have wished for more.
Very comfortable, tucked away and peaceful yet walking distance to town and. Beach,
Established beautiful garden laden with quirky interesting pieces, will be back again,
Kate C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbara M.
14 Apr 2015
relaxing stay
What a great house! Plenty of room, close to shops and town centre yet in a quiet street!
Barbara M.
Archival
8/10 Good
Tayla M.
15 Feb 2015
An artist's paradise
The photos don't do it justice, there are so many interesting pieces of art in this place and such an amazing location right near both shops and beach. only thing i suggest is bring plenty of tioletries as they provide little by the way of toilet paper, soap etc.
Tayla M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
13 Sept 2011
Our family loved Shirley Blue, well appointed, got everything, lots of comfortable corners inside &
Our family loved Shirley Blue, well appointed, got everything, lots of comfortable corners inside & out for all of us to find our niche. To be able to gather as a group at night time around a spacious beautiful outdoor setting which is weather proof, was a big plus.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
10 Apr 2011
What a wonderful place! Just what we were looking for! Thanks from all the mums! x
What a wonderful place! Just what we were looking for! Thanks from all the mums! x
About the host
Hosted by Paul
Why they chose this property
Shirley Blue offers the perfect mix of a holiday home, ideally located to town and Belongil beach, the local dog beach.
What makes this property unique
Shirley Blue unique benefit is its location to the town centre and the beach. You can park your car & not need it again. Shirley lane is one of the network of laneways that cross the the old original part of byron bay. Experience all that byron has to offer, beachs, arts, music, crafts by easy walk, or cycle, catch the bus to Nimbin for a part of byrons past history. The new byron train service station is only 150m walk and takes you on a 7 min ride to the arts and industrial estate and Elements resort area.