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Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything !

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Bonville, NSW
  • Place, Bonville Golf Resort
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bongil Bongil National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything !

If you are looking for a relaxing day and peaceful night holiday , then Sawtell Hinterland Retreat is for you . Located in rural Bonville and a short drive to Sawtell`s famous beaches , excellent restaurants and the historic Majestic cinema .
The cabins are 80m2 with 2 bedrooms and a large living area , kitchen, separate bathroom and toilet . Outside is 30m2 deck with barbeque and seating , overlooking a 1 million litre fish pond stocked with Australian Bass and Silver Perch . Fly fishing is permitted on a catch and return to water basis .
Situated on 20 acres of fertile soil and green pastures , there is an abundance of wildlife ( and horses as well ) . Water dragons have made the pond their home , Waterfowl and some wallabies that pass through .

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9938248
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

About the area

Coffs Harbour

Bonville, a neighbourhood in Coffs Harbour, is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bongil Bongil National Park and Boambee Creek Reserve, while Yarrila Arts and Museum and Jetty Memorial Theatre are cultural highlights. Coffs Harbour Butterfly House and North Coast Botanic Gardens are also worth visiting.
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Map
Bonville, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bonville Golf Resort - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Bongil Bongil National Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Coffs Harbour Butterfly House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Sawtell Main Beach - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Coffs Central - 11 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 17 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donavan Link Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Hilltop Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club & Kiosk Sawtell Beach - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Treeo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sawtell Hinterland Retreat: rural stay?

As of 3 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawtell Hinterland Retreat: rural stay on 3 Oct 2026 start from AU$224, 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 Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything !?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything ! located?

Located in Bonville, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Bongil Bongil National Park and Bonville Golf Resort. Coffs Harbour Butterfly House is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great layout, clean, family friendly and wonderful quiet location but still close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay, this place is nice and quiet. Clean and tidy and the host Phillip is friendly and very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in a modern, peaceful home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael j.

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

Great location

Stayed for work, great location close to everything
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phil is a great guy and host. The accommodation and location is spectacular. I will recommend this for anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Thanks for your review Brenda , I look forward to your return . Regards , Phil
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki S.

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

A great weekend at a lovely quiet cabin

We had such a lovely stay and will be staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay! The property was clean, quiet and close to plenty of great attractions in Coffs Harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annamarie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. The unit was very neat and tidy. The area was very peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful clean property. Perfect for families close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was the definition of a restful retreat. We loved overlooking the paddock with the horse! The house was well equipped and Philip the host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Kearney

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

Beautiful place

Was working so couldn't spend time enjoying the place except for early in the morning when there was a wonderful chorus and little wrens coming up to the window. Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

Excellent accommodation close to Coffs Harbour

If you are looking for a new, clean, well designed, quiet and well located property, then this is it. The owner was very easy to deal with and this is great place to stay if you want to go to an event in Coffs Harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Close to everything

We had a lovely time at Phil’s property. Very convenient location to access all the beautiful towns and beaches around, and super close to Sawtell with lots of restaurants. The house was spacious and accommodating, with a beautiful view of the countryside and super accessible from the side road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Christmas with the extended family

Very good family unit......safe for small children
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saab S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Situated in a peaceful, beautiful open space. Property was super clean and spacious. Carport and the big lawn at the front was a plus. Felt close to nature with all the greenery around. Kids loved it. Coffs Harbour is just 15 mins drive. Especially during school holidays when every accommodation in Coffs Harbour was super expensive and cramped, this ticked every box for us. Will surely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review and I`m happy you found everything to your liking . I will look forward to your return . regards , Phil
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was amazing. Next time we book we will opt for unit one as it doesn't have steps. My partner has trouble with steps.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gens G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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