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Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin

Bellingen cabin with kitchen

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Property grounds
Exterior detail
Dining
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellingen, NSW
  • Place, Hammond & Wheatley Emporium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lavenders Bridge Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellingen Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bellingen

On river.At this cabin, you'll be steps from Hammond & Wheatley Emporium and within a 10-minute walk of Lavenders Bridge Park. Bellingen Museum and Bellingen Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Hammond & Wheatley Emporium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lavenders Bridge Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bellingen Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bellingen Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Butter Factory - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nambucca Heads Station - 29 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Butter Factory Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Hyde - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flume - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Black Bear - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Federal Hotel - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin

ABOUT THE COTTAGE
A quiet comfortable self-contained cottage. It has a reverse cycle air-conditioner, super comfortable king size hardwood bed and a good size timber verandah nestled under a big mango tree looking north to the Dorrigo range across the Bellingen Valley & mountain views.


ABOUT HOSTS
I am an artist, a painter/potter I have a studio next to our home. I have a delightful 9 year old daughter called Minh-Chau.

As your hosts we would like to ensure your stay in the area is enjoyable. If we can provide any assistance, our pole house is only 50 metres from the cottage so please give us a bell or come to our home if you need information or anything and we will do our best to help.

LOCATION
Potters Cottage is located at 8 Short Street Lane, Bellingen. It is a quiet, comfortable and fully equipped space with a good size verandah under a large old mango tree looking north past the studio to the Dorrigo ranges and Bellingen Valley. The cottage is just a minute's walk to town centre where you will find cafes, restaurants and boutique shopping. There is also a great Alternative Book shop. The property fronts the river park which is just a five minute walk to the Bellinger River. The park has picnic areas, swimming spots and more gorgeous views.

The cottage is a 20 minute drive to the Dorrigo World Heritage National Park Rainforest and only a 15 minute drive to the spectacular Never Never River in the Promised Land and is also close to Darkwood where the Bellinger flows. Urunga is a 15 minute drive where you will find beautiful quiet beaches and a boardwalk at the mouth of the Kalang and Bellinger rivers.

Bellingen is about 30 minutes drive south of Coffs Harbour airport, and about a 10 minute drive off the Pacific Highway along Waterfall Way.

ABOUT BELLINGEN
Bellingen is an interesting town, famous for its many musical festivals and cultural-arts events.

The monthly community market is also a highlight and is held on the third Saturday of each month The growers market is held every Saturday at the showground whilst the farmers market takes place each Wednesday on the south side of town.

Welcome to Bellingen. We hope you have an enjoyable stay.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-15437-2, 2454

Property is also known as

Fully Detached Centre Located Quite Private Open Plan Cabin
183160

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin to the airport?

This cabin is 21.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

How close is Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin to the beach?

This cabin is 12.9 mi (23-min drive) from North Beach and 19 mi (25-min drive) from South Valla Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin to downtown Bellingen?

This cabin is 0.2 mi away from Bellingen.

Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, lots of room, great privacy, clean, all usual facilities, and the host was extremely friendly - responsive - and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well-presented cosy cottage with all we needed. we could walk to restaurants and shops. The national park was just up the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernhard V.

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

Great location

John is a great host and the accom was so close to everything from cafes to top quality dining yet his place was quiet. Bed is super comfy too!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great location and friendly host

Great location. Would love to have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

Wonderful getaway

Absolutely perfect cottage with everything you need to relax and enjoy the environment.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Loved Our Stay!

The Potters Cottage was great! Quirky, quaint and very comfortable. Our host John was friendly, helpful and welcoming. We enjoyed Bellingen and our lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Bellingen hideaway

Was just what we needed after being to Sydney & cramped in a cbd hotel! Town has a welcoming spirit & that's what we got from John too! Would go back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bruce Q.

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

Bellingen

Great property, quiet and fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

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

Potters Cottage

Beautiful and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

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

Perfect spot for a few days

Loved the little cottage perfect location walking distance to everything. Fabulous Host. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayleen H.

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

Hidden Gem

Quite peaceful but only a step or two away from Bellingen Main Street with all it has to offer. Highly recommend a few night’s stay at this venue. Owner John a pleasant host 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Leanne G.

Thank you

Great stay thank you so much for your hospitality
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne L.

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

Great place to stay!

Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Bellingen. The cottage was lovely with plenty of space, everything we needed, & close to the main street in town. The only thing we had to bring was bodywash for the shower. Check-in was easy & parking was right outside the front gate. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

Wonderful

Comfortable peaceful really homely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Susanne W.

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

Bellingen treehouse vibes

Great little hideaway just behind Main Street . A cute little nest a bit like a treehouse, so glad for air conditioning as we arrived to a heat wave ! Overall good for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Razz B.

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

Weekend

Comfortable, quiet and charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crolina S.

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

Piece of tranquility in the middle of town

Beautifully appointed cabin in the centre of town, yet tucked away from the tourist bustle. So many things to see around the town...highly recommend the waterholes! John was very welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be back and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

Compact apartment in the heart of town.

Ideal for a couple this place is private, well appointed and comfortable. Just a short stroll to all the fabulous eateries in town, or stay in and cook your own meal and sit outside on the deck overlooking the valley. Also an ideal location to go exploring the National Parks and waterfalls near Bellingen which is a must.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen R.

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

Charming cabin

Clean and super well located in town. Some aspects of decor could do with updating but it is a pleasant, welcoming and comfortable place . Everything is clean and works well and we enjoyed our 2 night stay- pity more eateries not open in town - .winter?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash C.

Flying Visit

We drove up from Sydney to visit family. Lovely cosy accommodation. All amenities as in the house specification.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avril B.

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

Lovely Cozy Treehouse

We had a wonderful five day stay in John's Cabin, embraced by a cool and leafy mango tree. So conveniently located close to town, yet quiet and serene. Watching all the birds and lizards going about their business right next to us. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEE C.

Perfect location, close to everything & peaceful!

Had a great weekend stay at the cottage! We were able to walk to all the great restaurants & cafes for meals. But also enjoy some wine on the balcony. A super comfortable king sized bed and beautifully renovated bathroom. Would definitely recommend staying here! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA N.

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

Tree House

It was lovely to be amongst the trees and look out onto the valley. The location was very central to Belligen town yet not too noisy. John was very very friendly and down to earth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jani C.

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

perfect

perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela M.

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

Interesting property with character

Great location very close to main street. Older property with charm, clean and tidy with new bathroom. Outdoor areas including entrance don't create a good impression - but otherwise a nice stay. Host very welcoming, booking and checkin process went well. Lovely country town to visit, we wished we had booked more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023