Family-friendly vacation rentals in Raleigh

River Room Bellingen Treehouse

We love our Gleniffer home. It sits in the beautiful northern NSW Bellinger Valley, among treetops, on the bank of the Never Never creek. This quiet and precious part of the globe is called the Promised Land, romantically named by an enraptured Italian farmer. Proceeds from Air BnB help us to regenerate and protect this special place, so thank you in advance for your patronage of this precious bushland. THE ROOM The River Room is a very big space, and more than just a bedroom. You sleep in a comfy king-sized bed but also have extensive desk & couch space for writing, painting, reading and quiet time. It is simply furnished, which best suits its minimalist architecture. One wall opens up like a garage door to reveal the Never Never Creek, just metres below. It is detached via a walkway from our main home. The bathroom is nearby. Your wonderfully drenching shower, basin and toilet is along a short walkway. It is private but constructed so you can still enjoy your rainforest surrounds. In summer or winter, you may like to use a dressing gown/wrap. THE BUILDING Our 3-part tree house was designed especially to suit the local climate and environment, by respected Australian architect, Richard LePlastrier. It was built in 1980 by a meticulous Dutchman, Henk Mulder. The peace and serenity you will experience here is due largely to the architecture of this building - which allows you to embrace the rain storms, the cacophony of birdlife and the meandering or raging river. We have made only minor adjustments to the minimalist interior design, in order to preserve its historical significance. GUESTS The River Room lends a wonderful peacefulness to our home and for this reason bedding in this space is limited. It is not suitable for a group of adults (two adults only). To ensure your experience is in keeping with our neighbourhood atmospheric, we request absolutely no visitors during your stay. For families with more than one child, we offer heavily discounted rates for any spill over in The Hut on Never Never Creek acerage ($30 plus half cleaning costs). We also have a room below the River Room with a queen sized bed. Just ask about this when you send a booking request. (If your children are not old enough to sleep apart from you, the Valley has lots of options for your family which may be more suitable). If you are bringing children they need to be supervised; remember it is a treehouse in a rural area, and the bush can be unpredictable. Most children are fine, other than energetic and inquisitive toddlers! MEALS There is no kitchen in the River Room, however, we do provide a toaster, kettle, plates and cutlery. Most guests are on vacation and like to buy from Bellingen’s excellent delicatessen, bakery or other cafes, bringing home some basic snack and breakfast food - keeping things simple. You can heat up your takeaway food in our microwave and retire to your River Room to eat. There is a dining table in the room and we have a fridge in our downstairs laundry that you are welcome to use. If you prefer to eat out, Bellingen also has many great restaurants. Just remember they close early compared to the city and might require bookings at peak holiday times. For longer stays, you can request access to our downstairs bush kitchen and BBQ, which can be shared/negotiated depending on your meal preferences/times. Please enquire about this prior to booking. SWIMMING IN THE NEVER NEVER Swimming in summer is literally at your doorstep, in a clean and deep waterhole off your own pontoon. Talk to us about fish/eels and water monitors and platypus. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Telstra works well for your smart phone internet use. Check any other mobile networks for their advised reception quality. Our rural area is currently NOT serviced by high speed NBN. Bring your own toggle if you want WIFI options. WEATHER We enjoy sublime winter days, which are usually warm and sunny before you retire and tuck under your River Room doona! Summers are glorious with sub-tropical balmy nights. You will be grateful for the rainforest shade and the refreshing river waters during the hotter daytime hours. We are a 15 minute drive from Bellingen. You will need a car or bike.

Pelican Cottage

Come to our slice of paradise and take some time out in the modern, single level Cottage built in late 2020, on 4.5 acres overlooking river flats and a fresh water lake. Quiet and open with easy accessibility throughout. The living area opens onto a large undercover deck with river, lake and grassed flats to look at and enjoy. Modern fully equipped kitchen. 2 bedrooms with luxury queen sized beds and linen supplied. There is a sofa bed in the lounge room, Smart TV, Netflix/Stan and free WiFi.

RALEIGH RETREAT

RALEIGH RETREAT Situated in the serene valley of Raleigh, creating the ultimate country getaway whilst only being a short distance from everything our beautiful coast has to offer. The Airbnb is attached to our residence but you have the entire space privately. A short 12 minutes to the scenic village of Urunga, 20 mins to everything Coffs Harbour has to offer, 5 mins to the gorgeous seaside village of North Beach and just 45 mins to Dorrigo's spectacular waterfalls and rain forest walks.

‘the cubby’ @Glenessi Highlands

Glenessi Highlands is a working farm, home to friendly pedigree Scottish Highland Cattle Here you can discover what makes this breed so special, paddle the river, cast a line, light the campfire, unwind under the Milky Way & simply enjoy farm life Only 35 mins from Coffs Harbour ‘The Cubby’ is your own little cabin at the heart of the farm, surrounded by rolling farmland & bush its only a short drive to pristine waterfalls, forest walks & country villages Insta & FB: glenessi.highlands

So - Chill

Private, quiet ,quirky with all the right touches of luxury ,our aim is to have you experience what stylish off grid tiny home living can be like. Surrounded by 195 acres or tranquility and designed and built entirely from repurposed materials, everything has a story. Walking tracks and a gorgeous swimming hole just minutes away, or local coffee on the deck taking in the views. 5 minutes to Bellingen town and the space to have friends and family spread out, you can even bring the dog.

The Bus Stop at Beautiful Gleniffer near Bellingen

Only 8kms from Bellingen on the way to the Promised Land! Come & stay at The Bus Stop with glorious views of the Dorrigo ranges & a short walk on our property to the crystal clear water of the Never Never. Accommodation is in the Bus, lovingly restored to make a comfortable & spacious home away from home. A huge covered deck opens off the bus with a bathroom to the rear of the deck. The Bus Stop offers a relaxing & private space..... an escape from the fast pace of your other life.

Pool House Bellingen

Pool House sets a new standard in indulgence. Original timber features and cathedral ceilings have been complimented with contemporary, refined finishes, designed exclusively for adults. Luxuriate in the magnesium plunge pool, once a working water tank, sitting aloft the lush valley or laze away your afternoons wrapped in the finest of bed linens. Just minutes to Bellingen and the coastline, Pool House will take you on a journey of relaxation amidst the beauty of the Bellingen Valley.

Bello BigRig - Luxury Riverfront Bus Conversion

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable, luxury bus conversion. Situated amongst the bamboo and citrus trees on our farm just 4 minutes from town, and overlooking the beautiful Bellinger river. The BigRig is not a simple bus conversion: it's your home away from home with dual AC, a full kitchen, bathroom & laundry, super king bed and outdoor entertaining with BBQ & fire pit. Easily accessible yet very quiet. Enjoy your own private riverfront access, perfect for fishing and kayaking.

Frida’s on organic nut orchard by beach

Frida’s was formerly Nutty Bungalow, is an elegantly fitted out converted shed on an organic Macadamia nut orchard…strolling distance to long quiet beaches.. a place of peace and simplicity and comfort...whatever the weather or season or reason. Open fireplace with wood provided for snuggly nights. Big smart TV ...On the same property as my house but private with an orchard in between & far enough that noise doesn’t travel between much. A dog is welcome if the dog rules are agreed to..

The Escape Studio - Peaceful hideaway to recharge!

Discover our secluded rainforest hideaway, a stylish retreat nestled on the edge of the Rainforest and minutes to a secluded beach. Unwind under the stars in the spa, lounge on the daybed and relax in the hot outdoor shower. Cook over the firepit using fresh organic herbs and vegetables from our garden for a truly rejuvenating experience. Experience a stay filled with unique features and leave feeling truly revitalised.

Never Never Cabin

A spacious cabin in a rural setting with magnificent views of the Never Never range. There is a king bed, quality linens and a claw foot bath. A wood fire for colder evenings and air-con for hot days. Walk to the river and forest. This is private and inspiring accomodation 10 mins from Bellingen, a perfect retreat. Organic muesli and fruit provided for breakfast.

Breathtaking views

Soak in the 360 degree panoramic views in this stylish north facing two bedroom cottage. Enjoy the peace and tranquility, with only a short drive to the eclectic town of Bellingen with all its shops, cafes and restaurants. Comfy beds, fresh towels, WIFI, fully equipped kitchen make this a perfect space for a romantic getaway or family holiday.