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2 bedroom off-grid cottage 1 minute from Dorrigo National Park

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dorrigo Mountain, NSW
  • Place, Big Banana Fun Park
  • Place, Skywalk Lookout
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dorrigo National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

2 bedroom off-grid cottage 1 minute from Dorrigo National Park

Welcome to Dorrigo Rainforest Retreat - a peaceful off-grid cottage perched on the Dorrigo Plateau. Just one minute from the World Heritage-listed rainforest and six minutes from town, this hideaway blends eco-friendly living with modern comfort.

Unwind after a day of exploring with sweeping views across farmland and rainforest clad mountains, relax by the fire in the cold season or enjoy a sunset drink on the spacious deck.

With flexible sleeping arrangements and thoughtful touches, the retreat is perfect for couples, friends, or families seeking a quiet escape.

Designed with sustainability in mind, the cottage offers:

Two bedrooms: one with a queen bed, and one with a king bed (convertible to two singles). High quality linen and cotton bedding provided.

Comfortable interiors: double-glazed windows, block-out blinds, recycled hardwood finishes, and a cosy combustion fireplace (with firewood and safety screen provided).

Modern amenities: air conditioning, smart TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a fully equipped kitchen.

Eco-friendly systems: filtered rainwater supply, greywater irrigation, and a dry compost toilet (please note: electric heaters can’t be used).

Guest access:
Guests enjoy full access to the cottage via a reliable all-weather road.

Other things to note:
The retreat sits on a quiet dead-end road, with only two neighbouring properties.

A stroll along the lane leads straight into Dorrigo National Park. Bring your bicycles and explore

Registration: PID-STRA-73871
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Skywalk Lookout. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Skywalk Lookout and a few minutes from Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 2453, PID-STRA-73871

2 bedroom off-grid cottage 1 minute from Dorrigo National Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and well positioned for day trips and hikes in the National Park
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was friendly, and the amenities were great.We would happily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most beautiful setting and house to match. Highly recommend. Thanks Craig, we loved our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay and we can’t wait to stay again. We would happily recommend this place to everyone. Our host, Craig, was quick to respond to messages and was extremely helpful with anything we needed. A real gem. Definitely book for your trip to Dorrigo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Craig was very welcoming and had lots of extra touches such as a beautiful vase of fresh flowering waratahs.The view to the west was wonderful, inside and outside on the balcony.The area was peaceful. The kitchen only had the 2 gas burners for cooking plus a microwave. Fridge was of a good size and rest of the kitchen was well equipped. Lounge area could probably have a couple of newer chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Being so close to the National Park we managed to do a few spectacular walks & the cottage was perfect for relaxing afterwards with everything you could possibly need. Craig answered all our questions and was very welcoming. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the beautiful views of rolling hills and farms. So relaxing. Despite being off the grid, it had all the amenities, nothing was missing. Fireplace was amazing! Definitely coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and tranquil very well set up easy access and if anyone's thinking about living off grid this is the place to experience it first hand. Loved the planting and the caring for the environment attitude, enjoyed seeing cows close up. Comfortable beds definitely will be staying again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

We absolutely loved our stay at the Rainforest Cow. Communication with Craig was simple, fast and welcoming. Check in was easy just needing the key code. The view from the property is stunning. We were lucky to see sun, mist, rain and a storm over the coast during our time there. We listening to the cows aswell. If you are travelling to the Dorrigo National Park the entrace is basically at the end of the street. Its perfect. Everything in the cottage is so incredibly clean, modern and comfortable. The beds were so good and the warm mats on the floor were a nice touch. Fast wifi too if you need it. My partner needed to attend to online meetings during the stay so that was very helpful. Would very much recommend. Thanks Craig for sharing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene and beautiful cottage, moments from the National Park

We stayed three nights, my family of 4 and just loved it. The cottage itself is beautifully crafted and considered and looks out on to the stunning mountain backdrop. Moments from the National Park and a short 5 min drive to Dorrigo town, the cottage has everything you need. We had a wonderful stay and hope to be back. Highly recommend this special place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025