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Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors

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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Children’s area
TV, DVD player
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Evans Head, New South Wales
  • Place, Evens Head Living Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Evans Head Visitor Information Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadwater Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors

Welcome to River Cottage on Cherry, Evans Head

Step into the charm of this delightful retro holiday cottage, where comfort meets style. Perfectly located within walking distance to the beach, river, local RSL club, and all essential amenities, River Cottage on Cherry is your ideal getaway in Evans Head.

Cottage Features:

* Retro charm and character
* Comfortable beds and quality bedding
* Pet-friendly (outdoor only)
* Air-conditioned for year-round comfort

Please Note: Pets are welcome but must remain outdoors.

Why Choose Evans Head?

Evans Head offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with stunning, unspoiled beaches, a variety of fishing spots (including deep-sea fishing just minutes away), and a calm river estuary perfect for children to swim. Don’t miss the legendary surf breaks that draw enthusiasts from far and wide!

The town is also home to fantastic public BBQ areas, scenic gazebos, and sheltered spots for picnics. For those who love the outdoors, enjoy the cycle track from Airforce Beach to Shark Bay, a walking track to the lookout & headland, and 4WD access to Airforce Beach. For more active pursuits, there’s a heated 25m undercover pool, a gym, and a selection of local cafes, restaurants, shops, and clubs including the Bowling Club, Pub, and RSL.

Local Amenities:

* Cycle and walking tracks
* 25m heated pool and gym
* Public BBQs and picnic areas
* Dog friendly Beach (Airforce Beach)
* Restaurants, cafes, shops, and more

Come and experience the retro charm of River Cottage on Cherry for your next Evans Head holiday!

Important Information
This is a privately owned holiday home that the owners have graciously opened to the public, allowing guests to experience an authentic Evans Head lifestyle. Please note, this property is not a serviced apartment and hotel-style amenities or services are not provided.

Linen: Linen and towels are not included. However, pillows, mattress protectors, and blankets/doonas are provided.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Evens Head Living Museum. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Evens Head Living Museum and 8 minutes by foot from Bundjalung National Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated 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

Rules

No smoking in the property
No parties in the property and please be considerate to neighbours with noise
No more people are allowed to stay in the property than the amount that the beds sleep

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated 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
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 2473, PID-STRA-73971
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Felt just like nannas house
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A very relaxing stay. Walking distance to town and water.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

River Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Walking distance to town and the water. A lovely relaxing holiday.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shazza M.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Love Evans Head. Weather perfect. Locals friendly. Would definitely visit again but stay somewhere else. Issues - Hair on toilet floor (gross), rat & cockroach stations (a turn off), grass long (well overdue for maintenance), noisy building going on from 7am to 4pm daily (hardly contributing to any holiday vibes).
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Highly recommend this dog friendly cottage and it's location.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely ,very quaint cottage well equipped and so close to everything. Relaxing with great outdoor area to spend time with our dog too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

TODD N.

Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Highly recommend to anyone with pets or in general
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Cosy and comfy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love it. Full of character and made me feel very at home. Bed was comfy too. Perfect for a single or couple. The aircon was much appreciated too. Walking distance to everything
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

True to the pictures. Great stay Thankyou.

What you see is what you get with this great little cottage. Reminded my daughter of her Nannys home. Conveniently situated a nice quiet area. We had a truely fantastic Retro break. Thankyou to Elders Real Estate also. Paige was a pleasure to deal with. Thankyou. K Mathers
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2021