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

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Evans Head

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Beach nearby
TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
A residential backyard with a lawn, a wooden fence, and various plants.
A room with two beds, a small table, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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 the area

Evans Head

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Evans Head vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Evens Head Living Museum and Bundjalung National Park. Also, Evans Head Visitor Information Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and Broadwater Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Evens Head Living Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bundjalung National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Evans Head Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Broadwater Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Broadwater National Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Evans Head Kiosk - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Spirit - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Centre - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Illawong - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Evans Head Fishermens Cooperative - ‬10 min walk

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • 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

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2473, PID-STRA-73971

Property is also known as

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River Elm Cottage
River Elm Cottage (Pet Friendly)
Welcome to RIVER ELM COTTAGE, EVANS HEAD Evans Head
Welcome to RIVER ELM COTTAGE, EVANS HEAD Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors to the airport?

This vacation home is 27.9 mi (39-min drive) away from the Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Broadwater Beach and 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Shark Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Retro pet-friendly cottage near beach, river & RSL with air-con, comfortable interiors to downtown Evans Head?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Evans Head.

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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 review

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 review

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