Skip to main content

Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron

Photo gallery for Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron

A wooden pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical foliage.
A wooden pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
A spacious living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with decorative items, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs and a small pool.
A spacious living room with a green sofa, white armchairs, and a coffee table. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and there is a fireplace on the right.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

View map
The Pocket, NSW
  • Place, Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, North Byron Parklands
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron

Beautifully modern Balinese inspired cottage, situated in a 5 acre tropical and exotic botanical garden.

A stunning, fully fenced private space for up to 4 people to relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the surrounding Balinese water garden.

For the exclusive use of Bliss Cottage guests, there is a large deck with adjoining private plunge pool, Balinese water garden and a large Balinese hut with sunken private 5-person spa, plus daybeds and swinging chairs to hang out in, a truly amazing space for you to fully relax in.

Bliss Cottage is finished to the highest level of quality featuring, inside a spacious lounge area, with a huge 4 person daybed overlooking garden, The space has a wood fire combustion heater for those cool winter evenings and air conditioning for those hot summer nights. Bifold doors open the whole of the kitchen and lounge space to the large deck outside.
The Cottage features a beautifully modern kitchen with timber bench tops crafted from a tree on the property with high-quality kitchen appliances and timber bifold windows opening out onto a servery for indoor/outdoor eating.

There are two bedrooms, both with ensuite bathroom; the main has a cloud-like Queen sized bed with large ensuite bathroom with stone Balinese bath opening out on to private garden, the second has two sumptuous king singles (which can be fastened together on request to make a king).

Funky Electronic Stuff

Lighting controlled centrally using control 4 panel.
65in HD 4K Sony Smart TV, Yamaha receiver, with Bose speakers, Apple TV, free in-house Movies, TV shows and music or stream your own through free NBN Wireless,

Bliss Cottage is accessed via its own private driveway and has 2 car shade space.

Situated only 30 minutes from Ballina or the Gold Coast airports, we are ideally situated for that well-deserved short weekend getaway or long break.

Sanctuary in The Pocket - Bliss Cottage, Byron Bay Hinterland, Luxury Accommodation

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Living area
Lily Pond Views | Cosy Rainforest Cottage | Byron Bay Hinterland
Dorroughby
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Mountain view
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
Lily Pond Views | Cosy Rainforest Cottage | Byron Bay Hinterland

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Adults only
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Visitors - Please advise owners, before having any visitors on the private property

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2483, PID-STRA-29123
Property # 2762427vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

The Pocket

Located in The Pocket, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve and Jinangong Nature Reserve, while Brunswick Picture House and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens are cultural highlights. Hosanna Farmstay and Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
View more Villas in The PocketOpens in a new window
Map
The Pocket, NSW

What's nearby

  • Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • North Byron Parklands - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Brunswick Picture House - 12 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Torakina Beach - 13 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 17 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Brunswick - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Baker and Daughters - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Yaman Mullumbimby - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Santos Organics Mullumbimby - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Other Joint - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron?

As of 10 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron on 19 August 2026 start from NZ$1,480, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bliss Private Villa - Sanctuary, The Pocket, Byron located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve, Jinangong Nature Reserve and North Byron Parklands. Inner Pocket Nature Reserve and Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marilyn C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Marilyn

The property was not clean. Numerous cockroaches throughout our stay.4 coffee capsules for 3 people staying 3 nights was inadequate. Given we were a little way from shops I would have expected some milk on arrival.Mosquitos meant we couldn’t use the hot tub. No coils obvious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire C.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful place located in a special part of the world. Jonathan & Suz excellent hosts and we highly recommend a stay here amongst an oasis of plants. They have thought of everything and extremely well set up with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Claire, we're so happy you loved it
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malak A.

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

Absolutely amazing!!

This slice of heaven on earth is absolutely breath-taking! Jonathan and Susie pay great attention to care and detail and have created a beautiful private oasis. I stayed here for part of my honeymoon and it was absolutely magical. From check in to check out everything was very easy and convenient. The place is very clean and spotless and contains every amenity you could possibly need. It is only 25 minutes away from Byron Bay although we didn't really leave the accommodation as it had a pool and jacuzzi. I 100% recommend this stay and will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Malak, It was an absolute please providing the space for your Honeymoon. You were lovely guests and look forward to be able to welcome you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa e.

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

The perfect retreat

We absolutely loved our stay and Jonathan and Susie are amazing hosts, couldn’t fault anything at all highly recommended bliss cottage, thanks for having us and we hope to return. M. Evans
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Melissa, it was really lovely having you all stay and so happy you all enjoyed the space. Thanks for looking it after so beautifully too !
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday

Had a great time staying here
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Peaceful getaway

The Sanctuary is such an amazing place for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We had the most relaxing time away. The tranquil surroundings, the peace and quiet, spa, pool, night lighting and that kitchen! Susie and Jonathan we’re wonderful hosts, the dogs such an added bonus. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks so much Lauren It was so lovely having you both stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

A truly magical family experience.

Never before have we experienced a break away like this! A stunning location in the most captivating setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Paul It was so lovely to meet you. Thank you, and so happy you all enjoyed it
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

The Sanctuary

The property was amazing! The hosts were lovely too. Great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you Stephanie, It was great to host such a lovely group of girls Warm Regards Jonathan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Lovely ‘Babymoon’ Getaway

Me and my partner had a wonderful time relaxing and making good use of the facilities at this property. The plunge pool, spa and gardens were amazing. Short enough distance for a day trip to Byron too which was nice. Overall loved the property, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Emma It was lovely to have you both staying with us
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

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

Relaxation galore!

True hidden paradise! This was one of the most peaceful stays where you can sit for hours and just relax. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Emma and James It was lovely having you both stay with us
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Excellent Proporty

We have seen many holiday homes in the world, but this fantastic holiday home, was one of the best, in which we unfortunately only spent two wonderful days. Thank you again Jonathan and his lovely wife who received us warmly and for the great hospitality during our stay. Delicious was the homemade honey, which we received on arrival. The house was very clean and exclusively equipped. The house and the lovingly landscaped garden in the Balinese style has us very excited. The proximity to the beautiful Byron Bay we found very beneficial. The price / performance ratio is absolutely justified. We will gladly recommend the house. Thanks again for the wonderful time with you and see you soon again. Greetings Michael, Conny and Christina from Hof, Germany.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Hi Michael, Conny and Christina, It was really lovely hosting such great people and thank you for your kind words. I hope the rest of your trip was very enjoyable too
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Relax, relax, relax!

We had everything we needed in the cottage; really well appointed with all the mod cons but still felt simple & not overdone. We spent most almost all of the weekend on the deck which was private and comfortable, with gorgeous garden and trees to look upon. Jonathan was very gracious to arrange for clothes left in the cupboard to be mailed back! Thank you!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sanctuary in a sanctuary

We enjoyed a fantastic four nights stay at Sanctuary Cottage. The peace and tranquility of this beautiful cottage is to be experienced to be believed. It has everything you need for a lovely relaxing stay, it was lovely to wander the garden and hear the bird sounds while sat on the deck. The bed was extremely comfortable and luxurious, the kitchen and bathroom has everything you need to make your stay at the cottage complete. Jonathon and Susie were the perfect hosts and only too pleased to help make your stay a pleasurable one.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you for your kind words Bob and Judy, it was an absolute pleasure having you stay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Lovely spot and lovely hosts

We really loved our stay. Beautiful gardens, relaxing doing yoga on the deck, lounging in the day bed. Really peaceful and relaxing. Great hosts - they even brought us fresh eggs and honey from the garden! You are about 15mins from Brunswick Heads so consider buying what you need in advance. A couple of minor improvements would be to: a) have a recycling and compost bin; b) a few board games or magazines for wet weather; and c) the gas stove wasn't working brilliantly for us.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

AIMEE B.

Beautiful and tranquil property

Had a great two nights away at The Cottage, and was a great place for a getaway. Cottage had everything we needed and lovely peaceful spot. Would stay here again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Burton Y.

Divine!!!

Looks like new! Feels like home. Love the fire place and confutable bed. Netflix & Apple TV is comforting to have. Jonathan and Sally are well accomodating and friendly.
Archival

8/10 Good

Katrina C.

Lovely property

Lovely cottage set in beautiful garden. It looks just like the photos! Comfortable bed and well appointed kitchen and BBQ facilities. We needed a mini break just to unwind, relax and enjoy sleep-ins in a really quiet place, so we were really surprised and pretty disappointed to have several tradesman arrive at 6.30am one morning to begin work around the property. This work and early start should have been mentioned to us at the time of booking and we would have probably changed our dates. We would have given this place 5 stars otherwise, communication with your guests is key.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Hi Katrina, Thank you very much for your feedback, and we are very sorry that you were disturbed on your last morning by the tradesmen. As I believe we explained, we had some damage from the cyclone, and we needed to take the opportunity to get them in as quickly as possible. We would be very happy to offer you a free night if you choose to come down and stay again. Warm regards Jonathan
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MARG C.

Peaceful and perfectly located.

A perfect Cottage to relax in, and to explore the local area. Felt like we were in our own tropical retreat. Totally private, and beautifully decorated , had everything we needed for our mini break.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN C.

Very tranquil and relaxing stay!

My partner and I had a wonderful stay in The Cottage. The Cottage itself is a lovely space and very well equipped with baliesque decorations. We were great by Jonathan and his wife who were very welcoming hosts and a bottle of wine which went down nicely. We text them multiple times over the long weekend and they were very forth coming with tips on walking and restaurants, everything they suggested we enjoyed thoroughly. It's located just a little away from everything which is what we were after. A 15 min drive will get you to the beach and Mullumbimby. Waking up each morning to the lush garden view was very peaceful and the only disappointment was that we only had 4 days and weren't ready to leave!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Beautiful property!

My partner and I stayed at Sanctuary in the Pocket for 4 nights and could not have felt more at home. The interior was luxurious with everything you could need/want and the day bed on the verandah looking over the luscious gardens was amazing! We were out and about quite a bit and the location really wasn't too far from anything- quite central to go in any direction really (Mullumbimby, Brunswick heads, ocean shores all pretty close by!). Jonathan and Susie were lovely and we had some great chats with them too. I only wish we could have stayed longer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Monika M.

Luxury & Comfort, a relaxing getaway

Wow! The cottage is beautifully appointed with everything you need to be comfortable and relax. Highlights for us were the fireplace, high quality furnishings and finishes, wifi/netflix access, clean and tidiness, deck with day bed, and access to the surrounding area for picnics. The perfect place to getaway for my husband and I for some R&R on our babymoon. After a week at the Sanctuary, it really felt like a home away from home. We hope to be back again soon and highly recommend this property to others.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

GLEN B.

A Slice of Paradise

My wife and I spent an enjoyable weekend at The Cottage - beautiful and peaceful location, very private with quality furnishings and appliances. The back deck looks over a beautiful garden area. We hope to return for a longer stay next time to explore more of the surrounding countryside and nearby beach areas.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

A Piece of Paradise!

My daughter and I stayed at The Sanctuary in the Pocket for a wonderful 2 nights recently. It is a simply wonderful place to stay when you are in the Byron region. The cottage is lovely with a stunning outlook over an expansive garden. Also loved the wonderfully green and peaceful valley location. Will definitely stay again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

One of the most beautiful places I have stayed

I can't express how gorgeous this place is. My partner and I stayed five nights in January 2016. The Pocket is only 15 mins from Mullumbimby and 20 mins from Byron driving on some very beautiful country roads. It is comfortable and has everything you need. Peaceful and quiet. It is a beautiful property. The hosts are lovely people. They are there if you need them (we didn't) which is great but we only spotted them once during our five days. I cannot recommend this property enough!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Perfect

Booked for 2 nights. Peaceful, modern cottage with all required amenities. Will be coming back.

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Galea

Host profile image
London Born, I've lived in Middle East & Africa before moving to Australia as a teenager. My husband Mike is also from the UK but more of a country mouse than me with green fingers that supply me with an abundance of fresh produce to play with. We have been married for almost 25 years and both have a love of nature, a strong sense of adventure and approach life with a sense of play and curiosity. I currently consult as a creative alchemist working from an intersection of design and behavioural science to active positive change for business ecosystems,

Our children have left the nest and we are now excited to move forward into the next phase of our journey and create a space in the Byron Hinterland that activates your senses and is full of both creativity and love.

Curiosity Essential, Lisa

Why they chose this property

The whole area is beautiful, however, we found that this valley, The Pocket offered the best of both worlds. Easy access to a buzzing lifestyle with great shops, art, beaches & access to airports plus our own tropical private oasis lifestyle.
It is beautifully peaceful, in a lovely rural valley with cattle and horses, but is very close to the beautiful Ocean beaches of New Brighton and South Golden (10 Minutes) and the lovely townships of Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads (10 Minutes). Byron Bay is only 20 minutes away and the Gold Coast airport is 25 minutes away.
Wonderfully centrally located, whilst also being incredibly quiet and peaceful.

What makes this property unique

We both fell in love with this property from the moment we came through the front gates, feeling welcome as we opened Bali Doors and explored hand made Bali style villas that had been built with love and care so many thoughtful touches had gone into their design. The gardens won us over as we could feel nature was recharging us from our first visit. 5 acres of beautifully mature rainforest garden, with an amazing variety of huge trees, fresh fruit and exotic plants. To cap it all off there is a beautiful creek that runs through one side of the property. Sitting quietly in the garden is an absolute pleasure, listening to the sounds of the water flowing and birds singing.
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback