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Tallowood beachside cottage

Beach cottage in Bonny Hills

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Tallowood cottage Bonny Hills
Tallowood cottage Bonny Hills
Tallowood cottage Bonny Hills
Tallowood cottage Bonny Hills
Tallowood cottage Bonny Hills

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 670 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bonny Hills, NSW
  • Place, Rainbow Beach Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Pilot Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Tallowood beachside cottage

RIGHT ACROSS THE ROAD

The beach house sits on the corner of Rodley Street and Beach Street. Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills’ main patrolled beach, is right across the road. The off-leash dog-friendly beach is diagonally opposite, just across Vinegar Creek. Slip on your sandals, take 10 steps, and you’re there! How good is that?! Watch the kids play at the playground diagonally across the street while you relax on the deck.

MODERNISED BEACH COTTAGE

The cottage has recently received some much-needed TLC to restore it to its former glory while adding modern comforts such as a dishwasher, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi, all while retaining its original charm.
It features open-plan living with a relaxed, coastal beach vibe.

This is one of three original beach shacks — and the last one still standing in Bonny Hills.
The cottage has hosted many families from inland NSW and Sydney since the 1950s for their coastal getaways. Back then, Bonny Hills was only accessible by dirt road!

ROOMS, BATHROOMS & BEDS — Sleeps 2 to 6 guests

Perfect for couples, two couples, or a family.

Two bedrooms (both with queen-size beds)

Main bathroom inside

Extra toilet outside

Traditional second shower located in a separate laundry building

Beds:

Bedroom 1 – Queen bed

Bedroom 2 – Queen bed + 1 single bed

LARGE YARD

Green lawns surround the house, with native plants along the borders. The beach is literally your front lawn!

PET FRIENDLY

Furry friends are welcome!
Ideally suited to outdoor dogs or smaller, well-behaved indoor dogs.
Pets must stay off furniture and beds. At night, pets can sleep inside the back hallway or in the laundry.
Just chat with us about your needs and let us know what type of pet you’re bringing. Thank you!
The side and back yard are fully fenced.

BE OUR GUEST

This beach cottage is almost too good to be true — located close to the Big4 Holiday Park, yet offering more privacy and plenty of your own space.
Expect the same high standards and experience as other mySOLscape family properties.

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Amenities

Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-4051

About the area

Bonny Hills

Located in Bonny Hills, this cottage is on the beach. Long Point Vineyard & Art Gallery and Mid North Coast Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cod Grounds Marine Park and Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park. Macquarie Nature Reserve and Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Bonny Hills, NSW

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Beach Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Beach - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
  • North Haven Beach - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 18 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Pilot Beach - 18 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Kendall Station - 21 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Offshore Coffee Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Caramels at Cathie - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crave @ Bonnys - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Upside Brew - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Laurieton Hotel - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tallowood beachside cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Tallowood beachside cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tallowood beachside cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tallowood beachside cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bonny Hills cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Rainbow Beach Reserve and Mary Reserve. Rainbow Beach and Queens Lake State Conservation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, especially for pet owners as it is close to the off leash beach. Plenty fantastic walks around and just a short drive to many scenic places.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia B.

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

Wonderful cozy stay

Lovely place in great location. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

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

Beach side paradise

Gorgeous little cottage across the road from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye F.

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

Great beachside property

We had a lovely stay with our dog Molly.Walked along the beach across the road every day. Property was clean and comfortable. Very relaxing few days, Kaye Roy and Molly
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Beautiful Beach Property

Excellent location, surf breaks that meet every level of surfer or swimmer, friendly locals and a great stretch of pet friendly beach. Sitting on the front deck with a wine watching surf was a nice relaxing experience. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Eduardo S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok but a bit expensive

Great location, great support but it's not as clean as expected for the high fee, it can get hot and fan in main bedroom is tiny and noisy, a tower fan would be better (or ceiling)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place! Beautiful location, but we really loved what's been done with the house. It felt spacious and we had everything we needed :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ben J.

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

Short stay

Very close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

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

Fantastic one night stay!!

We stayed for one night at Tallowood on the way to pick up our new pup, jack russell terrier, Celeste! We had our Great Dane with us. To say that we enjoyed Tallowood would be a massive understatement! The place had everything we could ask for and more! The beach was literally across the road and dog friendly! We will be returning for sure!! Cannot recommend Tallowood highly enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great location right opposite the beach. The property was the perfect beach house as it had everything you needed & was relaxed enough not to be worried about having the dog there or coming in with sandy feet. We loved it so much we rebooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda E.

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

Unbeatable beach location

A cosy beach shack across the road from the beach with beach views and stroll to cafe and pub. The second bedroom was cramped with bedding for four people with no shelves or storage for personal belongings - but it was a comfortable stay for two people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage is located opportune beach and has a ramp from the front deck to the grass providing exclusive access to beach. The cottage is lovely with just enough honey touches without being too cluttered. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan C.

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

Perfect location

Older property located directly opposite Rainbow Beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

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

Fabulous location

Great house and facilities and good location opposite the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Branko C.

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

Very relaxing

We have the most relaxing stay at Tallowood Cottage. Fantastic place, furnished just right, metres from the beach. Our dog was very pleased too…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Perfect beach cottage

Loved our stay at Tallowood. Straight across from the beach. Perfect position and so comfortable (and immaculately clean). Such a relaxing and beautiful place to unwind for a few days. Can’t wait to return. Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Perfect Beach Front shack

Location is perfect. Super cute property with everything we needed for a few nights away. Dog friendly with gated front veranda overlooking beach and fenced rear yard. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Great location

Great location beach Acroos the road Funky decor Beds were comfortable Property was clean & comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

veronica m.

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

Beautiful Bonny Hills

Wonderful, relaxing and quiet beach home. Beds are extremely comfortable, all modern appliances and proximity to the beach and Fat Fish Cafe is great. Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Karen F.

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

Great dog friendly beach side cottage

Beautifully Renovated original beach cottage directly opposite the beach and dog friendly which for us was a big ++. Location was perfect for our short getaway. The cottage living space and kitchen are well equipped and perfect for a short stay. Main bedroom has a queen bed and second bedroom has a queen and bunks. Suggest suitable for 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids only. Due to Covid we didn’t get to experience the Fat Fish restaurant / Cafe or surf club across the road but plenty of options around the area. Definitely recommended. Paul and Karen (Newport)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

Great beachfront location

Been back twice now and will return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Fabulous!

WOW - what a fabulous location and wonderfully welcoming, and well styled cottage. We stayed with a family of 5 and had plenty of room, and all the comforts. Loved being able to stroll across the road to the beach, or just sit on the verandah and enjoy the breeze. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Chiel v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Susan de Jonge and team

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This property is proudly managed by Susan and the dedicated team at Beachscape Holiday Rentals, a local boutique agency specialising in luxury holiday accommodations. Our goal is to ensure your stay is effortlessly enjoyable. Your beds will be beautifully made, towels plentiful, and the pantry stocked with all essentials. Simply arrive, unwind, and indulge in relaxation!

What makes this property unique

HIGHLIGHTS
Ocean views
Straight across the beach
Airco
Free WIFI
Pet friendly

Languages:

English, German, Dutch

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