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A place to Renew, Relax & Restore

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.
A house with a covered porch, surrounded by various plants and trees.
A covered porch with a white railing, a white chair with a red cushion, a white bench, and a potted plant with red berries.
A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a coffee table with books, and a large abstract painting.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Shelly Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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East Ballina, NSW
  • Place, Shelly Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballina Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

A place to Renew, Relax & Restore

The Beach Cottage on Shelly is a boutique coastal accommodation only minutes walk through spectacular bush tracks to pristine Shelly and Angels Beach.
The cottage boasts cathedral ceilings with open plan living giving a sense of spaciousness with the purr of the ocean in the background creating a relaxed you're on holiday feel. It has a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor door Weber BBQ, separate king bedroom, modern bathroom and laundry, comfortable lounge and dining areas with wrap around verandahs to entertain on or while away a lazy afternoon. You're spoilt for choice with numerous coffee and dining options within a 5 walk from your front door.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-2427, 2478
Property # 9615432
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ballina

Located in East Ballina, a neighbourhood in Ballina, this cottage is near a water park and near the beach. Ballina Golf Club and Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Saunders Oval or Ballina Jockey Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
East Ballina, NSW

What's nearby

  • Shelly Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Angels Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Sharpe's Beach - 3 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell Ballina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Australian Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Charcoal Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Street Sports Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A place to Renew, Relax & Restore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A place to Renew, Relax & Restore?

As of 8 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A place to Renew, Relax & Restore on 23 August 2026 start from NZ$689, 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.

How much is parking at A place to Renew, Relax & Restore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A place to Renew, Relax & Restore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A place to Renew, Relax & Restore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A place to Renew, Relax & Restore located?

Located in East Ballina, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Shelly Beach, Angels Beach and Lighthouse Beach. Sharpe's Beach and Ballina Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had an amazing stay at the cottage. It was so clean and comfortable, it had everything I needed. Leanne, the host, is lovely and close by if you need anything. Lots of lovely cafes and restaurants very close by. I would definitely recommend a stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
Regina was a delight to host. So warm & friendly. Left the cottage neat & tidy. We’d love to welcome her back anytime. Super guest - 10 out of 10.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were thoroughly looked after, unfortunately we arrived late and it was very easy to find our way inside, We were fortunate to meet our host in the morning and they were very helpful and lovely people We absolutely loved our stay the house was very neat and tidy and it’s everything we expected,Would recommend this place for anyone that is looking to get away.It’s a 5 minute walk the the Ballina beach house and close to the beaches and golf course, What else do you need
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete B.

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

Amazing place

We had an absolutely perfect stay at this amazing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Pete & Nicky were a delightful couple. Very warm & friendly, left the Cottage immaculate - even a thank you bottle of wine & chocolates ♥️ It’s guests life these that making hosting such a pleasure. We would love to welcome them back anytime. 10 out of 10 ⭐️⭐️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manfred B.

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

What a great little cottage absolutely beautiful

We enjoyed our short stay in lovely cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2022
Manfred & Susan were delightful guests. Warm, friendly & left the Cottage immaculate. It’s guests like these that make hosting such a pleasure. We would love to welcome them back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maria M.

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

Amazing cottage - great host - 5 star everything!!

Great little cottage - very clean / has everything / host was amazing / near wonderful cafes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2022
Wonderful guests. Would love to welcome them back anytime. 5 Star Guests ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Cute cottage

Lovely host and cute little cottage very clean and in great location would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2025
Thanks Terry. It was a pleasure hosting you & your wife at the Beach Cottage on Shelly. We'd love to welcome you back anytime. Best wishes for a wonderful 2025.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Fantastic beach cottage escape

Leanne and Jeff were fantastic hosts and their cottage has everything you could possibly need during your stay. The location is great, near the beach and some great little cafes. We will definitely be back if we get a chance!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis E.

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

Relaxing Beach Cottage

We had a lovely, relaxing time spending 3 nights at this beautiful beach cottage. The hosts were great and we hope to return. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2023
Glynnis & Malcolm were delightful guests - we would love to welcome them back anytime. Highly recommend - 10 out of 10.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

neil g.

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

recommended

excellent value for top quality well located
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was impeccable, with full kitchen, and a decent batterie de cuisine. There is swift access to the beach. There is only one bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Our stay

An ideal location and a perfect place for our week's holiday. Our hosts were so friendly and the home was spotless and provided us with everything we needed. Could not recommend this more.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2023
Peter & Lynn were a delightful couple. They were warm, friendly & left the Cottage neat & tidy. We would love to welcome them back anytime & highly recommend to other hosts. Super guests - 10 out of 10
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Fabulous stay

We had a wonderful visit here, warmly greeted and very comfortable, the cottage had all we needed. The cottage is seperate and at the front of the property with its own car space. Full privacy with a cute deck area and beautifully stocked with everything we could need, even beach towels and a washing machine.Beautiful restaurants and coffee shops in walking distance too is a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2025
Claire & Greg were fabulous guests. We’d love to welcome them back anytime. Highly recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rod and Louise M.

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

Perfect Getaway

The cottage is beautifully furnished, equipped, presented and maintained. Hosts lovely and accommodating. 110% recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2022
It was a delight hosting you both & we would love to welcome you back anytime. 5 Star Guests ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our hosts Leanne and Jeff were very welcoming and helpful. The cottage is beautiful and close to beaches and Ballina. I would recommend this cottage for a relaxing break in beautiful surrounding. Thank you again Leanne and Jeff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Perfection.

Perfect in every way. The cottage is beautifully designed and decorated making for a very comfortable and relaxed stay with everything you could possibly need. Great location only a 5 minute walk to Shelly Beach and a couple of lovely cafes. Very friendly hosts. Highly recommend. Five stars ++++.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2022
Denise & Darryl were delightful guests - warm, friendly & left the cottage neat & tidy. It’s guests such as these that make hosting such a pleasure. We would love to welcome them back anytime. Ten out of ten ⭐️⭐️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica J.

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

Ballina

The property is perfectly located within 10 minutes to a walking track that goes well over 20 km, beautiful beaches and great restaurants. Our host Leanne ensured our comfort and needs were looked after. The house has everything you need to relax and get into holiday chill mode. It is immaculately clean, the bed is very comfortable and the shower has great water pressure. We would highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty K.

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

Great cottage at Shelly Beach

The cottage was a great size and was very comfortable for our short stay. We also felt it would be comfortable for a longer stay. The bed was king size and comfortable. Bathroom and laundry were well appointed, and super handy if you need to do a quick load of washing. The kitchen was spacious and the refrigerator was a great size. The deck outside was a nice place to sit and relax. This property is a short walk to Shelley Beach or Angel's Beach, and there are 2 cafes closeby, with another 5 mins further.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2024
Kirsty & Paul were a delightful couple. Very easy to communicate with, warm & friendly. They left the Cottage neat & tidy, we’d love to welcome them back anytime & highly recommend to other hosts. 10 out of 10 - super guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

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

Don’t waste time looking all around BALLINA-It’s all HERE!

31st July 2025. Trevor & Helen (South Australia) 5nights *1st stay of more to come*Just as photos and host, has cleverly described. Very hard to beat as a beautiful, romantic cottage with the most “AWESOME large bathroom” Many facilities with kitchen for “in cottage meals” or so many dining options even within short walks.Hosts house is nearby at rear of property, but in “no way” effecting total privacy and quietness. Netflix and large screen Samsung smart TV, is just one of the star extras.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Absolute Bliss!

A beautiful luxury cottage exactly as the pictures depict. I had the most amazing relaxing time with everything I needed at my finger tips. Leanne and Jeff were amazingly welcoming and then pretty much left me to my peaceful solitude. Short walk to the Beach and located a short drive to the centre of town. It was just what I needed. Thank you to Leanne and Jeff for opening your beautiful relaxing and stylish home to me for the week. I will be returning. Merryl
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Everything we wanted/needed

Well almost- a little less rain would have been nice. But it was a perfect place to spend a couple of chilly wet days cosied up watching a few movies. I’m sure there were lots of lovely walks nearby but we really needed rest and relaxation. The bed was super comfortable, bathroom beautifully designed, hideaway laundry a bonus, kitchen perfect in every way and the living area with two sofas was great for movie watching. Every time I thought ‘I wonder if there is a ….’ I looked and there it was. My husband is not very mobile and it was an excellent stay for him. Lovely hosts too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
Brenda & John were such a warm & friendly couple. It was a pleasure to host them & we’d love to welcome them back anytime. Super Guests - 10 out of 10. Highly recommend to other hosts.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best word to describe our stay is the word perfectBoth the host, and their home were fantastic - we would certainly stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

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

Stylish beach cottage has it all!

The cottage have everything to make your stay comfortable. The location was fabulous, the hosts were friendly and the stylish and spacious cottage was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

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

Pleasant stay in Ballina

The cottage was very pleasant and extremely well equipped with everything you could need. It was a short walk to the beach and a good starting point for longer walks. Our hosts Leanne and Jeff were most welcoming, helpful and obliging making sure we had everything we needed. It was a very quiet location a short drive from the town.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maree w.

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

Restorative haven

The cottage is a stunning place to stay, only minutes walk from beautiful Shelley Beach,walking tracks and scrumptious cafes. Leanne and Jeff are such wonderful hosts -respectful of privacy but warm and inviting. They have thought of everything! Check in was smooth and everything was just as you see in the photos. I can't recommend this property highly enough and I look forward to staying again. Thanks Leanne and Jeff, such a pleasure to meet you both.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gavan S.

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

Reality break

My partner and i had a lovely time, hiding away from the world, for a few days. The cottage was modern, yet cosy, and private. and well stocked with everything from a picnic hamper back pack, to take our lunch down to the beach, to a tourch for a midnight walk after a late bbq on the mini weber.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

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