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Schafer's Retreat

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Exterior
Living area
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Red Rock, NSW
  • Place, Yuraygir National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, North-West Solitary Island Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Rock Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Schafer's Retreat

Property Registration number - PID-STRA-41109
Premium location with only a 310 metre walk to the water’s edge perfect for that coastal getaway you have been thinking about. Filled with fishing, boating, or relaxing by the river Schafer's Retreat will leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. This adorable cottage provides two adequate bedrooms one with a Queen bed and the second with a Double Bed. The living area is filled with light and provides ample amount of room for all guests. Coming off the living area is the kitchen/ dinning zone that opens out to the large yard area, perfect for relaxing by the BBQ and enjoying the cool breeze from the river.
* Modern bathroom
* WIFI included
* Linen included
* This property is on Tank water
* Washing Machine/ Dryer
* Air Conditioner
* Iron/ ironing board
* Fully Fenced
*NO PETS
Red Rock is a tightly knitted coastal village where you can step back in time. It is all about the relaxed lifestyle. Glorious Red Rock River is a perfect spot for a fish, snorkel, paddle board or enjoying a family BBQ on the riverbank. You may even enjoy Little Beach or maybe a morning walks along Red Rock Beach.
Red Rock has a variety of local amenities in the village such as general store, caravan park, bowling club, Chinese restaurant, and tennis court. It is a short drive to Corindi Beach. Grafton is approximately a 35-minute drive north, Woolgoolga is under a 20 mins drive and Coffs Harbour 30mins drive south.

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About the area

Coffs Harbour

Red Rock, a neighbourhood in Coffs Harbour, is home to this holiday home. Yuraygir National Park and North-West Solitary Island Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Solitary Islands Special Purpose Zone.
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Red Rock, NSW

What's nearby

  • Yuraygir National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • North-West Solitary Island Nature Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Solitary Islands Marine Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Red Rock Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Corindi River Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amble Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cowboy’s Coffee - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Caffeined Machine - Coffee Cart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ponds Cafe Darlington - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

7.0

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High winds blew open the gate and shed door in the middle of the night. The gate was not secure and would not close. The real estate want to charge extra fees for general cleaning and property maintenance that we are not liable for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2026
The photos take were taken after your stay was not in a resonable state. Dirty dishes everywhere, wet towels through out the place. The house was a mess and beyond what is expected for the cleaner to do.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Great stay

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Emma P.

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

Cute and Cosy!

We had a great stay at Red Rock, nice little place, good location!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Hi Emma, Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Zoe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a basic little beach shack which is really close to the gorgeous Red Rock waterfront. I stayed with my teenage son for a sporting competition where we were eating out for dinners and lunch and for this purpose, it was perfect. The location is by far it’s best asset. it would be suitable for a couple with a young child but you would be hard pushed to have any more than three occupants. One bed was comfortable. One bed had springs that my son reported were poking through that he could feel when he was sleeping on it and the noise from the Inner Springs when he rolled over and be heard from the next room! The booking agent was responsive to request during business hours.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2026
Thanks for your review Zow. We are sorry you didn't find the beds comfortable, as we haven't had any guests say they were not satisfied before. We will pass onto the owners and have a look. We have so many repeat guests to this place. They just love it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Very close to a beautiful inlet beach dinners at bowling club cuppa minutes walk 5 mins to hurst

Cozy place listening to the waves had all the modcoms comfortable sleep very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 February 2025
Hi William, Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear you had a great stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

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

Excellent

Great little place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne M.

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

Great

Overall stay was great. Only issue was the lock on the front door would not lock from the inside (not deadlock).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2025
Hi Dianne, Thank you for your lovely review. We will pass on your suggestion to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Schafers retreat

We stay at redrock every year as a yearly family holiday and this year tried out schafers retreat. It was perfect for what we needed. Very tidy etc. definitely needs a vacuum and deep clean under furniture etc but apart from that its a great stay and we definitely recommend and would book again.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2025
Hi Ryan, Thank you for your lovely review. We will pass on your suggestion to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne S.

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

Great holiday spot

House was exactly what we were expecting for this small fishing village. Although small it was tidy and comfortable. A screen door on the front would have been ideal to let the breeze through, although there was air conditioning for the really hot days.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2024
Hi Leanne, Thank you for your lovely review. We will pass on your suggestion to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Phyll M.

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

Schafer's Retreat Red Rock

Floor filthy, mould in many areas, 5 outdoor chairs dangerously broken, most of the clothesline pegs broken, microwave and stovetop dirty/rusty, microwave placed very high on top of fridge/freezer. To open microwave door the freezer door has to remain open. Hazardous removal of hot food from very highly placed microwave. Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2025
Hi Phyll, Thank you for your review. We will pass on your suggestion to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

It’s ok!

Pros: Location to beach, comfort of beds, aircon, WiFi Cons: 4/6 outdoor chairs were broken, grass was long, and the tiles in the kitchen and bathroom need a really good scrub… they are visibly dirty and felt dirty under foot. Overall I was expecting a basic beach shack which is what it is but it needs a deep clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
Hi Rachel, Thank you for your lovely review. We will pass on your suggestion to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
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4/10 Poor

Steven B.

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

Not for us, sadly

Great location 👍 Beds are comfy 👌 Air Con 👍 But sadly lacked everything else. Bottle for bbq was empty 👎. House was dirty and wifi password wasnt given after requested. Unsure when pest control was done last but there were cochroaches. Nevertheless, our family made memories we just wont be making them here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2024
Hi Steven, Thank you for your review. We will pass on your suggestion to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Joan L.

Liked: Check-in, location

Needs attention

Needs attention. Front door difficult to open, catches on a hole in the floor. Kitchen cupboards were not clean, microwave above the fridge so unable to reach. Back yard not mowed, patio covered in dead leaves. Laundry floor disgusting, damp. Outdoor setting had three broken chairs. Wouldn't stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
Hi Joan, Thank you for your review. We will pass on your suggestion to the owner. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thanks, Paula Woolgoolga Real Estate Holiday Accommodation.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Suzanne L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Awkward details

Microwave was ontop of the fridge, not able to be plugged in and i could not even access the buttons or door & im 5"9, even if it was able to plugged in. It was ridiculously high up and impossible to use unless you were 6"6. Lots of spider webs between the fridge and kitchen cabinet. Dangerous steps inside made from wobbly wooden sleepers. All of us had trouble walking down them from the loungeroom to the kitchen etc... Snake living in backyard, so the children could not play outside. Received no wifi password & all phones had zero to 1 bar, so had issues using anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
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