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Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain escape. Near the Rail trail for bikes.

Holiday home in Tweed Heads with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Mount Chowan Trailhead
  • Place, North Byron Parklands
  • Place, Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain escape. Near the Rail trail for bikes.

A Restored settlers cottage situated in the headwaters of Burringbar
a few Kilometers from the Rail Trail.
A large Veranda for dining in nature.
Comfortable inside dining with a fireplace and plenty of wood.
It has a complete kitchen with essentials. With a good gas BBQ outside.
Large King and Queen bedrooms supplemented with a fold out queen couch.
Starlink internet, Satellite TV. Fans throughout, original art and furniture,
An outdoor BBQ & table setting.
Abundant spring water on tap.
Pleasant property walks. Pets OK.
The space
This is a comfortable relaxing house and environment.
The house is over 100 years old with some original floors and features and original squeaks.
Ideally suited to couples and small families, a comfortable place to be after time travelling.
The verandah is a popular spot with a hammock along with a big couch and dining table, perfect for dinners and wines in most weather.
Many a small gathering party has been enjoyed in this space.
An unusual glass top dining table and chairs are inside along with an wood fire for the cooler nights. Firewood is provided.

Gaily, one of your hosts is an artist and her artwork adorns the walls.


The fireplace will be set and ready to light. (in winter)

We are in a cull de sac in the hills so there is not much traffic, we (the hosts) live 500 meters further up your driveway and do occasionally pass the house going out. It is 10 minutes' drive to get back into Burringbar, so you really are in the hills.

Do your shopping prior to arrival.

It's great beautiful country road driving, just stay on the left.

Beds are very comfortable and always with clean sun kissed linen.

Spare linen is handy.
If you want to walk on the property and take in the views, ask us and we will give you instructions and directions, there are many kilometers of trails within our boundary.
There is also quite a lot of birdlife and native animals. platypus have been spotted in the creek but not since the floods last year.

The walk to the top of the property may be closed due to guests staying at "Eagles Rest" another rental we have up there.
You get great mountain views at sunset. (Mt Warning or Woolumbin)
There are some other trails for you to take as well.
It is best to walk up the drive and Gaily or I can give you directions.

There are no fences for your pets so they will have to stay close to you.

Starlink has given us unlimited high-speed Internet.
TV is also satellite.
Mobile phone coverage in this area is woeful or non-existent, but you can adjust your phone settings for access the Wi-Fi and it works well.
You can cast from your device to the TV.

We hope you enjoy the stay at Sweetwater and we are on hand for information.

Guest access
We will leave the key in the door for you. there is room for several cars.

Other things to note
Cafe's and Thai restaurants in Burringbar, also meals and Pizza at the Burringbar sports club.
The Moobal pub or "The Victory Hotel" is a traditional Aussie Pub, Well worth it.
You can access the festival sites, Splendor in the grass, Blues fest and others.
Visit Towns like Nimbin, Byron Bay, Brunswick heads with the Tweed and coastal region is easily accessible.
There are several shops in Burringbar and an exceptional Butcher for your essential needs.
You will be coming home to your private mountain retreat.

Registration number
PID-STRA-35678

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Double check belongings. Fill up water bottles. Have a great trip.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-35678, 2483

About the area

Tweed Heads

Upper Burringbar, a neighbourhood in Tweed Heads, is home to this holiday home. Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre and Brunswick Picture House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre and ISKCON New Govardhana.
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Upper Burringbar, NSW

What's nearby

  • North Byron Parklands - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Main Beach - 41 min drive - 47.2 km
  • Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens - 43 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Kirra Beach - 46 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Wategos Beach - 46 min drive - 50.2 km

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 33 min drive
  • Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uki Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Teakwood Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mooball Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Elwood Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Victory Hotel - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain escape. Near the Rail trail for bikes. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain escape. Near the Rail trail for bikes.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain escape. Near the Rail trail for bikes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain escape. Near the Rail trail for bikes. located?

Located in Upper Burringbar, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mount Jerusalem National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wabba Road Diversion Trailhead and Mooball National Park. North Byron Parklands and New Brighton Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Anniversary weekend

Very enjoyable stay in a country environment. Good walks. The owners are just lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it..felt very welcome and as a result complete relaxation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Tranquil

Staying at this little cottage was a wonderful experience. The tropical seclusion was a wonderful respite from the busy coastal precincts. It was so beautiful to hear the birds singing against the backdrop of water sounds - falling rain and babbling creek. We loved it and didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa P.

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

Cosy country cottage

We had a lovely stay at Sweetwater cottage, perfect place to come back to after a day cycling the Northern Rivers Rail trail and have a glass of wine by the cosy fireplace. The cottage is quaint with a big deck and lovely vista of rainforest and sound of nearby creek. It's very private. Sweetwater cottage is close to Moorbal which has the only bike hire place on the bike trail that rent normal bikes not eBikes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Rob and Gaily

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Your Hosts are Gail Russell, an established local Artist originally from Sandy Bay in Hobart.
And Rob Latham, a lifetime timber worker who originates from Melbourne.
We love our little section of this valley and being able to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

We love the temperate climate our roads and lack of traffic.

What makes this property unique

Being high up in our valley means everything is clean and quiet.
We have plentiful spring water which is like gold.
The creeks and the birds are exceptional.
Very peaceful surroundings.

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English