Title: Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=25063458&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay ## Photo gallery for Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker - Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay (Byron Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25070000/25063500/25063458/8e323fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, video-game console, DVD player, stereo - Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay (Byron Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25070000/25063500/25063458/1d54ced8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay (Byron Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25070000/25063500/25063458/7c45db98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay (Byron Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25070000/25063500/25063458/969543eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay (Byron Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25070000/25063500/25063458/0c563f22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Byron, Harkaway cottage offers a charming retreat with modern conveniences. Unwind in the spacious lounge with a complimentary DVD on the 42-inch flat screen TV or retreat to your own space and enjoy wireless internet. With three comfortable bedrooms, two bathrooms and reverse cycle air conditioning throughout you will feel right at home. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay Harkaway is a wonderfully restored original cottage located on Kingsley St, just a few minutes walk to Byron's main street and less than 10 minutes stroll to Byron's spectacular Main Beach. The property combines all the character and charm of an original cottage with all the modern conveniences you could wish for on your holiday away. Perfect for family getaways, this charming cottage features 3 comfortable bedrooms: a Queen, a Double, and a third with 2 sets of bunks, accommodating 8 guests with ease. The 2 bathrooms include a relaxing bath in one. Polished timber floorboards run throughout, with ceiling fans in all rooms and reverse cycle air conditioning in both the main living area and kitchen, ensuring comfort in any season. Unwind in the cosy lounge while enjoying the extensive complimentary DVD collection on the large 42" flat screen TV, or retreat to the master bedroom which features a second 32" TV with built-in DVD player. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided for guests' convenience. The spacious backyard features a gas BBQ, perfect for outdoor cooking during those balmy Byron evenings. The kitchen has been designed with the home chef in mind, well-stocked for cooking up a storm. Not in the mood to cook? An array of wonderful cafés and restaurants are just 100m away. This prime location means you can leave the car behind! There's 1 off-street parking space available, with 2-hour free street parking nearby. Looking to relax after a morning at the beach? Between the dining room and kitchen sits a deck with sun lounges—ideal for enjoying your favourite book as the afternoon drifts away. Alternatively, try the fantastic daybed on the front porch. Plase note, no beach towels are provided. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV - Video game console ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the sea ### Things to do - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number PID-STRA-31444 ### Property is also known as Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Byron Cottage House Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Cottage House Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Byron Cottage Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Cottage Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Cottage Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Cottage House A Perfect Stay Harkaway - Original Byron Cottage Byron Bay Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Byron Cottage House Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Byron Cottage A Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Byron Cottage Perfect Stay Harkaway Original A Perfect Stay Harkaway Byron A PERFECT STAY - Harkaway Byron Bay A Perfect Stay Harkaway Original Byron Cottage A PERFECT STAY - Harkaway Private vacation home A PERFECT STAY – Harkaway Original Byron Cottage A PERFECT STAY - Harkaway Private vacation home Byron Bay 219\_90 ## About the area Located in Byron Bay, this cottage is near the beach. Cape Byron Lighthouse and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Byron Community Market and Bangalow Market. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching, winery tours, and wildlife walks. [Visit our Byron Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Byron-Bay.dx6138873) [View more Cottages in Byron Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Byron-Bay-Cottages.d6138873-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-28.64847%2C153.61491&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rt93nMPkwOumJGCASf_LP-_8TKc=) Byron Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Arakwal National Park showing a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6215959/831de238-a75d-47a0-9c4e-bf2760e2700c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arakwal National Park 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - ![Main Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086972/0bbb20a9-7ef9-4944-8ca0-4aba23a7bc95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Main Beach 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - ![Clarkes Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635949090797/16d363a4-745b-4a7e-ae67-8645fe03e613.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Clarkes Beach 3 min drive \- 1.6 km - ![Wategos Beach showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086981/af69f7f5-cada-4b0a-a6bd-751cc933838b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wategos Beach 6 min drive \- 2.3 km - Club Byron 3 min walk \- 0.3 km ### Getting around - Mullumbimby Station 21 min drive - Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Santos Organics Byron Bay 4 min walk - Railway Friendly Bar 8 min walk - Bayleaf Café 7 min walk - Byron Corner Store 9 min walk - Ember 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay? ### What time is check-out at Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay? ### Where is Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Harkaway - charming cottage in central Byron Bay Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant M. Nov 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Lovley home ##### Grant M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### SARAH M. Jul 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location . Park the car and walk. Very comfortable house within walking district to cinema, supermarket, shops and beach. Very well equipped kitchen, lovely all weather front veranda with daybed. Bad TV reception but really not there to watch tv so didn’t bother us. Would definitely recommend. ##### SARAH M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Vanessa R. Nov 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Property was lovely and a great location walking distance to the centre of Byron and beach. ##### Vanessa R. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trent K. Jan 24, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Great holiday stay. Would definitely stay again. Thank you! ##### Trent K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maree M. Jan 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Fantastic house, and garden. Kitchen had everything. The front veranda was our favourite spot to sit and read. ##### Maree M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary Anne N. Feb 8, 2019 #### Hassle-Free This holiday house is very unusual as it is so well equipped! It made our holiday hassle-free.....could we suggest the only addition would be beach towels for those with airline weight restrictions! ##### Mary Anne N. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam Jan 25, 2026 ##### Sam Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally-Ann W. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sally-Ann W. 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