Title: Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything ! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything ! Cottage in Coffs Harbour with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103132700/103132625/abb50567.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103132700/103132625/02b9768a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103132700/103132625/bc28baaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103132700/103132625/d777cea2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103132700/103132625/01e9dacd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Sawtell Hinterland Retreat, where rural charm meets relaxation. Unwind in the 80m2 cabins with a large living area and kitchen or enjoy barbeque and seating on the 30m2 deck overlooking a fish pond stocked with Australian Bass and Silver Perch. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything ! If you are looking for a relaxing day and peaceful night holiday , then Sawtell Hinterland Retreat is for you . Located in rural Bonville and a short drive to Sawtell\`s famous beaches , excellent restaurants and the historic Majestic cinema . The cabins are 80m2 with 2 bedrooms and a large living area , kitchen, separate bathroom and toilet . Outside is 30m2 deck with barbeque and seating , overlooking a 1 million litre fish pond stocked with Australian Bass and Silver Perch . Fly fishing is permitted on a catch and return to water basis . Situated on 20 acres of fertile soil and green pastures , there is an abundance of wildlife ( and horses as well ) . Water dragons have made the pond their home , Waterfowl and some wallabies that pass through . ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-30.368258,153.04102&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:nlixDkyae%5C%3FO%40S%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40M%40SBO%40SBQ%40QDOBQBQBQDOBQDODQDODQDMFQDOFOFQDMFOFOHMFOFMHOHKHOFOHKHMJMHMHKJMHMJKJKJKJKJIJKJKLIJKJGLIJKLILGLILELGLILELILCLINELELENELENCLENCNELANCNALCNANCNAN%3FLCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FL%40NBN%40NBN%40LBN%40LDNBNDLBNDLDLDNDLDLHNBLHLDLHLFLDJHLFLHLJJHLFJJJHJJLJJHJJHJJJJJHLJLJJHLHLHLHJHNHNFJHNFLHNFLFNFNFLFPDNFNDPDLDPDNDPDNDPBNDPBPBPBNBP%40PBR%40NBR%40L%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FR%3FN%3FR%3FP%3FPAP%3FPAPARAPANCNARCPAPCPCNCPCPEPCNEPENEPELEPENEPGNENGPGNGLGNGLINGNILGJININIJILIJINKJKJINKJKJIJKJKHMJKJKHKJMFKHMJMHMFKHMDMFMHMDMHODMFMDODMDMDODMBODOBMDO%40MBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMEOCMEOEMEMEOEMGMEMIMEMIMGMEMIMGMIKKMIKGKKMIKKKKKIKKKKKKKKIOKKIKIOKKIMIKGOIOIKIMGOGOIMGOGMEOGQGOEOGQEOEQEMEQEOCQEOCQCQCQEOAQCQAQCSAOAOAQASAQAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=a4zj4BZbh5fbzfAjH5MBuAoI-lI=) Bonville, NSW #### What's nearby - Bonville Golf Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Bongil Bongil National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Coffs Harbour Butterfly House - 4 min drive - 2.3 km - Big Banana Fun Park - 16 min drive - 15.3 km - Coffs Harbour Marina - 16 min drive - 15.3 km #### Getting around - Coffs Harbour Station - 17 min drive - Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Donavan Link Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club & Kiosk Sawtell Beach - ‬9 min drive - ‪Toormina Pub - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Kiosk Sawtell Beach - ‬9 min drive - ‪Split Cafe & Espresso Bar - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything ! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything !? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything !? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything ! located? > Located in Bonville, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Bongil Bongil National Park and Bonville Golf Resort. Coffs Harbour Butterfly House is 1.2 mi (2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sawtell Hinterland Retreat .Rural , peaceful living ,close to everything ! Reviews 10 ### 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 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki S. Apr 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great weekend at a lovely quiet cabin We had such a lovely stay and will be staying there again! ##### Nikki S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael j. Feb 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Stayed for work, great location close to everything ##### Michael j. Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Kearney Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place Was working so couldn't spend time enjoying the place except for early in the morning when there was a wonderful chorus and little wrens coming up to the window. Had a great stay. ##### Michael Kearney Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgia Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved our stay! The property was clean, quiet and close to plenty of great attractions in Coffs Harbour. ##### Georgia Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautiful clean property. Perfect for families close to town. ##### Kathryn Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul T. Jun 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent accommodation close to Coffs Harbour If you are looking for a new, clean, well designed, quiet and well located property, then this is it. The owner was very easy to deal with and this is great place to stay if you want to go to an event in Coffs Harbour. ##### Paul T. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise C. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything We had a lovely time at Phil’s property. Very convenient location to access all the beautiful towns and beaches around, and super close to Sawtell with lots of restaurants. The house was spacious and accommodating, with a beautiful view of the countryside and super accessible from the side road. ##### Denise C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim P. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas with the extended family Very good family unit......safe for small children ##### Tim P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything was amazing. Next time we book we will opt for unit one as it doesn't have steps. My partner has trouble with steps. ##### John Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina M. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tina M. 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