[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Girayir Cottage. Native gardens. Byron hinterland. Abundant wildlife. Cottage in Federal with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118930000/118928300/118928289/w2080h1376x0y0-1648554a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118930000/118928300/118928289/e28a4f52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118930000/118928300/118928289/afb80743.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118930000/118928300/118928289/8e2b8957.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118930000/118928300/118928289/ae1f0618.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Girayir Cottage. Native gardens. Byron hinterland. Abundant wildlife. provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom646 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Girayir Cottage. Native gardens. Byron hinterland. Abundant wildlife. A sunfilled one bedroom private cottage amongst native gardens and abundant wildlife. Wake up to the sound of black cockatoos and watch the wallabies nearby and maybe spot a koala in the nearby eucalyts or echidna scratching around the gardens. The cottage is on a small acreage in the village of Federal in the Byron hinterland. It is private from the main residence and is 60m2 plus deck. The cottage has a full kitchen and open plan kitchen, dining and lounge, washing machine, walk in shower and comfortable queen sized bed, There is a deck that looks out over the valley with glimpses of the ocean and the swoops of the Byron Bay lighthouse at night. It's a short distance from the quaint Federal villiage where you will find the popular Doma Cafe and Moonshine Coffee. The cottage is suitable for couples with all the amenities for a short getaway, romantic weekend or a longer stay to explore this beautiful area. It's quiet, private and comfortable. A short drive to Byron Bay (25 minutes), Minyon Falls (20 minutes), Goonengerry National Park in the Nightcap Ranges, Mullumbimby, Bangalow and Brunswick Heads. There are lots of amazing places to discover in the Byron hinterland. Strictly no pets, smoking or vaping on the property. Two people maximum. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 646 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69780000/69770200/69770196/f1e0a4bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private relaxing cabin in nature with outdoor bath. 15 mins to Byron Bay town Myocum - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.4 Very good 5 reviews CA $181 CA $256 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=69770196&PinnedHotelID=69770196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34300000/34298400/34298317/5f3d1ee3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage Federal - Kitchen - Laundry - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=34298317&PinnedHotelID=34298317&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115680000/115671900/115671831/w4032h2853x0y0-fbc780cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful retreat with panoramic hinterland views, 20 mins to Byron beaches Myocum - Pool - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=115671831&PinnedHotelID=115671831&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33280000/33278000/33277904/9b83de83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural paradise with rainforest views Eureka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=33277904&PinnedHotelID=33277904&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111260000/111257100/111257099/56675e8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spring Haven Retreat by Tiny Away Eureka - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $204 CA $250 total includes taxes & fees Oct 21 - Oct 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=111257099&PinnedHotelID=111257099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33360000/33351600/33351562/2cd796cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 99 Acres Bangalow Retreat Bangalow - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 145 reviews CA $184 CA $184 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&selected=33351562&PinnedHotelID=33351562&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24280000/24270700/24270684/c8ae8e7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Bangalow Apartment for short and longer stays. 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Thank you. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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-80546, 2480 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-28.656796,153.45177&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zc%7BmDq%60rg%5C%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40S%40O%40SBM%40QBSBQ%40MBSBQDMBQDOBQDODQDODQDMFODOFQDMFOFMFOFOHOFMHKHOFOHKHMHKJOHKHKJKHKJOJIJKJKJKJKJIJKLGJILKJILGLGJINEJILINCLILELELENELENELGNELANELCNANELCNAN%3FNCNAL%3FNCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%3FN%40LBNDN%40LBNDL%40NDLFNDLDNDLDLDLDLHNBLHJHNDJHLFLFJHLJJHLFJJJHJJJJJJJJJHJJHNJJHJHJJNHJHLHJFNHNHJFLHNFNFNFLFNDLFPDNFNDLDPDNDPDNBPDNBPDLBPBR%40LBPBR%40PBL%40R%40N%40R%3FP%40P%3FN%40P%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FRAP%3FLAR%3FPAPAPAPCNAPCPCRALCPCPENCPENCPELERELEPENGNELGPENGNGLGNGNILGNIJINGLIJINIJKNIJIJKJINKJKFKLKHKLKJKFKJMHKFMLKFMHMFKHODKHMFODMHMDMDMDODMDODMDODMBOBMBOBODM%40OBO%3FO%40OBM%3FO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FOAM%3FOCOAO%3FOCMAOEOCMCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEMEMIOEMGKIOEKIMGMIKGMMKGMIKKKGKKKMKIKMKGKOIKKKIKIKKOIKIOIKGMIOIKGOIMGOGOGMGOEOGQEMGOEOEQEMESEMCQEOCQEOCQCQAMCSCQAQCOAQAQAQ%3FQAS%3FMAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OoH0zVFXAf109P1En7_hl2vVoqo=) Federal, NSW #### What's nearby - Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens - 16 min drive - 13.7 km - Main Beach - 27 min drive - 26.7 km - Clarkes Beach - 30 min drive - 28.6 km - Wategos Beach - 32 min drive - 29.7 km - Cape Byron Lighthouse - 32 min drive - 29.7 km #### Getting around - Mullumbimby Station - 24 min drive - Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ciao, Mate! - ‬17 min drive - ‪Bangalow Bowling Club - ‬18 min drive - ‪Federal Doma Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Mangosteen - ‬17 min drive - ‪Woods - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Girayir Cottage. Native gardens. Byron hinterland. Abundant wildlife. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Girayir Cottage. Native gardens. Byron hinterland. Abundant wildlife.? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Girayir Cottage. Native gardens. Byron hinterland. Abundant wildlife.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Girayir Cottage. Native gardens. Byron hinterland. Abundant wildlife. located? > Situated in Federal, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Goonengerry National Park, Snows Gully Nature Reserve, and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and Bangalow Market are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Girayir Cottage. Native gardens. Byron hinterland. Abundant wildlife. 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely garden setting. Very well equipped, spacious accommodation. Peaceful surroundings. Really enjoyed our stay. ##### Mark H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie B. Aug 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a wonderful getaway to a paradise amongst the hills. High end fit out and generous local produce samples. Everything you could wish for. Cabin is so comfy and spacious. Peaceful surroundings to enjoy the flora and fauna. Handy to road trips to the great little towns and markets. One of the best cabins we have stayed in! ##### Stephanie B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025