Title: River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6342355&destination=Federal%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=34298317&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage ## Photo gallery for River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage ![Property grounds - River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage (Federal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34300000/34298400/34298317/2f3f481a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage (Federal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34300000/34298400/34298317/686d003d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage (Federal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34300000/34298400/34298317/c5917705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage (Federal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34300000/34298400/34298317/6e40b3cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage (Federal)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34300000/34298400/34298317/38032d6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the hills, Federal Hilton offers a tranquil retreat with an eclectic mix of style and comfort. Enjoy complete privacy on the 10-acre property, featuring tropical fruits and Wilsons River for swimming or picnicking. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4969 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Laundry - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage This is the secret hinterland hide away that has up til now been word of mouth only. The cottage is an eclectic mix of style and comfort. And feels like you're staying in your own holiday house The 10 acre property has been planted with a variety of tropical fruits - perhaps a grapefruit for breakfast, mango for lunch and a pomegranate for dessert! The star attraction is the privacy and the beautiful Wilsons River that provides an excellent swimming hole and a regenerated rainforest to wander through or have a picnic lunch. The layout of the cottage includes combined kitchen and dining room, lounge, main bedroom with double bed and second bedroom with a double bed and a trundle bed, bathroom and covered deck. You're in the hills but we do have everything a modern holiday maker could want - Electricity, cold and piping hot running water and will be turned on prior to your stay. We have an upright gas stove & oven, fridge, dishwasher, wood burner and cd/radio/ipod dock, tv and dvd, basic furniture, cutlery, crockery, sheets, blankets and dooners for all beds + a CD library and some games and cards. Outside you can cook on a great wood barbeque or on the gas barbie. Plus we have an iron, electric blanket and all the kitchen appliances you’ll need to whip up delicious meals. The Federal Store: The store is the only shop in the village and is a meeting place for the locals for anything and everything. It acts as the supermarket, bottle shop, post office, newsagent and eftpos outlet. Some tips: A torch for night time spotting, gum boots for wet weather, table linen for glamour dining and beach towels for taking a dip in the creek or the sea. Trips in the area Within the region can be found a number of attractions. Byron Bay: Eastern most point of Australia. Lots of restaurants and shops in this rapidly growing tourist spot. Beaches such as Wategoes, Broken Head, Tallow and the Pass are well worth a visit. A pleasant walk and picnic can be had from Wategoes to the lighthouse. There is a golf course on the south side of town. Ballina: The home of the big lobster, movie theatre and airport. Bangalow: A ‘pretty’ town and now bypassed by the highway. The town has been restored to it’s former glory and hosts galleries, second hand/antique stores and cafes. Try the Woods and visit the country market on the last Sunday of the month. Minyon Falls: 15 minutes by car from Federal is a 300m cascading waterfall into the valley of the palms. Picnic grounds, look outs all set in rainforest. A number of walks, including a 5km walk to the bottom of the falls. Brunswick Heads: 10 minutes up the Pacific Highway from Bangalow. Great pub for a counter lunch and lots to discover. Lennox Heads: Best right hander on the coast, but watch the rocks. Nimbin: Hippyville! Lismore - Lizard ville: Bustling regional centre 30km west of Federal. Supermarkets, cafes, airport and University. Mount Warning: A day trip for the more adventurous. Mullumbimby: A 10km drive from Federal along the Coorabel ridge, giving breathtaking rural and coastal views. ‘The biggest little town in Australia’ The Channon: 30 minutes west, tricky to find but worth the trip for the monthly market (2nd Sunday) great variety of plants, food and crafty produce. Along with the sights and sounds. The Gold Coast: Only an hour up the highway to glitz, glamour and gluttony. Casino, Pacific Fair and airport. Just some suggestions, but you can discover the rest yourselves. Check out our Instagram account for more images on Federal Hilton #federalhilton ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Ceiling fan - Heating ### 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. - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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-29120, 2480 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as River House Federal River House Cottage Federal River House Cottage River House River House Aka Federal Hilton River House (aka Federal Hilton) Cottage 23218 ## About the area Located in Federal, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Andrew Johnston Big Scrub Nature Reserve and Goonengerry National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens and Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Federal travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Federal.dx6342355) [View more Cottages in Federal](https://www.expedia.ca/Federal-Cottages.d6342355-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-28.63540%2C153.46800&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Qcrx47to0t9UNhTATt8eq73Wo5Y=) Federal, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Belongil Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086978/eba70b32-f68b-4adc-8dd4-e57cea7bacc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Belongil Beach 33 min drive \- 28.0 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 33 min drive \- 29.5 km - ![Wategos 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 40 min drive \- 32.2 km - Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens 22 min drive \- 13.2 km - Minyon Falls 28 min drive \- 15.1 km ### Getting around - Mullumbimby Station 31 min drive - Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - The Farm Byron Bay 22 min drive - Yaman Mullumbimby 22 min drive - Baker and Daughters 22 min drive - Bangalow Bowling Club 22 min drive - Santos Organics Mullumbimby 22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage? ### What time is check-out at River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage? ### Where is River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage 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 53 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie G. Dec 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, charming and peaceful. ##### Kylie G. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig M. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We really enjoyed our stay! Great place, easy access and great coffee shops close by. ##### Craig M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jane S. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quirky cottage in lovely setting Beautiful tropical location in a relaxed, eclectic cottage. Perfect for a relaxed, laidback family holiday away from the main throng. ##### Jane S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa D. Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### short escape from the city A peaceful spot, with a friendly community near by. The artwork was aspiring to curious little minds, as was the art deco furniture pieces and the older cutlery. We look forward to visiting Federal again....hopefully for a bit longer next time. ##### Lisa D. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. Apr 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great family destination A great family venue to relax and have the kids unplug and enjoy the outdoors. Louise was especially helpful and the cabin was tidy and well stocked. Would highly recommend. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cameron W. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely rainforest cottage Gorgeous! ##### Cameron W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David E. Jun 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Federal Hilton Relaxing, peaceful, restful, cozy winter break ##### David E. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Richard B. May 11, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Federal Beautiful grounds and river. ##### Richard B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rita P. Jun 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A quaint country cottage. What you see is what you get. Beautiful gardens, quiet, peaceful surrounds. Furniture, though old was comfy and created a cosy and sentimental atmosphere. Crackling log fireplace made for a warm and cosy living area. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need for a self-contained stay. No phone signal so got a welcome break from the outside world. Friendly locals helped us find places to eat, things to see and gave directions when we got lost. Close to all the fun spots, Byron, Mullumbimby, crystal castle.Dont delay if you want a quiet restful retreat. ##### Rita P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita B. Jan 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little bit of everything, country retreat, fresh water creek and the beaches only 20 mins away! Lovely trip away - only criticisms would be the lack of fans in the living area, laundry and screen doors! Otherwise, perfect. Very well stocked kitchen, awesome shower pressure and a good opportunity to get kids off screens! ##### Anita B. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew K. Nov 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A secluded hide-a-way Having travelled from Sydney over a few stop-overs with Canadian friends and after enjoying two relaxed days in Federal Hilton I asked the friends what was the highlight of the trip. Their enthusiasm was for Federal. Arty, the solitude, the environment and thanked me for finding such an amazing place. Loved it Louise. Aileen Kelly ##### Andrew K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Liane M. Jul 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### A Quirky Hinterland Paradise We spent a week in this vintage/retro cottage with our young teen boys. Cosy, quirky, gorgeous. We stayed in winter, enjoyed the log fire at night but still dared to jump in the swimming hole. Freezing. We want to come back in the summer now. The back deck was a glorious spot for family breakfasts and late evening card games. The neighbours dogs adopted my boys who ran around the property with them instead of spending time on screens. There's everything you need providing you follow the instructions when you book. It feels isolated but you're still close enough for good coffee, newspapers and that extra bottle of wine. We travelled to Byron for dinner easily enough once we got used to narrow, windy roads. But really we just wanted to chill out at the property. The week felt like a real break of total relaxation. Get yourself a massage in Bangalow and don't miss the most divine Mexican at Chupacabra in Suffolk Park. ##### Liane M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc N. Jul 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Amazing. As usual ##### Marc N. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kylie O. Jul 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing!!! Absolutely amazing! The house is just gorgeous and perfect for a little get away surrounded by nature. Louise was super helpful and informative. Thank you ##### Kylie O. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barb H. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway We had a lovely time at The Federal Hilton. Magical gardens to frolick and have a fire in; lots of gorgeous wildlife to spot; and a warm, cosy cottage with great kitschy gear to chill out in. It was clean, comfortable and all was as communicated. We’ll definitely be back. ##### Barb H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barb H. Jul 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical We had a sublime time at the Federal Hilton. Beautiful flowers and surrounds; amazing wildlife and lovely fur babies from next door! The children loved exploring and creating and the big people loved relaxing and reading by the fire or on the deck. Local walks and visits were great and the cottage itself was fabulous, inspirational while homely. Thanks so much - we loved our stay - we’ll be back. ##### Barb H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you It was a lovely spot and suited us perfectly. Thanks Louise. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stu N. Apr 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic stay We loved our stay, fantastic cabin and fantastic property. It was a perfect base for discovering the area. ##### Stu N. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### michelle m. Dec 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Secluded Retreat Rustic secluded getaway in the heart of Federal. Loved it with all the amenities that were required. ##### michelle m. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Jul 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country Cottage What a lovely warm and inviting cottage. Enjoyed the books and music and loved the fire. And a lovely property to stroll around. ##### John D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### olive m. Jun 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great retreat It was a lovely break from the big smoke Very quiet and lovely to hear the birds, esp the kookaburra, in the morning. It was a very cold period, and great that there was a solid supply of firewood for the woodburner All appliances worked well. Very nice hot showers. Comfy beds. It suited me and my kids.. had lots to talk about and explore ##### olive m. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue P. Jun 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Back into Wildernes Loved the quirky design, colours and all the bits and pieces in this beautiful cottage. Its not luxury but its so comfortable and the log fire is lovely. Once opened up the house really connects with the outside and the surrounds are stunning, beautiful and loads of wildlife visitors. The local Cafe Doma and the Produce shop were amazing and had everything we needed for a great long weekend. ##### Sue P. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle R. Jun 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway from it all As described in listing. I chose this place for the restorative powers of the open fire and the river is a bonus. Stayed during a cold snap. Enough blankets and wood to keep us warm. Lots of little extras to look at in the cottage. Something different. I would stay again. ##### Michelle R. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley P. May 9, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary weekend Had a wonderful relaxing time . Explored all round the area and enjoyed the whole experience tremendously.. thank you ##### Hayley P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miriam L. Mar 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My Haven Very quiet & secluded yet neighbours not far away if needed. Beautiful tress and shrubs around - enjoyed strolling around, down to the river etc. Perfect for dropping out of all the hassles for a while, I read, sketched, slept well & happily, thank you. ##### Miriam L.