Title: Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin ![Property grounds - Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin (Bellingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33570000/33569986/fab37e35.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin (Bellingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33570000/33569986/ce600fb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books - Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin (Bellingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33570000/33569986/0555f33f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin (Bellingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33570000/33569986/feb12558.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Iron/ironing board, bed sheets - Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin (Bellingen)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33570000/33569986/48335a25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Bellingen, Potters Cottage offers a peaceful retreat with a timber verandah under a majestic mango tree and mountain views. Explore the nearby Dorrigo World Heritage National Park Rainforest, Never Never River in the Promised Land or Darkwood where the Bellinger flows. The cottage is equipped with reverse cycle air-conditioning and features comfortable hardwood furnishings. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin ABOUT THE COTTAGE A quiet comfortable self-contained cottage. It has a reverse cycle air-conditioner, super comfortable king size hardwood bed and a good size timber verandah nestled under a big mango tree looking north to the Dorrigo range across the Bellingen Valley & mountain views. ABOUT HOSTS I am an artist, a painter/potter I have a studio next to our home. I have a delightful 9 year old daughter called Minh-Chau. As your hosts we would like to ensure your stay in the area is enjoyable. If we can provide any assistance, our pole house is only 50 metres from the cottage so please give us a bell or come to our home if you need information or anything and we will do our best to help. LOCATION Potters Cottage is located at 8 Short Street Lane, Bellingen. It is a quiet, comfortable and fully equipped space with a good size verandah under a large old mango tree looking north past the studio to the Dorrigo ranges and Bellingen Valley. The cottage is just a minute's walk to town centre where you will find cafes, restaurants and boutique shopping. There is also a great Alternative Book shop. The property fronts the river park which is just a five minute walk to the Bellinger River. The park has picnic areas, swimming spots and more gorgeous views. The cottage is a 20 minute drive to the Dorrigo World Heritage National Park Rainforest and only a 15 minute drive to the spectacular Never Never River in the Promised Land and is also close to Darkwood where the Bellinger flows. Urunga is a 15 minute drive where you will find beautiful quiet beaches and a boardwalk at the mouth of the Kalang and Bellinger rivers. Bellingen is about 30 minutes drive south of Coffs Harbour airport, and about a 10 minute drive off the Pacific Highway along Waterfall Way. ABOUT BELLINGEN Bellingen is an interesting town, famous for its many musical festivals and cultural-arts events. The monthly community market is also a highlight and is held on the third Saturday of each month The growers market is held every Saturday at the showground whilst the farmers market takes place each Wednesday on the south side of town. Welcome to Bellingen. 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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-15437-2, 2454 ### Property is also known as Fully Detached Centre Located Quite Private Open Plan Cabin 183160 ## About the area Located in Bellingen, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Hammond & Wheatley Emporium and Old Butter Factory are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Honey Place and Raleigh International Raceway. [Visit our Bellingen travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingen.dx180384) [View more Cabin rentals in Bellingen](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingen-Cabins.d180384-aaCabins.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-30.45060%2C152.89566&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vlcg3jkkGFtJffKipENGD--QoBQ=) Bellingen, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Field and mountains in the Promised Land near Bellingen Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563660737/3c9c50db-5835-4994-bab2-c29df812e7f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bellingen Park 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Hammond & Wheatley Emporium 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Bellingen Community Markets 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Bellingen Golf Club 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Old Butter Factory 3 min drive \- 2.3 km ### Getting around - Nambucca Heads Station 29 min drive - Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Old Butter Factory Cafe 3 min drive - The Hyde 5 min walk - Black Bear 5 min walk - Federal Hotel 4 min walk - Three Blue Ducks 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin? ### What time is check-out at Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin? ### Where is Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Fully detached, centrally located, quite, private, open plan cabin 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 56 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Bernhard V. Apr 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location John is a great host and the accom was so close to everything from cafes to top quality dining yet his place was quiet. Bed is super comfy too! ##### Bernhard V. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and friendly host Great location. Would love to have stayed longer ##### Paul S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen F. Jan 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful getaway Absolutely perfect cottage with everything you need to relax and enjoy the environment. ##### Helen F. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Bruce Q. Dec 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bellingen Great property, quiet and fantastic location ##### Bruce Q. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig K. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Potters Cottage Beautiful and peaceful ##### Craig K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Susanne W. Jan 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bellingen treehouse vibes Great little hideaway just behind Main Street . A cute little nest a bit like a treehouse, so glad for air conditioning as we arrived to a heat wave ! Overall good for a short stay. ##### Susanne W. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Avril B. Jan 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cozy Treehouse We had a wonderful five day stay in John's Cabin, embraced by a cool and leafy mango tree. So conveniently located close to town, yet quiet and serene. Watching all the birds and lizards going about their business right next to us. We will be back! ##### Avril B. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone M., Tamworth NSW Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simone The property was clean and tidy and had every thing we needed, it was close to the main street with shopping and dining facilities. Once inside the property you could not hear traffic noise. John our host was lovely and very welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. ##### Simone M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem We had a wonderful 4-night stay at John's cottage. It is located just steps away from the main street so we were delighted to find a pasture with horses, cattle and birds just a few minutes away, leading to the river and bridge. Sitting on the deck under the mango tree was very restful, watching the lizards and birds, and listening to nature. It is a quaint yet comfortable place with everything we needed and John is a friendly host. If we are lucky enough to return to Bellingen, we'll be returning to John's cottage. ##### Mary R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven P. Apr 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bellingen hideaway Was just what we needed after being to Sydney & cramped in a cbd hotel! Town has a welcoming spirit & that's what we got from John too! Would go back for sure! ##### Steven P. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny B. Jan 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved Our Stay! The Potters Cottage was great! Quirky, quaint and very comfortable. Our host John was friendly, helpful and welcoming. We enjoyed Bellingen and our lovely stay. ##### Jenny B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle F. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for a few days Loved the little cottage perfect location walking distance to everything. Fabulous Host. We will return. ##### Michelle F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shayleen H. Nov 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden Gem Quite peaceful but only a step or two away from Bellingen Main Street with all it has to offer. Highly recommend a few night’s stay at this venue. Owner John a pleasant host 😀 ##### Shayleen H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Leanne G. Jun 11, 2017 #### Thank you Great stay thank you so much for your hospitality ##### Leanne G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne L. Apr 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay in Bellingen. The cottage was lovely with plenty of space, everything we needed, & close to the main street in town. The only thing we had to bring was bodywash for the shower. Check-in was easy & parking was right outside the front gate. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Susanne L. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith H. Feb 20, 2019 #### Wonderful Comfortable peaceful really homely ##### Meredith H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Razz B. Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Comfortable, quiet and charming. ##### Razz B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crolina S. Jan 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Piece of tranquility in the middle of town Beautifully appointed cabin in the centre of town, yet tucked away from the tourist bustle. So many things to see around the town...highly recommend the waterholes! John was very welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be back and highly recommend! ##### Crolina S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise G. May 26, 2018 #### Compact apartment in the heart of town. Ideal for a couple this place is private, well appointed and comfortable. Just a short stroll to all the fabulous eateries in town, or stay in and cook your own meal and sit outside on the deck overlooking the valley. Also an ideal location to go exploring the National Parks and waterfalls near Bellingen which is a must. ##### Louise G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Helen R. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming cabin Clean and super well located in town. Some aspects of decor could do with updating but it is a pleasant, welcoming and comfortable place . Everything is clean and works well and we enjoyed our 2 night stay- pity more eateries not open in town - .winter? ##### Helen R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ash C. May 27, 2019 #### Flying Visit We drove up from Sydney to visit family. Lovely cosy accommodation. All amenities as in the house specification. ##### Ash C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ASHLEE C. May 9, 2016 #### Perfect location, close to everything & peaceful! Had a great weekend stay at the cottage! We were able to walk to all the great restaurants & cafes for meals. But also enjoy some wine on the balcony. A super comfortable king sized bed and beautifully renovated bathroom. Would definitely recommend staying here! :) ##### ASHLEE C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANGELA N. Jan 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tree House It was lovely to be amongst the trees and look out onto the valley. The location was very central to Belligen town yet not too noisy. John was very very friendly and down to earth. ##### ANGELA N. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jani C. Jun 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect perfect ##### Jani C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela M. Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Interesting property with character Great location very close to main street. Older property with charm, clean and tidy with new bathroom. Outdoor areas including entrance don't create a good impression - but otherwise a nice stay. Host very welcoming, booking and checkin process went well. Lovely country town to visit, we wished we had booked more than one night. ##### Angela M. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023