River House aka The Federal Hilton
Entire cottage in Federal, Australia
- 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Louise
- Superhost
- 14 years hosting
Listing highlights
Self check-in
Check yourself in with the key safe.
Unbeatable location
100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
Garden view
Soak up the view during your stay.
This is the perfect place to get away from it all - relax in the eclectic cottage, stroll around the gardens, swim in the creek, gaze at the stars, cook up a storm, laze on the deck, listen to the birds and spot the odd wild life if you're lucky!
The space
The River House is located in the beautiful Byron Bay hinterland.
The holiday cottage is located at the end of Charlton’s Road, about 3km from the village of Federal. The maps included with this information sheet will provide directions to reach the property from Bangalow. (Maps provided on full payment).
Our picturesque, peaceful, ten acre property has been planted with a variety
of tropical fruits - perhaps a grapefruit for breakfast, avocado for lunch and a mango for dessert! The cottage is on a NE facing slope of the Wilson River. This river provides an excellent swimming hole. See this link (website hidden)_4gmauEGv8
The cottage is basic, but sleeps 4 in comfort. It includes combined kitchen and dining room, lounge, main bedroom with double bed and second bedroom with double bed, bathroom and covered deck. Electricity, cold and piping hot running water will be turned on prior to your stay. We have an upright gas oven, fridge, dishwasher, wood burner and cd/ radio/ipod dock, tv and dvd, basic furniture, cutlery, crockery, linen, blankets and dooners for all beds + a CD/DVD library and some games and cards. Outside you can cook on a great wood barbeque or on the new gas barbie. Plus we have an iron, electric blanket and all the kitchen appliances, including a tea pot and stove top espresso machine, you’ll need to whip up delicious meals.
Some tips for extra comfort - in summer keep the fly screens closed after dark to keep yourselves bug proof and in winter shut all the curtains at dusk to keep the heat in during the night.
Some mobiles are out of range at the house, you need to walk or drive to the top of the hill depending on your network.
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.
All you need to bring are your provisions.
Some tips: A torch for night time spotting, gum boots for wet weather, table linen for glamour dining and beach towels for a dip in the creek or the sea
nb; The collection of the key will be advised upon receipt of full payment
Guest access
Mobile, internet, Wi-Fi, phone:
Up until not so long ago we had no mobile coverage or internet access at the house - a Telstra tower has been erected so we can get coverage at the house if you’re with Telstra.
So that’s the end of the digital detox opportunity BUT there’s no need to tell the kids ; )
If you’re not with Telstra there is mobile coverage on Charlton’s Road and at the gate (depending on your service provider) and there is a public phone outside the Federal store too.
Please be advised we don’t offer free WIFI and there is no NBN service to our house.
There's a land line at the house if you need to make local calls or if you want to receive calls the no. is 6688 4389.
Other things to note
What you will find at the house:
Quilts and quilt covers
European Pillows and Pillowcases
100% cotton sheets and towels
Tea towels
Fabric Table cloth and PVC Table cloth
Apron
Extra woollen blankets
Extra cotton blankets
Pillow protectors
Mattress protectors
Throw rugs and cushions
Registration details
PID-STRA-29120
The space
The River House is located in the beautiful Byron Bay hinterland.
The holiday cottage is located at the end of Charlton’s Road, about 3km from the village of Federal. The maps included with this information sheet will provide directions to reach the property from Bangalow. (Maps provided on full payment).
Our picturesque, peaceful, ten acre property has been planted with a variety
of tropical fruits - perhaps a grapefruit for breakfast, avocado for lunch and a mango for dessert! The cottage is on a NE facing slope of the Wilson River. This river provides an excellent swimming hole. See this link (website hidden)_4gmauEGv8
The cottage is basic, but sleeps 4 in comfort. It includes combined kitchen and dining room, lounge, main bedroom with double bed and second bedroom with double bed, bathroom and covered deck. Electricity, cold and piping hot running water will be turned on prior to your stay. We have an upright gas oven, fridge, dishwasher, wood burner and cd/ radio/ipod dock, tv and dvd, basic furniture, cutlery, crockery, linen, blankets and dooners for all beds + a CD/DVD library and some games and cards. Outside you can cook on a great wood barbeque or on the new gas barbie. Plus we have an iron, electric blanket and all the kitchen appliances, including a tea pot and stove top espresso machine, you’ll need to whip up delicious meals.
Some tips for extra comfort - in summer keep the fly screens closed after dark to keep yourselves bug proof and in winter shut all the curtains at dusk to keep the heat in during the night.
Some mobiles are out of range at the house, you need to walk or drive to the top of the hill depending on your network.
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.
All you need to bring are your provisions.
Some tips: A torch for night time spotting, gum boots for wet weather, table linen for glamour dining and beach towels for a dip in the creek or the sea
nb; The collection of the key will be advised upon receipt of full payment
Guest access
Mobile, internet, Wi-Fi, phone:
Up until not so long ago we had no mobile coverage or internet access at the house - a Telstra tower has been erected so we can get coverage at the house if you’re with Telstra.
So that’s the end of the digital detox opportunity BUT there’s no need to tell the kids ; )
If you’re not with Telstra there is mobile coverage on Charlton’s Road and at the gate (depending on your service provider) and there is a public phone outside the Federal store too.
Please be advised we don’t offer free WIFI and there is no NBN service to our house.
There's a land line at the house if you need to make local calls or if you want to receive calls the no. is 6688 4389.
Other things to note
What you will find at the house:
Quilts and quilt covers
European Pillows and Pillowcases
100% cotton sheets and towels
Tea towels
Fabric Table cloth and PVC Table cloth
Apron
Extra woollen blankets
Extra cotton blankets
Pillow protectors
Mattress protectors
Throw rugs and cushions
Registration details
PID-STRA-29120
Where you'll sleep
What this place offers
Garden view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
29-inch TV with DVD player
Accessibility features
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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 81 reviews.
Guest favourite
This home is a guest favourite based on ratings, reviews and reliability
Overall rating
- 5 stars, 90% of reviews
- 4 stars, 9% of reviews
- 3 stars, 1% of reviews
- 2 stars, 0% of reviews
- 1 stars, 0% of reviews
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value
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Where you’ll be
Federal, New South Wales, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights
Just a short and scenic hinterland drive from Byron Bay and on the way to Minyon Falls, the quaint little village of Federal is now becoming a popular place to enjoy the country lifestyle.
Once called Jaspar, the village grew after the Big Scrub was felled, and over the last decade new settlers have revitalised or created new services.
Once called Jaspar, the village grew after the Big Scrub was felled, and over the last decade new settlers have revitalised or created new services.
Meet your host
My work: Freelance Stylist
Speaks English
The house is our family holiday home - which we are happy to share with like-minded guests. We have decorated the house in our eclectic style with furniture and furnishing collected from second hand stores, vintage finds and the odd relative. We love cooking and have many cook books for you try your hand at.
With a background in interior styling and textile design - the house has a quirky aesthetic.
http://airbnb.com.au/h/river-house-federal-nsw
Louise is a Superhost
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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