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Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature

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Outdoor spa tub
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Nestled among 30 acres of rolling green hills and native woodland, Afterglow Cottages offers a tranquil retreat with luxurious self-contained cottages featuring full kitchens, air-con, queen-size beds, double showers with views and private decks. Indulge in a relaxing spa under the stars or unwind on your deck while watching native birdlife and wallabies graze at dawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 257 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature

Treat yourself to a romantic getaway or relaxing break in an atmosphere of luxury and indulgence, amid a tranquil and picturesque natural landscape.

Only five minutes from the centre of the vibrant and fascinating village of Bellingen, Afterglow Cottages nestles among 30 acres of rolling green hills and native woodland in the beautiful Kalang River valley.

You can choose to stay in our architect-designed Moodys Creek Cottage or the lovingly renovated old dairy - both now spacious self-contained one-bedroom cottages where quality new fittings and furnishings create an atmosphere of comfort and simple elegance.

Afterglow’s two cottages have full kitchen, air-con, queen-size bed, double shower with a view, large deck with BBQ and spa.

Enjoy the sunset over the surrounding hills from your own private deck, indulge in a luxurious spa under the stars or simply relax and watch the abundant native birdlife and the wallabies that often graze on the grassy slopes at dawn and dusk.

Afterglow offers a perfect base for exploring Bellingen and the surrounding countryside – from World Heritage rainforest, cascading waterfalls and stunning beaches to the town’s vibrant cafes, famous festivals and friendly community markets

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 614 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
NSW, Kalang

What's nearby

  • Bellingen Park - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Bellingen Community Markets - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hammond & Wheatley Emporium - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Bellingen Museum - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Old Butter Factory - 11 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Nambucca Heads Station - 36 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diggers Tavern and Motel Bellingen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Three Blue Ducks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Butter Factory Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Habitat Coffee House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bellingen Brewery & Co. - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bellingen Park, Bellingen Community Markets, and Hammond & Wheatley Emporium. Bellingen Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Afterglow offers romance, luxury and indulgence amid the quiet beauty of nature Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

Had a lovely relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

Awesome place and location, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

View, accomidation and host were all great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The tranquillity and the lovely cottage. Agnes and Geoff were so welcoming and we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tenell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at afterglow. The peaceful surrounds, well equipped accomodation and kind hospitality of the host were highlights. We enjoyed the delicious food in the township of Bellingen and the national park at dorrigo, both of which are only a short drive from afterglow.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicity H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

From the moment we turned up, we were so impressed with the hospitality from Agnes and it only got better. The property was incredible and so private. Would not hesitate recommending Afterglow Cottages to any one.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent Retreat

The only complaint we have is that it was way too short! The cottage which had everything and more was just magnificent. The beautiful interior and exterior, nature and your friendly welcome was top notch, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity

A beautiful location, complete solitude and silence , perfect for de-stressing! Wonderful amenities and a welcoming wine and nibbles. Then there is the Eggs and Bacon breakfast! Lots of different birds and a few wallabies inhabit the property and the Spa at night, provides relaxation under the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wunderbar in der Natur gelegenes Häuschen mit traumhaftem Garten und großer Terrasse. Als Haustiere hatten wir Papageien und Wallabies. Im Haus ist ebenfalls sehr viel Platz und alles Nötige vorhanden. Agnes ist eine sehr nette und kommunikative Gastgeberin. Eine tolle Unterkunft!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Had a wonderful relaxing escape. We highly recommend to anyone wanting a quiet and comfortable retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just us and nature

This truly was a stay to remember, 2-nights was not long enough. Afterglow exceeded our expectations by a mile! Agnes personally welcomed us upon arrival, and left us some beautiful products within the fridge to enjoy during our stay. The cottage itself was clean and decorated beautifully. We enjoyed showers looking out at nature, and spent hours within the outdoor bath enjoying wine and each others company while taking in the stunning view. It was incredibly quiet, all you could hear was the birds chirping and the odd car going past. The location of the properly was very close to Bellingen and other surrounding towns, so getting around was very easy. I feel there is so much more to say, but this sums it up perfectly. Just an amazing stay, and we will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., Yamba NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will be back!

Agnes is a wonderful host. She's so friendly and helpful. The property was perfect for us to celebrate our anniversary. Close to national parks and lots of hikes. We loved the spa bath in the deck, and spent many hours in it watching the stars. The only noises was nature - and the odd car going past on the road. We will go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xxx

Very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021