10/10 Excellent
sarah v.
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous family break
sarah v.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Entire home
South Ballina Riverside Retreat
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
858 River Dr, Empire Vale, NSW, 2478
- Big Prawn9 min drive
- Ballina Fair Shopping Centre12 min drive
- Ballina Golf Club17 min drive
- Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Spaces
About this property
South Ballina Riverside Retreat
Rejoice in the peaceful and quiet splendour of the NSW Northern Rivers with only the roar of the Pacific Ocean to challenge the tranquility. Set among the cane fields and macadamia plantations of South Ballina, this imposing acreage property looks out across the sweeping blue of the Richmond River. It's just ten minutes from the town of Ballina which has every amenity plus airport with regular flights to Sydney and Melbourne. The popular holiday hotspot of Byron Bay is just 30 minutes north.
Registration number
PID-STRA-3990
Registration number
PID-STRA-3990
Property manager
Chris or Carolyn
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Amenities
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 2478, PID-STRA-3990
About the area
Empire Vale
Empire Vale is home to this holiday home. Ballina Golf Club and Teven Valley Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Richmond River Nature Reserve and Little Pimlico Island Nature Reserve. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
Empire Vale, NSW
What's nearby
- Big Prawn - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
- Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
- Shelly Beach - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
- Ballina Golf Club - 17 min drive - 12.5 km
- Lennox Head Beach - 27 min drive - 24.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Ballina RSL Club - 13 min drive
- Hotel Henry Rous - 13 min drive
- Subway - 13 min drive
- Malibu Burgers - 13 min drive
- Dory's Takeaway - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Catherine S.
22 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Holiday Getaway for the Whole Family
Catherine S.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darren J.
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Darren J.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Noni B.
7 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - wonderful getaway
Noni B.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Suzanne M.
18 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
Suzanne M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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Hosted by Chris or Carolyn
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