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Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 340 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Breakfast included
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
28 July - 29 July

About this property

Entire place

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

Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire

Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire has a rustic vibe that will suit people looking for a place that’s a bit different.

The four-acre property fronts a paperbark-studded billabong that’s home to many species of waterfowl, including wild ducks, spoonbills, herons, egrets, purple swamp hens, and the occasional jabiru.

Conveniently located a kilometre from the highway and midway between Sydney and Brisbane, Duck Heaven is less than 10 minutes from the gorgeous riverside and seaside towns of Urunga and Mylestom, 15 minutes from bohemian Bellingen with its vibrant festival scene, lively markets and abundant cafes, and 20 minutes from the regional city of Coffs Harbour.

The self-contained, open-plan studio occupies about half of the mud-brick building that was the original home on the property and has its own private, fenced courtyard garden.

There's a queen-sized bed with a comfy new mattress as well as a sofa bed that could sleep an extra adult or child. The queen bed is in one leg of an “L” shape, so it has some privacy from the sofa bed in the living room, but it is not divided from the dining/living area by a fourth wall and a door.

The kitchenette has a microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee plunger and bar fridge, as well as crockery and cutlery.

We supply a simple breakfast of cereal, milk, tea and coffee.

The studio and the fenced courtyard are all yours. From inside the studio, you can enter the shared garage area via a connecting door to access the laundry, additional clothes hanging/drying space, two bicycles and a selection of books in a glassed cabinet.

The car kept in the garage is not used much, so it’s unlikely you will be disturbed by the sound of the roll-a-door.

Our own house is down the hill and is fenced to keep our dog confined, so please be careful not to leave any gates open if you need to visit us.

If you follow the driveway through a pocket of rainforest past the main house, you can explore the garden and billabong area and meet our small flock of mixed poultry.

PLEASE NOTE
We’re in a rural area so you may encounter some insects, possums, bandicoots, brush turkeys, or a (harmless) green tree snake or carpet python.

We have tank water and a septic system.
* the kitchen tap has a filter for drinking water
* during a power outage, the pump will not work to supply water
* only human waste and toilet paper can go in the toilet
* we do not allow pets

Property manager

Janene Carey

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 431 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Please wash and dry any dishes you have used
Please turn off fans and airconditioning
Please close the door when you leave

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 2454, PID-STRA-37584

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Raleigh, NSW

What's nearby

  • Raleigh Winery - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Honey Place - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Raleigh International Raceway - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Bonville Golf Resort - 14 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Big Banana Fun Park - 26 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Urunga Station - 7 min drive
  • Nambucca Heads Station - 19 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Butter Factory Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪North Beach Recreation & Bowling Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anchors Wharf Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Urunga Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Honey Place - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire?

As of 28 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire on 28 Jul 2025 start from NZ$182.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire located?

Situated on a river, this apartment building is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Raleigh Winery and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Bongil Bongil National Park. Urunga Tidal Pool and The Honey Place are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Duck Heaven in Bellingen Shire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

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

Quiet & Clean

We had a lovely stay as two adults and our daughter. The property was exactly as advertised and suited our needs perfectly. Janene very generously gave us beautiful bananas from their crop. Sounds of nature were the only noises we heard which was lovely. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet place to stay on our coastal road trip. Great location to access the beautiful Dorrigo National Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theressa W.

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

Peaceful

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful spot. Would recommend and revisit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

Tranquil stay

Great little stay with plenty of privacy and great surrounds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great quiet little place on a beautiful property and centrally located to many different places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn A.

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

Cute, Clean and Ideal Stay!

Everything was great! The location, the communication, the cleanliness, the decor. All fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie R., Uralla New South Wales Australia

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

Lovely reatful stay

I had good sleeps in this comfortable space. It is roomy, has a comfortable bed and all you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances D.

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

Perfect for my needs

A lovely property. Perfect for a single person or couple. Only 7 minutes from family nearby. Clean and inviting. Bed was very comfortable however pillows were a bit soft. Easily cooled on hot day and very pleasant to be in. Sofa could do with replacing. Not good for arthritic knees!! Difficult to get out of. Bathroom was lovely. Would definitely book this accommodation again. Thank you for a great stay. Lovely outlook.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Milly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A spacious quiet property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A little different, very comfy bed,extremely quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good, accessible location close to highwy and Urunga. Need another outside light at rear, near metal round table
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

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

A tranquil haven

We very much enjoyed our stay at Duck Heaven. The property is extremely comfortable, spacious and inviting, and it has everything needed for a short break. We wished there was more time to sit out in the lovely courtyard and enjoy the garden, but hopefully we will visit again and stay longer. Thank you Janene for the extra touches which make the studio so comfortable. We will highly recommend this property to anyone wishing to explore the region.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lizzy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Duck Heaven is a lovely place to stay. Comfortable, cosy (in the best sense), clean. Property is well maintained.The aircon and ceiling fans were much appreciated on a hot and humid night. Our host was easy to communicate with and very helpful. Our only downside, we didn’t see a duck! But I have no doubt they would be on the pond, we just didn’t have time to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Communication
The property was misrepresented on the advertisement. The 'Lagoon' was nothing but a mud patch, and the beautiful bush setting was a jungle of weeds. The garden area was completely dead, and the parking area for our car was hampered by wheelbarrows and rock piles. The owners garage door was stated as being silent. In fact the room shook when they entered with their car. Added costs were included by the agent, over and above the advertised price, and after you pressed 'pay'. Were not impressed by the whole experienced. 'Breakfast included' consisted of two sleeves of cornflakes to cover two mornings for two people (about 12 flakes in each sleeve), and a jar of indistinguishable oats - muesli? The one good thing was the fact that the flat itself was very clean, and the furniture (incl the bed) was more than adequate. Below standard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Alison S.

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

give it a miss

It was clean and the bed was comfortable. It was very cold when we stayed here in April 22, but it was sooooo cold inside too as the window in the bathroom doesn’t close and there is no bathroom door. The curtainless windows didn’t help either. It was so cold and we felt awful turning on the aircon as a few seconds after it was off the chill was back in the room. There was a second doona which was great. Tank water may have been in use for both sinks, which I wish I knew prior to brushing my teeth and having tea. The bed squeaked the three times I got up in the night and so woke my husband. I missed having a mirror to see how I looked, there is a small one in the bathroom but I’m not very tall and so could just see my face. The shower was too low for my husband who is only six foot. We loved the shower look though and the timber benches and shelves were very cool. While I’m on my rant…plates were wet, bowls were dirty, tea cups stained, there is no light above the kitchenette so I relocated the bedside lamp to make dinner. Though, only 15 mins to Bellingen and close to the motorway and we didn't hear any traffic noise. We cancelled our return stay as the cold and the squeaky bed were too much to deal with...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Paula H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely peaceful environment. Pleasant helpful host. Private and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023