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Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding.

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Upper Burringbar, NSW
  • Place, Mooball National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cudgera Creek Nature Reserve
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, North Byron Parklands
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tweed Heads

Located in Upper Burringbar, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mount Jerusalem National Park and within a 15-minute drive of Mooball National Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Mooball National Park - 15 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Cudgera Creek Nature Reserve - 17 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • North Byron Parklands - 17 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Marshalls Creek Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Brunswick Picture House - 22 min drive - 17.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 33 min drive
  • Coolangatta Airport (OOL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uki Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Pour Good - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mercado Juarez - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Uki Pies - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bastion Lane Espresso - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding.

Sweetwater – Rustic Mountain Cottage in the Burringbar Headwaters
Tucked deep in the hills above Burringbar, Sweetwater is a restored settler's cottage with over a century of stories in its timber. Surrounded by forest, spring water, and quiet country air, it’s the kind of place where time slows down and nature does most of the talking.

🌿 What Makes Sweetwater Special
Wide verandah overlooking the bush, with a hammock, big couch, and outdoor dining

Cozy rustic interiors with original floors, a wood fireplace, and handmade touches

Full kitchen + outdoor gas BBQ for long, slow meals

King & Queen bedrooms + fold‑out Queen couch

Starlink internet, satellite TV

Pure spring water straight from the mountain.

Bushwalks on the property with mountain sunsets, birdsong, and native wildlife

Pets welcome (no fencing — they’ll need to stay close)

🌄 The Experience
Sweetwater is rustic in the best way — simple, peaceful, and deeply connected to the land. Wake to the sound of birds in the valley, wander kilometer's of private trails, and breathe in the cool air that rolls down from the ridges. At sunset, the hills glow gold and the verandah becomes the perfect place to settle in with a drink and watch the day fade.

Inside, the cottage keeps its old soul: creaking boards, original features, and a wood fire ready for cooler nights. It’s a place to read, rest, cook, and reconnect with the quiet.

🌾 Nature All Around
The property is alive with birdlife and native animals. Trails wind through forest and open ridges, Platypus have visited the creek in the past, and the bush shifts beautifully with the seasons.
Registration number
PID-STRA-35678
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Local artist showcase
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Double check belongings. Fill up water bottles. Have a great trip.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-35678, 2483

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Upper Burringbar, close to Uki Mountain Bike Park, Mount Chowan Trailhead, and Inner Pocket Nature Reserve. You'll also find Mount Jerusalem National Park and Hosanna Farmstay nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding.?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding. on Jul 19, 2026 start from $240, 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.

Will I be able to park at Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding.?

Yes, there is wheelchair-accessible van parking available.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding.?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each house and a mountain view in some.

Does Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding. have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding. have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Coolangatta Airport (OOL), which is about 21 mi away. Another top airport is Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway), which is around 27.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding.?

Yes, every house at Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding. comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

Sweetwater Cottage. A mountain retreat, just near the Rail Trail for riding. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it..felt very welcome and as a result complete relaxation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

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

Anniversary weekend

Very enjoyable stay in a country environment. Good walks. The owners are just lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Tranquil

Staying at this little cottage was a wonderful experience. The tropical seclusion was a wonderful respite from the busy coastal precincts. It was so beautiful to hear the birds singing against the backdrop of water sounds - falling rain and babbling creek. We loved it and didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luisa P.

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

Cosy country cottage

We had a lovely stay at Sweetwater cottage, perfect place to come back to after a day cycling the Northern Rivers Rail trail and have a glass of wine by the cosy fireplace. The cottage is quaint with a big deck and lovely vista of rainforest and sound of nearby creek. It's very private. Sweetwater cottage is close to Moorbal which has the only bike hire place on the bike trail that rent normal bikes not eBikes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024