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Blue Haven - Pet friendly Cottage

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby
TV, DVD player, video library
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Experience the tranquility of Iluka at Blue Haven, a charming two-bedroom cottage nestled near the river and within walking distance to shops and local pubs. Enjoy outdoor living on one of two raised decks or fire up an outdoor BBQ.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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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.

Blue Haven - Pet friendly Cottage

Iluka is an unspoilt little fishing village surrounded by world heritage rainforest, bay, rivers and surf beaches and has everything to offer if you are looking for a place to relax.
Blue Haven is a quaint two bedroom cottage that is close to shops, walking distance to the pub & bowling club around the corner from the river, kids' playground & safe swimming area.
Would suit one or two couples or small family. This property has two raised decks and may not be suitable for toddlers or small children. Please provide children ages prior to booking.

EXTRA FEES AND CHARGES -
PETS: $40.00 extra charge at the time of booking. STRICTLY NO PUPPIES OR CATS . MAX TWO dogs. Fully fenced yard.
Outdoor BBQ supplied. Please clean after use. Cleaning fee ($40) will apply if not cleaned.
If keys are misplaced or lost, there will be a $50 replacement fee.

LINEN AND TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED. You will need to bring your own or there is a linen hire business in Yamba.


Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We do not allow Cats or Puppies.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 2466, PID-STRA-9446

Property is also known as

Iluka Cottage Pet Friendly House
Cottage Pet Friendly House
Cottage Pet Friendly
Iluka Pet Friendly Iluka
Iluka Cottage Pet Friendly Iluka
Iluka Cottage Pet Friendly Private vacation home
Iluka Cottage Pet Friendly Private vacation home Iluka

About the neighborhood

Map
Iluka, NSW

What's nearby

  • Iluka Boat Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yamba Marina - 40 min drive - 30.1 miles
  • Yamba Golf and Country Club - 42 min drive - 30.8 miles
  • Yamba Beach - 42 min drive - 31.1 miles
  • Yamba Lighthouse - 42 min drive - 31.1 miles

Getting around

  • Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bowen's Delicatessen and Fine Foods - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Yamba Marina Cafe - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Wobbly Chook Brewing Co - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Yamba Shores Tavern - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Hotel - ‬36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Haven - Pet friendly Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Blue Haven - Pet friendly Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Haven - Pet friendly Cottage ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Haven - Pet friendly Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Iluka Nature Reserve and Iluka Boat Harbour. Iluka Golf Club and Bundjalung National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Blue Haven - Pet friendly Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 243 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

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

Amazing property and location

Wonderfully relaxing stay, the hosts and the property were fantastic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

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

Great Stay

We all enjoy our stay at Blue Haven house was so nice and everything we needed we needed and will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

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

Happy Place

We love coming here! Our home away from home. Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Great stay

A lovely place, walking distance to many lovely spots, thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

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

Another Pawfect Stay

Great cottage which suited our family and fur kid. Everything you need and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Blue Cottage Iluka

Another great stay in this lovely cottage. Close to everything, comfortable with all that you need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

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

Great Stay

Clean and tidy and be happy to stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

Great place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable, clean and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Perfect Coastal Stay

Great cottage in a perfect position, walking distance to everything. The dogs loved it too We are returning in April and looking forward to retiring to Iluka paradise later this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Perfect retreat

It's a lovely house with everything you need for your stay. Good size rooms. Central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J.

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

Excellent dog friendly accommodation

We enjoyed our stay, very clean well appointed house, good location, and we were able to take our little dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Beautiful cottage

All thumbs up with this cute cottage Good location Great price Comfortable Clean and lovely Host to communicate with
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H., Ipswich

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

Beautiful town and a great property to base our walking, beach, boating activities out of.

Easy… location, check in, property all great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron T.

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

Another fantastic stay at Blue Haven

We have stayed at Blue Haven four times now and again it was excellent. This property is exceptional and has all you need for the perfect stay at Iluka. We will be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

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

Lovely little cottage. Quaint and homely. Excellent for the dog. Lovely privacy on front deck.

Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A cute little spot to stay in Iluka with great comfy beds and pet friendly is a huge plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damien C.

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

Great Stay!

Great low maintenance stay. Nice and central location. AAA+++
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at Blue Haven. Tatum was easy to communicate with and our dog loved his holiday home too.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tamieka S.

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

Great little beach cottage

A wonderful family holiday at this quaint little beach cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M., Brisbane

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

Great stay

Throughly enjoyed our time at Blue Haven. Great dog friendly accomodation. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherron R.

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

Spacious pet friendly cottage

Had everything we needed & more for our stay. Close to restaurants, shops, beaches and river. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything we needed for our family. Kitchen could be a little bigger. Enjoyed our stay at Iluka
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very happy with our stay would recommend. The home is very well stocked with everything you can think you would need .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cosy comfortable cottage, close to everything Iluka has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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