River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage | Cottage in Federal

9.6 (61 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Federal Cottage | River House (aka Federal Hilton) - Byron Bay Hinterland holiday cottage

2 Bedroom Cottage in Federal

This is the secret hinterland hide away that has up til now been word of mouth only. The cottage is an eclectic mix of style and comfort. And feels like you're staying in your own holiday house
The 10 acre property has been planted with a variety of tropical fruits - perhaps a grapefruit for breakfast, mango for lunch and a pomegranate for dessert!
The star attraction is the privacy and the beautiful Wilsons River that provides an excellent swimming hole and a regenerated rainforest to wander through or have a picnic lunch.
The layout of the cottage includes combined kitchen and dining room, lounge, main bedroom with double bed and second bedroom with a double bed and a trundle bed, bathroom and covered deck.
You're in the hills but we do have everything a modern holiday maker could want - Electricity, cold and piping hot running water and will be turned on prior to your stay. We have an upright gas stove & oven, fridge, dishwasher, wood burner and cd/radio/ipod dock, tv and dvd, basic furniture, cutlery, crockery, sheets, blankets and dooners for all beds + a CD library and some games and cards. Outside you can cook on a great wood barbeque or on the gas barbie. Plus we have an iron, electric blanket and all the kitchen appliances you’ll need to whip up delicious meals.
The Federal Store: The store is the only shop in the village and is a meeting place for the locals for anything and everything. It acts as the supermarket, bottle shop, post office, newsagent and eftpos outlet.
Some tips: A torch for night time spotting, gum boots for wet weather, table linen for glamour dining and beach towels for taking a dip in the creek or the sea.
Trips in the area
Within the region can be found a number of attractions.
Byron Bay:
Eastern most point of Australia. Lots of restaurants and shops in this rapidly growing tourist spot. Beaches such as Wategoes, Broken Head, Tallow and the Pass are well worth a visit. A pleasant walk and picnic can be had from Wategoes to the lighthouse. There is a golf course on the south side of town.
Ballina:
The home of the big lobster, movie theatre and airport.
Bangalow:
A ‘pretty’ town and now bypassed by the highway. The town has been restored to it’s former glory and hosts galleries, second hand/antique stores and cafes. Try the Woods and visit the country market on the last Sunday of the month.
Minyon Falls:
15 minutes by car from Federal is a 300m cascading waterfall into the valley of the palms. Picnic grounds, look outs all set in rainforest. A number of walks, including a 5km walk to the bottom of the falls.
Brunswick Heads:
10 minutes up the Pacific Highway from Bangalow. Great pub for a counter lunch and lots to discover.
Lennox Heads:
Best right hander on the coast, but watch the rocks.
Nimbin:
Hippyville!
Lismore - Lizard ville:
Bustling regional centre 30km west of Federal. Supermarkets, cafes, airport and University.
Mount Warning:
A day trip for the more adventurous.
Mullumbimby:
A 10km drive from Federal along the Coorabel ridge, giving breathtaking rural and coastal views. ‘The biggest little town in Australia’
The Channon:
30 minutes west, tricky to find but worth the trip for the monthly market (2nd Sunday) great variety of plants, food and crafty produce. Along with the sights and sounds.
The Gold Coast:
Only an hour up the highway to glitz, glamour and gluttony. Casino, Pacific Fair and airport.
Just some suggestions, but you can discover the rest yourselves.
Check out our Instagram account for more images on Federal Hilton #federalhilton

This 2 Bedrooms Cottage provides accommodation with Parking, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, for your convenience. This Cottage features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental Cottage has 2 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this Cottage has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Federal. Enjoy your stay in Federal at this Cottage.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Eco Friendly
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Kitchen island
  • Stovetop
  • Blender
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • No elevator (single level property)
Activities
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Fishing nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • TV
  • Music library
  • Stereo
General
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 969 sq ft (90 sq m)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Composting
  • English
  • In a village
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On the river
Guest Services
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Trampoline
  • Children's toys
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Phone
  • Iron/ironing board
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Firepit
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number pid-stra-29120, 2480 safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

License number: PID-STRA-29120, 2480

Reviews

Craig M.
Jul 11, 2025 11:28:54 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We really enjoyed our stay! Great place, easy access and great coffee shops close by.
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