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Byron Bay, 0k, - House (1 floor)
Australia - New South Wales - BYRON BAY
ID : AU12931 Retired
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 28/Feb/2025
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We are retired and enjoy travelling. Well and truly "empty nesters" looking forward to post-Covid travel. Fully vaccinated and house proud, we will look after your home as if it were our own. 90 exchanges and counting!
About us
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
People with reduced mobility,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Law Professionals
Profession
Retired Lawyer/Administration (Retired)
Our pets
1 wallaby (Walter) who visits and steals from our veggie garden
The front courtyard
Alfresco meals
Microwave, dishwasher, large fridge & charging doc
2nd Bedroom - King single twin beds
Ensuite to master bedroom
Bedroom 3 Queen size bed
Main bathroom - with separate toilet
Walk to the Pass and up to the Byron Lighthouse
18m heated pool, sauna and new spa
One of the outdoor covered barbeque areas
In the bushland by the sea and just out of town...
From the gym across the deck and lawn to the pool
Artificial grass Tennis court
Above toddler playroom room lives an x-box & games
Cape Byron Lighthouse - uphill all the way!
Tallows Beach - 8 minute walk through Arakwal park
The loungeroom
Byron Markets 1st Sunday of every month
Local Market dates
Turtle on his way thru the backyard
Echidnas hide behind flowerpots
Frogs come in all shapes and sizes
A confused Possum on the screen door
Kookaburras are delightful
Coucal pheasant in the frangipani in our backyard
Walter the Wallaby
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
| Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have had 24 years and 95 wonderful exchanges in Australia, Europe and New Zealand, and are open to all offers. Children welcome by arrangement.
Newly refurbished three bedroom, two bathroom single level home, previously the Oasis Resort and Treetops Houses managers' residence, "Osprey House" is situated in a private and tranquil walled garden bordering the Arakwal National Park, on Tallow Beach at Byron Bay.
It is a flat 5 minute bicycle ride into town (you can hire them from the on-site managers). Heated pool, tennis court, sauna, spa, gym, games room and indoor kids play areas (newly refurbished with Foosball, ping pong table, etc), multiple barbeque areas and lounging deck. Five minute walk to beach through Arakwal National Park at the end of the street (beach track is 100m from the house) - so close to town but so private. Amazing restaurants and shopping. Golfing, tennis, gliding, hang gliding, sky diving, scuba diving & snorkelling, whale/dolphin watching, paddle boarding, kayaking, circus school, ballooning, learn to surf lessons, boot camp, yoga and pilates or pampering spas. Beautiful beaches with world class surfing and stunning scenery. Farmers Market each Thursday & weekend markets in Byron Bay and nearby towns (Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Ballina, etc) - there is a market in a local town every weekend.
Short drive to additional National Parks, all with easy walking trails. Tourist attractions within 1.5 hours drive north include all the "worlds" (MovieWorld, SeaWorld, etc) on the Gold Coast. Yamba and Coffs Harbour are about 1.5 and 2 hours south respectively.
A small Mercedes Benz A200 can be included in the swap.
Check to ensure there are no fire restrictions or bans before using the bbq or fire pit - remember we border the National Park!
Bring your camera - there is loads of wildlife!
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Baby Equipment
- Jacuzzi
- Electronics Docking Station
- Private parking
- Sauna
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Babysitter available
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are an Oasis within the Oasis Resort. A walled garden ensures privacy and our backyard is very protected. We have full access to all the Resort facilities and are an easy walking distance to town. The beach is at the end of a bush track, located approximately 50 meters from the house, through the Arakwal National Park.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
Transport Nearby
- Bus
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
You can view the full details of our home and the Oasis Resort at https://www.byronoasis.com.au
Our favourite restaurants
- Takeaway only from Banh Mi, 130 Jonson Street Byron Bay = best ever salads and banh mi
- Sunday Sustainable Bakery, Jonson Street opposite Woolies = best ever bread and desserts
- Bang Bang Thai, Balcony Bar, Heather all in Byron, Harvest in Newrybar, Chez Bon In Ballina
Cafés & bars
- Sparrow Coffee (hole in the wall) next to Aldi on Byron Street
- Velvet (on the lane behind the post office) really yummy food
- Harvest Bakery in Newrybar (just off the highway) but on the weekends you have to get there at 8.30am and walk down the driveway to the most amazing food and coffee
Special places to shop
- Head north to Robina Town Centre, Australia Fair or Pacific Fair or Robina Town Centre on the Gold Coast
Walks or jogging paths
- The walk from the Surf Club all the way to the top of the lighthouse - follow the paths
- Anywhere around Brunswick Heads, it's lovely
- Angourie - down Yamba way.... about 2 hours drive south
Health or fitness clubs
- we have our own gym, heated pool, sauna and spa at the Oasis
Interesting day trips
- Yamba/Angourie
- Markets: Bangalow and Brunswick Heads (Mullumbimby, The Channon or Nimbin for the hippy experience), eating and shopping
- Head North to Robina Town Centre (1.5 hours) for all things related to shopping
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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