Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(26 Ratings)

House in Emerald Beach

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

This historic architect designed and built lake front dwelling is a truly unique destination, minutes north of the Coffs Harbour CBD.
Architect, Doug Ranson, designed and built the gallery amongst soaring old growth eucalypts using local native timbers, creating all of its stunning, unique features including the pitched cathedral ceilings. The accommodation is sun drenched, spacious and provides 2 truly unique bedrooms. The master suite enables star gazing and tree top nocturnal wild life viewing directly from your pillow. At sunrise enjoy a coffee on your own private jetty over looking your own private lake. Then attempt to count the incredible variety of wildlife that surround you. Once awake, walk the beach then enjoy breakfast at one of the local cafes. Have a swim, then a relaxing spa whilst gazing into the adjacent rainforest. For lunch maybe, entertain and have a BBQ on the alfresco deck over looking your tropical garden and serene lake Russell. You'll sleep all afternoon! Come evening, entertainment could include the local restaurants or a meal cooked in your very own extensive sunken entertainers kitchen. But, remember too, the local provides a free shuttle bus to the wee hours.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Emerald Beach

Nearby attractions

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre

47.4 mi

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Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach

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9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(26 Ratings)

House in Emerald Beach

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Emerald Beach

Nearby attractions

Dorrigo Rainforest Centre

47.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(26 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

We just adored our stay. For anyone wanting to get away, this is the place for you. Very clean and comfortable. It felt quite luxurious. Really enjoyed the wander to the lake early in the morning. Do yourself a favour.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Unusual architect designed dwelling near to a lake and not far from Emerald Beach. The property had much to offer for our short stay. Heard renovations and upgrades happening, so this will make things even better.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Brady Bunch home - perfect for an overnight stay on route to Sydney!

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Great.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Quirky layout but the place is well appointed. Enclosed outdoor area is a great space.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Lots of lovely home comforts and touches - delicious pancake mix! Wish we’d have been staying longer rather than just passing through.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Adele's place is nice and peaceful. Feels like lives in the forest yet only 2 mins drive to the beach. Adele provided above and beyond the basics. We didn't even have to go to the shops to get eggs, milk, bread, cereals and pancakes as it was provided.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We had a great overnight stay and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place is so lovely and very clean! We definitely would recommend staying here!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

The accommodation was excellent. The only drawback was the poor communication from the manager. We didn’t get the email letting us know the access code until well after the check in time. Very frustrating and caused anxiety as we were then worried about finding alternative accommodation .

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Sharon Peter stay at lake Russell

Sharon Peter stay at lake Russell

We absolutely loved the place and the area, the beds were super comfy, the provisions we’re a lovely addition too but the disappointments were, that we couldn’t get in until 4pm when check in was at 3pm, all windows were extremely dirty which was a shame as it obstructed our sky viewing, the heated towel rack didn’t work and the biggest problem was the fireplace was out of order and I specifically booked the place because it had a fire place, wished I had have known that prior. So slightly sad that I payed full price and didn’t get all the attractions advertised in photos. Thanks

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2020

What a great house to stay for a relaxing time out

What a great house to stay for a relaxing time out

The property was great to stay great location and great space and layout of the house nothing to complain about . Nice touch with light breakfast supplied

10.0 / 10.0

May 2020

great relaxing getaway

great relaxing getaway

This place is great, with beautiful tropical trees all around. And great service, when I had an issue, the owner was quick and helpful to fix it

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Peaceful

Peaceful

Easy in and out, great set up and value for money

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable stay

A lovely little place that me and my partner really enjoyed staying at. The host where excellent and communicated well. The only downside is that the place looks like it is a stand alone house but it is actually attached to two other places. This didn’t phase us at the start but we stayed in the place for a while and found you could hear people walking around, closing doors and talking in the attached house at all hours of the night. Overall it was a very lovely place to stay. It was a very pretty place and well maintained. We would stay again. Thanks for having us.

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2019

Nice Area...but

Nice Area...but

Nice Area, but Accommodation needs attention to detail cleaning and maintenance. After we cleaned the spa window, air con filter and general dusting & vacuuming, we were happy to stay the week. Really shouldn't have to clean on a holiday. Can't really go by the photo's shown.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Beautiful idilic, comfortable home. Shame about the traffic noise at night.

Beautiful idilic, comfortable home. Shame about the traffic noise at night.

I would recommend this amazing home set near a lovely lake. It was a wonderful experience staying in this architectural beauty and would have been perfect, except for the traffic noise. Lovely memories. Thank you Adele.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Tranquil location

Tranquil location

Lovely property. A little further from the beach than we expected but that is probably our fault for not checking. We really enjoyed the stay.

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Not quite a “retreat”

Not quite a “retreat”

Once a beautiful gallery & residence on a picturesque small lake, designed & owned by a talented architect, this property has seen its heyday pass by. Highway noise is the biggest negative.

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

Once a beautiful gallery & residence on a picturesque small lake, designed & owned by a talented architect, this property has seen its heyday pass by.Highway noise is the biggest negative.

5.0 / 10.0

Feb 2019

Great property to stay, this is my second stay Would recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Beautiful, peaceful

Beautiful, peaceful

Great property to stay, this is my second stay Would recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Perfect

Perfect

Loved the stay The owner was great Can’t wait to stay again

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

Adele is a super host you won’t be disappointed staying here. 100% I recommend

Adele is a super host you won’t be disappointed staying here. 100% I recommend

This property is perfect for maximum of 6 people. I give five stars rating for everything except there’s only 1 toilet and shower. Although open view in the shower to the nature is a good experience, an option of a screen will be good. I strongly recommend a minimum 2 nights stay. A visit to nearby “Look At Me Now Headlands” which is 10 minutes drive should not be missed. And for a full day tour Dorrigo Rainforest Walk and Dengar Fall is a good option. Do bring extra change of clothing, a dip in the water Fall after the Rainforest walks is perfect.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2018

Beautiful homely retreat

Beautiful homely retreat

We had a really comfortable stay, we slept really well and enjoyed the fresh eggs in the morning. A great place

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Love the situation among the trees and bush and next to the lake.

Love the situation among the trees and bush and next to the lake.

Lovely stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Roomy and comfy home away from home!

Roomy and comfy home away from home!

Loved the area of emerald beach and this house was so big and comfortable to stay in. The place was absolutely spotless with big open glass windows everywhere made us feel like we were sleeping in the forest minus the bugs! Would love to come back

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2018

Pleasant stay and nice unit

Pleasant stay and nice unit

Nice to sit on the jetty each morning having breakfast. Having breakfast of fresh eggs supplied was a nice touch.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2018

Awesome!

Awesome!

Me and my family had a lovely stay at the lake cottage. We would definitely visit again soon!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Emerald Beach?

The average price for a rental in Emerald Beach is $207 per night. This rental is $38 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach

House in Emerald Beach

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Emerald Beach

Nearby attractions

Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach

House in Emerald Beach

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Emerald Beach

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Emerald Beach?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Historic Lake Russell Gallery Sanctuary - Emerald Beach?

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