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Genie House - Family & Pet-friendly guesthouse/50m to Cafe Grocer/ walk to town

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3 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
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Explore the area

Map
Byron Bay, NSW
  • Popular LocationMain Beach15 min walk
  • Popular LocationWategos Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Byron Lighthouse6 min drive
  • AirportBallina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)28 min drive

About this property

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

Genie House - Family & Pet-friendly guesthouse/50m to Cafe Grocer/ walk to town

PLEASE NOTE: The Genie House DOES NOT accommodate Schoolie Groups/school leavers, Hens Parties, Bucks Parties or party groups.

The Genie House is a fully self-contained, reverse cycle air-conditioned guesthouse with free Wifi, Netflix & Stan within a 10 minute stroll to town centre, cafes & shops. Complimentary bottle of bubbles & fresh flowers on arrival. Quiet neighbourhood. Chilled atmosphere. Bay Grocer Convenience Store/deli within 50 metres of the Genie House - coffee & takeaways plus fresh fruit & vegetables. Our new local Jonson Lane precinct now offers a Vietnamese/Asian restaurant (Light Years), Italian restaurant (Pixie) & the Heather Bar all with a 5 minute walk.

The Genie House follows HomeAway & government cleaning guidelines. Hand sanitiser & surface spray are provided as well.

The Genie House offers 3 bedrooms, all with reverse cycle air-conditioning - 2 queen beds / 2 king singles. The queen rooms have french doors opening onto a north-facing deck to catch the summer breezes. All bedrooms are furbished with white linen and towels. Cleaning is to a high standard & alcohol-based hand gel & surface spray is available.

You are welcome to use the wood fireplace in winter - first load of wood is complimentary. The sun-drenched atrium/dining area with bi-fold windows is a great place to enjoy meals or curl up on the daybed with a good book.

The Genie House does supply a highchair. Cots or bassinets (including linen) can be hired from Byron Bay Holiday Hire. The hire company will deliver and collect.

Features include polished timber floors throughout with rugs in main living areas / small laptop desk & lamp / reading chair with overhead lamp / open plan air-conditioned living area / air-conditioning & ceiling fans in all bedrooms / Webber BBQ / 55” TV in lounge / All 3 bedrooms have TV / Free Netflix, Stan & Wifi / beach umbrella & hot outdoor shower in rainforest garden setting. The Genie House does supply a highchair. Cots, bassinets, cot linen and baby supplies can be hired from Byron Bay Holiday Hire. The hire company will deliver and collect. Please bring beach towels.

Your hosts live in a house attached to the rear of the guesthouse that is separated by a 1.8 metre high private fence and has separate rear entry. The guesthouse has access to the front yard only. Your hosts are at hand if you have any problems or enquiries, however your privacy is respected at all times.

Please inform your hosts if you intend bringing your dog/s [limit 2 dogs only please]. House trained dogs are most welcome [Quiet dogs only - Please no incessant barkers]. The front yard is grassed, secure and fully fenced [fence height is 1.2 metres]. Your dog is welcome to sleep inside during the day and night. Please lock your dog in the house when you are not at home, especially if your dog tends to bark when left alone. Please bring your own pet bedding. Pet feeding bowls are supplied. Please limit dog hair loss on departure. Please collect dog waste in plastic bag and dispose of in red bin in courtyard.

The Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport is a 30 minute drive south of Byron Bay and Coolangatta Airport (Gold Coast) is a 45 minute drive to the north. Regular shuttle bus services are available door to door to and from both airports. Google Byron Easy Bus or Xcede websites to pre-book.

Property manager

Jeannie Merritt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed on deck and in garden areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Note from host: 2 quiet dogs or 2 cats only, no incessant barkers

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: 1 cot/bassinet can fit in the main queen bedroom.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No Schoolies, Hens/Bucks parties or party groups.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 PID-STRA-29208

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

31585

About the area

Byron Bay

Located in Byron Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Bangalow Historical Museum & Tea Rooms and Brunswick Picture House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Club Byron and Byron Bay Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and Crystal Castle & Shambhala Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 15 min walk
  • Clarkes Beach - 3 min drive
  • The Pass - 4 min drive
  • Wategos Beach - 5 min drive
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Mullumbimby Station - 21 min drive
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Railway Friendly Bar, Byron Bay, NSW - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Palace Cinemas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Top Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Santos Organics - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bayleaf Cafe - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Genie House - Family & Pet-friendly guesthouse/50m to Cafe Grocer/ walk to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Genie House - Family & Pet-friendly guesthouse/50m to Cafe Grocer/ walk to town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Genie House - Family & Pet-friendly guesthouse/50m to Cafe Grocer/ walk to town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Genie House - Family & Pet-friendly guesthouse/50m to Cafe Grocer/ walk to town located?

This family-friendly Byron Bay holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Club Byron, Main Beach and Byron Community Market. Arakwal National Park and Byron Tourist Information Centre are also within 15 minutes.

Genie House - Family & Pet-friendly guesthouse/50m to Cafe Grocer/ walk to town Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
A much needed relaxing getaway from our busy professional daily lifestyles. An enormous recommendation for Genie House, was everything, plus more - spacious, well appointed with all amenities, cosy and warm with the wood fire, comfy sofas and beds, easy to use kitchen and laundry. Our third trip back to Byron and Genie House is the best, also perfect location. Wonderful hosts. Big thanks to owners Jeannie and Jim. Looking forward to our next escape away to Genie House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
You can’t ask for more from Genie house! In all aspects Genie house strikes perfect balance, great homely feel, super clean, perfect for the dog and the kids and walking distance to all things byron has to offer! Jeannie was a perfect host, great communication! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
Jeannie was excellent to deal with. The house was spotless and had everything and more that we needed. House was close to everything. We will be back and highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvira K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house in a great location walking distance to everything
Our family of 5 plus a dog had a wonderful stay at the house. House has a wonderful vibes and is very close proximity to shops, restaurants and the beach. Everything in the house is provided for the convenience for the stay. The store few meters from the house had great selection of fresh breads and produce as well. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Perfect stay for our family visiting Byron Bay for the first time. Grocer basically across the road and restaurants within walking distance. We were traveling with 2 kids and small dog - I would love to come back and spend longer at this property. House was well equipped including beach towels and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, relaxing vibe
We loved our stay at Genie House. The place was big enough for our extended family group with lots of decks and places to chill out in. The dining table room was amazing. It was an easy 10 minute walk to Byron shops, across the road from the Bay Grocer and a short walk to The General Store for morning coffee. It felt like a home, with lots of cosy touches. Only issue was only having one bathroom, but it was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Byron Bay Gem
Very comfortable, great location, a short walk to restaurants and shops. And pet friendly to boot. Recommend this highly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice B.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing house
Everything was perfect ! Very beautiful house,with everything that you need inside! We’ll definitely comme back !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shamiel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just a lovely stay
Thank you Jeannie!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Great property close to everything. Extremely clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023