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Apartment
 Drifted Away

Beachfront

21 Jones Street, 2448 Valla Beach, Australia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 180 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.6
Exceptional
180 reviews

The setting is beautiful and the location is outstanding. Being close to the beach is delightful. The room is well set up with good wifi and easy to access facilities. The hosts are also delightful and extremely warm and generous. Being able to have an outdoor fire was a lovely treat. The small verandah was a lovely place to eat and enjoy the afternoons. This is a very restful and peaceful location, one that I highly recommend.

David Australia

Every box had been ticked to make the stay perfect. Lovely comfortable bed, good quality pillows , beautiful linen, luxurious towels, Aesop toiletries. Perfectly stocked Kitchenette, nothing missed. Beautiful care and attention to detail. We could have happily stayed for a week, sadly this was just an overnight stop for us. However we definitely plan to go back.

Barbara Australia

Lived the location, privacy, comfort. All perfect!

Deborah Australia

a beautiful location... a beautiful apartment... wish i was staying longer...

Fiona Australia

This is fantastic accommodation, or maybe the superb is the right word. Peter is a fantastic host, he did even book a spot for us in the local restaurant (otherwise we would eat McDonald's or something like that. The room an the bathroom was spotlessly clean, the bed was super comfy. Their garden is also calm and beautiful. The way to the beach is easy, only a few minutes walk. I would say that is extra, the beach is not busy at all, maybe the art which is closer to the caravan park, but we walked about 30 mins and saw only a few people. There is a lookout a few mins walk from the accommodation too. If we had a chance we would like to go back.

Zsolt Australia

whale watching spot across the road, close to dog walking beach with rock pools and caves, excellent linen and bed

Michelle Australia

Quaint studio with everything you need comfort wise... + some unexpected little extra conveniences in the cupboards. The hosts were extremely accommodating, yet you have total privacy. Nice neighbourhood with a good feed to be had at the local. Could not recommend Drifted Away highly enough.

Matthew Australia

A beautiful work of art both inside and outside. The place is simply and tastefully furnished. The garden looks like the work of a landscape gardener. The toiletries are Aesop products. Great job Kate and Carl!

Bin Australia

Beautiful position , apartment and beautifully appointed

Timothy Australia

Excellent location Well set up Wonderful provisions Fabulous shower

Hilary Australia
9.6
Exceptional
180 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The setting is beautiful and the location is outstanding. Being close to the beach is delightful. The room is well set up with good wifi and easy to access facilities.”
    David David Australia Australia
  • “Every box had been ticked to make the stay perfect. Lovely comfortable bed, good quality pillows , beautiful linen, luxurious towels, Aesop toiletries. Perfectly stocked Kitchenette, nothing missed.”
    Barbara Barbara Australia Australia
  • “Lived the location, privacy, comfort. All perfect!”
    Deborah Deborah Australia Australia
  • “a beautiful location... a beautiful apartment... wish i was staying longer...”
    Fiona Fiona Australia Australia
  • “This is fantastic accommodation, or maybe the superb is the right word.”
    Zsolt Zsolt Australia Australia
  • “whale watching spot across the road, close to dog walking beach with rock pools and caves, excellent linen and bed”
    Michelle Michelle Australia Australia
  • “Quaint studio with everything you need comfort wise... + some unexpected little extra conveniences in the cupboards. The hosts were extremely accommodating, yet you have total privacy.”
    Matthew Matthew Australia Australia
  • “A beautiful work of art both inside and outside. The place is simply and tastefully furnished. The garden looks like the work of a landscape gardener. The toiletries are Aesop products.”
    Bin Bin Australia Australia
  • “Beautiful position , apartment and beautifully appointed”
    Timothy Timothy Australia Australia
  • “Excellent location Well set up Wonderful provisions Fabulous shower”
    Hilary Hilary Australia Australia

Categories:

  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities9.8
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi10
Whole apartment
280 ft²
Size
Ocean view
Garden
Free WiFi
Terrace
Balcony

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This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Drifted Away offers luxury self-contained accommodations in Valla Beach, just 20 mi from Coffs Harbor and 16 mi from Sawtell. Guests benefit from direct beach access and lovely sea views.

Featuring a private entrance, the studio apartment includes an private bathroom and a large bedroom. A flat-screen TV and free WiFi are available.

Guests can enjoy swimming, surfing, fishing and bushwalking. Sawtell is 4.3 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Drifted Away has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 21, 2016

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking

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Guest reviews

9.6
Exceptional · 180 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.9
  • Facilities9.8
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money9.6
  • Location9.8
  • Free WiFi10

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  • David
    AustraliaAustralia
    “The setting is beautiful and the location is outstanding. Being close to the beach is delightful. The room is well set up with good wifi and easy to access facilities. The hosts are also delightful and extremely warm and generous. Being able to have...”
  • Barbara
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Every box had been ticked to make the stay perfect. Lovely comfortable bed, good quality pillows , beautiful linen, luxurious towels, Aesop toiletries. Perfectly stocked Kitchenette, nothing missed. Beautiful care and attention to detail. We could...”
  • Deborah
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Lived the location, privacy, comfort. All perfect!”
  • Fiona
    AustraliaAustralia
    “a beautiful location... a beautiful apartment... wish i was staying longer...”
  • Zsolt
    AustraliaAustralia
    “This is fantastic accommodation, or maybe the superb is the right word. Peter is a fantastic host, he did even book a spot for us in the local restaurant (otherwise we would eat McDonald's or something like that. The room an the bathroom was...”
  • Michelle
    AustraliaAustralia
    “whale watching spot across the road, close to dog walking beach with rock pools and caves, excellent linen and bed”
  • Matthew
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Quaint studio with everything you need comfort wise... + some unexpected little extra conveniences in the cupboards. The hosts were extremely accommodating, yet you have total privacy. Nice neighbourhood with a good feed to be had at the local....”
  • Bin
    AustraliaAustralia
    “A beautiful work of art both inside and outside. The place is simply and tastefully furnished. The garden looks like the work of a landscape gardener. The toiletries are Aesop products. Great job Kate and Carl!”
  • Timothy
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Beautiful position , apartment and beautifully appointed”
  • Hilary
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Excellent location Well set up Wonderful provisions Fabulous shower”
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you know what these two additional costs are for? 21st Pending: SMP*The Beach House Valla Beach - $38.63 21stPending: SMP*The Beach House - $49.00
    The Beach House Cafe is the small cafe just up the road. Not associated with Drifted Away 👌
    Answered on April 22, 2022
  • Hello there, We have will have a 5 month old baby. Would he be able to stay with us? He would sleep in a potable bassinet. Thank-you for your time.
    That’s fine. We have had several couples with babies stay in the past.
    Answered on June 10, 2021
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
    All year round. Winter is mild and water temperatures around 17 degrees. Summer day temps up to 34degrees. You can swim, surf all year.
    Answered on September 7, 2019
  • Is this a family friendly place?
    We only cater for couples as a romantic getaway.
    Answered on August 13, 2019
  • Hi guys, I’ve had a recent stay here. Is there any availability 16-18 JAN? Awaiting your response, Jess
    Hi Jess, the only night available is Monday the 18th of January. Regards Carl & Kate
    Answered on January 7, 2021

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Hosted by Carl and Kate

9.9
Host Review Score
Carl and Kate
Stylish, relaxing and if your idea of a beach holiday is not having to cross one single road to reach the beach ... then we are it! Your own luxury studio accommodation with direct beach access.
Carl and I purchased Drifted Away from the original owners in March 2020 and will continue to run the holiday letting as is. We are looking forward to living in this beautiful part of the North Coast and also to the new adventure ahead. We are both healthy and active, enjoying all the area has to offer and are keen to help others experience it too. We have begun travelling more extensively now our children have flown the coop and have backgrounds in agriculture, education and electronics. We are pretty easy going, but are selective about who stays with us. We will keep to ourselves whilst you're here, but will be available if you need local knowledge and tips for having a great stay.
Valla Beach is a place for those seeking solitude. Miles of unspoilt beaches provide the perfect setting for slow leisurely walks and exploring interesting landforms, including a cave, basalt headlands and low tide rock pools. It is a picturesque village that offers a couple of modern cafes, small general store, a tavern, butcher shop and real estate agent. Valla Beach is well known for its great surf, fishing, dolphins and humpback whales during their migrations season north and south. Fantastic diverse local markets are held on the first Sat in even months from Feb - Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec.
Language spoken: English
Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Headland cafe
    1.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Beach House Provider
    1.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Deep Creek
    1.6 miles
  • Mountain Picket Hill - Sacred Aboriginal Site
    3.1 miles
  • Ocean/Sea North Valla Beach
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Coffs Harbour Airport
    19.6 miles
  • Clarence Valley Regional Airport
    57.4 miles
  • Port Macquarie Airport
    59.2 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Drifted Away
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
Freedom to eat when you want
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
Space for everyone to be together
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
Fun for everyone under one roof
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Room Amenities
Extra comfort
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
Sit back and relax
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Fishing Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
Outdoor & View
Enjoy the view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Ocean view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Drifted Away takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Drifted Away accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform Drifted Away of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.

License number: PID-STRA-2147