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The Ferry House - a unique bit of paradise

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Chatsworth, NSW
  • Yamba Lighthouse
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Yamba Marina
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Yamba Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome (EVH)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Ferry House - a unique bit of paradise

The Ferry house is an historic property right on the banks of the mighty Clarence River in the picturesque village of Chatsworth Island. Right next to a boat ramp, peaceful and quiet yet only 20 minutes to Yamba, Iluka and Maclean. Fishing, skiing, paddling, surfing, you can have it all.

The house has 2 bedrooms each with a queen bed, a double bed futon in the sunroom/sleep out. There's a wood heater for winter and a breezy deck and AC for summer.

Property manager

Briony McSwan
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No fence on the river
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Yard is not fenced.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Chatsworth

Located in Chatsworth, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Iluka Golf Club and Yamba Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mororo Creek Nature Reserve and Chatsworth Hill State Conservation Area.
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Chatsworth, NSW

What's nearby

  • Yamba Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Yamba Marina - 20 min drive - 20.8 km
  • South Head Park - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Yamba Golf and Country Club - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Yamba Beach - 27 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Grafton, NSW (GFN-Clarence Valley Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harwood hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Botero - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sanctus Brewing Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chung's Peking Chinese Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Art Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ferry House - a unique bit of paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ferry House - a unique bit of paradise?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ferry House - a unique bit of paradise?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ferry House - a unique bit of paradise located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mororo Creek Nature Reserve and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chatsworth Hill State Conservation Area and Yaegl Nature Reserve. Bundjalung National Park and Clarence River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful
A quiet escape by the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
A beautiful countryside setting in Chatsworth Island right on the riverside, suited all our needs, peace and quiet and the house was lovely recommend to everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return Visit
Have stayed a couple of times before and totally enjoyed, so a repeat visit was on the cards.The addition of the deck and outdoor bathing options is fabbo.Thanks as always Briony for the prompt communications.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ferry house
Very quiet relaxing house by the river. Tidy property 15 minutes from yamba/maclean and iluka. Will book again for our next trip south
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little piece of paradise
Lovely little cottage love the river very piece full fantastic takeaway 5min walk up the road easy drive to multiple beaches great for the dogs
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot quiet
Quiet spot on the river comfortable with everything you need great becking to sit and forget everything dogs loved it too
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing riverside retreat!
The property was gorgeous. It was so well stocked with everything to make us comfortable. The river was beautiful, outdoor shady spaces to picnic, love the outdoor bath, great verandah space, beautifully renovated. Just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation Heaven
Beautiful relaxing place to unwind and relax. Did some wonderful fishing off the river bank and enjoyed a book on the deck. Would highly recommend for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Great little spot to stay on the north coast. Not too far to beaches and fish n chips.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend catchup
Absolutely love it everthing was so comfortable..fishing was great place was perfect.wax great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was exactly the relaxing, peaceful getaway we needed. Such a great location!!!
Easy, enjoyable and accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best holiday ever.
Always fabulous been here many times now and everything just perfect. No choice but to relax and enjoy. Great for dogs. We will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil and beautiful
Such a lovely place to stay. Full of charm & history. Love reading on the deck and kayaking on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet getaway
Nice quiet location right on the river, great location for all the family. Could just chill by the river and throw in a line or go for a short drive and enjoy the beach Well equipped cottage, very clean and beds were quite comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on the River
Beautiful water views sugar cane fields and the house was perfect with amazing new balcony to chill out on with views of the river. Briony was an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chillin on the river
Our second stay. We relaxed in the cosy house and on the deck but also took the short drive to the beaches. Great spot and great value at this time of year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short getaway
A couple day's away fishing & relaxing. The House was perfect, everything you would need for a longer holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Ferry House, Chatsworth Island
Wonderful stay at the Ferry House came back home so relaxed. Beautiful sunsets, quaint cottage with lots of history and the town folk so friendly. Definitely check out the General Store/Cafe. Had a lovely bacon and egg roll and coffee. Loved to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful hideaway.
Lovely cottage on the north arm of the Clarence River at Chatsworth. Easy drives to the coat or back upriver. Great for a quiet holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
What a wonderful, calm, serene spot to revitalise the mind and body. I will be returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best secret on the Clarence
This property is gorgeous. It has the best location right on the river and the sunsets are spectacular. The house is clean and comfortable, with every effort made to make the stay easy. I have to say having a bath while watching the sunset it was a new experience, but it was certainly pretty cool. Briony was a pleasure to deal with, and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

EVAN J., BONVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boating weekend getaway
Great house ,great position .Everything was as described in the booking .Not far from Harwood pub for a nice meal .Great for fishing enthusiast .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay
As with our previous stay we had a wonderful time. Such a relaxing place to be when other aspects of life seem to be hectic. Well equipped quaint cottage. Thanks Briony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Love sitting by the river by the fire Fishing was great,bream flatties,trevally,tailor,catfish. House was warm and cosywith a great view and old stove fire place. Friendly neighbours. Country feel with sugarcane close by.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Briony McSwan

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We are a father and 2 sons and their families with very strong ties to the area. We love to surf and fish and love the Clarence River.

Why they chose this property

Our family hails from Chatsworth Island, Ashby and Maclean. We watched the old Ferry House slowly deteriorate when the last tenants moved out many years ago. When it came up for sale we couldn't resist. The renovation was a loving family project with a strong nod to the history of the house and the region. We live on the Sunshine Coast and Mackay now but come back to Chatsworth whenever we can because it has a magic and serenity all its own.

What makes this property unique

So beautiful So peaceful. Access to world class surf and miles of river and beach fishing. Dog friendly, dog heaven.

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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