Title: The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/8854d7a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/1ec3a11e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/a075845b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/3805e236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877100/77877027/980c4089.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near Tweed River, this newly renovated retreat offers a tranquil escape. Stroll along the riverbank or ride to nearby cafes, bars and restaurants. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Gym - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta Newly Renovated River Retreat. Enjoy the benefits of being steps away from Tweed River and just 5mins from the sandy beaches & great surf of Coolangatta & Rainbow Bay. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom flat with own private entrance & huge backyard. Enjoy a walk or ride to close cafes, bars and restaurants. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Gym - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103510000/103504100/103504026/f89ea388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Pool Resort Kingscliff - Studio Apt (6117) - Holiday Management Co. 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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 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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-36966, 2486 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located in Tweed Heads South, a neighbourhood in Tweed Heads, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Twin Towns Services Club, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kirra Beach and Coolangatta Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Walkin' On Water Surf School. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Tweed Heads travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tweed-Heads.dx6138875) [View more Holiday homes in Tweed Heads](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tweed-Heads-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6138875-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-28.192122,153.53935&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:tk%60kD%7Dcch%5C%3FQ%3FS%3FM%40Q%3FS%40Q%40Q%40Q%40O%40QBQ%40MBSBQBQBOBQDMBSDMBQDODQDOFMDSFMDOFMFOFOFMFOFMHOFKHOHOHKHMHMHMHKJMHIJKJMHKJKJKJKJILKJGJKLIJGLILKJELILGLILELILCLINELELENELENGLANELCNENALCNANCNALCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FLBN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NDLBNDN%40LFLDNDLDNDLDLHLBLHLDLHLFLHLDJJLHJFLHJJLFJJJHJJJJJJJJHLJJHHJLHJHLHLJLFJHNHNFJHNFLFNFLFNFNFLFNDLFRDLDNDPDNDPBLDRBLBPBNBPBPBR%40LBP%40P%40N%40P%40P%40P%40R%3FP%3FL%3FR%40PAP%3FP%3FL%3FRAPAPAPAPANAPCPANCPCPCRCLCPCNEPCNEPELERELENGPENGLGNGNGLGNGLGNINGJILINGJKNIJINIJKJIJKJIJKJKLKHKJKHKJMHKJMFKHMHKJMDMFMHMHMDMFMDMHMDODMDODMDMDOBODM%40ODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOEMCOEMEOEMEMEOEMIMEMGMEMIMIMGKEMKMIKIMGKKKIMKKIKKKIKMIKKKKKIKKKIKIOIKIOIKIOIMGKIOGOGMGOGMGOGOEMGOEQGOEMESEMCQEOCQEOCQCMCSCQCQAOCQAQAOAQAQAQ%3FQAS%3FM%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NR2EZLX1roHy0XfAVpu1V9ciqdA=) Tweed Heads South, NSW ### What's nearby - Twin Towns Services Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Coolangatta Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Greenmount Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Kirra Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Snapper Rocks - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles ### Getting around - Varsity Lakes Station - 23 min drive - Gold Coast, QLD (OOL-Coolangatta) - 6 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Next Door Espresso - ‬6 min walk - ‪Red Rooster - ‬2 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive - ‪Eat Sushi - ‬2 min drive - ‪Boost Juice - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The River Retreat - 5mins to Coolangatta located? > This family-friendly Tweed Heads holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ukerebagh Nature Reserve, Tweed City and Minjungbal Aboriginal Cultural Centre. 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