Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration
Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in
Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback
Entire home

Friday Creek Retreat

4.0 star property
Family-friendly cottage with seasonal outdoor pool and outdoor tennis court

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Friday Creek Retreat

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
1BR Asian Cottage
Food and drink
1 BR Casablanca Cottage | Living room
1BR Santa Fe Cottage | Terrace/patio
Friday Creek Retreat provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for 1 BR Casablanca Cottage

1 BR Casablanca Cottage | Living area

1 BR Casablanca Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1BR Santa Fe Cottage

1BR Santa Fe Cottage | Living area

1BR Santa Fe Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1BR Retro Cottage

1BR Retro Cottage | Living area

1BR Retro Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1BR French Provincial Cottage

1BR French Provincial Cottage | Living area

1BR French Provincial Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1BR Australian Country Cottage

1BR Australian Country Cottage | Living area

1BR Australian Country Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2BR Tribal Cottage

2BR Tribal Cottage | Living area

2BR Tribal Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 76 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for 3BR Family Cottage - The Big House

3BR Family Cottage - The Big House | Living area

3BR Family Cottage - The Big House

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 112 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1BR Asian Cottage

1BR Asian Cottage | Living area

1BR Asian Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for 1BR High Country Cottage

1BR High Country Cottage | Living area

1BR High Country Cottage

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Located in Upper Orara, Friday Creek Retreat is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bongil Bongil National Park and Bindarri National Park, while Yarrila Arts and Museum and Jetty Memorial Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Banana Fun Park and Coffs Harbour Butterfly House. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
Visit our Upper Orara travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Cottages in Upper OraraOpens in a new window
Map
267 Fridays Creek Road, Upper Orara, NSW, 2450

What's nearby

  • Big Banana Fun Park - 25 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Coffs Jetty Pier - 26 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Coffs Harbour Marina - 27 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Coffs Harbour Butterfly House - 31 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Bonville Golf Resort - 33 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 23 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Guzman Y Gomez - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Donavan Link Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Friday Creek Retreat

Family-friendly cottage with seasonal outdoor pool and outdoor tennis court
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free cottage has an outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a children's pool, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. All 9 accommodations boast fireplaces, and offer free WiFi and kitchens. Guests will also find washing machines, furnished balconies or patios and flat-screen TVs. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Friday Creek Retreat offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 4-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Upper Orara cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

An outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles are featured at the cottage. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Similar properties

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 2,286 reviews
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per night

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 9 buildings
  • 9 units
  • Built in 1996
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 30.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: AUD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 30.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 October to 30 April

Property is also known as

Friday Creek Retreat House Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat House
Friday Creek Retreat Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat
Friday Creek Retreat Cottage
Friday Creek Retreat Upper Orara
Friday Creek Retreat Cottage Upper Orara

Frequently asked questions

Does Friday Creek Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Friday Creek Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of AUD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Friday Creek Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Friday Creek Retreat?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Friday Creek Retreat?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Friday Creek Retreat located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Coffs Harbour Butterfly House and Bongil Bongil National Park. Fig Tree Falls and Bindarri National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Friday Creek Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 87 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owners are exceptionally welcoming and accommodating, cottage was cleaned and lights turned on inside for a late check in
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahlia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The accommodation and environment was truely top tier and very relaxing. Couldn't be happier and the food options were so yummy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amonie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A stunning location and homely cottage. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful quiet location. We enjoyed the open fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings

Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings and great staff. The view from our room was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked everything about our stay. Especially we appreciated the spa & pool after three days Oz Tag days in Coffs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had an excellent stay,was only one night but could stay longer easily. Well done.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a perfect quite getaway. 20min from town. Lots of lovely drives. People that run it very friendly. Pet safe & friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful country retreat nestled in the Coffs hinterland.Secluded and the serenity is incredible if you just want to escape life's pressures.The hosts are lovely people and are there if needed but stay hidden otherwise to give you privacy.A lot of thought has gone into making the cabins an individual themed experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
There was no-one at the property to let me into my cabin (6:00pm). All attempts to contact the hotel were futile so I had to leave and find alternative accommodation. It took them nearly 24 hours at acknowledge the problem. For a business that is in the service department, there was none. Steer well clear of this amateurish set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Quiet retreat into mountains

Peaceful and secluded, take your food with you! Very comfortable. Lovely pool which we didn’t use due to the storm! Fantastic views and opportunity to relax and visit national parks including walking in the rain forest!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lidiya

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Risti

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
My wife and I had a very enjoyable stay,the cottage and surroundings are lovely and its very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning property and views, beautifully appointed and clean cabins. Highlight was wood fire pizza, open fire and the peace! The new owners were welcoming, easy going and have really gone into this business with a warm heart and giving attitude. All the very best Paul and Diane!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Bliss !!!

It was a very relaxing and beautiful place. We will surely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really lovely rural retreat. Very nicely themed 1 bedroom cottage. Peaceful and close enough for short drives. Would definitely return for a good rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent value

Excellent value for money! Beautiful and peaceful location. Very clean. Updated amenities. Great hosts and...must try wood fire pizza oven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great spot

Amazing dog friendly cabin with a fantastic pool and great outlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Communication and customer service by the accommodation operators was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

tay overnight

Beautiful setting in the valley with very well appointed and stylishly decorated cottages. They make a very decent drop of chambourcin as well. Thoroughly enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, coffs harbour

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely stunning property. So peaceful and quiet. Cottages have everything you need
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020