Byron Bay, NSW, Australia
Old 55 Beach Apartment
An original Wategos Beach home with an unassuming touch of luxury. Perfect for families, groups, couples or solo travellers. Old 55 Apartment features two queen bedrooms, a large deck, ensuite and a spacious main bathroom. A magical Cape Byron bungalow with mesmerising ocean views that will make you want to return time and again.
Good to know
Old 55 Apartment is the top floor of an original Cape Byron treehouse embraced by a large deck, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the cooling ocean breezes. A tranquil and inspiring home ideally located a short stroll to Watego’s Beach, famous for its safe swimming, snorkelling, surfing, and kayaking. Old 55 Apartment is the uppermost level of the house and has a queen bedroom with en-suite, plus a large second bedroom with a queen and single bed. There is also a spacious main bathroom with a shower and full size bath. The kitchen is fully equipped with a large oven and stovetop, fridge with ice maker, dishwasher, condiments, and a selection of organic teas/coffee. There is a breakfast bar and spacious dining table for gatherings, and the living room opens out onto a relaxed outdoor living space; the perfect spot to read a book in the morning sun, practice yoga, BBQ, or have a sunset drink before dining at one of Byron Bay's iconic restaurants. Old 55 Apartment features complimentary Australian Botanical body products, and a range of organic teas/coffee, as well everyday kitchen essentials to make your stay enjoyable. All linen, bath and beach towels supplied, and there is a washer and dryer in the laundry, as well as an iconic Australian Hills Hoist clothesline in the backyard. Netflix and Wifi is included for those relaxing nights in, however please note there is no live or free to air TV. The living / dining area has reverse cycle air-conditioning and there are both fans and oil heaters in the bedrooms to make your stay as cosy or cool as you like. A short stroll down the hill leads to the beautiful Wategos Beach, Rae’s on Wategos, and the Byron Bay Lighthouse walk or Arakwal National Park/Cape Byron Conservation Area. Travelling with children? We offer cots and a trundle bed to help make your family stay a convenient one. Contact us to find out how the bedding can be adapted to suit your group. NOTE: Old 55 is a shared property. You are viewing the listing for the APARTMENT ONLY (max 5 guests). To book the Studio (2 guests), House (9 guests) or whole property (11 guests) please contact us or view our other listings "Studio 55", "Old 55 Beach House", "Old 55 Beach House & Studio". IMPORTANT: > Rates are for the APARTMENT only and max 5 guests. Please contact us if you would like rates for extra rooms at this property. > Whilst every effort is made to keep our rates accurate, no guarantee can be made especially if booking more than 6 months in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
House Rules
- No additional guests or visitors on site. - Please be mindful of noise and our neighbours. - Additional guests, loud noise/partying may result in immediate eviction and complete loss of bond. - Please wash off sand before entering the house. - Please recycle. - Please leave the house tidy on departure. - No smoking inside. During your stay in our listing we require that you are aware of and agree to abide by the NSW Government’s Code of Conduct for the Short-term Rental Accommodation Industry. In abiding with the Code of Conduct, you also agree to: -Treat our neighbours with respect by keeping noise to a minimum and within acceptable levels -Not host parties or events that would disrupt the peace and comfort of our home or neighbours, and -Follow our house rules. Thank you.
Other Details to Note
Guests will have the entire apartment as shown in the pictures. We ask all guests to be mindful of each other. Please take shoes off before entering the house and minimise running, stomping or heavy stepping as this may echo below. Please be mindful of noise especially when entering or exiting the property and after hours. There is carport / driveway parking for 2 vehicles, and on street parking is unrestricted. ***We do not accept schoolies, bucks/hens parties.*** 🏖 If you have IG, you can follow us @temple_retreats_byron for photos of all of our charming abodes, as well as our local tips for the bay and beyond. Whilst every effort is made to ensure our rates are correct, they are not guaranteed. If you are enquiring more than 6 months in advance please contact us prior to making a booking. Thank you!
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Family
- Babysitter recommendations
- Children's tableware
- High chair
- Travel crib
Outdoors
- BBQ
- Garden or backyard
- Patio Private
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Family
- Babysitter recommendations
- Children's tableware
- High chair
- Travel crib
Outdoors
- BBQ
- Garden or backyard
- Patio Private
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
Kitchen and dining
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
Home safety
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises Free, on premises
- Free street parking
Bathroom
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
- Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
Watego's beach is the local's favourite beach in Byron Bay and one of the most desirable places to live in Australia. This small enclave of houses sits directly under the lighthouse in the centre of the Cape Byron Conservation area on the most easterly part of the Australian mainland. Watego's beach is the perfect beach for families. A wide sandy bay lined with pandanus palms at one end and a grassy park at the western end with public ammenities including BBQ's. The calm waters are ideal for swimming and it is the best place to see dolphins on a daily basis and whales between May and October. Famous for surfing, Wategos is perfect for beginners and seasoned shredders! The inside section is great for the kids while Mum or Dad surfs the point, the Bombie or drifts down to the long point breaks at The Pass. The walk to the lighthouse from Wategos takes in some of the most spectacular scenery the north coast has to offer. The sunrise or sunset from the lighthouse is a 'must do' while in the bay. Its preferable to have a car when staying here. Wategos is a 5 - 8min drive to the centre of town or a 35 min walk. The walk to town is part of the lighthouse trail and rated the number one thing to do in the bay, however, it is not lit at night so Uber or taxi is preferable. Coffee and snacks are available on the beachfront each day at Rae's restaurant or The Pass cafe is a 10 - 15min walk and the light house cafe a 20 - 30min walk. There is no public transport other than taxi or ride share. Airport shuttles will pick up and drop off.
Guest Access
Guests will have the entire apartment as shown in the pictures. We ask all guests to be mindful of each other. Please take shoes off before entering the house and minimise running, stomping or heavy stepping as this may echo below. Please be mindful of noise especially when entering or exiting the property and after hours. There is carport / driveway parking for 2 vehicles, and on street parking is unrestricted.
Find us
There is limited public transport in the area, so having a car is essential. There are taxis/Uber available. You can also hire bicycles or electric bikes from town.
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