Villa Riviera on the Richmond Ballina River

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This is a brilliant apartment. It is ideally located on the Richmond River and is a short walk to the center of Ballina. The fittings and furnishings are all of the highest order with the beds being exceptionally comfortable. The kitchen appliances are all of high quality as is the crockery and glassware. We could not fault Villa Riviera in any way. The photos are a true reflection of the apartment which is often not the case. Do yourself a favor and book a week here!!

Villa Riviera is a stunning, spacious split level river side apartment. Renovated and fully furnished in a comfortable contemporary style. Situated right on the beautiful Richmond River, it provides you with your own backyard beach. Watch the leisure craft, trawlers and nature pass you by from the outdoor dining area or upstairs parents retreat.

The galley kitchen is equipped with modern facilities including dishwasher and is open to the lounge/dining and balcony areas for easy entertaining. Stretch out on the expansive lounge suite and enjoy a movie on the large wall mounted flat screen TV with DVD. Dine inside or out, on either of the two comfortable dining suites - the choice is yours and if the river breeze isn't enough to cool you down reverse cycle air-conditioning is an option inside.

A second downstairs bathroom and a separate laundry comprising both washing machine and dryer are also provided.

The generous main bedroom features a luxurious king sized bed, wall mounted flat screen TV, reverse cycle air-conditioning and an over-sized window which stretch across the length of the entire room overlooking the Richmond River. A private lounge setting is also nestled next to the for a quiet cup of tea and a good book!

The roomy second bedroom is equipped with both a double and single bed with plenty of space to spare. Another large, flat screen TV is also wall mounted for the kids/another couple to enjoy also with reverse cycle air-conditioning.

All windows in the apartment have both sheer and blackout curtains in case you want to enjoy a deep sleep in! You can travel light as pillows, linen, beach and bath towels are provided as well as shower wash. Tea and coffee are included along with a selection of cooking basics (oil, salt pepper, vinegar etc.) are also available to you.

For Business and extended stays please inquire about our special rates.

Centrally Located

Villa Riviera is located with walking distance to the many restaurants, cafes, shops in the central business district. Several shopping centers and cinemas are also close by.

The local markets are held in Ballina on the third Sunday of the month or alternatively, in nearby Lennox Head on the second and fifth Sundays of the month.

The Ballina/Byron airport is only a 5-10mins drive away with transit buses, taxis and hire cars readily available.


Outdoor Activities

Boat ramp 200 mtrs to the east of your back door.
Bike/walking paths nearby provide a scenic and educational ride all the way to Lennox Head, taking in the River front, River mouth, Lighthouse beach, Shelley beach, Angels beach, Sharpe's Beach, Boulder's beach and Lennox Headland.
Skate park.
Ballina public pool and water-slides are 5 minutes away as are numerous bowls clubs, restaurants and cafes, and ten-pin bowling.
World class surfing is just a short drive to North Wall, Trestles, Flat Rock, Sharpe's, Boulders, Lennox Point and 7 Mile Beach.

A quick car ferry ride to South Ballina Beach offers 4WD access for sensational beach fishing or if that sounds like an effort while on holidays, just throw a line in from the beach at your back door, you may just catch your dinner!

The Richmond River is also ideal for a relaxing swim, snorkeling, canoeing, windsurfing, water-skiing, paddle boarding etc and you are likely to spot some local dolphins frolicking while sunning yourself or having breakfast, lunch, dinner on the outside dining table.

Take a drive up the coast road through Lennox Head to Byron Bay, or inland to many famous tourist spots, rain forests & waterfalls, stopping in Bangalow for a coffee or spot of shopping.

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