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McKinnon on the Bay @ East Ballina

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Outdoor dining
Dining
Private kitchen
Beach
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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EAST BALLINA, NSW
  • Shelly Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Ballina Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

About this property

McKinnon on the Bay @ East Ballina

Please contact us if your dates are not available.

McKinnon on the Bay is located in a quiet area of Shaws Bay, a 500 metrewalk to the beach and Ballina surf club, and a short drive to Ballina central were you will find all your requirements such as retail shopping, cinemas, clubs and activities.

Shaws Bay itself is a great-protected location for swimming, stand up paddle-boarding, snorkelling and wading with the kids. There is a maze of paths to explore around the bay, out the wall, along the beaches and river and into Ballina. If you are into fishing, there are plenty of opportunities for that too.

This home has all you need for a relaxing holiday. Three bedrooms, one full bathroom and a second toilet and shower, kitchen and large outdoor undercover area to enjoy family Bbq's. When it gets too hot, enjoy the air-conditioned family space. We are pet friendly so bring your pooch.

Where you will sleep
Bedroom 1, Queen bed with Air con and fan
Bedroom 2, Queen bed with celling fan
Bedroom 3, Single beds x 2 with celling fan

Additional Information
Outdoor and undercover entertaining
Lawn and fully fenced backyard
Linen provided
Pets: Yes
Party: This property does not accept hens, bucks or school leavers and has a strict no party policy
Wifi: Yes
Air Conditioning & Heating: Yes in living area and main bedroom
Celling fans throughout
Parking: On street parking, off street parking spot for small car.
Garage: No

- This accommodation has a strict No Party Policy in place
- Schoolies bookings NOT permitted
- This accommodation is non-smoking. We respectfully request that our guests do not smoke in the property
- Furniture and decor may vary from current photos

The property has a starter pack of toilet paper and dishwashing supplies, however this will not be enough for the duration of your stay, the property is not stocked with groceries, condiments, pantry items, cleaning products or toiletries, you will need to provide these yourself.

Property manager

LJ Hooker Lennox Head
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property registration number PID-STRA-14772-3

About the area

Ballina

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in East Ballina, a neighbourhood in Ballina. Ballina Golf Club and Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ballina Nature Reserve and Richmond River Nature Reserve. Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum and Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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EAST BALLINA, NSW

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shelly Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Ballina District Hospital - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Ballina Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ballina Fair Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Ballina, NSW (BNK-Ballina - Byron Gateway) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shaws Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Belle General - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Street Sports Ballina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shelly Beach Cafe Ballina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ballina Gallery Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McKinnon on the Bay @ East Ballina pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at McKinnon on the Bay @ East Ballina?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McKinnon on the Bay @ East Ballina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McKinnon on the Bay @ East Ballina located?

Located in East Ballina, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach. Angels Beach and Ballina Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

We were there for 5 days. Quiet, in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

J R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, great stay

The place was incredibly clean and perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great unit

We loved our stay here. The area was quiet and safe, only minutes walk to the beach and nearby cafes. The back yard was fully enclosed which was great for our dog. The unit was clean, comfortable, easy to find and no problem using the key lockbox. Neighbours were quiet. Loved the comfy beds, great to have two bathrooms. Fans and aircon were welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome holiday accommodation

I found it very homely and cozy
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location 🙂

Fantastic stay wish it could have been longer, definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!!

House was perfect for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikki-lee P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend beach stay

Beautiful location the unit was clean and in a quiet area. So close we could take regular walks along the beach and across the bridge. Thank you the process was easy, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Viv N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet retreat

A very pleasant stay with heaps of room. Quiet area and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy stay

Very good location The single beds probably better for children
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

norbert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great break

Nice place stayed second time. Dog friendly is a bonus. Close to beach. Ok beds. Hot shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation

Fantastic holiday location close to the beach and lagoon. Great walk along the wall. Unit was clean and had pleanty of room everything to make a holiday stress free we had a lovely holiday. Would recommend to anyone looking to holiday in Ballina
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Holly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Enjoyed our stay, very family friendly. Would have appreciated a few more washing & dishwashing tablets, and things like bin bags etc. A family of 6 staying for a week 2 of each wasnt much. Would stay again though, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Well managed villa in good condition, nice location. Spacious courtyard. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely clean!

Nicely clean and quiet house. Surrounded by beautiful scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

McKinnon St

We enjoyed our stay at your property. It was close to ammenities, clean and tidy and a great floor plan. I would certainly rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ballina

Great position and very clean and roomy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walk to everything

This is a great place to stay for a family, comfortable, spotlessly clean, spacious and a perfect location if you want to just walk out the door and be on the beach. Within a short stroll you have the surf beach, sheltered Shaw’s Bay, coastal walks, playgrounds cafes and fishing spots. There’s a good covered barbeque area, an enclosed backyard. Stock up on supplies in town and you can leave the car parked for your whole stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful long weekend

We stayed at McKinnon by the Bay for a long weekend in February. We found the place to be clean, comfortable and within easy access to everything we needed. The bonus for us was that it is pet friendly. There was 2 off leash dog areas one was a park near the townhouse the other was on the Ballina side of the bridge on the water although we did go to Lennox for a really good off leash beach called 7 mile beach there was surf and sand for our dog to really enjoy. The townhouse was clean and very quiet which was really nice for a relaxing break.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

McKinnon on the Bay

All good. Highly recommended. Only tiny issue was no iron on premises.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

norbert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and comfortable

Clean with all the necessities. I don't like the linen being two sheets and hot water ran out daily after the 5 of it's had showers etc. Backyard was great for the dog. Well provisioned.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location & dog-friendly

Easy check-in with key-safe. Lovely quiet location, property as described & overall clean and tidy. Enclosed yard great for our small dog, as was the off-leash dog park at the end of the street. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend for families and people with dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beachside home away from home.

Beautifully maintained, clean and comfortable house in a nice quiet neighbourhood, within walking distance to beaches and a very short drive to town. All amenities are provided for a lovely, stress-free holiday by the sea - thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Ballina Stay

The property was well set out, clean and functional. It was well equipped with all that we needed and the ducted air conditioning was so welcomed. The LJ Hooker Lennox team were amazing to deal with and had great communication. This property is a hidden gem only 3 minutes walk to the beautiful Lighthouse Beach. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and cosy, comfortable bedrooms and so close to the beach .

we had a lovely holiday especially with the property being dog friendly lots of walking paths, would recommend the house
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

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Hosted by LJ Hooker Lennox Head

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