[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. Cottage in Crescent Head ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/405f1968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/3016bffa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/d5d160fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/8145c3dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/c62d7c1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 32 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. Goolawah is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. A stones throw from a selection of magical beaches and national parks along the untouched back road of beautiful Crescent Head. Come and relax, unwind and enjoy amongst the trees. Goolawah Retreat consists of 5 self contained cottages and our architecturally designed pavilion space with attached studio. Sleeping max 32ppl. Boasting a stunning leafy outlook and ocean views from our top cottages on 28 acres of natural bushland, manicured and landscaped gardens. Goolawah Retreat is the ideal setting for your next celebration. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 8 bathrooms - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114140000/114134100/114134065/4b5b90a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Surfaris RetreatA 14-Room Bespoke Escape on 15 Acres Crescent Head - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Crescent Head is home to this cottage. Crescent Head Country Club and Kempsey Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory and Mid North Coast Maritime Museum. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed and Wave Bowl are also worth visiting. [Visit our Crescent Head travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Crescent-Head.dx6307701) [View more Cottages in Crescent Head](https://www.expedia.ca/Crescent-Head-Cottages.d6307701-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-31.21078,152.96455&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:f%7Em%7DDm%7Brd%5C%3FS%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBOBQBQBQBSBMDQBQDODQDQDODQFODMFSFMFOFMFSFMFOHOFKHMHOFMJMHMHKHOJKHOJKHKJKJKJKJKJIJKLKJIJKLGLIJILGLILILGLGLELILELENILENELELANENGLANELCNANCLANCNANCN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDL%40NFLDN%40LDNDLDLHNDLDLHLDLFLFLHLHJFLHLHJFLJJHJJLJJHJJJJJJHJJJJJHNJJHNHJHLHLHLHNHLFJHNFNFLFRFLFNFLDRFLDNFPDNDPBPDNDPBPDLBRBPBPBPBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FP%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FPARAPAPAPAPCPAPCNCPCPCRCPELCREPELCPEPENGPENGNEPGNGLGNGPGLGNINGJILININIJINIJILKLILKJKJIJKJKJKLKFMJKJKHMJKHMFMHKHMFMFMHMHMBMHMDODMHMDODMDOBMDODM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40OBM%40OBO%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOCO%3FOCOAOCMAOCOAMCOEMAOEOEMCMEOEMEOIMEMEMIMCMIMIMGMGMIKIMGMIKKKIMKKKKGKMKKKKKKIKKKIMKMIMIKIOKKGOIOIMGKIOGOGMGQGOGMGOGQEOGOEQEOEQEQEMCQESCMCQCSCQCQCOAQCQAQAQAQAQASAQ%3FQ%3FQAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ehnl_33KSFYbaIzsuPc0_lk1wg4=) Crescent Head, NSW ### What's nearby - Goolawah National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Crescent Head Country Club - 8 min drive - 3.9 km - Killick Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 km - Goolawah Regional Park - 12 min drive - 6.2 km - Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed - 62 min drive - 78.4 km ### Getting around - Kempsey Station - 26 min drive - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 48 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Crescent Head Tavern - ‬6 min drive - ‪Cressence - ‬6 min drive - ‪Blackfish Coffee - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Green Room - ‬7 min drive - ‪Crescent Head Country Club - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. ? > Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. ? > Check-out is at 9:30 AM. ### Where is Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. located? > Situated in Crescent Head, this cottage is steps from Goolawah National Park, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Crescent Head Country Club and Killick Beach. Goolawah Regional Park and Hat Head National Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. 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