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A single-story house with a blue exterior, a covered porch with chairs, and a wooden deck.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, microwave, and refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A spacious room with a yellow sofa, a white desk, and a ceiling fan.
A blue mobile home with a porch, surrounded by a white picket fence, under a partly cloudy sky.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hat Head Beach

Popular amenities

  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hat Head, New South Wales
  • Place, Hat Head National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hat Head Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hat Head Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Hat Head

Hat Head is home to this cottage. The Old Lodge Gallery Emporium and Macleay Valley Community Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Smoky Cape Lighthouse and Clybucca Historic Site.
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Hat Head, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • Hat Head National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hat Head Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hat Head Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Town Beach - 58 min drive - 99.4 km

Getting around

  • Kempsey Station - 36 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mozzie Bites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ocean Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Obsessed - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mad Art Cafe - ‬2 min walk
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Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable, pet friendly cottage that is only a short stroll to the... pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable, pet friendly cottage that is only a short stroll to the...?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable, pet friendly cottage that is only a short stroll to the...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable, pet friendly cottage that is only a short stroll to the... located?

Situated in Hat Head, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Hat Head National Park and Hat Head Beach. Hat Head Library and Naked Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Expensive for what it was.could have been cleaner.old furniture dishwasher didnt work no light in bbq area.needs new toilet seat.otherwise great location wildlife and area.probably not a ideal house to take the misses for the price.ok overall
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely little cottage

Great location within walking distance of everything. Property Manager Anna was very very helpful and obliging.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great beach cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stay for a week every year. Bonnydoon is always immaculate and offers a relaxed beach cottage with great access to everything. We love that pets are welcome too!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great little beach house - perfect for us and our dog!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2025
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we are happy you had a wonderful holiday experience.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adequate

Just somewhere to sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful holiday house

Very clean and charming house with lots of character. We thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay. The house had everything we needed (having a dishwasher was great). As someone with a bad back the bed was amazingly comfortable, to my great relief. We'll definitely be back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Holiday

Bonnydoon was adequate for a weeks stay. Good location, has had some improvements since my last stay, which is good. It could have been cleaner. But all in all perfectly fine for my needs
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly review this and consider any necessary actions. We hope you had a wonderful time in Hat Head and the surrounding areas.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Trem

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very Happy with the whole experiance,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay, see you again soon!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bonnydoon

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Older style compact property that needs attention to especially the bathroom and toilet facilities. Sewer vent is exhausting into the laundry and smells pretty bad. A plastic bag cap was placed over the top next to washing machine which eased the smell. Another uncapped pipe is exposed underneath the toilet which I assume was a cut off floor drainpipe which may have added to the smell. No exhaust fan made area wet as well. Rear door is annoying through 2nd bedroom. Could be made a lot nicer. Could not recommend until fixed up
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cute Little House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great house with a nice, sunny front verandah. Perfect for a winter getaway. The only downside was that the oven didn’t work. We had bought all of our groceries before the trip, so it was pretty disappointing when we couldn’t cook half of the meals.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! See you again soon. We have also installed a brand new oven.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Horrible

We did not stay in the house at Hat Head. We opened the door, walked through. It smelt bad, the appliances and furniture were ancient and smelly. We closed the door and went elsewhere. Do not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Bonnydoon Review

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Property is in need of some TLC,1. THE SHOWER WATER FLOW IS BAD JUST A TRICKLE, AS WELL AS THE SOWER HEAD IS DROPING AND INAJUSTABLE.2. THE CLOTHES DRYER HAS A VERY LOUD NOISE LIKE IT IS GOING TO EXPLOAD WE WERE UNABLE TO USE IT.3. THE BBQ COOKING SURFACE WAS COVERED IN RUST, I ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN IT BUT WAS UNABLE TO USE IT.4. MICE DROPPINGS WE FOUND IN THE KITCHEN AND SOUNDS OF MICE IN TRHE ROOF.5. OF MOST CONCERN WERE PIECES OF ASBESTOS FIBRO IN THE GROUND POKING THROUGH THE SURAFACE AT THE JUUNCTION UNDER THE HOUSE AND LAWN AREA.5.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly review this and consider any necessary actions. We hope you had a wonderful time in Hat Head and the surrounding areas.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mouse house

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was badly infested with mice
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lovely Hat Head

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Property is old with new windows and doors in the main bedroom kitchen and living area. The shower has good présure and the water is nice and hot. The clothes dryer need’s to be updated as there is a bearing noise even with a light load of clothes or towels. Washing machine and the dishwasher both work well. The cottage is comfortable enough would stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

hat head weddibng

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: wonderful
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wedding stay

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was comfortable for our 3night stay
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bonneydoon!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice little holiday home. Close to everything. Elders South West Rocks were very professional and very pleasant to deal with.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location for all the family and our dog.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The oven didn’t work properly The dryer was broken Other than that it is a perfect quiet location.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

You get what you pay for, nothing more nothing less.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Reasonable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love 💕

Can’t beat Hat Head
Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing the property was not as listed

There were no blinds at the large glass windows and glass front door it was uncomfortable being in full view to any pedestrian or neighbours. The main bedroom had sheer curtains that were see through at night. Nothing included byo everything I have never stayed anywhere as unfriendly and unwelcoming The area under the house was exposed and not safe for our dog he had to be on a lead at all times which is not dog friendly in our books. Please check and have the owner make suitable changes before being rented again to other unsuspecting tenants being misled by photos in the advertisement.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Love it
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic place

Very clean and charming house with lots of character. We thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay. The house had everything we needed (having a dishwasher was great). As someone with a bad back the bed was amazingly comfortable, to my great relief. We'll definitely be back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect beach cottage!

Great value for money! .. a quaint beach cottage located within walking distance to all in Hat Head. Very clean and tidy. Thank you!
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