Gumtree Cottage - Peaceful Hawks Nest Escape

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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a dense forest, and a developed area with buildings and roads.
A spacious room with a large wooden dining table, multiple chairs, and a sofa. There are large windows offering a view of trees and a balcony.
Room
A building with a brick exterior, a metal staircase, and a covered outdoor area.
A kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Myall Lakes National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Hawks Nest, NSW
  • Place, Myall Lakes National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Jimmys Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Separate dining area

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Living area
Enjoy the soothing sea breeze
Hawks Nest
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (13 reviews)
Enjoy the soothing sea breeze

About the area

Hawks Nest

Located in Hawks Nest, this holiday home is on a river. Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Dark Point Aboriginal Place are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Map
Hawks Nest, NSW

What's nearby

  • Myall Lakes National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hawks Nest Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jimmys Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Bay Harbour Cafe - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬65 min drive
  • ‪Aussie Bob's Fish & Chips - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪The Wood Oven - ‬65 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gumtree Cottage Hawks Nest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gumtree Cottage Hawks Nest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gumtree Cottage Hawks Nest?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gumtree Cottage Hawks Nest?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Gumtree Cottage Hawks Nest located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Jean Shaw Koala Reserve and Myall Lakes National Park. Pelican Park and Hawks Nest Golf Club are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very sweet and helpful :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased you felt well cared for and supported during your stay. It’s wonderful to know your experience with us was positive. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards, Holidays @ Tea Gardens Ray White
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful location, nice being surrounded by gumtrees and birds, lorikeets during the day and owls at night. House gets cooling sea breeze.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so pleased the serene location and beautiful wildlife enhanced your stay. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Kind regards, Holidays @ Tea Gardens Ray White
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house despite constant airing smells mouldy and musty Probably from bedding and lounge . Great location. As weather was warm we could leave all windows and doors open and use fans but smell remains .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
House was basic but comfortable clean and very well located. However the lovely trees surrounding the house are home to a large colony of flying foxes. These are very loud, very smelly and poo prolifically on cars and anything outside. The smell permiates the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Girl at real estate was great house was very dusty even the cushion lounges & beding , fans were filthy there were no tea towels or oven mit . My hole family had hay fever from the dust inside the house over all I think the cleaning was the problem
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gumtree Cottage

Not flash but all basic items to have a comfortable stay. Need to Pre plan for entering and exiting house with luggage as there are a lot of stairs. House needs a more thorough clean before guest arrive i.e. cobwebs, dust, barbeque, pest control for ants. No ceiling fans for stove or bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

old and smelly broken portable air con unit

Upon entry stairs were precarious, house was unclean smelling stale and of sweat. The portable air con was broken, The bathroom had no exhaust fan, the paint was pealing from most of the ceiling. The property was so bad we didnt stay, we were refused a refund
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surrounded by trees.

70s holiday house surrounded by trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Never stay there again

A saying You get what you pay for!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and peaceful

Great little property. Basic but ideal for the family to stay. Bicycle to beach and bay. All we needed for a week at near the coast.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, Great accommodation, Balcony out back was a wonderful place to relax.

Every thing you need is at this property. Close to a couple of beaches and many fishing spots. We needed nothing more then this property. Really enjoyed our stay. So much in fact we didn’t want to leave so booked for an extra day. No complaints
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Aa

Very nice, quiet house. Simply furnished, as was shown in pictures. We had a very pleasant stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable establishment

Everything is there, however since there is no internet, could not enjoy Netflix or youtube at nights, movies are about 60 km away.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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