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Red Cedar HideAway - Enjoy the beach and the tranquility of nature at its best !

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Delightful Crescent Head!
Living area
Kitchen
Room
A drop down bunk bed is easily made up if required.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Crescent Head, NSW
  • Place, Goolawah National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Head Country Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Killick Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Red Cedar HideAway - Enjoy the beach and the tranquility of nature at its best !

Red Cedar HideAway boasts a light filled airy, open plan living space made from Australian timbers. The house is a pleasant 5 minute amble to Crescent Head Point, Main Beach, Killick Creek, shops and Country Club in the seaside village of Crescent Head. It is a 3 minute walk to Back Beach via a bush path found at the bottom of our garden. Our house is a two storey home with the upper level being available for guest accommodation. It has 2 large bedrooms, an enormous well-stocked kitchen, a lounge room, an entrance hallway, a 3 way bathroom including vanity, bath and shower and a large back veranda with barbecue and outdoor setting for our guests to enjoy. We love our beautiful home but now we are retired we enjoy a simpler life on our farm in the Upper Macleay and so we only return to wash linen and clean for our guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please do not wear high heel shoes inside as it damages wooden floors. Preferable to remove all shoes in entrance hallway.
Please rinse off beach sand using tub and towel on front decking. This stops build up of gritty sand indoors.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2440, PID-STRA-6009
Property # 7494567
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crescent Head

Located in Crescent Head, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Goolawah National Park and Hat Head National Park, while Kempsey Museum and Slim Dusty Heritage Centre are cultural highlights.
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Crescent Head, NSW

What's nearby

  • Goolawah National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crescent Head Country Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Killick Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 46 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Lighthouse Beach - 53 min drive - 91.0 km

Getting around

  • Kempsey Station - 22 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cressence - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blackfish Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crescent Head Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crescent Head Country Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Point Break Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Cedar HideAway - Enjoy the beach and the tranquility of nature at its best ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Red Cedar HideAway - Enjoy the beach and the tranquility of nature at its best !?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Red Cedar HideAway - Enjoy the beach and the tranquility of nature at its best !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Cedar HideAway - Enjoy the beach and the tranquility of nature at its best !?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Cedar HideAway - Enjoy the beach and the tranquility of nature at its best ! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Goolawah National Park and Crescent Head Country Club. Killick Beach is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and cozy, the hosts were friendly. Everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jenny r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean comfortable and interesting home in the fantastic coastal township of Crescent Head. Wonderful hosts who communicate very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar, 2026
Thank you for your positive comments! We try hard to make our home comfortable and welcoming to families who stay even for a short stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely house with great kitchen, comfortable beds and pleasant aspect. Hosts were wonderful and helpful. Heartily recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2026
Thanks for your positive comments. We hope you'll come back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful stay with our 3 kids. Comfy and had all we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb, 2025
Thanks for your review, Megan. We hope to see you and your family again at Red Cedar Hideaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farouk H.

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

Excellent host and excellent property

We love crescent head and we enjoyed staying in a property only 3 minutes away from the beach and the house has everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn't go to the national park. Location and accommodation was excellent. Cassie and Jeff were exceptional as hosts and the home was so well equipped. The small touches such as chocolate, flowers, cheese and wine really made us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2025
Thanks for your positive review. We home you and the family will come again and enjoy the beautiful place we call home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was so generous and the house was exactly what we needed. Beautiful bird life surrounding the house and a kitchen with all the necessary utensils. Connection with hosts was above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
Thanks for your glowing review! We love to host families such as yours that are so appreciative and enjoy our beautiful village. We look forward to seeing you all again on your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe J.

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

lovely retreat

lots of lovely touches, with information, ideas of what to do and food/wine treats. great communication and easy drive dowb to wonderful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2025
Thanks for your lovely words Phoebe. We hope you will come again and stay hopefully when the sun is shining and sparkling on our lovely beaches.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Perfect getaway

Wonderful place to stay. Close to the beach. Lovely views from the balcony.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy for parking 2 cars. So many things to do near by. Everything we needed. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean W.

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

Peaceful

Lovely stay Enjoyed laying on the deck listening to the sounds of nature
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

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

Ryan

Was a great place to stay with the kids. They really made us feel welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LYN F.

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

Clean & comfortable

Everything we needed for our 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeline B.

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

Great house

Enjoyed staying at Cassie and Jeff’s house, my daughter enjoyed all the little toys and books. The house is in a good location not too far from the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Lovely stay at a great spot

We found and checked in very easily thanks to the great instructions.The house was clean and welcoming and Cassie and Jeff had left us a lovely welcome gift and breakfast supplies to help us settle in.House is in a peaceful spot with easy access to back beach. We enjoyed sitting on the back deck to read and relax.also explored the area following sme of the tips in the house info guide.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

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

Paradise!

This was a return stay for us and we absolutely loved it again! The owners of the property are amazing people and we felt so looked after! Their communication was flawless, location excellent and Crescent Head is amazing! Loved every minute - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan, 2024
Thanks Mitch! 😊 We loved having you back again! So lovely to see your beautiful girls enjoying summer holidays and they have grown so much in one year! We look forward to seeing you again next summer! Stay safe! Cassie and Jeff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

george m.

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

Excellent accommodation in crescent head

Cassie and Jeff are lovely hosts. The house was very clean with an impressively large kitchen and a verandah overlooking trees. Everything was provided including a few bonuses like wine and cheese and breakfast provisions. A great place to stay and will definitely book again if going to Crescent Head.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
We enjoyed having George and his family stay. . They were appreciative of the little extras we provide for our guests and left the house sparkling clean! We would welcome them back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mitchell C.

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

Nice Weekend

Enjoyed our stay, Owners very helpful. Second bedroom had a muskie smell about. But over all clean tidy and easy stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna W.

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

Fantastic little getaway!

Loved our stay at Cassie and Jeff’s place. The house was very clean and my children loved all the trinkets, toys and books. It felt like a we were in a tree-house. Balcony view is gorgeous and the location is amazing if you’re not keen on the business of the caravan park.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quyen N.

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

Perfect weekend getaway!

Our stay at Cassie and Jeff's place in Crescent Head was fantastic! They went above and beyond to ensure our comfort, including thoughtful inclusions that exceeded our expectations. The location is easily one of the best in Crescent Head, providing a cozy home with a huge kitchen. The cute sticky notes added a charming touch, and Netflix on the TV was a great way to relax after a long day in the sun. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helena Kristy H.

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

Home away from Home

Cassie & Jeff were very warm and helpful form the start. They messaged us before our check in date to update us on the bad weather forecast and was very accommodating for an earlier check-in. The place was homely, clean and had everything you needed for a getaway. Spacious living room and kitchen. The beach and town centre were minutes only minutes away. Was such a lovely stay, and such friendly hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2024
Thanks for your lovely review Kristy. We enjoyed having you and your family stay. We just wished the weather had been kinder for the wedding you travelled such a long way to attend! Hope to see you again when the sun is shining!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Gentle Retreat

Spacious, quiet and comfortable, Red Cedar Hideaway was a welcome break from the hustle bustle for us. We particularly enjoyed eating and reading on the back deck looking out through the trees in the company of the local birdlife. Very relaxing! Our hosts were welcoming and generous and we felt at home right away. The house is well equipped and set up and staying organised was easy. Highly recommend as a quiet retreat in busy Crescent Head!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2023
Thanks Jeff and Jo! So lovely to have guests who enjoy our precious bird life . . . I hope our great grandkids will be able to enjoy their magical music! We live in a time of unprecedented change. . . So many of us hope the native animals of this country we call home will survive!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire M.

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

Wonderful house in a great location

This house was perfect for our young family. The kids loved exploring all of the nooks and cupboards full of trinkets and toys. The grown-ups loved relaxing on the deck overlooking bushland and listening to the birdlife. The warm welcome on arrival, breakfast pack and wine were wonderful touches. The house was sparkling clean and very well equipped. And the Crescent Head beaches are just devine. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2022
Thanks Claire for your kind review! We loved having you and your family stay and look forward to welcoming you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

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

Paradise!

Cannot thanks Jeff and Cassie enough for everything! We had the best holiday as a family in the beautiful crescent head! Loved the house and the quirkiness that come with it! Brilliant size rooms and WIFI / Netflix was a welcomed feature! We love crescent head and will definitely be back, this house is litterally around the corner in a beautiful quiet street! Highly recommend to all!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2023
Thanks for your lovely review Mitch. We love having families who enjoy their precious holiday time and look forward to welcoming your family again to Red Cedar Hideaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy R.

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

so good.

We had a lovely stay at Cassie and Jeffs house. The house was spotless, and so well stocked with more than the basics one could need to arrive and have a tea (in a tpot) or a real coffee machine coffee and rattle up some sandwiches (Cassie had fresh butter in the fridge) for the family. The fridge had real milk and there was fresh fruit and cereal. There was even a lovely little surprise gift on arrival (not telling...its an extremely thoughtful gesture and unexpected!) Great views over the trees below the deck, (were said gift could be enjoyed.) Very comfy beds, crispy sheets and soft colourful towels provided, which in Crescent Head is not always the case. Cassie and Jeff made everything very easy, check in and opening up the house ran so smoothly. Great place to be away from the crowds swarming around the shops and beach in town....but just a very short drive down to the best pies around! So good!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2023
Thank you Missy for your delightful review! We are thrilled that your family had a wonderful weekend and appreciative of your positive comments! We hope you will come again! Cassie and Jeff

About the host

Hosted by Cassie and Jeff Black

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We are a retired couple who have enjoyed over forty years living in Crescent Head. We built our home in the eighties and it is unique in that it has no gyprock walls at all. It is entirely made of Australian timbers. Jeff spent many years as a floor sander and the floors are an example of the pride he took in his work. Having raised our family in this home we now enjoy retirement on our farm an hours drive up into the hills. We return to wash linen, clean and mow lawns but when guests are here we allow them the privacy they need.

Why they chose this property

Red Cedar HideAway is a delightful place to stay for those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. The Australian red cedar tree we planted when we built the house in 1983 now provides welcome shade and a home for the native birds. It is peaceful to sit on the back deck watching the birdlife and listening to the waves wash up onto the shore at backbeach. The rooms are large and welcoming with the kitchen well stocked, easily embracing the whole family. Recently we connected Starlink to allow our guests very fast internet access so that if they need to work or check to monitor work related business it is easily done.

What makes this property unique

Being located at the upper part of Skyline Crescent means those afternoon sea breezes are able to be enjoyed on hot, summer days. There are delightful walks leading from the bottom of the backyard to the beach either along the bush track that descends to Backbeach corner or along the road that leads up to the water tower where a 360 view of the ocean is to be savoured . From here a track winds down to the golf course and the village centre, where an ice-cream or cool drink can be enjoyed before discovering another route up to the house!

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