Title: Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6307701&destination=Crescent+Head%2C+New+South+Wales%2C+Australia&selected=99562911&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. ## Photo gallery for Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. ![Dining - Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. (Crescent Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/3016bffa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. (Crescent Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/405f1968.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. (Crescent Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/02b9f285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. (Crescent Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/2bc9f365.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. (Crescent Head)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99570000/99563000/99562911/d5d160fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage 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 - Up to 25 kg 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 ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89770000/89763800/89763712/243b87db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Crowdy Bay Eco Resort Crowdy Head - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 95 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Crescent Head is home to this cottage. Kempsey Museum and Slim Dusty Heritage Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard and Roto House. Wigay Aboriginal Culture Park and Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory are also worth visiting. [Visit our Crescent Head travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Crescent-Head.dx6307701) [View more Cottages in Crescent Head](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 \- 0.1 miles - Crescent Head Country Club 9 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Smoky Cape Lighthouse 48 min drive \- 34.0 miles - Horseshoe Bay Beach 52 min drive \- 35.7 miles - South West Rocks Country Club 53 min drive \- 35.9 miles ### Getting around - Kempsey Station 26 min drive - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - Cressence 6 min drive - Crescent Head Tavern 6 min drive - Blackfish Coffee 6 min drive - Crescent Head Country Club 7 min drive - La Costa Cantina 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. ? ### What time is check-out at Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. ? ### Where is Goolawah Retreat is a unique venue, perfect for any celebration. located? ## Have a question? 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