Title: Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,... Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,... ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44219000/44218941/8a192239.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44219000/44218941/w3456h2301x0y0-70068446.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44219000/44218941/5da292c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44219000/44218941/2b0efb0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44219000/44218941/f159395c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the ultimate beach holiday at Creel, where spacious living areas and entertainment options await. Enjoy a leisurely stroll to the nearby club or unwind on the large elevated front deck overlooking the natural reserve, with a pool table to keep kids busy on beach-free days. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,... "Creel" - make this your next holiday destination, this spacious home is positioned directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club. Plenty of room for all the family or bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing holiday of sun, surf, fishing and swimming. This home will easily accommodate your family with entertainment to keep the kids busy should you have a beach free day, with a pool table (Please note no food or drink to be consumed near the pool table). Upstairs you will find the fully equipped kitchen, this opens up to the dining/lounge area that spills onto a large balcony. Three of the bedrooms are located upstairs and the main bathroom. Celing Fans in some bedrooms Downstairs you will find a large rumpus room, the fourth bedroom and another bathroom. We don't supply linen, all the beds have mattress protector, pillow case, pillow, quilt and quilt cover. You will need to bring your own sheets and towels, bath mat, tea towels You will also need to bring your own washing powder, kitchen detergent, rubbish bags, soap and toilet paper, etc. Outdoor living areas are plentiful with options to entertain either out the back amidst the established gardens or on the huge elevated front deck overlooking the natural beauty of the reserve. Large lockup garage that will accommodate 3 cars and plenty of room to park a boat in the driveway. We know you will enjoy your holiday at Hat Head and look forward to hearing from you. Bed Configuration - Linen not Included 2x Queen 4x Singles 1x Double While we ensure that all beds are equipped with mattress protectors, pillows, pillowcases, quilts, and quilt covers, we kindly ask guests to bring their own sheets, towels, bath mats, and tea towels. Additionally, guests are expected to provide their own laundry detergent, dish soap, personal soap, and toilet paper among other personal necessities. Linen Hire companies available for you hire are available please contact our office directly. A $40 Booking Fee plus a separate Cleaning Fee Applies to all bookings. PID-STRA-21803 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Deck ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29855600/29855590/307fc2b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Break - 22 Bay St Hat Head Hat Head - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 7.8 Good 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=29855590&PinnedHotelID=29855590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100820000/100817500/100817421/541ea33c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach Dreams Hat Head Hat Head - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=100817421&PinnedHotelID=100817421&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98473600/98473545/99fc527c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head Hat Head - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=98473545&PinnedHotelID=98473545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89290000/89281400/89281386/25df983c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hat Head's Beachside Luxury Living: Your Ultimate Getaway Destination Awaits Hat Head - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=89281386&PinnedHotelID=89281386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34845800/34845714/14ed9f9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Frangipani in Hat Head HAT HEAD - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=34845714&PinnedHotelID=34845714&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29855500/29855434/7c4f66c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### If you are looking for a relaxing house, opposite the beach access with... 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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 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 Property registration number PID-STRA-21803 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. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Creel At Hat Head - Hat Head, NSW Hat Head Creel At Hat Head - Hat Head, NSW Private vacation home 2901-235583 Creel At Hat Head - Hat Head, NSW Private vacation home Hat Head ## About the area Hat Head is home to this holiday home. Smoky Cape Lighthouse and Trial Bay Gaol are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South West Rocks Country Club and Crescent Head Country Club. [Visit our Hat Head travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hat-Head.dx6350174) [View more Holiday homes in Hat Head](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hat-Head-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6350174-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-31.05138%2C153.04588&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wvVSySp7cokkVuBOLEPEiGByngo=) Hat Head, NSW ### What's nearby - Hat Head Library - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Hat Head Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Hat Head National Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles - Naked Island - 12 min drive - 1.5 miles - Horseshoe Bay Beach - 31 min drive - 20.5 miles ### Getting around - Kempsey Station - 35 min drive - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Heritage Hotel Gladstone - ‬16 min drive - ‪Steam & Cedar - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Gladstone Hub - ‬16 min drive - ‪Sum-Sushi - ‬15 min drive - ‪Blue Ocean Bistro - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,... pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,...? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,...? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,... located? > Situated in Hat Head, this holiday home is steps away from Hat Head Library and Hat Head Beach. Naked Island and Hat Head National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,... Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.0/10 Cleanliness This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen M. 29 Apr 2024 #### Fantastic location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house for larger groups - pool table was a hit with the teenagers, so close to the beach. Very spacious house. ##### Kathleen M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabby M. 5 May 2025 #### great for a large crowd Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: it was a great house for a lot of people. Felt spacious and really easy to maintain. Couple of things such as the stove ignition broken and the downstairs shower didn't work but overall didn't impact our holiday. ##### Gabby M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Jeremy W. 28 Mar 2023 #### Annual Holiday HH23 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: Great place great location. New owners nothing updated Rental increased Now advertised as Air conditioned that doesn’t existNeeds revision ##### Jeremy W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise D. 14 Aug 2024 #### Great space in Hat Head Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Terrific space - modern house - lots of room, great kitchen, rumpus room with snooker table - accomodatd an extended family and friends from 4 month old twins to 75 year old grandma and we all had heaps of fun. And met up with kangaroos, an echidna and had great hiking along stunning beaches ##### Louise D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Maxwell F. 23 Aug 2024 #### Stayed a week Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Creel was great it was spacious and comfortable and in a great location across the road from the beach. ##### Maxwell F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### A guest from Maryville, OTHER 18 Dec 2023 #### Stay in HatHead Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. 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: We have been coming for year to HatHead and this house is great for families with a little older children due to the stairs. It was however very dirty and cockroaches and coalface poo everywhere. You had to clean everything before you used it. ##### A guest from Maryville, OTHER This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Annette B. 21 Feb 2023 #### Creel Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location with a short pleasant walk through to the beach. Good facilities including a pool table for evening entertainment. ##### Annette B. ### 6/10 Okay #### Shane S. 24 Nov 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large enough for people to spread out Very close to the beach, would I stay again maybe ##### Shane S. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Adelle S. 11 Apr 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House needed a bit of a freshen up on the day of arrival. Obiviously was cleaned a week or so before Great place to stay. Highly recommend the house it's facilities and location ##### Adelle S. 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