Title: Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head 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 # Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head Holiday home in Hat Head with kitchen ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98473600/98473545/99fc527c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98473600/98473545/f1593fc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98473600/98473545/1eca2b66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98473600/98473545/5ba05c8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98480000/98473600/98473545/59de7984.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hat Head's tranquil atmosphere awaits at Sandy Shores. Enjoy a spacious living area, air conditioning, and modern amenities in this 4-bedroom home near Korogoro Creek. Prepare meals together in the open-concept kitchen and dining space or unwind with card games. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Air conditioning - Free WiFi - Kitchen ## 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. ### Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head Fantastic property located 200 meters to the beautiful Korogoro Creek in Hat Head. Sandy Shores Accommodating 10 guests, each bed is thoughtfully prepared with fresh linen and towels are included. After a lengthy drive, simply unpack and unwind. No hassle with bedding – just pure relaxation awaits.  With lovely Air Conditioning, spacious living area, modern 4-bedroom home close to Korogoro Creek. Sandy Shores features 2 bathrooms, an enclosed outdoor space, and a beach-ready outdoor shower. The open-concept kitchen and living area feature a dining arrangement, making it an ideal space for shared meals or evenings filled with card games and board games. Double lockup garage for secure parking with one side of the garage having backyard access.  Secure  enclosed yard for privacy,   no pets allowed. Please don't park on the front Lawn Bed Configuration : Linen included - Just a quick note: Sheets are provided for each bedroom, but the beds won't be made up. 1x King 1x Queen 1 x Triple Bunk 1x Triple bunk Note : \*sleeping space 2 and 4, contain Triple bunks - 1 single up top and 1 double at the bottom Just a quick note: Sheets are provided for each bedroom, but the beds won't be made up. Sandy Shores is just a stone's throw away from the popular Hat Head beach, a perfect spot for swimming, surfing, and fishing. Not far from your doorstep is also the tranquil creek and beautiful beach, ideal for safe family-friendly swimming. \*\*Note NO cleaning of fish or boats are allowed at the property. While ample parking is available in front of the garage, we request that guests avoid parking on the grass. HAT HEAD Hat Head is the Ideal fishing village surrounded by Hat Head National Park and the best in pristine & unspoiled beaches. The beaches, sand dunes, rain forest and wetlands offer an ideal backdrop for bush walking and relaxing. Launch your trailer boat from the creek side ramp with adjacent fish cleaning facilities also available- all only, a minute's drive, just past the Bowling Club. There are a lot of walking tracks to choose from and visitors can also enjoy bird watching. Birdwatchers can look for black swans and spoonbills in the parks wetlands, hawks and eagles soaring above beach cliffs and shorebirds like curlews and plovers around the beach. Hat Head National Park is a great place to go whale watching during the annual whale migration which takes place from June to November. PID-STRA-56323 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44220000/44219000/44218941/8a192239.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Directly opposite the beach access and a leisurely stroll to the club,... 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Hat Head - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 8.0 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=29855434&PinnedHotelID=29855434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29860000/29855600/29855564/6eba5951.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large holiday home opposite the creek with plenty of room for all the family Hat Head - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Microwave 8.4 Very good 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=29855564&PinnedHotelID=29855564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 indicated that 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 2440,PID-STRA-56323 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 2901-255283 ## About the area ![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-31.05868%2C153.05333&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=socMk7eCXI4r0rRpU_LjtVAwBZA=) Hat Head, New South Wales #### What's nearby - Hat Head Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Hat Head Library - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Smoky Cape Lighthouse - 28 min drive - 19.3 miles - Horseshoe Bay Beach - 32 min drive - 20.9 miles - South West Rocks Country Club - 33 min drive - 20.9 miles #### Getting around - Kempsey Station - 31 min drive - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - поол - ‪Hat Head Bowling Club - ‬16 min walk - ‪Mozzie Bites - ‬18 min walk - ‪Hat Head Coastal Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Blue Ocean Bistro - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head located? > Situated in Hat Head, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hat Head Beach and Naked Island. Hat Head Library 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 ## Sandy Shores - 5 Marlin Circuit Hat Head Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nick n. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Good stay will definitely stay there again when in hat head ##### nick n. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mellanie M. 14 May 2024 #### Quick weekender 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: Property was ideal for our group of 10. Perhaps catering for so many, a few more chairs would be appropriate and another lounge. Facilities were adequate and the place was clean and comfortable. Our group will be back to stay again. ##### Mellanie M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rod E. 7 Feb 2025 #### Sandy bottoms 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: Excellent ##### Rod E. ### 8/10 Good #### Lachlan R. 2 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you Great location. Property clean and air conditioned for our arrival. Nil issues other than some noisy ceiling fans and lack of pedestal fans for bunk rooms. Would stay again. ##### Lachlan R. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. 9 Dec 2024 #### Perfect for a large family Comfortable and clean. Great for a large family. Perfect space for newly crawling babies and nothing precious we had to move out of their way. Had everything we needed to relax and spend time with family ##### Karen B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig S. 12 Jun 2024 #### Perfect! 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: An absolute dellight to stay at Sandy Shores this weekend. Highly recommended and would love to return 100% ##### Craig S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jodie C. 20 Feb 2024 #### Great house in a great location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It had everything we needed, was clean and had a great outdoor area for the kids to play ##### Jodie C. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Anonymous 13 Dec 2023 #### Great location Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Walking distance to shops and club. Swimming at the end of the street. Will stay again, however. Not enough seating. We had 10 people and living area only seats 5, dining 6 and outdoor area 6. No ironing board or iron. Ran out of hot water. Towls and kitchen wear such as mugs and glasses were not up to scratch. ##### Anonymous ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Brussels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Brussels-Hotels.d178241.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to Doha (DOH)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/doh/london-to-doha) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Maastricht-Airport (MST)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/mst/london-to-maastricht) ### Packages > [Dublin Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin.d178256.Holidays-City-Breaks)