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Norah Head Hideaway Cottage

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A rectangular hot tub with a white edge, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.
A sign for Norah Head Hideaway Cottage.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a toaster oven on the countertop.
A house with a covered porch, sliding glass doors, and outdoor seating.
A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a yellow armchair, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Norah Head Lighthouse
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Norah Head, NSW
  • Place, Jenny Dixon Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Norah Head Lighthouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Soldiers Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Norah Head Hideaway Cottage

Our hideaway is only metres from restaurants, bars and cafe's yet tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac. Leave the car behind - six beaches within walking distance or take a dip in our solar heated plunge pool. Enjoy all that Norah Head has to offer, with coastal bush walks, protected lifeguard beaches while staying in your own modern bungalow. Visit the iconic Norah Head lighthouse, just a short walk away. Our house is situated at the back of the property in case you need anything. Great for couples, solo adventurers, or business travellers.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STRA-PID-2005
Property # 7907003
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Norah Head

Located in Norah Head, this cottage is near the beach. Magenta Shores Golf Course and Wyong Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Macquarie and Wyrrabalong National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Map
Norah Head, NSW

What's nearby

  • Jenny Dixon Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wyrrabalong National Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Norah Head Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hargraves Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Soldiers Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Wyee Station - 17 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bakehouse Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beachcomber Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debs Cafe & Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Beachie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Urban Coast - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Norah Head Hideaway Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Norah Head Hideaway Cottage?

As of 6 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Norah Head Hideaway Cottage on 18 October 2026 start from NZ$594, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Norah Head Hideaway Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Norah Head Hideaway Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Norah Head Hideaway Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Norah Head Hideaway Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Norah Head Hideaway Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pebbly Beach, Jenny Dixon Beach and Soldiers Beach. Norah Head Lighthouse and Hargraves Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 51 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay, it was in a great location and a perfect little cottage getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay!

We had a lovely time at this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Stay

We had an amazing stay. The accomodation is lovely and has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed and everything we needed to be self sufficient which we wanted .. hosts were very good and communicated well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend stay

We had the perfect getaway staying in this cosy cottage. Everything was exactly as described and the owners were lovely and very helpful. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great area plenty of restaurants and sights to see

Quite relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was a breeze, John and Jenny were very helpful, flexible, and informative. And their lovely cottage was wonderfully appointed, well designed, modern, flawless, immaculate, and comfortable. A great stay in a spectacular setting. We will be back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Hideaway Cottage

Loved our stay at Norah head GETAWAY COTTAGE. Wished we had booked a couple more nights Planning to visit again, great recharge destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet little cottage in a very quiet location. short walk to the some little shops inclinding cafe and walking distance from theocean, beach and lighthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage!

This is a comfortable, clean, and cozy place to stay! The owners were very responsive and helpful. It is quiet yet walking distance to shops. We have family in the area, and we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Katie and Mark were the perfect guests and left our cottage neat, clean and tidy. Please accept my apologies as I thought I gave you five stars for everything. These guests deserved a five star rating!! We hope they come and stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories will last a life time

Its was a beautiful little cottage, nice and cosy 100% will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay, again

A nice, quiet and private location. An easy walk to the beach, shops, cafe and wonderful restaurants. We’ll probably be back again for next years Lighthouse Festival
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and quiet

Lovely, impeccably clean cottage, just a short stroll to beach. Cottage had everything we needed. Bed was VERY comfortable. Perfect for a short getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and lovely

This is a quiet, perfect little cabin in a beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2022
Thank you for leaving our place so neat and tidy. We are glad you enjoyed our beautiful area at Norah Head. We hope you come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful little cottage

Convenient home in a lovely beach village. Great hosts--everything was just easy.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Such a lovely property with all the essentials provided for an amazing holiday. The pool so beautiful and warm and the Norah heads area and rock pools were spectacular. Will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Norah Head

Lovely cottage, all that you need. Walking distance to cafes and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter stay at Norah Head

We had a wonderful time enjoying the various walks along the coast and to the lighthouse. The property was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the surprise breakfast package. Will look to come back and have recommended to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in lovely cottage

The hosts were absent during our stay, but they made sure we enjoyed the facilities and had a great time. I would 100% recommend! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry we missed meeting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to stayLast Friday was pretty hot we were disappointed there was no air conditioning

Great place Air conditioning would have been nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
We are glad you liked our place although it was a shame it was during the extreme fire danger weather of the last week. At Hideaway Cottage we are trying to minimise our environment foot print. We have solar hot water, tank water for toilet and outdoor use and PV panels with a battery on our electrical system. Our cottage has louvre windows all round to let the sea breeze waft through, ceiling fans in living area and bedroom. There is a swimming pool if you need a dip. Will installing air conditioning solve our problems or compound them?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet peaceful setting close to beach and walking tracks. Well designed layout and equipped for self catering. Certainly high standard compared to others we've stayed in. Lovely garden outlook. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Norah Head Cottage

The hosts John and Jenny were fantastic from the moment we arrived. Very welcoming and also providing local information which allowed us to visit some very pleasant spots during our stay. They also offered many little extras which made us feel welcome. Would highly recommend this little gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Revew

Good property in a fairly quiet location. A king bed and a tv in the bedroom would be an added bounce at the accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

our experience

really good :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Lovely Cottage

This was the perfect cottage for a relaxing getaway from the hustle n bustle of city life.... The cottage was clean, cosy and had everything we needed. It is perfect for 2 people just wanting to recharge and do some local beach site seeing. Highly recommended. Thank you Jen & John.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by John and Jenny Vaughn

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We are a couple in our sixties and enjoy travelling and staying in homestays.
We care about our environment.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property as it is close to beaches, cafes, restaurants and the lighthouse. It is a beautiful area.

What makes this property unique

We chose this property for it's quiet location.

Languages:

English

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