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The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility

The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility

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The Banksias Estate
"Where the bush meets the sea"
Our local beach Big Hill with property marked in fore ground
The Banksias Estate
Exterior
Aerial view

Overview of The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 1843 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Crescent Head, NSW
  • Popular LocationCrescent Head Country Club1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKillick Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationGoolawah National Park11 min walk
  • AirportPort Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Cabin 1 - delicte

1 Queen Bed

Cabin 2 - Sunrise

1 Queen Bed

Cabin 3 - Big hill

1 Queen Bed

Cabin 4 - Rcecourse

1 Queen Bed

Honeymoon Suite

1 Queen Bed

Main Homestead Banksias 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Homestead first floor

1 King Bed

Main house - Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

7 bathrooms

Cabin 1

Toilet · Shower only

Cabin 2

Toilet · Shower only

Cabin 3

Toilet · Shower only

Cabin 4

Toilet · Shower only

Honeymoon ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Homestead

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Main Homestead Family bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility

The Banksias is an indulgent retreat on the Mid-North Coast, situated at Crescent Head on the doorstop of some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia.

The property can booked for special occasions and family holidays

The space

The 140 acres rural property boasts a 9 hole golf course, floodlit tennis court and it's own private waterway for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding. If that's all too energetic for you sit back and relax with a book in the outdoor spa or just sit and take in the stunning wildlife and bird activity or be in enthralled by the properties resident mob of kangaroos.

With the beach just a short walk away you can start your day with a walk along the 6km sands or ramble up to Big Hill look out and sit and watch the whales and dolphins pass by.

The main homestead is an original weather-board cottage that has retained some beautiful features and character.

The master bedroom is located just outside the homestead with a queen bed, en-suite with bath and shower facilities, air conditioning, and TV with Foxtel and DVD player. The master bedroom has a deck over looking the private waterway with a hammock and outdoor spa.

The main homestead has a queen guest bedroom with en-suite,air conditioning, walk in wardrobes and a deck over looking the cabins and tennis court. Perfect viewing for late afternoon tennis matches.

The front of the house can be opened up in summer with bi-fold doors and Hampton style shutters to take in the scenery and enjoy the roar of the ocean.

The kitchen and family room have a seating area and gas fireplace. The kitchen is a chefs delight with walk in commercial cool room and luxury glass and china.

The upstairs of the homestead has Hampton style shutters, a king size bed, and large TV area with DVD Foxtel and games console. There is a second dining area that can be used in winter. A children's bunk-room that sleeps four makes this a perfect area for the kids to relax.The upstairs is fitted with AC and ceiling fans.

The property has four adjoining cabins that can be accessed via a walk-way from the main house they are nestled around a beautiful outdoor cinema and entertaining room, all cabins are equipped with Queen bed, en-suite, ceiling fans,walk in wardrobes with mini fridge and tea coffee facilities. Each cabin has its on access via a set of steps from the landscaped gardens and a private deck with chairs.

All bedrooms are equipped with linen, towels,bathrobes and sleepers, toiletries beach towels chairs and umbrellas.

The property has two separate entertaining the first areas doubles as an outdoor cinema/ function room it has an outdoor screen and multimedia system, lounges and tables for informing relaxing.This unique space can be set up to accommodate corporate events, larger gatherings or intimate yoga or meditation sessions.

The second entertaining area is an Alfresco dinning area over looking the private water way. The fully fitted kitchen includes BBQ, dishwasher, fridge and food prep area.The area has a 20 seater dinning table with lounges, ceiling fans outside TV music system and a large open fire.

The house has a state of the art multi media system that can be zoned to play different music in different zones.A large laundry and storage area, and an outdoor shower surf board storage area and WC.The house has a monitored alarm system and security cameras.

The property has a full time property manager available to assist you and to make your stay at the Banksias memorable.

The Banksias team offer a full catering service, linen changes, maid service and transport.

Property manager

Joanne Sanger

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are only considered on a case by case basis

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 are allowed on site
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property registration number PID-STRA-4265

About the area

Crescent Head

Located in Crescent Head, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory, or check out an event or a game at Extreme Velocity - Outdoor Vertical Wind Tunnel. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
Map
Crescent Head, NSW

What's nearby

  • Crescent Head Country Club - 1 min walk
  • Killick Beach - 6 min walk
  • Goolawah National Park - 11 min walk
  • Town Beach - 54 min drive
  • Nobbys Beach - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Kempsey Station - 23 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crescent Head Tavern - 1 min walk
  • Crescent Head Country Club - 1 min walk
  • Blackfish Coffee - 1 min walk
  • Green Room Cafe & Fruit - 1 min walk
  • The Bush Kitchen - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility located?

This family-friendly Crescent Head holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Crescent Head Country Club and Killick Beach. Goolawah National Park is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An incredible getaway
I highly recommend staying at The Banksias! The property is very well maintained with plenty of spaces to relax and spend time with friends and family. We had so much fun playing tennis, golf, operating the golf cart, making pizzas in the pizza oven and watching a Formula 1 race in the outdoor cinema area. The rooms and cabins were very comfortable and the indoor and outdoor kitchen spaces well equipped. We had a wonderful and relaxing time - hopefully we will be back in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Holiday
Our large family of 15 adults, a 4 year old and a 1 year old had a wonderful week at The Banksias, Crescent Head. The location was brilliant with lots of space, a tennis court, golf course and walk to the beach. The accommodation was lovely with room for everyone and some really great areas for us all to gather around and relax. We enjoyed the use of the outdoor cinema, firepit and the jacuzzi. We had our lunch & dinner catered for each evening - all organised through our hosts Jo & Paul. The food was fabulous - huge quantities, a wide variety across the week and fresh, tasty meals that catered to the dietary requirements we have within the group. It was an absolute pleasure staying at The Banksias, everywhere was lovely and clean, the toiletries were excellent and Jo was quick to respond if we had any queries. It really suited all of us, and our ages ranged from 1 to 81. Everyone had a fabulous holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had three families (with older teens and three tweens) at Banksia for four nights. We were hoping for a great experience in the first holiday after lockdowns, and we weren't disappointed. Surfing, paddle boarding, fishing, tennis, golf, kayaking, swimming, outdoor movies, fires, feasts, and a lot of chilling out - what a great time. Beautiful rooms. There's almost no mobile connection, and the wifi wasn't great, but frankly that improved the experience. Not once did a teenager say they were bored. My personal highlight was reading half a book in a hammock under a shady tree looking down the creek with a gentle breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

jesse w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
This is a well laid out and very spacious rental retreat. Endless activities or just relax and enjoy the beautiful naturistic scenes. Something to accommodate everybody, young and old. The owners were very personable, friendly, and welcoming. Could not have asked for a better experience. Love this place!

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Sanger

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