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Ginger - Enjoy a taste of luxury at Sawtell

Family-friendly holiday home in Coffs Harbour with a water park

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White ginger bed room
Ground Floor of Ginger
Ginger kitchen and butlers
Butler's pantry
cooking centre

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sawtell, NSW
  • Place, Sawtell Main Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Coffs Jetty Pier
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Banana Fun Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1-white

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - red

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - blue

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom blue

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom red

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom white

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

powder room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Ginger - Enjoy a taste of luxury at Sawtell

Ginger is an elegant and generous home nestled in a peaceful street in the heart of Sawtell. Ginger offers all the comforts of home and more.

This special home features three discrete suites: White Ginger, Red Ginger and Blue Ginger. Each suite has an unique theme and each has its own facilities: Bed room with queen bed, Sitting area and Ensuite. Each suite has its own TV/s and the general areas are TV free. Ginger is ideally set up for a family gathering with its generous Living room , dining room and breakfast area. Uniquely, Ginger also provides a comprehensive library. Original artwork adorns the walls and ginger pots throughout suggest a continuation of Ginger's theme.
Ginger has a beautiful stainless steel chef's kitchen, including the latest European equipment, gas cooking, steamer, coffee machine, for the gourmet meal or servery for a take-away from the nearby Sawtell restaurants. Alternatively, guests can use the outdoor kitchen and BBQ for outdoor entertaining.
The gardens are a wonderful green oasis filled with fragrant ginger plants. The courtyard is fenced which enabled us to be dog friendly.
The Ginger has free Wi Fi installed. Our eco-credentials are top rate with power generating PVRs on the roof top and solar hot water and EV charging. 22 Kw - 32 amp Type 2 or five pin three phase charging @ 50 cents per kilowatt hour. Each suite and the general area have their own air conditioning units.
Sawtell's beautiful patrolled surf beach is at the end of the street. The village's vibrant main street is a 10 minute walk away and offers a great selection of eateries, hotel and clubs and the historic Sawtell Cinema. Sawtell's (18 hole) Golf, Tennis and Bowls clubs are also within walking distance.
Coffs Harbour is 15mins by car and has all the facilities of a large regional city.

Ginger delivers a delightfully different and deluxe holiday experience.

The whole of Ginger is available for guetsts. There are three "suites" in Ginger all separated with their own facilities.

WHITE Ginger is a loft apartment style space. It features New York chic charcoal and white with Japanese undertones, including delicate Shoji screens and timber floors. Black leather tub chairs and ottomans provide ultimate comfort for TV watching. White Ginger's open style Ensuite is unique with a wide shower, bidet, wc and a basin floating on a timber counter.
BLUE Ginger is our largest suite. It has a separate Living, Bedroom and En suite. The living area is a contemporary style painted in an edgy charcoal colour. Geoffrey Smart prints set off the space and a comfortable dark leather couch and ottoman floats in the timber floor. A glass desk is available for any last minute work. The bed room is large, light and airy. Black wrought iron touches are thematic. Blue ginger pots decorate the space.
RED Ginger is an eclectic style suite with separate bed room, living room and bathroom. Broad timber boarded floors set off the deep grey retro style couch. The living area has a quaint desk alcove. Marble tops are a feature in Red Ginger, with a base oriental theme. Both the Bed room and the sitting room have their individual TVs. Red Ginger's bath room features a sunken bath. Red ginger is on the ground floor.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No noise after 10pmweekdays and 12 Friday/Saturday
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
We welcome well behaved dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All guests are to have a double Covid vaccination if elligible. Evidence will be required at booking.
NSW Health rule is you can have 5 (non paying) visitors only at Ginger.
the driveway is to be kept clear at all times

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: no noise after 10pmweekdays and 12 Friday/Saturday
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 STRA-7809

About the area

Coffs Harbour

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Sawtell, a neighbourhood in Coffs Harbour. Big Banana Fun Park and Bonville Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Coffs Central and Park Beach Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, or check out an event or a game at Coffs Harbour Racecourse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sawtell, NSW

What's nearby

  • Sawtell Main Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jetty Beach - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Coffs Jetty Pier - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Coffs Harbour Marina - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Big Banana Fun Park - 17 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Coffs Harbour Station - 12 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Donavan Link Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hilltop Store - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sawtell Surf Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Split Cafe & Espresso Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ginger - Enjoy a taste of luxury at Sawtell pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Ginger - Enjoy a taste of luxury at Sawtell?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ginger - Enjoy a taste of luxury at Sawtell?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Ginger - Enjoy a taste of luxury at Sawtell located?

This family-friendly Coffs Harbour holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Murrays Beach and Sawtell Main Beach. Bongil Bongil National Park is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steven j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious and very well equipped, with the added bonus of each room having its own en-suite. Communication with the owner was clear and check-in was easy and straightforward. A great stay — would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 day getaway

Plenty of room and comfortable, close to shops and amentities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita N.

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

Great couples house

3 excellent king suites with separate living areas and fabulous share kitchen and communal spaces, indoor and out.Handy location to beach and shopping area and great hosts This was a perfect place to relax for 3 couples
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow fantastic accommodation. Very well equipped. Every bedroom with its own ensuite. Many added extras. Very private
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Sawtell Family Getaway

Great accomodation, well appointed house and close to all local amenities. Would happily recommend o anyone looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

leanne t.

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

Sawtell short stay

Beautiful home very cozy enjoyed our stay Located close to cafes, restaurants, pubs and beaches all walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

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

Comfortable, roomy and private

Great for groups, plenty of room and privacy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

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

Perfect house layout for familys and couples

Alittle over grown around the property but inside is very spacious and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Relaxing short stay

Just spent 3 nights at Ginger with my family and dog. Love the 3 bedroom suites with so much room for teenagers to get their own space. Perfect location with short walk to beach, shops and restaurants. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

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

The Ginger House is a fantastic property to stay in. We spent two weeks there and loved it!!

Great house, fabulous owners, wonderful location for us and our dogs! Everything you need with an amazing shaded yard and garden great for sitting around in to read, relax and enjoy afternoon drinks. Close to the Main Street and fabulous dog friendly beaches. We would definitely stay again. Ann and Al (along with Gus) are wonderful hosts!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

kris d.

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

Xmas 2023

Relaxing holiday. Ginger had good facilities with good cafes and beach within walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil J.

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

Ex Commonwealth Bank staff from late 1970's

This was wonderful, so much space. Each couple had their own bedroon,ensuite and lounge area. Then there is a huge kitchen area, and another huge living room with 3 lounges and large dining table. Even though the weather was not the kindest we were all there to catch up and spend time together.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane O., Victoria Point

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

Sunny Sawtell

Great location, short walk to beach and Main Street. Perfect large home with seperate living areas which make it ideal for a big family of 3 couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Daniel B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

ski trip

Very small accommodations, needs new mattress on the bed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALEX H.

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

Easy option!

Had a great short stay with Al and Ann, stopping off half way from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast. Great spot, easy walk to the strip in lovely Sawtell. Everything you might need and lots of space for a family / group. Thank you both.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shuxia C.

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

Beautiful place and wonderful hosts

The house is huge with lots of personal space. The host Ann was very responsive. We also got late check-out because my husband had a mid morning meeting. We had a great time and will definitely come back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joanne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for friends to catch up

Quiet area & within walking distance to shops, RSL Club, beach etc. Needs some TLC. Outside is messy & filled with random items (trip hazards). Inside is now dated and requires a deep clean (floors & cupboards), tiles need regrouting, window blinds have gaps & in particular, the back bedroom needs a window covering as at night, other quests can see in so had to shower in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very friendly and accommodating hosts, clean and well equipped kitchen. Overall, accommodation was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, well appointed and hosts are fantastic ot deal with. Stayed here multiple times and will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and welcoming space. Our hosts were friendly and great fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent place to stay with a group or family. So many inclusions. A magnificent kitchen.Also a nice walk away from the shops. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unusual property but very practical and roomy. Great for family reunions and groups. Each bedroom is very comfy with own private sitting room and bathroom. The shared areas are excellent and kitchen is next level. Beautiful appliances and so well equipped. Exterior entertainment areas lovely. Friendly hosts. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, short walk to beach, cafe and Sawtell Village. The house was great for our family get together with the three separate suites and large kitchen and living areas. The backyard was very nice, a lovely sunny aspect with covered deck was well used.The hosts were very responsive, flexible and welcoming and check in was easy. We would recommend the Ginger House and will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

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

Caters for Everyone

A lovely holiday house with large communal areas to come together for meals ,games and enjoying each others company plus private wings when you want to chill or rest or watch TV.House in great position for walking to town or beach. Plenty of cafes and restaurants.Very friendly and obliging hostsThank you for sharing this gem with us
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic!

We have now stayed here a few times. Love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ann Gee

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Alan, my husband and I have lived and worked in beautiful Sawtell for many years now and we just love it. I have a busy architectural practice and we are lucky enough to have built a new experimental building for our studio and residence. I work with our son Oliver who is also an architect. Our dog Gizmo is the the public relations manager. Alan and I love to travel. We also sing in madrigal choir. The choir practices weekly at our home. We love all music genres and I have been involved with Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium for over 15 years.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property way back in 1981. At that time Sawtell was pretty but unevolved. We could see the potential in the area and wanted to make the sea change from Sydney. There was one little cottage on a huge block. 5mins from the ocean. We lived there for a while, then built a basic home and converted the cottage to the office. The basic home was serially renovated and became what is now Ginger. When the cottage office reached its use by date, we decided to build an experimental building to house the office and a retirement "apartment" for ourselves. That is when with a few small amendments we launched Ginger for holiday rental.

What makes this property unique

The best thing about Ginger is its generosity. All the spaces are large and comfortable. The three suites allow your travelling group to share and retreat as needed. The design is elegant, with comfort and style equally balanced.
You can bring your furry friends on holidays which is a treat.
Then, Sawtell in itself is a total treat: the beach, the restaurants & cafes, the boutiques, the historic movie theatre. Spoilt for choice.
As a holiday maker you can partake of sports, festivals, culture or just hang out and relax. The world is your oyster at Sawtell.

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