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Kooringal Beach Cottage Hat Head

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A wooden lounge chair with a white cushion and a hat placed on it, positioned on a grassy lawn next to a tree.
A room with three single beds, each with striped bedding and red pillows. There are two large windows providing a view of the outdoors.
A residential area with a grassy yard, wooden fences, and a small tree.
A single-story mobile home with a fenced yard, a small porch, and a screened door.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Hat Head Beach
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Hat Head, NSW
  • Place, Hat Head National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hat Head Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hat Head Library
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Inside bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outside bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Kooringal Beach Cottage Hat Head

Kooringal Beach Cottage

Make Kooringal Beach Cottage in Hat Head your next holiday destination. Short stay or long, Kooringal is a retro 3 bedroom house close to everything Hat Head has to offer, and is only a stones throw from the crystal clear waters of Korogoora creek.

While its no Hilton, Kooringal Beach Cottage is loved by all who stay. The house is very spacious and can comfortably accommodate up to to 8 people. It features an east facing rear pergola covered verandah, well equipped kitchen, separate toilet and an additional toilet and shower in the external laundry.

Got a boat or trailer?.......no worries. Kooringal Beach Cottage is set on a very large block with plenty of off street parking and extremely easy access.
Please note pets are NOT allowed on the property.
Please note that we DO NOT supply sheets or towels so please remember to bring your own.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are NOT allowed on this property. Fines apply No tents or caravans, unless approved by the owner and will be at an additional cost.
We DO NOT provide sheets or towels or tea towels so please bring your own.
BBQ must be left CLEAN Please refill gas bottle DO NOT clean fish inside (can be cleaned at boat ramp or at creek) Fines will be applied

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-15414, 2440
Property # 9181589
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 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

Hat Head

Located in Hat Head, this holiday home is on a river. South West Rocks Country Club and Crescent Head Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hat Head National Park and Clybucca Aboriginal Area. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Hat Head, NSW

What's nearby

  • Hat Head National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hat Head Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hat Head Library - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Town Beach - 58 min drive - 99.0 km

Getting around

  • Kempsey Station - 35 min drive
  • Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hat Head Bowling Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Obsessed - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mozzie Bites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Ocean Bistro - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kooringal Beach Cottage Hat Head pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Kooringal Beach Cottage Hat Head?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kooringal Beach Cottage Hat Head?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kooringal Beach Cottage Hat Head?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Kooringal Beach Cottage Hat Head located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Hat Head National Park and Hat Head Beach. Hat Head Library and Naked Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naurelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host responded quickly to messages and accommodated requests we made.The house was a little dusty and BBQ had not been cleaned before we arrived but it was a well-equipped, comfortable house within walking distance of the beach, creek and shop.There were only 2 small heaters but lots of spare blankets for the cold nights and, overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay. Across the road from the creek which was very convenient. Very close to the shops as well. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2026
Hi Emily Thank you so much for your review and taking the time to tell us about your stay. We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time. We’d love to have you back some time. Laura
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and facilities! Perfect for a young family. Plenty of room inside and out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 October 2025
Hi Matt Thanks for your review. We’re so glad that you loved our little beach shack. We hope to see you again in the future. Laura owners
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Kooringal Cottage

Clean, well-appointed and close to everything that makes Hat Head a great holiday destination.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laraine N.

Ceiling fan not working in one main bedroom. We didn't use the BBQ because you had to provide gas, never had that before. Most annoying was checkout time was 9am, instead of the normal 10am or 11am.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you for your feedback — we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry about the ceiling fan in one of the main bedrooms wasn’t working during your stay. Unfortunately, a previous guest had taken the remote control for that fan, which we only discovered after their departure. Until a replacement fan can be installed, additional fans were available in the property to ensure comfort. Regarding the BBQ, we kindly ask guests to leave some gas in the bottle as a courtesy for the next visitors. Most guests are very considerate in doing so, and we aim to keep that cycle of thoughtfulness going. We understand this may differ from some other properties, and we appreciate your understanding. In terms of checkout time, the 9am checkout aligns with Stayz’s policy across the platform and allows our cleaners sufficient time to prepare the home thoroughly for incoming guests — especially during busy periods. We know earlier checkouts aren’t always ideal, but they help us maintain the standard we strive for. Kindest Regards Laura
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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

Weekend at Hat Head

House was just as described and provided the perfect base for a weekend in Hat Head. The owner was great to deal with and kept in regular contact to ensure that our stay was seamless. A great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2024
Thank you for your review Nick. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Kooringal.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caitlin F.

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

Lovely Stay

This is our second time staying at Kooringal and we very much enjoyed our stay. It was wonderful to see the upgrade to the kitchen. Our family loves the open outdoor space. This home provides a comfortable backdrop for the quintessential Hat Head experience. Looking forward to coming back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2025
Thank you Caitlin We love hearing that your second stay at Kooringal was a good one and your comments on the kitchen upgrade. We look forward to having you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell C.

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

Little piece of paradise!!

Absolutely loved this hat in arguably the best location In hat head! The house was perfect for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Geoff was a legend and super easy to deal with, highly recommend this property to all! We will be back, thanks again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

It was pleasant.

Kitchen was new and nice and clean. Bathrooms could do with the same spruce up. A previous tenant left food and other stuff in the bins which had attracted a large number of flies which hung around the back terrace area and were a real issue. The ceiling fan helped a bit to get rid of them though they were an issue for us every day. The yard is large which was great and i love how you can drive the car around the back and drive out forward.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2025
Thank you for your review Joshua. We’re glad that you enjoyed your stay at Kooringal. We will look into the fly situation and try to ensure bins are collected when they are supposed to be. We hope to see you back at Kooringal.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Chris B.

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

Disappointed

The property was advertised as pet friendly but not fenced. 2 days before arrival the owner contacted us to let us know pet weren’t allowed inside at any time.BBQ gas bottle was empty on arrivalWe were charged extra 200 with no consultation a week later for rearranging furniture.
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2025
In response - Our cleaner was shocked to find the state of the house, as well as the furniture rearranged. The usual cleaning time takes 1.5-2hrs, but our cleaner had to take an extra 2hrs, with additional help, to reset the house, which cost more than the deposit that was kept. Photos and a full report have been made on how the house was left and we feel more than justified to have kept the bond, in keeping with the Stayz policies. Regards The Owner and house management
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Diane D.

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

Kooringal Cottage

The owner's daughter confirmed with me April 2022 that the property was fenced to contain dogs. This is not true, dogs can't be contained in the yard as it is not fully fenced. I found this out only after paying the full rental and past the refund date. There are no photos of the bathroom posted, I found out why. The bathroom is tiny, dirty and mouldy. The separate toilet is also filthy. The floors throughout the house were dirty. Lots of ants, we left clean clothes on the lounge and they became covered in ants. The baby's portacot (ours) also had ants inside. The kitchen was brand new, clean and well equipped. The oven was filthy and did not heat well, food took twice as long to cook. The fridge/ freezer looked new, was clean and had plenty of room. The house, particularly the large bedroom was unbearably hot and did not have a fan but did have block out blinds. The lounge and 2 other bedrooms had very good fans but no blinds, only light curtains. There is a large, covered outdoor area with a good fan, barbecue and 2 tables with plenty of chairs. Outdoor cold shower was very good to rinse off after a swim. Washing machine worked well. Huge wasp nest on the garage, they did buzz around us alot. Check in was not good, the house was meant to be unlocked at 2:30pm, after contacting the owner it was unlocked at 4:30pm. Location was great with easy access to the river. Very high rates for bottom end accommodation.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Teegan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a great location and had everything we needed. There was an issue though with ants and cockroaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivy B.

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

Great place for layback holiday

Fantastic place for holiday in small fishing village
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

dasd a.

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

No linen

Went over the listing 3 -4 times just to double check if I needed to take linen couldn't find anything to say we did. When we arrived no linen....lucky we had a beach towel to use in the shower and had to sleep on the bed covers as no sheets .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Aaron H.

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

Needs touch ups

Burst pipes in sink. Walls need new paint. Fridge isn’t the coldest
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary-Jane F.

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

Famiy Holiday

The property itself was as stated. The yard and outdoor spaces were wonderful and proximity to creek even better. We found the beds very comfortable and bedrooms of good size. The front room could have done with a ceiling fan/s and the house got quite warm so air conditioning would have been pleasant in the evening. On the whole my family and I enjoyed our stay and would come again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda L.

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

Cute little beach hideaway

Great little beach cottage with basic set up of everything we needed to enjoy the beauty of Hat Head.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

bob K.

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

Good

True to publicised description. Good central location and excellent value for money
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Wonderful Hat Head

Well positioned near Estuary fishing over the road and shops around the corner. Very quite area and walking distance to Beaches also. Beds etc. very comfortable and good hot shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

Great location

The location of this property is great and the house was nicely presented and comfortable for the five of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

simon b.

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

Great place

Great spot , everything worked . Heaps of space for cars , boats and kids to play Will definitely be back !!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen O.

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

Very good.

Lovely property. Well set up. Excellent location. An older property very well maintained and very clean. Lovely decor. Very happy to stay again. My only comments are that it needs a new refrigerator. The current one really not working.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2021
Thanks for letting us know about the fridge. We will look into it
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laure G.

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

Great property!

We had a great stay. The property had everything we needed and was in a great stop!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tina V.

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

Beach house at Hat Head

Great location, very comfortable little beach cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

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