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10/10 Excellent
Paul H.
24 November 2025
Paul H.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Apartment
River Oak Retreat, on the river, Peaceful and private 600 mtrs to beach
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space
- Breakfast available
- Parking available
Explore the area
Scotts Head, NSW
- Forster BeachPlace, Forster Beach10 min walk
- Little BeachPlace, Little Beach16 min walk
- Gaagal Wanggaan National ParkPlace, Gaagal Wanggaan National Park4 min drive
- Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)61 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
About this property
River Oak Retreat, on the river, Peaceful and private 600 mtrs to beach
Set in the forest with access to kayaks and private jetty you won’t want to leave Riveroak Retreat ( except to go to the beautiful beaches on offer)
Serenity and privacy
Unique Nature lovers paradise
Serenity and privacy
Unique Nature lovers paradise
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House Rules
Check in after 1:30 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
About the area
Scotts Head
Scotts Head is home to this apartment. Bowraville Folk Museum and Frank Partridge VC Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Trial Bay Gaol and Smoky Cape Lighthouse.
Scotts Head, NSW
What's nearby
- Forster Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Little Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
- Gaagal Wanggaan National Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
- Horseshoe Bay Beach - 41 min drive - 59.3 km
- Bonville Golf Resort - 51 min drive - 66.5 km
Getting around
- Macksville Station - 21 min drive
- Nambucca Heads Station - 28 min drive
- Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
- Star Hotel - 16 min drive
- Ripple - 16 min drive
- Scotts Head Bowling & Rec Club - 12 min walk
- Subway - 15 min drive
- Elk on 38 - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is River Oak Retreat,
on the river,
Peaceful and private
600 mtrs to beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at River Oak Retreat,
on the river,
Peaceful and private
600 mtrs to beach ?
As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Oak Retreat, on the river, Peaceful and private 600 mtrs to beach on 30 April 2026 start from NZ$242, 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.
How much is parking at River Oak Retreat,
on the river,
Peaceful and private
600 mtrs to beach ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at River Oak Retreat,
on the river,
Peaceful and private
600 mtrs to beach ?
Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.
What time is check-out at River Oak Retreat,
on the river,
Peaceful and private
600 mtrs to beach ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is River Oak Retreat,
on the river,
Peaceful and private
600 mtrs to beach located?
Situated in Scotts Head, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Forster Beach and Little Beach. Gaagal Wanggaan National Park and Trent Munro Surf Academy are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2025
thanks for your review paul it was great having you here and you’re welcome back any time
You left everything so spotless it was as though no one had stayed LOL
So glad you enjoyed your stay see you next time
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paula S.
28 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful!
Wonderful and accommodating hosts!Leaving a special treat for the experience.Has everything you could desire, it was a peaceful paradise in rainforest settings.Can totally recommend this as a choice to stay.Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Paula S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ella F.
27 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A gorgeous retreat!
Ali goes above and beyond as a host! She made sure I had a super comfortable stay and was so welcoming and helpful.
The space is clean, cosy and beautiful! It really did feel like a retreat. The garden views and path down to the river are really special.
Scotts Head is a beautiful place and there is so much to do in the area. I hope to come back to stay longer at Ali and Neil’s place 5/5!
Ella F.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2024
thanks Ella
It was lovely to meet you
thanks for being such a lovely guest
Were so glad you had such a sweet break
look forward to seeing you again
About the host
Hosted by Ali
we love hosting this property because people just love to come to the quietness and privacy on offer
Why they chose this property
we used to live on a farm which backed onto this river when we were teenagers
What makes this property unique
our property office privacy quietness and seclusion even in the peak of Christmas when town is super busy. As soon as you come down into river Oak there’s a hush and a peace and a quietness. You would never know that you were in town. It’s silent here at night the night skies are beautiful and the property opens up onto half an acre of forest and a river.
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