In north-northeast of Sydney, in Kempsey Shire, New South Wales, lies this beautiful beachside town, Crescent Head. There is a variety of attractions to visit during your stay! The Delicate Beach, located south of Crescent Head, is a peaceful beach – perfect for swimming and enjoying nature. Many also head to this beach to also camp and fish. There is the Crescent Head Country Club, a six-hole golf course with gorgeous views for golfers. If you’re lucky, you may even spot humpback whales from the golf course, between May and November! For those looking for a way to keep healthy on their holiday, there’s the Big Hill Rainforest Walking Track that provides scenic views of the coast and lush wildlife. On the walking trail, there is rainforest vegetation including wrangler figs and coastal blackbutt, as well as microbats in the area. In the winter months, the trail is also a good whale-watching spot! Crescent Head offers plenty of memorable experiences to the everyday traveller. Read on to find out our list of top Airbnbs in Crescent Head, Australia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on May 16, 2024.
1. Casuarina at Goolawah bush & beach retreat (from USD 151)
Large travelling parties will be happy to know that Goolawah contains 4 cottages available for rent, with each sleeping 6 people! It is situated just minutes away from Crescent Head Village, along Point Plomer Road and near a selection of magical beaches and national parks. This place boasts a stunning leafy outlook and ocean views. Do take note that all cottages can be rented out as a group booking or individually; they are situated far apart from each other but close enough for friends and family to still gather. Surrounded by the National Park, this Crescent Head accommodation is full of amenities such as a washer and dryer, indoor fireplace, television, free parking and more. The resident dog, Busta, will also be happy to greet you on arrival!
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nice rural ambience - a comfortable staythe shower and the deck are really good thoughspacious and comfortable cabins with a lovely fireplace which helps and entertainsgood bed long couch big tv great shower everything we needed in the kitchenabsolute highlights are the wood burning stove the sunny deck with bbq and the best shower everCleanliness:
accommodation is clean and everything you needthe cabin was very clean and tidyvery comfortable beds and very cleanit was spotless simple and there is everything you need to enjoy a relaxing beach stayalthough the cabin is a little old it was so clean and very homelyHost:
the hosts were friendly and welcomingthe host is very nice and helpit was very easy to check in and out and the hosts were greatsummer was a great hostsummer is an excellent host very attentive and great with keeping in touchRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was fabulousbeautiful location and completely relaxingincredible location very peaceful though close enough to crescent if need bewhat a beautiful relaxing locationgreat location peaceful bush setting suited our needs perfectly
2. Ks at Crescent (from USD 71)
Karina hosts this one-bedroom downstairs guest suite named Ks at Crescent. Couples, duo travelers, and solo adventurers are the ideal guests of this place. Should you prefer making your own meals, feel free to make use of the well-functional and fully stocked kitchen. If you have any questions about the area and where to go next for an adventure, your host lives upstairs and is more than happy to make recommendations and help you enjoy your stay even more. The lounge area comes with a television, and should you require it, off-street parking is available here too.
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plenty of room nice decor great back balcony for sitting in the sunclean comfortable and plenty of room with all the amenities you needwe had a great stay at karina’s beautiful little apartment with plenty of room and everything you needCleanliness:
clean spacious and comfortable bedskarinas house was clean and comfortablekarina’s place was so clean and spacioussparkling clean thoughtful touches and very communicative with usthe house was super clean and stocked with everything we neededHost:
karina was a fantastic hostkarina is a wonderful hostkarina is s great hostkarina is a great hostkarina was an awesome hostRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walking distance to beach and shopskarina’s place is an ideal location walk to everythingfantastic unit in a great locationthe place is very well located and only a short walk to shops and the beachgreat spot - walk to everything
3. Blackbutt at Goolawah bush & beach retreat (from USD 169)
This cottage allows travellers to be able to enjoy the scenic views and listen to the calming sounds of the ocean. The convenient location may even provide guests with the opportunity to watch the black cockatoos, local kangaroos or go whale watching! Alternatively, guests can simply stay in to enjoy the warmth of log fires. Amenities such as free parking, television, kitchen and more are included. For large travelling parties, do note that there are other cottages available for rental as well.
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it has washing facilities good kitchen facilities and great deck with lovely vistathe 2 bedroom cabin was so cozy warm and invitingCleanliness:
the cabins are very comfortable and cleanso private and comfortable and cleanwhat a wonderful place to stay in a piece of pristine bushland and ocean paradiseRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was beautiful first thing in the morninggreat location in the middle of the bush very serene and within easy driving distance to amazing beachesa basic cabin in a nice locationclose to fabulous beaches and national parksa wonderful relaxing place to stay in a superb location
4. Spacious, family-style house with a deck (from USD 121)
Immerse yourself in a tranquil and serene environment with lovely views of the ocean and lush hinterland. This house is situated just a short 7-minute walk to the spectacular coastline where activities such as swimming, surfing, fishing, beach walking and sunbathing await. If guests decide to stay in, enjoy the gorgeous weather or go for a simple BBQ on the deck. This fully-equipped home comes with complimentary wifi, air conditioning and heating, an indoor fireplace and more.
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great wifi and netflixgreat movie selection with wifi as wellgreat spot amazing big deck with beach views outdoor shower and comfortably sleeps a couple families or several couplesa beautiful new bathroom lots of hot water and a really great view from the big deck outsidewifi speed was brilliant another important factor for teensCleanliness:
bathrooms clean and modernvery tidy and cleanthe linen and towels are clean as is the rest of the housesparkling clean house with many thoughtful additions to keep your stay comfortablei would highly recommend tim n wendy's place if you are looking for a clean spacious holiday houseHost:
host response is excellent for any questionstim and wendy are incredible hosts their level of care was sensationaltim and wendy were wonderful hosts who were easy to communicate withbeach is very kid friendlytim n wendy are very good hostRead more reviewsLocation:
was an awesome locationthis is a beautiful house superbly located a short walk from beach and local shopsa perfect place for a relaxed breaksuper comfy beds and excellent location to walk into towngreat spot and a short walk to town and the beach
5. Terrace house on Pacific Street
This terrace house is located in Crescent Head Village. This light-filled home boasts design expertise and is perfect for singles, couples or a small family. It is within walking distance to cafes, shops, the beach and less than 1km (0.62 miles) away from Crescent Head point surf break. This cozy terrace house is perfect for those looking for a comfortable stay and a good night’s sleep. Amenities such as bathing essentials, free parking, kitchen, television, washer and more are included.
Crescent Head, New South Wales, AustraliaSuperhostAccommodates: 4
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well equipped stylish and clean apartment with great locationRead more reviewsLocation:
awesome little place very close to town and the beachgreat location great host can’t wait to get backa brand new and comfortable place to stay in crescent
6. House with views
With stunning views from the massive balcony, this 2-bedroom beach house can be booked without the 1-bedroom unit downstairs. It comes with a full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, large BBQ, water filter, linen, towels and wifi. It is also conveniently located to the shops and the beach. Simply take a short stroll for a cup of coffee in the morning or head to the shops nearby to get groceries. There is also a garage, a small garden and plenty of parking space.
Crescent Head, New South Wales, AustraliaAccommodates: 4
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amazing view on the balcony great location close to everything and good speed on wifi connectiongreat homestay view amazing view very comfortable walk to the beachvery comfortable lounge area with smart tvhouse was great for 2 couples with each bedroom having queen beds and it's own bathroomCleanliness:
very clean and well presentedthis property is great very clean and many thoughtful touchesplace was super comfy and cleanhad everything we needed and it was cleanHost:
claire was a great hostquick and helpful responses to queriesclaire was a good host & quick to respond to any queriesclaire is a friendly and helpful host who went out of her way to make our stay enjoyableRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is amazingreally enjoyed the stay location is amazinggreat location and everything you need for a relaxing stayperfect location just a minute walk from the country club & shopsgreat location and a very comfortable home i would definitely recommend for your next trip to crescent : )
7. Sunset at Crescent (from USD 127)
One of the most beautiful places to stay with a stunning view of the ocean is this one-bedroom home hosted by Christine. Staying here is ideal for couples or solo adventurers who want to splurge and live in luxury for a moment. The living area has a mind-blowing view of the surroundings. The furnishings are modern, and the place comes with a full kitchen as well. There is a spacious balcony overlooking the ocean where it’s perfect to take your breakfast or pop open a bottle of ice-cold beer and just be in complete awe of Crescent Head.
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fantastic views from all rooms and the balconyimmaculate apartment with wonderful viewsthis place was awesome views from the balcony lounge room and bedroomwe were so comfortable and didn’t want to leave the view and the beautiful sunsets were amazingthe view of crescent head from the balcony was amazing with both evening drinks and breakfast spent out thereCleanliness:
you will be very satisfied with the super cleanliness and christine’s communicationthe apartment was so clean and beautifully decoratedthe property was immaculately clean spacious and very well appointedeverything you need in the sparkling clean modern kitcheneverything was clean and the place was very well equipt with everything neededHost:
she is simply the best and indeed a super hostthe hospitality was friendly and amazing we definitely recommend visitingperfect place for a nice getaway :)very nice host as wellchristine the host was most welcoming and helpfulwonderful hosts i cannot add anything that hasn’t already been saidRead more reviewsLocation:
great location - can easily walk to town and beachthe apartment itself is in an ideal location just a few minutes walk from the towngreat location for the beach and shopswe highly recommend christine's place and will definitely return sometime in the near future againthe location and the place itself was more than we expected such great space
8. Banksia at Goolawah bush & beach retreat (from USD 168)
As 1 of the 4 cottages in Goolawah, guests will be able to enjoy their private space in the self-contained cottage that is well-equipped with washing machines, dryer, a functional kitchen with a BBQ and seating on a deck. Every cottage also has a log fire to enjoy on colder nights. They are located close to Crescent Head Village along Point Plomer road. Guests are able to enjoy a spacious loft cabin all to themselves and enjoy the proximity to the beaches, national park and ocean. Free parking is included!
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the cabin was comfortable and private with a big deck and bbqbeds upstairs were warm and being able to bathe under the full moon while sleeping was pretty specialthe cabin was comfortable and roomy for all five of usthe kids loved all sleeping in the same roomwe had a relaxing and comfortable two daysCleanliness:
beautiful place clean and comfortableclean well hosted and all facilities you needthe place was clean and cosy and had everything you neededthe space was very functional and clean and the setting was beautifulclean and greag to have a bbq on the deckHost:
quiet place with lovely hostsawesome place with lovely hostsvery nice and welcoming hostgreat spot very friendly and awesome hospitalitya lovely rural cabin great hosts and good valueRead more reviewsLocation:
lovely cabin close to the beachpeaceful location and a cool cabinthe location was relaxing and quiet yet close enough to the townshipclose to town but nice and peacefulwe loved staying at summer’s place
9. Comara terrace (from USD 236)
The 21 Comara Terrace includes stunning views west towards the mountains and north towards Hat Head. It is located on the western-facing hill above picturesque Crescent Head! The fully-furnished 3-bedroom house for rent in Crescent Head has a spacious balcony with BBQ and is a 10-minute stroll away from the shops, cafes, supermarket, country club, chemist and small eateries. Amenities included are a television, washer, hot water, free parking, a well-equipped kitchen and private entrance.
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great amenities bring an ironthe kitchen was well-equipped and the balcony perfect for outdoor diningroomy comfortable and with an awesome viewCleanliness:
was clean on arrival and dominic was always quick with responsesthis is an amazing house it was comfortable and clean with the most wonderful view of crescent headsthe house is very spacious comfortable modern well equipped and cleanHost:
it was kid friendly and spacioussimple check in/check out and good communication with the hostdominic was extremely friendly and relaxedRead more reviewsLocation:
dominic's place is the perfect family space for a fantastic beach holiday
10. Beach house with great location
This 3-bedroom and 3-bathroom beach house will sleep 8 guests comfortably. It is located a few minutes from Scott Street (where the shops and beach are) and boasts breathtaking views from the spacious balcony. There are ceiling fans in the rooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a large butler’s pantry and a fireplace. Amenities such as wifi, smart television, linen, towels and free parking are included as well. Pet-lovers may simply contact the host beforehand for approval.
Crescent Head, New South Wales, AustraliaTop guest reviews
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little extras like coffee machine wifi garage and netflix a great bonusamazing ocean views spacious and comfortable placeloved the balcony very airy and bathrooms for every guest was a bonus definitely recommendthe house has everything you would need and the beds are super comfyCleanliness:
the house has its original features but presented brilliantly clean and with some lovely touchesthe bathrooms are very outdated but clean and functionalcouldn't ask for more - great views clean simple spaceamazing views clean and spacious accommodationit is super clean and offers you all the comforts of homeHost:
claire was the perfect hostclaire’s a great hostclaire was a great host with great commutationlove the added touches and we found the host provided anything extra we needed as wellRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and lovely placeawesome location ridiculously close to everything in town house is very spacious and comfortably fit 8 peoplebest location and perfect holiday house for familiesthe house was awesome and in an amazing locationawesome location awesome place just all round a 10/10
11. Killick Brae in Crescent Head
Guests will find the beach, shops, clubs, a golf course and restaurants at their doorstep here. With a large deck overlooking the ocean, a bar to watch the gorgeous waves and a great location, this apartment is one to keep an eye out for. This large, 3-bedroom house is great for families or a group of friends. Amenities such as cable television, a washer and dryer, ironing facilities, wifi and free parking are included.
Crescent Head, New South Wales, AustraliaTop guest reviews
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bed on the deck to enjoy sleeping there and listening to the seathe house is comfortable & the balcony is perfectplenty of beds huge balcony for afternoon barbeques with an outdoor kitchennice spacious living room and deck to hang out onperfect location plenty of room including a spacious deck with bar & bbq areaCleanliness:
clean & comfyeverything was clean and tidyameneties are clean and more than adequategreat spot and great hospitality sparkling clean and would definitely come backclean well appointed great location lovely outlook wifi linen pillows and towels provided a great place to stayHost:
david is a wonderful hostdavid and ann are great hostsour hosts have a lovely home and we will be backdavid was very friendlyhosts david and anne were welcoming and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is superbgreat location and awesome vibegreat location and good valuesensational location and a beautiful spacegreat location and wonderful spacious house
12. Kiana’s pet-friendly place (from USD 148)
Expect amazing 180-degree views of the mountains and ocean in this comfortable, fully-furnished, pet-friendly 3-bedroom beach house, equipped with a spacious sunny deck and BBQ. There is a fireplace in the lounge area for cold nights, as well as wifi, linen, and towels. Other amenities included in this listing are the ceiling fans, spare soft blankets, oil heater, well-equipped kitchen, separate bath/shower and toilet, large laundry, storage space, parking, dart board and ping pong table. This pet-friendly Crescent Head lodging is also located just a short walking distance from the beach and shops. This convenient and stunning place is a great option to rest and relax on your getaway.
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beautiful view from the balcony the two longe areas were spacious and comfortablebeach house with a great view and deck cozy fireplacelarge rooms two different lounges new kitchen and an amazing terrace with breathtaking viewscomfortable home thoughtfully appointed and a wonderful viewbest view in crescent the most comfortable beach houseCleanliness:
great place space perfect very clean & easy to get aroundgreat place clean tidy lovely beachhouse with awesome viewsthe house was beautifully clean and well presented and i don't think anyone would be disappointedthe house had everything we needed full kitchen and very cleanclaire's house is beautifully presented and very cleanHost:
claire is a great hostclaire was a friendly and most helpful hostclaire is the perfect host and has made the home so invitingclaire was a wonderful host and her house is fantastica wonderful host who makes you very welcomeRead more reviewsLocation:
an amazing house literally 10 minutes walk away from the town and beachthe location is wonderful close to the beach and overlooking the oceangreat spot on top of the hill within walking distance to town and the pointthe location was beautiful and great for walks down to the beachits an easy walk to the shops and beach
Kicking back in Crescent Head
Whether it’s heading to the beach or to the hiking trail, travellers are bound to have fun and enjoy the scenic views Crescent Head has to offer. From the pet-friendly campgrounds to the Banyandah Studio, where local art is showcased, to the Goolaway National Park, an ideal place for camping on the beach, surfing, snorkelling, bird watching and whale watching, this beachside town is the amazing getaway many dream of. Do visit the famous restaurant Beach Break in Crescent Head too. Make a trip down to find out for yourself!
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