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WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head

Guesthouse in Scotts Head

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Interior
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$187
avg per night

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Scotts Head, NSW
  • Place, Little Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Forster Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trent Munro Surf Academy
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$187
avg per night

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About the area

Scotts Head

Located in Scotts Head, this guesthouse is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club and South West Rocks 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 Gaagal Wanggaan National Park and Yarriabini National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Little Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Forster Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trent Munro Surf Academy - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gaagal Wanggaan National Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Horseshoe Bay Beach - 40 min drive - 58.9 km

Getting around

  • Macksville Station - 18 min drive
  • Eungai Station - 26 min drive
  • Coffs Harbour, NSW (CFS) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Star Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ripple - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kei Thai Street Foods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Scotts Head Bowling & Rec Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive

About this property

WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head

Sunny, fully self contained studio apartment with magnificant ocean, beach and headland views.
All linen is included as well as tea towels and a basic kitchen pantry.
The studio has quality Italian granite in the kitchen and bathroom. Wardrobes, kitchen and bathroom all made out of timber with soft close drawers. There is an oven, 4 burner cooktop plus microwave, sandwich press toaster and kettle. You also have a washer and dryer in the bathroom.
Wavebreaker is about 1 minute walk(100m )to Little Beach, set amongst 2 headlands with rock pools, surf, fishing and snorkelling.
A 5 min walk to Main Beach which is patrolled during school holidays. You can see the back of the Surf Club on the northern end of Little Beach
Scotts Head is a small coastal village (pop 700) that has a Bowling Club, surf club, friendly grocer supermarket, 2 tennis courts, cafes, butcher, bakery and a local fish man.

Locality

Half way between Sydney and Brisbane, where the coast meets the mountains.
Coffs Harbours is 1 hour drive north and Port Macquarie is 1 1/4 hr south both have regional airports.
Scotts Head has unspoilt natural coastal landscapes and is nestled between 2 National Parks. Gaagal Wanggaan (South Beach) to the north and Yarriabinni at Mount Yarrahapinni to the south and west.
Warrell Creek a heritage listed estuary backs the village.
Scotts Head is part of the Nambucca Valley.

Activities

Forster Beach extends 11 km to Nambucca river mouth excellent for beach walking, fishing, bike riding and has 4WD access
Enjoy the cafes arts and crafts of Bellingen a 40min drive
Drive or ride to Mount Yarrahapinni lookout for spectacular views.
Choose to fish, canoe/kayak, swim, walk or just laze around at the beach.
Enjoy 100km of navigable waterways within the Nambucca estuary or nearby Macleay River

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
I am happy to host babies:)
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$50 cleaning fee added if rules aren’t followed

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Take out all garbage
Pack away all dishes, cutlery, pots and pans
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head on 14 Jan 2026 start from AU$240.0, excluding 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 WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head located?

Situated in Scotts Head, this golf guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Little Beach and Forster Beach. Gaagal Wanggaan National Park and Trent Munro Surf Academy are also within 1 mile (2 km).

WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penelope D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful views, whales breaching, sunrise, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhianon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this stay! Perfectly clean, well appointed, peaceful, excellent view & great communication from host. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for us and lots of little extra touches included.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable clean spacious bed sit kitchen & bathroom.Extremely helpful & welcoming host.Magnificent ocean view.Short walk to pretty beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya C.

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

Beautiful relaxing stay

Clean, quiet and beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel P.

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

Scotts head perfect stay

Scotts head perfect stay, looking at whales, and surf rolling in..more than fantastic..just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron R.

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

Great short stay

What a wonderful place and amazing hosts. Very clean property directly opposite the ocean and a short walk to cafe. Thanks again for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

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

Nice place

Nice place and very relaxing getaway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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

Scotts head getaway

Loved our stay at this property everything clean it was so so peaceful overlooking the beach we will visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim U.

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

Great place, Great View

A great location, easy walk to beaches and cafes.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon M.

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

Excellent apartment in Scotts Head

Terrific location short walk to the beach, with panoramic ocean views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

very clean perfect for two. terrific views

Great place beautiful view and wonderfull people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place and wow the view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russell J.

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

Spectacular Ocean-watching!

Everything we needed for our overnight stay while road-tripping. And comfy bed too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HELEN G.

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

Beautiful location and wonderful hosts

The location was amazing. The unit was immaculate with everything you need for a wonderful stay. The hosts were friendly without being intrusive. The little extra touches were much appreciated. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Great location beautiful property. Would stay again.

The property was in a great location. It had everything you would want and more. Very comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken p.

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

Resting by the ocean

A short stay in transit to qld. Perfect spot to chill by the ocean for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz w.

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

Brilliant spot

Fantastic stay Place was beautiful Gorgeous view Super great host
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathie G.

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

Beautiful place to be

Debra’s space is beautiful, amazing views and the sound of waves all night. Debra was great to communicate with and next time we will stay longer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret G.

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

Relaxing

Quiet and close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

What a gem

I’m still picking my jaw up off the ground after staying here. The location is unreal! Deb is an excellent communicator and the cleanliness of the accommodation is top notch. We will be back again and again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MarkandKate W.

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

Fantastic location

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at Debra’s property, wish we had had longer, next time. The location is ideal, we did our run along the beach, then a swim and coffee at the local trendy cafe. Thank you Debra for a beautiful first time visit to Scotts Head
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN F.

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

Wavebreaker

Great location with and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great Location

Great location, 5 minutes to everywhere in Scotts Head, Great communication by owner, lovely rum balls. Thanks Debra
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, and spotless with a few extras and basics in the kitchen make it all so easy. The bed was comfy and a great place to watch telly. Debra was a friendly and accomodating host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023