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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
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
AU$193
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)
    ‪55 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$193
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
  • Trent Munro Surf Academy - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club - 22 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Shelly Beach - 27 min drive - 32.9 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

  • ‪Ripple - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Star Hotel - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kei Thai Street Foods - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Scotts Head Bowling & Rec Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge River St. Cafe - ‬15 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 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAVEBREAKER Scotts Head on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$190.0, 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

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

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

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

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

Annika J.

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

Just beautiful!

We went for a short getaway. The studio is incredibly well appointed with everything you might need and then some. Debra is a wonderful and super friendly host who clearly loves providing her guests with an exceptional experience (I will let you work out for yourself what her thoughtful touches are). We sat on the porch looking at whales breeching and splashing, as well as dolphins playing in the shallows. It was magical. There is easy access to the beach, to walks and to the local supermarket, which is really well provisioned. A great place to relax and unwind and just be. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith P.

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

Return to a special place

This was our second stay at this lovely location right on the beach front at Scotts Head. Debra was a welcoming and generous host, readily available to provide information about the local area and activities but also respectful of our privacy. We enjoyed watching the surfers and passing whales from the balcony, the beautiful sun rises each morning from the comfort of our bed, the long walks along the beach and clifftops and the short stroll down the hill for coffee, lunch at the local cafe or to shop for dinner in the well appointed kitchen with full cooking facilities. Great to have access to washing machine and drier in the unit also. Parking is available on the street but we were able to leave our car on the lawn nature strip in front of the property. Scotts Head is a beautiful and lay back community and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

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

Annabelle S.

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

Most beautiful get away in Wave-breaker !

Stayed at the Wavebreaker with my partner for a romantic get away and was looked after so well by Debra the lovely host. Woke up to brownies on Valentine’s Day (even catered to diary requirements) and then again following days with other treats. Very clean and airy little place with classic Scott’s head beach views to wake up to each morning :) Loved coming back to our little place after our adventures. The place had absolutely everything you need Can’t wait to come back here in the future and know I’ll be looked after perfectly !! Can’t recommend enough. Pleasant, peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, terrific host. Air conditioning would be a bonus for sleeping on those sultry summer nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Views For The Memory

We had a wonderful stay over looking a beautiful beach while having the ability to watch whales all day until dark. It is a beautifully presnted property and very suitable for couples. We even had fresh warm bread delivered that was delicious. We had the best time in Scotts Head and Karen and I will be back staying at the Wavebreaker again. Thanks Debra for everything Cheers Karen and David
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Top Quality Studio

This studio apartment is beautifully appointed with all modern appliances and finishes throughout. The appartment is on the bottom floor of a larger house. The bed was comfy with nice Sheridin sheets and array of different types of pillows to use. I did not hear or notice any people in the house above and the stay was super peaceful with the spectacular sea views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Meredith P.

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

Home away from home

Our third stay at Wavebreaker, this time for five nights in mid August. Love the tranquility, the views over the ocean, the whale spotting, walks along the beach, the village atmosphere where you can stroll down to get a good coffee, shop for dinner or relax over a casual lunch in the cafe. But most of all we enjoy Debra's caring hospitality, her comfortable and well appointed accommodation and knowledge of the area. Thanks again for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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

8/10 Good

kaye a.

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

Full ocean view and close to the beach

Well positioned unit with ocean views and very close to the beach. Interior setup of the apartment could have been more convenient. TV was only viewable from the bed but could be easily relocated so it could be viewed from both the lounge and the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Doreen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Scott's Head

The property is fine for a day or two but I wouldn't recommend a longer stay. We didn't like the flannellette sheets. They made the bed too hot and uncomfortable for sleeping. We were reluctant to use the column heater as it was old and rusty. The host was very welckming a d friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Susan J.

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

Not long enough!

What can I say but "perfect". Thankyou.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Fantastic spot, couldn't ask for more.

We had a fantastic stay. The unit is literally 2 minutes walk to the beach and about 5 mins to the cafe and shops. Debra was great to deal with, very friendly and helpful. She even baked us bread and cookies! The place was clean and comfortable with everything we needed including kitchen and laundry. We would definitely recommend the unit for any single or couple wanting a quiet, cozy and comfortable get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024