The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

House in Crescent Head

18 guests · 8 bedrooms · 7 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

The Banksias is an indulgent retreat on the Mid-North Coast, situated at Crescent Head on the doorstop of some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia.

The property can booked for special occasions and family holidays

The space

The 140 acres rural property boasts a 9 hole golf course, floodlit tennis court and it's own private waterway for fishing, kayaking and paddle boarding. If that's all too energetic for you sit back and relax with a book in the outdoor spa or just sit and take in the stunning wildlife and bird activity or be in enthralled by the properties resident mob of kangaroos.

With the beach just a short walk away you can start your day with a walk along the 6km sands or ramble up to Big Hill look out and sit and watch the whales and dolphins pass by.

The main homestead is an original weather-board cottage that has retained some beautiful features and character.

The master bedroom is located just outside the homestead with a queen bed, en-suite with bath and shower facilities, air conditioning, and TV with Foxtel and DVD player. The master bedroom has a deck over looking the private waterway with a hammock and outdoor spa.

The main homestead has a queen guest bedroom with en-suite,air conditioning, walk in wardrobes and a deck over looking the cabins and tennis court. Perfect viewing for late afternoon tennis matches.

The front of the house can be opened up in summer with bi-fold doors and Hampton style shutters to take in the scenery and enjoy the roar of the ocean.

The kitchen and family room have a seating area and gas fireplace. The kitchen is a chefs delight with walk in commercial cool room and luxury glass and china.

The upstairs of the homestead has Hampton style shutters, a king size bed, and large TV area with DVD Foxtel and games console. There is a second dining area that can be used in winter. A children's bunk-room that sleeps four makes this a perfect area for the kids to relax.The upstairs is fitted with AC and ceiling fans.

The property has four adjoining cabins that can be accessed via a walk-way from the main house they are nestled around a beautiful outdoor cinema and entertaining room, all cabins are equipped with Queen bed, en-suite, ceiling fans,walk in wardrobes with mini fridge and tea coffee facilities. Each cabin has its on access via a set of steps from the landscaped gardens and a private deck with chairs.

All bedrooms are equipped with linen, towels,bathrobes and sleepers, toiletries beach towels chairs and umbrellas.

The property has two separate entertaining the first areas doubles as an outdoor cinema/ function room it has an outdoor screen and multimedia system, lounges and tables for informing relaxing.This unique space can be set up to accommodate corporate events, larger gatherings or intimate yoga or meditation sessions.

The second entertaining area is an Alfresco dinning area over looking the private water way. The fully fitted kitchen includes BBQ, dishwasher, fridge and food prep area.The area has a 20 seater dinning table with lounges, ceiling fans outside TV music system and a large open fire.

The house has a state of the art multi media system that can be zoned to play different music in different zones.A large laundry and storage area, and an outdoor shower surf board storage area and WC.The house has a monitored alarm system and security cameras.

The property has a full time property manager available to assist you and to make your stay at the Banksias memorable.

The Banksias team offer a full catering service, linen changes, maid service and transport.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Crescent Head

Nearby attractions

Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park

Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

30.6 mi

The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

House in Crescent Head

18 guests · 8 bedrooms · 7 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Crescent Head

Nearby attractions

Billabong Zoo Koala & Wildlife Park

Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

30.6 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(13 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

An incredible getaway

An incredible getaway

I highly recommend staying at The Banksias! The property is very well maintained with plenty of spaces to relax and spend time with friends and family. We had so much fun playing tennis, golf, operating the golf cart, making pizzas in the pizza oven and watching a Formula 1 race in the outdoor cinema area. The rooms and cabins were very comfortable and the indoor and outdoor kitchen spaces well equipped. We had a wonderful and relaxing time - hopefully we will be back in the near future!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Perfect Family Holiday

Perfect Family Holiday

Our large family of 15 adults, a 4 year old and a 1 year old had a wonderful week at The Banksias, Crescent Head. The location was brilliant with lots of space, a tennis court, golf course and walk to the beach. The accommodation was lovely with room for everyone and some really great areas for us all to gather around and relax. We enjoyed the use of the outdoor cinema, firepit and the jacuzzi. We had our lunch & dinner catered for each evening - all organised through our hosts Jo & Paul. The food was fabulous - huge quantities, a wide variety across the week and fresh, tasty meals that catered to the dietary requirements we have within the group. It was an absolute pleasure staying at The Banksias, everywhere was lovely and clean, the toiletries were excellent and Jo was quick to respond if we had any queries. It really suited all of us, and our ages ranged from 1 to 81. Everyone had a fabulous holiday.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Amazing

Amazing

We had three families (with older teens and three tweens) at Banksia for four nights. We were hoping for a great experience in the first holiday after lockdowns, and we weren't disappointed. Surfing, paddle boarding, fishing, tennis, golf, kayaking, swimming, outdoor movies, fires, feasts, and a lot of chilling out - what a great time. Beautiful rooms. There's almost no mobile connection, and the wifi wasn't great, but frankly that improved the experience. Not once did a teenager say they were bored. My personal highlight was reading half a book in a hammock under a shady tree looking down the creek with a gentle breeze.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2021

Amazing

Amazing

Beautiful

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Perfect getaway!

Perfect getaway!

This is a well laid out and very spacious rental retreat. Endless activities or just relax and enjoy the beautiful naturistic scenes. Something to accommodate everybody, young and old. The owners were very personable, friendly, and welcoming. Could not have asked for a better experience. Love this place!

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2020

Unforgettable

Unforgettable

We loved our stay!!! The beach was just minutes away and there were so much to do on property, never a boring moment. My kids had such a great time that they put themselves to sleep every night from exhaustion. Minor negatives - some of the kitchen stuff were dirty, coffee machine frother wasn’t working and the router for the wifi wasn’t working properly so we had problems staying connected (for those still working) . Despite all this, we would have loved to stay longer.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2020

50th Celebration

50th Celebration

We had 20 people at The Banksias to celebrate my 50th Birthday, the place is Huge and has pretty well every thing a group would ever need. Thanks Jo and Paul .. it was awesome

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2020

Excellent!

Excellent!

A great property for a family holiday.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2020

Fantastic week away with friends in a great location

Fantastic week away with friends in a great location

We all loved staying at Banksias- the property, House, activities, beach, location are brilliant. Jo the owner was so helpful and helped immediately with any requests. The best!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2019

A great place

A great place

We loved the place - so much to do and so kid friendly

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2018

Perfect

Perfect

An incredible weekend. The retreat has everything you need, the fact that it rained most of the weekend didn't hinder the amazing fun we had the whole duration of the stay. Impeccably clean, amazing food and outstanding location. Our days consisted of waking up to a cooked breakfast, then jumping straight into the wetsuits and paddle boarding/kayaking down the river. Then we'd use the golf buggies to take us and the surf boards to the other side of the property where we can cross the road and get onto an stunning and quiet beach. After we tire ourselves out we raced back to all fit in the hot tub before having a big lunch all together. Then the rest of the day could be spent rotating between napping in the incredibly comfy beds, playing golf, playing tennis, sitting around the fire, playing with the dogs or just chilling in the outdoor sofa area with a glass of wine. The Jo and Paul are experienced hosts who obviously have a passion for welcoming people into their resort and making their stay unforgettable.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2018

Picturesque 5 Star Retreat

Picturesque 5 Star Retreat

We stayed at the Banksia's for three nights in December and did not want to leave. When we did tear ourselves away, we left relaxed and refreshed. The property is a short drive from Crescent Head shops with access to some of the areas best and most secluded beaches (we rarely saw anyone else!) The main house and four adjoining guest houses are incredibly private, as they are surrounded on one side by the property's own golf course and the other by a picturesque river. The property has been set up for relaxed entertaining with a very generous outside barbecue/kitchen area, (where we ate most of our meals) and fully equipped inside kitchen and dining area. If we were not at the beach, we were having a hit on the golf course, or tennis courts, or simply relaxing in the hammock or many outside lounge areas. One highlight for our baby boy was the many kangaroos that call the property home and the beautiful birdlife. Early in the morning or at dusk the kangaroos could be seen around the property lazing in the shade or hopping down the side of the river. We would highly recommend this property. It is genuinely second to none and is clearly much loved by its owners, who have thought of everything to ensure guests have what they need at their fingertips.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2018

Absolute Gem

Absolute Gem

Had the best time staying at Banksias with my family and wife’s sisters family who were visiting from the UK. The truly unique property is set on the most stunning part of Australia’s eastern coastline. On arrival we met the friendly local caretaker who showed us round the property and set up the kayak and SUPs ready for use. The house and cabins were super clean and fitted with everything you could possibly need. Kicked off the holiday with a walk around the headland where we saw an abundance of marine life including whales. Looking north it reminded me of the classic board walks of Byron and Noosa except didn’t see another person the entire walk! Gave the pommie inlaws surf lessons each morning on a safe protected rolling point break out the front of Banksias. It was easy to keep the kids off devices with endless afternoon activities including golf, tennis, full size football net shootouts and kayak paddling on the stunning river alongside the property. Blown away by the natural beauty of Banksias. We have recommended to our friends and will definitely be returning for future visits.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Crescent Head?

The average price for a rental in Crescent Head is R 3,072 per night. This rental is R 39,672 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Banksias- Rural Retreat - Eco Tourist Facility?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Amenities

Map of Crescent Head

Nearby attractions

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Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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