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Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage

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On the beach
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
TV, books, streaming services
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage

The house is surrounded by reserve with direct access to the waterfront. Take advantage of the tranquil setting and dreamy sunsets, perfect for swimming, fishing, walking and kayaking. It is also within walking distance to beaches, jetties, Soldiers Point Marina, restaurants, cafes and the local Bowling club.

Driftwood is a 10 minute walk to Bannisters restaurants, including the famous Rick Stein restaurant, café, pub and spa. Also nearby is Pearson Park, which has large, shaded grass areas, picnic tables, BBQ, toilets, playground and safe swimming at beautiful Sunset Beach. A ten minute walk to the Marina offers more restaurants, cafes, tennis courts, a playground and boat ramp. The Wanda shops are just 2.5kms away and offer a variety of shops, spas, cafes and restaurants.

The House –Driftwood is a beautifully refurbished waterfront cottage with direct water access and a 5 minute walk or paddle to beautiful Sunset Beach. The waterfront directly behind the house is the best position to enjoy the spectacular sunsets, complete with fire pit and a seating area. If you’d rather stay on the rear deck to enjoy the last rays, it is very well equipped with an outdoor kitchen with mini bar fridge, lounge and dining areas, gorgeous greenery and a gas BBQ, creating the perfect atmosphere for entertaining. Five bedrooms and three and a half baths, two lounge areas, and central ducted air-conditioning, will allow you to enjoy lazy days and beautiful sunsets. Smart TVs for the multiple living rooms accompanied with free Wi-Fi makes holidaying easier by connecting your streaming services.

Polished floorboards and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen will make catering for your family and friends sociable and a real pleasure. Our kitchen includes a large breakfast bar with seating for four, fridge/freezer combination, range oven and cooktop, microwave, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, sandwich press and a dishwasher.

The master Queen suite includes a spa bath overlooking the deck and garden, while bedroom two contains two King Singles. The third spacious bedroom is situated upstairs above the garage and has a Queen plus a day bed and trundle (which would suit two children). It also contains an ensuite bathroom and self contained kitchenette with fridge, toaster and kettle and a small table and chairs, an ideal parent or teenage retreat. Bedroom four and five are both equipped with Queen sized beds.

The garage is not for guests use, however there is parking available in front of the garage for four cars.

Stay Port Stephens works with The Bay Butler.
Some of the luxuries you can enjoy are Platter/Boards, BBQ Packs, Picnics, Breakfast Boxes which can be added when you complete you Guest Agreement. Additional costs apply.

ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 10 ADULTS and 2 children, total maximum guest 12.

LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED and the beds are made with quality white linen for 12 guests.

BEDDING CONFIGURATION
OPTION 1: 4 Queen, 4 Single

Additional costs when booking:
Port-a-Cot $50 per booking with towel, linen and baby blanket hire.
Beach/pool towels are $8 per towel hire/ per booking.

BOND - $2000 refundable security deposit due 14 days prior to your arrival.

CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($100 to $140). Bookings made via 3rd party website will have their own policy.

PROPERTY SUITABLE FOR groups over the age of 25 and or family groups only.

NO NOISE - The property is in a quiet residential area which is noise sensitive. Any noise after dark that causes neighbours to complain may result in the loss of your bond.

NO VISITORS - We have a strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property. A fee of $500 per head will be charged if additional people are found at the property.

PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES, FUNCTIONS, WEDDINGS (WEDDING RELATED), GRADUATES and or SCHOOL/TEENAGER bookings are not accepted.

T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Conditions.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property registration number PID-STRA-16697

Property is also known as

Driftwood Waterfront
2721-227444
Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage Soldiers Point
Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Soldiers Point, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • Salamander Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anchorage Marina Port Stephens - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Toboggan Hill Park - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 12 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 12 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Village Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thai Charm - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪BANNISTERS port stephens - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Salamander Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Soldiers Point holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Soldiers Point Beach, Soldiers Point Marina and Salamander Bay. Gir-um-bit National Park and Bushy Island Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soldiers Point house on the water
Fabulous house which was well-equipped and spotlessly clean. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cathie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable
Generally met our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spacious home
Fantastic position well appointed. Reserve at back leading to waters edge. Relaxing back deck and bedrooms lovely. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lorna s.

Liked: Cleanliness
luxury relaxation
senior family of 6 across 4 of the bedrooms. Super views and walks from the house across the reserve to the bay. Accommodation clean and modern, TVs SMART and working well. Fully a/c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dilini N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family break
Driftwood was an experience which we as a family will never forget. House had everything a family would ever require whist on holiday's. It was clean, roomy, close to everything. Kids had a ball in their own little space with their own lounge, bathroom, and kitchenette. Thank you and we hope to be back soon. From the Newman's
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Perfect for our family get together. Made some lovely memories
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family holiday
We were a family of 8 adults, 3 small children and 2 little babies and this house was perfect with plenty of bathroom space, great cooking and washing facilities and the perfect outlook over the water but far enough to keep the little ones safe . It was a short drive not a walk to the beach and shops with little ones but the peace and quiet of Driftwood gave us a perfect holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous family getaway
We loved our 4 nights at Driftwood. The house was clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. There was plenty for the kids to do with the outdoor space and board games. The veranda is the perfect place to relax and soak in the view and winter sun. We are looking forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Pamela C.

Great location, beautiful views over the water. We even managed to meet the local.koala.
Loads of room for big families or groups. Very comfortable with beautiful views over the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had me at hello !
As soon as we opened the courtyard, were drawn in… with undisturbed views of the back terrace, back yard and water views through the swaying eucalyptus teasing us as we approached the front door. The styling is beautiful throughout the house, the layout perfect for our Famlily long weekend. We wished we had more time, will be returning, Thank you Driftwood
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022