Seaside Sanctuary - Waterfront Luxury Home with Heated Pool

Seaside Sanctuary is a luxurious holiday home ideally located on the beachfront, with mesmerising water views, a large heated pool, multiple living areas, a pool table and stylish interiors sleeping up to 10 guests (max of 8 adults) in air conditioned comfort.

Seaside Sanctuary is close to all of Port Stephens' attractions, activities and Nelson Bay CBD you very well may never want to leave this fabulous holiday home. Enviably situated on the waterfront, in the nook of a picturesque calm water beach. The golden sand and blue water of the harbour is just metres from your doorstep. Spend your days swimming at the beach or in your very own heated pool overlooking the sea. Watch the kids play on the sand or grassy reserve in front of the property or join them for a stroll around the pretty headland on the bush walking track that begins a stone’s throw away. Enjoy a friendly game of pool, fish from the beach, sunbathe on lounges by the pool, relax with a book or drink while taking in the water views. Enjoy BBQ meals and laughs with family and friends at the10 seater outdoor dining setting.

Upstairs the open plan living areas all take in the vast harbour views and open onto a balcony with comfy outdoor furnishings. Also, on this level is the master bedroom, with king bed water views, balcony and a shared ensuite. The second bedroom on this level shares the ensuite (or guests in this room can use the family bathroom downstairs) has two long singles, which can be joined to make a king bed and is accessed via a covered balcony or the master bedroom.

The ground floor has one bedroom with queen bed and another bedroom with king zip beds. This level also has a family bathroom and second living room overlooking the pool and ocean vista , complete with the fabulous feature of a pool table, lounge, TV and a sofa bed, that can sleep 2 children.

The local shops are less than 500m away and provide all the essentials as well as the area's best fish’n’chip shop - Salt Mines. Rick Stein Restaurant is less than 2km away, as is a pub and the Soldiers Point Bowling club.

This property has a video doorbell at the front entrance, this is only for security purposes.

LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED and the beds are made with quality linen, doonas, blankets and pillows.

ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 8 adults. The ground floor lounge room has a sofa bed that will be added to accommodate 2 children total maximum guest 10.

BOND a refundable bond of $2000 is payable with the balance of your accommodation and is refunded 3-5 days from your departure date.

BED CONFIGURATION. The top floor is the master king room with ensuite. There is a room with 2 long singles (one can made as king). The ground floor has a queen and twin zip room (can be made as a king).

Option 1: 1 King, 1 Queen, 4 long single.
Option 2: 2 King, 1 Queen, 2 long single.
Option 3: 3 King, 1 Queen.

Additional costs when booking;
Sofa Bed $100 per booking with towels and linen
Port-a-Cot $50 per booking with towel, linen and baby blanket hire.
Beach/pool towels are $8 per towel hire/ per booking.

CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($100 to $140). Please refer to terms and conditions. Airbnb Guests please refer to Airbnb's policies.

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 that are over and above the number of beds at the property or guests not registered.

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

T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Condition

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Seaside Sanctuary

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2024

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  Zeinab N from Greenacre, NA recommends this vacation rental

  Clean property with amazing views and ample supplies.

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• Waterside Retreat

  Stayed 5 days ending in October, 2024

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  a guest from null, NA recommends this vacation rental

  The home was well presented and clean. It was very comfortable and we all slept well in the beds provided. It was spacious and welcoming for a large group or family. The management staff were always very helpful with any enquiries that we made and prompt in their efforts to assist us.
  The setting is beautiful with a spectacular water view which could be appreciated from the entire width of the property.
  We would definitely stay there again if the occasion arose.

  • Manager Responded on 11/24/2024

    Hi Gavin, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you found the home spacious, comfortable, and well-suited for your group, and that the beautiful water views made your stay even more enjoyable. It’s also great to know that our team could assist you promptly and help make your visit smooth and memorable. We would love the opportunity to host you again in the future. Thank you once again for your kind words!

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• Beautiful, relaxed mid-winter stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2024

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  a guest from Cammeray, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  We rented this property for 4 adults and 2 children for 3 nights in mid August. The place was perfect, the pool and the pool provided a lot of fun for us all, both were clean and well kept.
  
  We took 2 kayaks but the additional 2 provided kayaks (including life jackets) enabled us to further enjoy the bay. Noting there was also a paddle board but we did not use it.
  
  Communication with the property managers was excellent, and we appreciated being provided the entry code details a little earlier than 3pm as this is quite late for entry for a property of this price.
  
  For meals, we walked to the Cheeky Dog for dinner, an easy walk, great food and a trivia night (Tuesdays), and used the bbq and other cooking facilities on the other evenings. There are 2 large supermarkets around 7 minutes drive away, plus a local smaller supermarket, which meant sourcing supplies to be very easy.
  
  We also visit the nearby go karts and used the tennis courts at Soldiers Point (racquets and balls supplied although very old).
  
  Overall, I would recommend this as a great place to stay.

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• Everything you could want in a holiday house

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2024

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  Denise R from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  A wonderful family holiday experience in a very beautiful location. The house was so comfortable and all the members of our family had a really lovely bedroom. Well equipped house with everything for kids and adults.
  Despite the weather not being so great we made the most of the pool and the bay.
  

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• Great place to stay

  Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2024

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  a guest from Redfern, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Has everything you need, warm pool, nice view, beach, etc

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• Seaside Sanctuary

  Stayed 11 days ending in February, 2024

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  a guest from Wilton , NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Really nice place but no parking

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• Great place for a family getaway

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2023

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  Ali V from Mount Colah, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  We had a pleasant stay over the school holidays weekend, all as described, with great condition, great view and complete set of facilities to entertain families with kids in different age groups.
  The only minor thing to consider is accessing the second bedroom in the second floor which was wired ( access through balcony or via ensuite of the master bedroom). But that was only a small inconvenience issue, overall really happy with the place.

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• One of the best Family vacation

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2023

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  Kantheepan T from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  The property is where we felt like home. It included all the fun activities including a heated pool, bathtub, kayaking, pool table, etc. We really enjoyed the trip a lot. And thank you so much for maintaining the property in such a way.

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• Easy living Beachside Home

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2023

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  Lisa Y from Balgowlah Heights, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  This place has a lot of positives including its location (right on the beach), quiet cul de sac street, pool (unfortunately heating wasn’t working however the pool technician came and got it working on day 2), the kayaks (2) and stand up paddle with life jackets, and the house itself is beautifully furnished and the heating works a treat!
  The BBQ worked well as did the oven.
  The sofa bed was made up which was great for our 7yo.
  One of the pool queues unfortunately had a broken tip which made playing awkward.
  The checking in was easy.
  All up, we had a great time with our friends (another family) who also enjoyed it immensely.

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• Beautiful home with everything included for a great stay!

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2023

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  Roxanne R from St. Albert, AB recommends this vacation rental

  This quiet property is a beautiful well maintained home with a great layout for a multi family group and had many items included for a wonderful stay. The kayaks were a lovely addition. The view was incredible as we enjoyed watching dolphins in the bay. Unfortunately the beach was full of seaweed during most of our stay but cleared the last day. We would definitely stay here again.

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• Seaside sanctuary review

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2023

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  Houssein O from Sefton, Nsw recommends this vacation rental

  Loved every bit of it. I Will be booking again

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• Sensational

  Stayed 10 days ending in December, 2022

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  Ali S from Hornsby heights , New South Wales recommends this vacation rental

  2nd Visit at this house, yet again it was a fabulous stay. My parents from England joined us this year and were delighted in the daily dolphin show we saw from our balcony! Peaceful location, feels like your own private beach.

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• wonderful place

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2022

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  sung hye P from Castlecove, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  great place to relax and enjoy the warm weather.
  wonderfully relaxing

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• Salamander Bay home

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2022

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  Renay M from NA, NOTAVAIL recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful house with a magnificent view . Had a lovely weekend

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• Gorgeous house

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2022

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  Lisa S from NEW LAMBTON, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  This was a wonderful house particularly since it rained the 5 days we were there! The features are gorgeous but there was no soap, dish soap, tea towels or basics left for us. The BBQ gas bottle was empty and the BBQ was filthy so did not use. The house itself is lovely though and I would love an ensuite like this at home!

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• Perfection in Port Stephens

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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  Alex S from Sylvania waters, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  A highly recommended holiday home if you are looking at staying in Salamander Bay. Great location, pool table and pool for the family to enjoy, thought of every little detail, even down to the stand up paddle board and kayaks. Don’t hesitate if you want a great family escape.

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• Outstanding experience

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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  Md A from Sydney , New South Wales recommends this vacation rental

  Everything were top noch level.

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• Great Stay

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2022

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  a guest from Redfern, New South Wales recommends this vacation rental

  Great place. The pool was awesome.

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• Great house, great spot

  Stayed 4 days ending in January, 2022

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  Trent P from Marsfield, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent location, whisper quiet, luxurious furnishings and fixtures and fittings in the bathrooms. Kayaks and paddle boards supplied were great, pool so warm and fantastic for the kids. My only suggestion for improvement would be some covered outdoor area. either by the pool or on the balcony or both.

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• Beautiful Residence

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2022

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  a guest from NORTH RYDE, New South Wales recommends this vacation rental

  Very good quality fixtures and super comfy bedding. Heated pool was a hit and the water sports equipment were fantastic. Definitely a home away from home with the big TVs and Nintendo Switch.

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• Salamanda Bay

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2021

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  Helena L from Randwick, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Great short trip away in lovely house. Kids loved the warm swimming pool and pool table. Great for familys.

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• Beautiful House

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2021

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  Naomi K recommends this vacation rental

  Our rental was beautiful and despite the rain we had a lot of fun.. there were only a couple of issues in that there were no bath mats and very few provisions in the kitchen and bathrooms. No coffee, shampoo etc which is not the normal.

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• Family getaway

  Stayed 5 days ending in February, 2021

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  Nadia M from NSW, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  House was spotless and in a great location. The heated pool was a great hit with the kids. The kids were able to use the canoe and the paddle board right in front of the house.

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• Breathtaking views

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2021

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  Nabel I from Greenacre, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  From the moment we entered the home we were mesmerized by the amazing beachfront views. The house was clean and the heated pool was a bonus we all loved our stay and cant wait to return.

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• A great beach house at a great location.

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2020

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  Michael S from Ryde, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  I have spent 4 nights at this beautiful beach house for 4 nights with my family and we would highly recommend this property. It has great facilities and you can tell that the owners thought of the little details to make our stay more enjoyable. The location was great and the kids loved the heated pool. Highly recommended and we would definitely come back again in future!

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• Good for family with younger children.

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2020

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  a guest does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Suitable for family with younger children. Not suitable for 4 couples. Very odd layout of the house. Poor use of space. New rental so very sparse with kitchen utensils and towels.
  We were called 3 times by the agent, once for a plumber to attend and twice to accept furniture deliveries. One was at 6:30am. One was for a new fridge so needed to unpack and repack the fridge. Not fun whilst on holidays.
  We appreciated the paddle board. Good to have a pool.
  

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