The Beach Shack on Wanda - Waterfront Coastal Chic

Welcome to The Beach Shack on Wanda, the ultimate destination for a classic Aussie beachfront getaway. The views of the sparkling harbour and the ocean beyond are nothing short of breath taking. With its long stretches of golden sand and calm waters, the beach is perfect for families. Just a short stroll down the shore leads to a delightful playground for kids, while in the opposite direction, you can fish off the jetty or dine at Rick Stein Restaurant, Cheeky Dog or Solders Point Bowling Club. Children will love swimming, building sandcastles, and playing games in the sandy beach and grassy areas.

This holiday home is inspired by its beachfront location, combining coastal chic style with a relaxed Hamptons vibe. Both the front and back of the property boast hardwood decks. The front deck offers comfortable outdoor furniture and a Weber BBQ, perfect for alfresco dining. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge areas are framed by floor-to-ceiling glass, providing uninterrupted views of the stunning bay and opening directly onto the decks.

The Beach Shack is perfect for two couples or a family with up to four children. The master bedroom features a king-sized bed, a TV, and opens onto the deck with beautiful beach views. The second bedroom, also opening onto the deck, has a zip-bed that can be configured as two extra-long singles or a full king bed, all while enjoying magnificent ocean views. The lounge area includes a sofa bed suitable for two children.

Situated on a spacious lot, The Beach Shack offers ample off-street parking and side space for a boat. Each room is equipped with split-system air conditioning, louvred windows for fresh sea breezes, and ceiling fans. An outdoor hot/cold shower and the original outdoor toilet make clean up from the beach a breeze. Local shops, including a supermarket, bottle shop, chemist, butcher, café, and the area’s best fish and chips at Salt Mine, are just a couple of minutes away by car.

The property is a walk to Rick Steins at Bannisters, around 1.9 km from Salamander Bay, 2 km from Soldiers Point Marina and 5.1 km from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens. Newcastle Airport is just 30 km from The Beach Shack on Wanda, making it easy to start your vacation in style.

LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED and the beds are made with quality white linen. Doonas (with decorative covers), blankets and pillows are also supplied.

BOND - a refundable bond of $1000 that is due 14 days prior to your arrival date and refunded 3 - 5 days after your departure.

BEDDING CONFIGURATION - ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 6.
OPTION 1 - 1 King, 2 extra-long singles
OPTION 2 - 2 King

Additional costs when booking:
- Sofa Bed $100 will be automatically added with bookings of 4+
- Porta Cot -$50

CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($100 to $140). Please refer to terms and conditions for full cancellation policy. 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 Conditions prior to booking.

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Peace and Paradise

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2025

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  Tanya G from XX recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful place to stay - everything to provide with R&R - lots of food varieties all around - definitely recommend Restaurant 2317 (had breakfast there) - the staff at Staff Port Stephens were also great to deal with.

  • Manager Responded on 6/25/2025

    Hi Tanya, We’re delighted to hear you had a beautiful and relaxing stay with us. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the local food variety and had a great breakfast at Restaurant 2317 — such a fantastic recommendation! We really appreciate your kind words about our team too. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! Kind Regards, Stay Port Stephens Team

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• ESCAPE

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2025

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  a guest from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  Love the Beach Shack, every thing you need and more than you want. Even with poor weather the location is remarkable, perfect place to have fun with your family

  • Manager Responded on 6/25/2025

    Thanks so much, Vic! We're thrilled to hear you loved the Beach Shack and found it had everything you needed—and more! Even with less-than-perfect weather, it's great to know the amazing location still made for a fun and memorable family getaway. We’d love to welcome you back again soon! Stay Port Stephens Team

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• Tranquility at Salamander Bay

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2025

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  a guest from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  our recent short stay was our second stay over was so good that we have booked another stay with another of my grandsons. Heaven!

  • Manager Responded on 3/30/2025

    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay so much that you're coming back again with another grandson—what a wonderful compliment! We look forward to welcoming you back for another heavenly stay Stay Port Stephens

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• Great location

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2024

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  Denis O from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  Clean, comfortable and well equipped.
  
  The location is superb - right on the beach looking east for great sunrises. Soldier’s Point is a quiet residential area. Pub, Bowling Club, Sailing Club and Rick Stein’s restaurant, at Bannisters Hotel, are only a few minutes walk along the beach. Shops and Marina (with 2 restaurants) are a 5 minute drive away.
  
  Good communications and service from host Kayleigh, at “Stay Port Stephens”.
  
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• Beautiful property

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2024

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  Jayne T from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  Such a beautiful property, great location with the water at your door and walking distance to shops and bowls club will definitely be going back, very clean

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• Picture Perfect beach getaway.

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2024

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  Eva T from NA recommends this vacation rental

  From the moment we walked into this gorgeous beach house we were instantly hooked! Great amenities, clean and comfortable but above all the location is the real star. Walking distance to restaurants, bars and shops but you also have the amenities to not leave this glorious peace of paradise. Will definitely return.

  • Manager Responded on 11/8/2024

    Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you instantly felt at home in the beach house and enjoyed the great amenities, comfort, and, of course, the unbeatable location. It sounds like you really made the most of everything the area has to offer! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay in paradise.

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• Wonderful stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2024

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  Lisa S from NA recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful cottage right on the water. Clean and large enough for a small family. Would recommend.

  • Manager Responded on 11/8/2024

    Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful cottage and its perfect location right on the water. It’s great to know it was a comfortable size for your family, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We’d love to welcome you back for another stay!

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• Perfect getaway

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2024

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  Sasha R from Dover heights, Nsw recommends this vacation rental

  The whole experience was flawless - easy to book, clear communication and a wonderful holiday house. It was clean, well positioned and beautifully appointed. Would return in a heartbeat!

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• Incredible place to stay

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2024

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  a guest from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  Our family enjoyed our Easter long weekend at the Beach Shack. The house itself is absolutely stunning, from the furniture to the style and landscaping. You can tell they’ve really gone above and beyond with the extras and was lovely to see lots of artwork and other bits and pieces from local businesses. The place was spotless, no dust or dirt - everything just felt and looked clean. Great location and loved that it was right on the water. We can’t wait to stay here again and will be recommending to others.

  • Manager Responded on 10/19/2024

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such an enjoyable Easter long weekend at the Beach Shack. It's great to know you appreciated the attention to detail in our decor and the local purchases - we love showcasing the talents of our community! We're also delighted that you found everything spotless and enjoyed the beautiful location right by the water. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay, and we truly appreciate your recommendation to others. Safe travels until next time!

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• Great Location

  Stayed 20 days ending in March, 2024

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  Susan C from Rosedale, NSW does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Enjoyed the great location, watching the sail, para and kite boarders zipping around, plus the sailing boats racing.

  • Manager Responded on 3/26/2024

    Hi Susan Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and we appreciate your honesty. Your insights are valuable, and we will address the issues you mentioned to improve the overall guest experience. Regarding the property condition we will replace the knives add the laundry basket and include more coat hangers as suggested. Our team works hard to provide a memorable experience, and it's always rewarding to receive positive feedback. We hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regards The Team and Stay Port Stephens.

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• Great uninterrupted views

  Stayed 6 days ending in March, 2024

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  a guest from Quakers Hill, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent property for a small amount of guests. Property being so close to the beach does make it a little less private. Property was very clean.

  • Manager Responded on 10/19/2024

    Thank you for your message. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the property clean. We appreciate your thoughts. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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• Beach Shack on Wanda

  Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2024

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  Amanda M from Gladesville, New South Wales recommends this vacation rental

  Being our fourth stay at the Beach Shack we were very familiar with the property and surrounding area. It’s infact a favourite of our families hence why we’ve returned so many times. It’s unfortunate to see that the cleanliness of the property was not up to the standard you would expect when paying a premium price. Windows were dirty, the previous guests laundry was still in the washer/dryer, coffee pods were left in the coffee machine, children’s stickers were placed randomly around the property and both the clock and hairdryer were missing. A general wear and tear is expected however these examples seemed that there is some amount of neglect from cleaners. The location is incredible and the beds were super comfy but it was disappointing to see the lack of attention to detail which we were used to seeing.

  • Manager Responded on 10/19/2024

    Thank you so much for your continued loyalty to the Beach Shack. We truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts, and we’re thrilled to hear that you and your family love the location and comfort of our beds. We sincerely apologise for the cleanliness issues you encountered during your stay. This is certainly not the standard we strive for, and we’re addressing your feedback with our cleaning team to ensure these details are attended to moving forward. Your experience matters to us, and we’re committed to making the necessary improvements. We hope to welcome you back for a fifth stay and provide the exceptional experience you’ve come to expect! Thank you again for staying with us.

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• Tranquility and Serenity abounds

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2023

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  Heather S from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

  From the moment you step in you feel instantly relaxed. The views the calming decor and luxurious beds you know your holiday has began on the right foot. Being able to step into the beach and wade into the cool waters of salamander bay was like being the star of your own romantic movie. Everything on the house worked well for the 3 of us, even the quirky outside toilet was appreciated, along with the outdoor shower and easy access to the water to launch our kayak easily. We also loved the convenience of a quick stroll along the beach to great places to eat.
  Definitely recommend this place, it’s exactly what you need.

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• Best Beach House Ever!

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2023

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  Sarah S from XX recommends this vacation rental

  My husband and I stayed at The Beach Shack on Wanda with our adult son and his partner. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. The home looks brand new and has a lovely beach house vibe. Every room has amazing views of the harbour and beach. The view is jaw dropping! Nelson Bay is close by, but to be honest - we didn't want to leave The Beach Shack. We spent our days relaxing on the deck, that feels like it's right on the water's edge, and swimming out front. The home was spotlessly clean and there were lots of extra thoughtful touches we'd never experienced in a holiday house before. Beds were super comfortable and it was lovely to fall asleep with the louvers open listing to the sounds of the water. Next time we'll bring a fishing rod and catch dinner for ourselves. Communication was easy with Stay Port Stephens and Shane and Michelle were very helpful. From our long walks along the beach it looks like beach houses like this are few and far between. We'll be booking this place again soon.

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• Lovely stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2023

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  Andrew R from Mount Hunter, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  We had a lovely time staying at the shack would highly recommend this beautiful place

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• Hard view to beat

  Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2023

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  Daniel S from Sydney, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  We wanted somewhere special to take my overseas cousins to experience the coast life and wow, this was it. Waking up to this amazing view and having breakfast on the deck looking over the beach was breathtaking. With so many sights to see and shops to visit in Port Stephens this made an ideal place to stay.
  Comfortably sleeping 2 couples or a family with bedrooms facing the water was a treat and will be planning a return trip asap.

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• Beautiful little beach shack in a perfect location

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2023

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  Cassie S from NA recommends this vacation rental

  The beach shack was an amazing little paradise away from home. The water being right at the front door overlooking the amazing bay, very close to a lot of things, could walk to a lot of restaurants and bowling club plus not too far to shops and a short drive to a lot of neighbouring suburbs. The shack itself had everything needed to enjoy a few days away from home. Everything was so clean and tidy. Overall an amazing little stay

  • Manager Responded on 7/27/2023

    Thank you for the great review! We can’t wait to have you back at Stay Port Stephens.

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• No visitors allowed

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2023

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  Kerrie S from NA recommends this vacation rental

  This is a beautiful property in a fabulous location a step to the beach with wonderful views. For the premium price charged I was disappointed to note a missing light bulb in the main bedroom lamp, frypans not suitable for the induction stove and the ridiculous rule not allowing visitors.

  • Manager Responded on 7/27/2023

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. The light bulb has been replaced and there are actually 2 sets of frypans located at the property 1 set for the BBQ and 1 set for the induction cooktop. We appreciate the no visitor rule isn't suitable for everyone which is why it's written in our property description as well as the Terms and Conditions.

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• Beyond a Dream

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2023

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  Julia M from Werri Beach, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  From the moment we arrived until we left, this felt like we were in a movie. Better than the pictures. Incredibly clean (most likely because of how new the property is). A very quiet area, intimate and dreamy with the sound of the ocean and sunrise streaming through in the mornings. Can’t wait to return.

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• Beachfront luxury

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2023

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  Kerrie W from NA, NA recommends this vacation rental

  Very relaxing perfectly placed on the shore of the bay with views to satisfy including beautiful moon rises. Very comfortable, clean, well equiped beach more than a shack

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• Beach Shack

  Stayed 5 days ending in February, 2023

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  George G from MOSS VALE, New South Wales recommends this vacation rental

  great location ! clean and new . Convenient location
  
  

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• Perfect Relax

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2022

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  Moitsa P from NA, NA recommends this vacation rental

  A wonderful spot for a few days of r n r

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• Perfect Getaway

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2022

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  Pauline B from Old Toongabbie, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful little home in a perfect location. Peaceful and relaxing.

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• Wanda serenity

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2022

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  a guest recommends this vacation rental

  My family and I have been to the beach shack at least 3 times now and can honestly say we wouldn’t stay anywhere else. The beach front location is pure relaxation and priceless. The beach shack itself is new, clean and has everything you need. We’ll be back again!

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• Pleasant and private spot

  Stayed 2 days ending in September, 2022

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  a guest from Kings Langley, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Nice property with plenty of open space in the property. spacious 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Very convenient location with kids playarea, bowling club and shops.

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• The Beach Shack - Perfect Stay and Wonderful View

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2022

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  Richard P from Avalon, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  The Beach Shack - Perfect Stay and Wonderful View

  • Manager Responded on 10/4/2022

    On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us!

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• Stunning property and location

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2022

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

  Fabulous location and the property was absolutely divine. Highly recommend.

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• Perfect Beach Getaway

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2022

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  Jaclyn C from Broke, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  The Beach Shack was a perfect quaint spot right on the beach for our getaway. We were so impressed that the owners dint pull down the original beach shack and renovated it very minimalistic and tastefully. We had almost everything we needed. Having the beach just outside our door was perfect for our 9month old sons first trip to the beach.
  Pretty special to wake up to that view in the mornings.
  We will definitely be back.

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• Nelson

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2022

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  a guest from Hillvue, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Positively experiential

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• PERFECT LITTLE BEACH SHACK

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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  Hellen B from NA, NOTAVAIL recommends this vacation rental

  The most amazing little shack . Very clean and new and in great condition. Well positioned and close to amenities.

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• Beautiful beach home

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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  Rhianna N from Caringbah, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  The Beach Shack was so gorgeous and really well appointed. Unbeatable location, so pretty. The only issue we had was that Stay Port Stephens was unhelpful and unfriendly unfortunately.

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• Paradise

  Stayed 5 days ending in November, 2021

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  Sharelle A from NA recommends this vacation rental

  Having had a very bad experience with our last accommodation in April, it was with great trepidation we booked The Beach Shack on Wanda. Well, I have no words. It is a beautiful "shack" where I had the best sleeps in a wonderful bed, in a clean and new environment. You just can't go wrong when booking at The Beach Shack and we have booked our next holiday in April with great excitement.

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• The Beach Shack on Wanda

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2021

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  Jalal M from St Johns Park, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Great location and very clean property

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• Relaxing

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2021

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  Morgan C from Galston, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect lookout, wonderful, comfortable furnishings, we just walked on the beach, sat and watched the water from the verandah and relaxed reading a book. Was perfect for us.

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• Stunning location right on the beach

  Stayed 10 days ending in July, 2021

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  a guest from Middle Brook, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  This is a stunning property right on the beach. My husband and I stayed for 10 nights, and it was the perfect size for 2 of us. It has 2 bedrooms, while it says that it sleeps 6, you would be very squashed with any more than 4. It appears to be a new property/renovation, so the paint, decor and furniture is new and fresh. Has a lovely beachy feel. It's right on the beach, absolutely stunning location. Well appointed kitchen, comfy bed, fans and aircons. We would have given it 5 stars except that unfortunately the property was very dirty when we arrived. There was loads of hair all over the floors in all rooms, there were food/marks on the hard floors in the bedroom, bathroom floors were dirty, crumbs on the kitchen floors, bathroom sink had hairs in it etc. The bins outside had also blown over and there was rubbish everywhere across the property (we understand that this can happen!). We called the management company and they did send a cleaner after a couple of chase up calls, who agreed the place was well below standard and he did a great job (while we went out) of getting it clean. This was a very disappointing start - when paying $500 a night for a very small house we certainly expected to arrive and find it spotless, especially in the middle of Covid lockdowns in the state. There was a bottle of wine from the owners on arrival which was a nice touch. We would stay here again, and hope that they have their cleaning issues sorted out!

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• Relaxation Bliss

  Stayed 5 days ending in July, 2021

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  Hannah W from GOBBAGOMBALIN, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our time here, it is freshly renovated with amazing views of the bay. The cottage is very lux with quality furniture and appliances throughout. We saw dolphins each day in the bay along with amazing sun rises! The cottage has all that you need for a relaxing time away.

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• Perfect waterside escape

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2021

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  a guest from Mount Annan, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  The Beach Shack on Wanda was a cosy, waterside home. The close proximity to the water and those perfect water views all day long just oozed relaxation and that is exactly what we were after. Beautiful walks along the water and fishing off the nearby wharf filled our days. Morning coffees watching dolphins swim across the bay made it extra special. The home was as described with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

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• The most relaxing family holiday by the water

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2021

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  a guest from Willoughby, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  What an amazing little house in the most relaxing picturesque spot in Port Stephens. Our family of 4 had the best holiday over the Easter along Weekend. We enjoyed all of the outdoor activities that the area has to offer and then spent time relaxing at the house. Everything was perfect - very clean, well appointed, and great position. We enjoyed walking along the beach in the mornings up to the Salamander Bay shops to get a coffee, and then in the other direction for dinner at Bannisters, and lunch at the marina. Living in this little house is like living in a house boat - the water is so close! We will be back many more times 😃 Thank you Stay Port Stephens for a wonderful holiday.

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• Definitely go back!

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2021

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  Ida A from West Hoxton, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  Even though the weather was dreadful the property and and its location is so fantastic it didnt matter. Cannot fault anything with the property it was absolutely beautiful. Will definitely be visiting again.

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• Beach shack on Wanda review

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2021

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  Simone Z from Baulkham Hills, NSW recommends this vacation rental

  What a great location and a beautiful house.
  However being new to the market I cannot understand why it was available for rental when-
  1 there is no wifi installed yet.
  2 there is no guide for guests with information on the property and ins and outs of how things work.
  Upon arrival there is no doubt we were blown away by the location and the setting, beautiful accomodation and very well styled and furnished.
  However having to ring up to find out how to work the television firstly only to be told there’s no wifi as Telstra hasn’t done it yet was not something you want to hear for the cost of the property’s stay. We also got told when asked how appliances work that there wasn’t a welcome book made for guests yet.
  There was a lovely card left on the hall table to welcome us for our stay and to enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine, although there was no wine.
  After asking about how the Tv and wifi work we also asked about the wine, it was later delivered while we were out but having sat on the back doorstep in the sun it was just hot.
  Wanting to cook a bbq breakfast we found the bbq dirty from previous guests and not cleaned, we then had to cook everything in the kitchen and with no instructions at all it took way too much time to work out how to cook things which to be honest was a real negative when there was a bbq outside.
  The home we couldn’t fault, the location amazing, but those small missing things were not really acceptable for the money charged for this home.
  Hopefully future guests will enjoy those necessities in the future.
  

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