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Driftwood

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Sleeps 12, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. No pets allowed.

Soldiers Point, New South Wales 2317 Australia

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.

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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.

Rooms and Amenities
Property Type House, 2 story
Unit Code Kent39
Beds 4 queen beds, 3 twin beds
Bathrooms 4 bathrooms
Rooms Sleeps 12
Pets No pets allowed.
Standard Amenities shower, toilet, tub, Books, Television, Air Conditioning, Internet, Iron & Board, Linens Provided, Living Room, Parking, Towels Provided, Washing Machine, Wifi, Free Wifi, Shampoo & conditioner, Coffee Maker, Dishes & Utensils, Dishwasher, Kitchen, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Toaster, Dining Table, Beach, Beach View, Beachfront, Deck / Patio, Lawn / Garden, Outdoor Grill, Smoke detectors
Kitchen Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Coffee Maker, Microwave, Toaster
Living Central Air, Washer & Dryer, Ironing Board
Convenience Nearby Grocery
Outdoor Outdoor Shower
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100% of our reviewers would recommend this vacation rental.

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  • Beautiful house and location

    Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2024

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    Camilla L from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

    Perfect choice for our extended family celebration weekend. We lived and cooked on the fabulous deck and front lawn overlooking the bay. The house is very spacious and beautifully decorated in a relaxed coastal style. Very quiet residential location with a nice walk down to the jetty cafe and lunch at Julios near by, so we avoided the busier parts of Port Stephens.

    • Manager Responded on 11/8/2024

      Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the house was the perfect choice for your extended family celebration. It sounds like you made the most of the beautiful deck and lawn with those stunning views of the bay! We’re glad the peaceful location worked well for you, and that you had a chance to explore the nearby café and restaurants. We’d love to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future!

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  • Bliss at Soldiers Point

    Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2024

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    a guest from Galston, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    Driftwood Cottage has a beautiful outlook to the west from the house and large verandah with a huge reserve down to the water's edge. We were a party of 11 family members aged from 1.5 years to 71 years and the cottage easily catered for us all. Gorgeous sunsets, an easy walk through the reserve or along the foreshore to the park, beach and play equipment. It was an easy drive to visit other beautiful beaches at Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay. The owners very kindly provided a large number of items in the starter pack and also a gorgeous welcoming hamper of wine and treats which were delicious. Mostly we cooked our dinners, however, the last night we dined at The Deck Cafe at Soldiers Point where there was a sunset view and delicious dinners. On our second last night we watched a koala cuddled into a gum with its eyes closed which was an incredible treat for us all. We enjoyed a perfect week and will definitely return - perhaps 10 days next time! We would happily recommend Driftwood Cottage to anyone wanting a peaceful holiday whilst being close to all the attractions of Port Stephens including many lovely stores in Nelson Bay. Cheers!!

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  • Wonderful lived up to expectations

    Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2024

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    Pamela W from Sydney, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    9 lady bowlers enjoyed our stay able to fit everyone in comfortably

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  • Nice place. Very accommodating.

    Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2024

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    a guest from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

    Awesome place for our party of young families. Top notch amenities.

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  • Awesome place!

    Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2024

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    Kirana H from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

    A very beautiful and peaceful place, which had absolutely everything we needed.

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  • Enjoyable

    Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2024

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    Cathie S from Breakfast Point, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    Lovely location, property met our expectations.

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  • Beautiful Driftwood

    Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2023

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    a guest from Chilcotts Grass, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    We arrived at Driftwood on a day of 39c so the air conditioning was a pleasure to relax in after a long drive. Driftwood was a magical place for our long awaited Christmas gathering. It was in perfect condition. The bedroom settings was perfect for our family & the colour schemes in each rooms bedding was delightful. The kitchen was very well maintained and there were plenty of glasses,cups etc as well as utensils. The back verandah was a great gathering spot for us to watch the family play games on the flat lawn or just sit & talk. We even had a games night there after a wonderful bbq. Stu's Beach right in front of the cottage was a favourite with the children who spent many hours down there. We had fish & chips from the local eatery down by the water. Everything in the the description was true about Driftwood Cottage & our family would return in a heartbeat.

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  • What a beautiful and relaxing place to stay!

    Stayed 5 days ending in December, 2023

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    Alex G from Maroubra, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    Pictures don’t do the property justice. Bigger than it looks and plenty of separation for large families who don’t want to be on top of each other. Sunset fire pit and easy access to the water make this place a knock out rental. Got all the things you need, really clean and well appointed. Will be back.

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  • Magnificent residence

    Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2023

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    Robyn B from Eurunderee, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    Absolutely delightful spacious quiet residence in picturesque area of port Stephen’s. Well appointed kitchen and living areas . Back deck was perfect for evening BBQ. Would highly recommend.

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  • Outstanding place

    Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2023

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    Ilya S from Zetland, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    We've been delighted to experience such a wonderful place, first time in our lifetime when it feels like staying at the property is actually better than exploring the surrounding area. Kids absolutely loved every part of it and didn't want to go anywhere but stay and enjoy the place.

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  • Beautiful family holiday

    Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2023

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    Dilini N from Mount Colah, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    We would like to express our sincere thanks for the amazing experience at Driftwood. It exceeded our expectations and we left with unforgettable memories for our mums 70th bday celebrations. The accommodation was stunning, including the well equipped kitchen, cosy living spaces and we appreciated all the amenities that was provided.the welcome basket made us feel pampered. We would definitely recommend your property to others and we look forward to coming back again for another family holiday. Thank you for everything ❤️ from The Newman's

    • Manager Responded on 7/27/2023

      On behalf us all of us at Stay Port Stephens I would like to thank you for sharing this great review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay

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  • Great Stay at Splash

    Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2023

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    Graham Q from Caves Beach, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    This property is fantastic for families or couple. A great vista from the back to Port Stephens, along with the cubbyhouse for the kid and the firepit by the water. The property is very open plan with plenty of lounging space so that guest can have their own little nooks. The kitchen is well equipped with all you could need and the welcome hamper was a fantastic treat. We could not be happier with this property; one of the best we have stayed in. Communication was fantastic and the proximity to Bannisters, other restaurants and shops were just what we wanted. We can't rate this property high enough.

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  • Perfect stay with amazing view

    Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2023

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    Shashika B from Glenmore park, NA recommends this vacation rental

    Our stay at Driftwood holiday home was just perfect. We loved the location and enjoyed the amazing water and sunset view from the backyard. The property was perfectly maintained with everything that is needed for a relaxing family holiday. Everyone enjoyed our stay and we didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be back.

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  • Spoilt and gone to Heaven

    Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2023

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    Anne C from Mardi, NA recommends this vacation rental

    We went for a daughter _ Mum weekend ,5 Mums and our daughters. The house was perfect ,everthing you could have asked for was looked after . Great spot ,nice and quiet with nature at your doorstep . A shame we didnt have more time to enjoy the firepit & view it provided. Definately a must visit location

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  • Magical Stay

    Stayed 7 days ending in January, 2023

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    Rhiannon B from Irvine, NA recommends this vacation rental

    We had an amazing stay at Driftwood Cottage, location and set-up was perfect for our family. We have booked again for next year!!!

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    We would howver like to feedback a couple of things.
    The Stove top is effectively not working. The burners are very inconsistent and as such we found it difficult to cook for large groups of people.

    Also in case they didn't realise the Fan over the BBQ area was broken also.

    Nothing too major but sometimes people don't feed back and so the owners never know!

    All in all though we had the most amazing time.

    Thanks
    Rhi

    • Manager Responded on 1/22/2023

      Hi Rhi, Thank you for booking with Stay Port Stephens, we do hope you enjoyed the area. Thank you for your feedback, we would like to advise that this information has been passed on to the owner and has now been attended to. We look forward to seeing you again soon. The team at Stay Port Stephens

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  • Weekend away with friends

    Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2022

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    John and Lynn C from Clovelly, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    We had a wonderful weekend at Driftwood . The property is beautifully styled with all the amenities you would want . The huge well stocked kitchen was great .
    We loved sitting on the balcony watching the sunset and walking down to the water .

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  • Great stay

    Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2022

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    Shahrad P from RYDE, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    Lovely holiday in A spacious villa.nice views and location.
    Particularly kids enjoyed games and green yard. Perfect Kitchen but not enough dish for 10 people.

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  • Great family holiday

    Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2022

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    Wendy R from Bathurst , NSW recommends this vacation rental

    We were a family of 8 adults and 3 small children and 2 babies! The house was perfect for adults and children and far enough from the water for safety but close enough for the perfect view and water side relaxation. Full kitchen and laundry facilities meant we had all conveniences at hand and a quick trip to the shops meant we were fully self sufficient. Would definitely return to this beautiful home.

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  • Soldier's Point escape

    Stayed 2 days ending in September, 2022

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    a guest from North WIlloughby, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    Located in a fantastic spot facing west on the water the house is private, the yard expansive and there is a small private waterfront. Short drive to the shops, the pub etc. The back deck is awesome for dining, bbqing and relaxing and we saw a koala, kookaburras and lots of lorikeets. The bedrooms are well appointed, but we were disappointed with being asked to pay extra for the 12th bed given the base cost of the house. Also somewhat disappointing was the general cleanliness of the property, again for the standard of home and cost. This is particularly frustrating when such emphasis is placed on how the property must be left on checkout.

    • Manager Responded on 10/25/2022

      On behalf of the team at Stay Port Stephens, I would like to thank you for staying with us! We will be following up on the cleanliness of the property with the cleaner, thank you for bringing this to our attention. The animal spotting is fantastic from the back deck.

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  • Beautiful house on the water

    Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2022

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    Lynne M from Illawong, New South Wales recommends this vacation rental

    The house is just beautiful. Huge kitchen with nothing to want. It's almost a shame to go out and eat anywhere. Everything in this house is super clean and pristine. Highly recommended in a great area.

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  • Beautiful House, Beautiful Location

    Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2022

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    a guest from BALAKLAVA, South Australia recommends this vacation rental

    Very much enjoyed our stay at Driftwood, a beautiful house in a beautiful location. The outlook from the back deck is stunning. Well set up with plenty of crockery, cutlery etc, perfect for our family group of eleven. Kids loved exploring along the rocks, the treehouse, and the friendly kookaburras. The only downside was we didn't stay long enough! Highly recommend.

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  • Sail Port Stephens 2022

    Stayed 7 days ending in April, 2022

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    Nicholas R from Balgowlah, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    Driftwood is a beautiful renovated cottage in a lovely peaceful location with unobstructed views to the water looking southwest. The house accommodated our group of adults with ease and comfort. All in all an excellent experience.

    My only criticism was that the state of cleanliness of the stove top on arrival was unsatisfactory and there was no gas, hence no hot water or cooking on arrival. This was rectified reasonably quickly, but the attitude of the agent was unsatisfactory - "don't you realise this is a Sunday". I would expect it to be sorted out even if it was Christmas Day.

    That said however, we had a great time and would not hesitate to do it again. Thank you.

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  • Driftwood Soldiers Point

    Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2022

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    Karen C recommends this vacation rental

    The property was great. We were four couples and there was plenty of space to be together for meals, relaxing and chilling out. The rooms were great and afforded a bit of privacy too. There were two living rooms which the girls enjoyed for a quiet chat when the boys were being louder and an outdoor space which was lovely too. Our stay was very relaxing. It felt like we were a long way from other properties even though we weren’t. The company we booked through were great. They checked that we had all the information to enjoy our stay. I would recommend the property and the agent.

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  • Perfect family getaway, great sunsets!

    Stayed 8 days ending in January, 2022

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    Sarah H from POTTS POINT, NSW recommends this vacation rental

    We booked Driftwood for a Christmas family getaway. The house is modern, clean and comes with everything you need. The sunsets from the deck are amazing

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