[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Semaphore Beach House Vacation home in Hawks Nest with kitchen and balcony ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/6be42861.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/1a8a43d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/db5ec1b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/0752c72c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/18fcabd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Semaphore beach house, a tranquil retreat 200m from the surf beach and 900m from Jimmy's calmer shores. This stylish home offers a warm welcome with large windows, attractive décor, and an inviting backyard where you might spot a wild Koala. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Semaphore Beach House Blissful beachside retreat on nature's doorstep. This four bedroom home is tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac, Semaphore beach house is perfect for families of all ages. This stylish house is ideally located 200m from the surf beach, 900m from the calmer Jimmy's beach of Port Stephens and easy walking distances to the shops cafes and Surf Lifesaving Club. This beach house is perfect for families and for people who appreciate the tranquility of this neighbourhood. If you intend to have a party, noisy late night gatherings or are celebrating schoolies, we kindly ask that you book another house more suitable to your needs. The main bedroom has an ensuite and a queen size bed, the other 2 bedrooms are located next to the main bathroom which has a shower, bath and toilet. The kids can enjoy the large loft upstairs with 3 king size single beds and a double bed to choose from. The large windows in most rooms and attractive décor gives the house a warm and welcoming feeling. The fully fenced backyard provides peace of mind, you may even spot the wild Koala that regularly walks along the fence! A well-equipped kitchen, outside BBQ on the patio and a cozy fireplace in the living room makes Semaphore beach house the perfect all year round holiday location. Important Points \-Garage not available for guest bookings \-You must BYO fire wood and kindling. \-You need to BYO sheets, pillows cases and all of your towels. \-Strict no party or function policy. \-This is not a serviced apartment, you will need to bring your own food, amenities and toiletries etc. \-Advertisement may include scenery images of our area. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill - Fully-fenced - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99790000/99789700/99789653/a0d50913.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moola Palms - Pet Friendly Hawks Nest - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=99789653&PinnedHotelID=99789653&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101768700/101768626/ab1fb64c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Dwelling: Hawks Nest Beach House - Your Ideal Family Retreat Just Steps from Jimmy's Beach! 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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-21145, 2324 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Semaphore House Hawks Nest Semaphore Beach House Hawks Nest 28\_123 Semaphore Beach House Private vacation home Semaphore Beach House Private vacation home Hawks Nest ## About the area Located in Hawks Nest, this vacation home is near the beach. Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Dark Point Aboriginal Place are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve. Toboggan Hill Park and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Hawks Nest travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hawks-Nest.dx6139879) [View more Vacation homes in Hawks Nest](https://www.expedia.ca/Hawks-Nest-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6139879-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-32.67736%2C152.18224&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xw_OS6Z0bY_Vh4wdUGnhFoIQuNg=) Hawks Nest, NSW ### What's nearby - Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Jimmys Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Hawks Nest Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Winda Woppa Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 47 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tea Gardens Pub - ‬5 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬71 min drive - ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬67 min drive - ‪Salt Bistro - ‬71 min drive - ‪Bluey’s - ‬67 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Semaphore Beach House pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Semaphore Beach House? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### Where is Semaphore Beach House located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Myall Park, Little Island, and Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest. Jimmys Beach and Hawks Nest Golf Club are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Semaphore Beach House Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Scott B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon W. Feb 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nicely presented family house close to the beach Recommend staying here. ##### Simon W. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sally M. Feb 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Average Unfortunately the oven and bar b q were way to small for 9 people, many batches of cooking were necessary for each meal. Absolutely no phone service or wifi so couldn’t update work emails at all. Only free to air TV. Air con worked well and upstairs was great for the kids. ##### Sally M. 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