Title: Semaphore Beach House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=42718994&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 ## Photo gallery for Semaphore Beach House ![TV, fireplace - Semaphore Beach House (Hawks Nest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/18fcabd5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi - Semaphore Beach House (Hawks Nest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/675366b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Semaphore Beach House (Hawks Nest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/6be42861.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Semaphore Beach House (Hawks Nest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/16fbdeb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Semaphore Beach House (Hawks Nest)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42720000/42719000/42718994/0752c72c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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 - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fully-fenced - Garden - Patio ### 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38720800/38720780/073c43e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seachange Townhouse 4 Hawks Nest - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=38720780&PinnedHotelID=38720780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63060000/63053300/63053272/8a3e952c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Driftwood Cottage, TOP NOTCH HAWKS NEST - 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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. Hawks Nest Golf Club and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Little Island and Myall Lakes National Park. Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, surfing/body boarding and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [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 - Myall Park \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Jimmys Beach \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Hawks Nest Golf Club \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge \- 4 min drive \- 2.0 km ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 47 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬71 min drive - ‪Magnolia. - ‬67 min drive - ‪Atmos - ‬71 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - ‬71 min drive - ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬67 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Semaphore Beach House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Semaphore Beach House? ### Where is Semaphore Beach House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Semaphore Beach House Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 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. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Scott B. 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