Title: Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=85469842&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views Apartment in Nelson Bay with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views ![Outdoor dining - Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85470000/85469900/85469842/w1917h1080x3y0-a5c292ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85470000/85469900/85469842/23057577.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85470000/85469900/85469842/w1918h1080x0y0-f2d25416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85470000/85469900/85469842/w1917h1080x3y0-4f479009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views (Nelson Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/86000000/85470000/85469900/85469842/7f276b72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a tranquil beachside setting, Unit 1 Columbia offers an ideal family vacation haven. Step into the open-plan living area with Apple Smart TV and unlimited Wi-Fi, which opens out onto the balcony overlooking water activities at Little Beach. The fully equipped kitchen and three bedrooms ensure comfort for all. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views Little Beach is known for the calm waters for children to swim, paddle board or just paddle their feet in the water, the foreshore at Little Beach also provides picnic tables, free BBQ facilities, toilet facilities and boat ramp. This is certainly the ideal location for a family, child friendly beachside vacation. Multiple dining venues are available within walking distance, such as the popular fish and chip shop, Little Beach Boathouse restaurant and bar and Wests Diggers Club. The unit is on the ground floor with only five steps from the foyer entrance to the unit door. There is an open plan tiled living/ dining area with an Apple Smart TV, DVD player and unlimited Wi-Fi available, this area opens out onto the balcony with dining facilities, this is a great spot to sit back and watch the water activities at the beach and boat ramp. There is a fully equipped kitchen with complete cooking facilities, microwave, and family size fridge /freezer. The unit offers three bedrooms with the main bedroom having a ceiling fan and access to a private balcony with water views. The bathroom provides a shower, bath, toilet and vanity and an additional toilet is provided in the laundry, the laundry also has a top loader washing machine and dryer. A single extra long undercover car space is available so you can park the car and walk to the beach, restaurants, and clubs. Imagine having a BBQ at the beach and watching some of the best sunsets the east coast has to offer, this is all yours when you stay at unit 1 Columbia. Bedroom Configuration: - Bedroom 1: - Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan + Balcony Access Bedroom 2: - 2 x Single Beds Bedroom 3: - 2 x Single Beds Linen: - This property does not include sheets or towels, please bring your own or contact us to organise the linen hire service. The linen service is priced depending on your length of stay. Linen Packs consists of two flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (BYO beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts. Property Notes: Pets are not welcome at this property. This property does have Wi-fi. Parking: Double undercover car space. Please note, only registered resident permit holders with vehicles registered with Port Stephens Council are allowed to park on the roadside in the Columbia Close cul-de-sacs and the cul-de-sacs along Gowrie Avenue. Lift: No Notes: By making a payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Info tab on our website or via the link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email. This property is to be used as holiday rental only, it is not to be used as a principal place of residence. Please refer to our Terms and conditions also found on the Guest Info tab on our website. Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have extra visitors (this includes day visitors) in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission if the property permits this. Obligations to neighbours – Section 2.5.2 of the Code of Conduct A guest must not at any time during the occupancy period:- (a) create noise that because of its level, nature, character, or quality, or the time it is made, is likely to harm, offend, or unreasonably disrupt or interfere with the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (b) act in a violent or threatening manner towards neighbours or other occupants of the premises (c) act in a manner that could reasonably be expected to cause alarm or distress to neighbours and other occupants of the premises (d) use or enjoy the premises in a manner, or for a purpose, that interferes unreasonably with the use or enjoyment of common property by neighbours and other occupants of the premises in a strata or community scheme (e) intentionally, recklessly or negligently cause damage to premises, any common property or any other communal facilities within the immediate vicinity of the premises, or any public property in the vicinity of the premises (f) intentionally, recklessly or negligently damage the personal property of neighbours of the premises or other occupants of a strata or community scheme. This property is approved for holiday accommodation only, no extra bedding mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed. After hour emergency service is available 24/7 during your stay. If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Freezer - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Ceiling fan ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Whale watching 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32060000/32054900/32054887/3b52cb4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Ellisa, 4/10 Columbia Close - beautiful unit with beautiful water views at Little Beach Nelson Bay - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=32054887&PinnedHotelID=32054887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89750000/89748000/89747968/w1917h1080x3y0-03b882b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portofino, 2,7 Laman St - 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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 2315, PID-STRA-40004 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 43\_532 ## About the area Located in Nelson Bay, this apartment is near the beach. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Nelson Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay.dx181576) [View more Apartments in Nelson Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay-Apartments.d181576-aaApartments.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-32.71247%2C152.15965&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OsD6wtj9vkK6WQwglv7RBPAJFNc=) Nelson Bay, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Nelson Head Lighthouse showing a lighthouse as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6287435/7e76a975-90f1-45c1-bd29-9b76c993d295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Nelson Head Lighthouse 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Shoal Bay Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/667088189107298304/3f004d7a-8026-4ddb-9aaa-ecfc002371b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Shoal Bay Beach 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - West Nelson Bay 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Fly Point Marine Reserve 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay 17 min walk \- 1.5 km ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar 20 min walk - Magnolia. 3 min drive - Atmos 3 min drive - In House Kitchen 3 min drive - Seabreeze Hotel 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views? ### What time is check-out at Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views? ### Where is Columbia, 1/12 Columbia Close - large unit with fantastic water views located? ## Have a question? 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