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# THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly.

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

At THE BAY, you'll find the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in beautiful Port Stephens. Enjoy a short stroll to Little Beach, indulge in lawn games on the flat grassed yard or unwind with BBQ facilities on the large deck.

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly.

Holiday like a local at THE BAY.  
Centrally located in beautiful Port Stephens, we'll give you the insider local knowledge to make the most of your stay.  
THE BAY is a relaxed and welcoming home that has been well thought out for multiple families and groups to enjoy effortlessly while reconnecting.  
There is plenty of room with off street parking for boat's, jet ski's and more to take advantage of the amazing waterways.  
Just a 5 minute flat stroll to Little Beach that has a boat ramp and cafes.  
The space  
Coastal living at its finest. THE BAY has everything you need to make the most of your Port Stephens stay.  
  
More property details;  
\- Pet friendly with fully fenced back yard  
\- Fully equiped kitchen  
\- Large deck with BBQ facilities, outdoor dining and lounge area that enjoys all day sun  
\- Lawn games supplied to be enjoyed in flat, grassed yard  
\- High quality linen (bed linen and bath towels) supplied  
\- WIFI, Netflix, Stan, Prime Amazon, Kayo included  
\- 2 minute walk to Nelson Bay leagues club  
Guest access  
Guests enjoy the full home to themselves with an easy check in an out.  
License number  
PID-STRA-27358

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- 2 pets total

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Elevator
- Smoking not allowed

### Location highlights

- In the mountains
- Next to a golf course

### 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

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Note from host: kept outside,off furniture ie. beds and lounges

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

## Important information

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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-27358

## About the area

Located in Nelson Bay, this vacation home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Heritage Light House Cottage are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Nelson Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Nelson-Bay.dx181576)

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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  
9 min walk \- 0.8 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  
9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- West Nelson Bay  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- Fly Point Marine Reserve  
7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay  
12 min walk \- 1.1 km

### Getting around

- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)  
32 min drive

### Restaurants

- Magnolia.  
18 min walk
- In House Kitchen  
2 min drive
- Seabreeze Hotel  
3 min drive
- The Little Nel  
3 min drive
- Hog's Breath Cafe  
19 min walk

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## THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly. Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 9.6

Cleanliness

### 9.6

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jen T.

Sep 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Weekend stay

We had a lovely weekend stay and everything was perfect. Would totally recommend this property to anyone who wanted a quiet yet convenient home away from home. Will definitely stay again.

##### Jen T.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

### 8/10 Good

#### LILY W.

Dec 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### House at the bay

The house was in a good location.Just a couple of minutes to the west club.

##### LILY W.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Bernadette K.

Oct 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

##### Bernadette K.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Dallis W.

Dec 26, 2024

##### Dallis W.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Talia M.

Jul 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

##### Talia M.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024