The Helm, 1/22 Voyager Cl - Cross the grassy reserve and you're on beautiful Shoal Bay Beach! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4862 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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About this property
The Helm Waterfront Apartment in Nelson Bay
Summary:
Enjoy coastal bliss in this light filled two bedroom apartment in Nelson Bay. Perfectly positioned with stunning views across the reserve to Shoal Bay Beach, this retreat offers a relaxing getaway for families. Enjoy modern amenities including a fully equipped kitchen, private balcony, and beach access just steps away. With comfortable sleeping for four, air conditioning, and parking, it is the ideal base to explore the New South Wales coastline. Book your seaside escape today.
The Space:
The Helm is located at the western end of picturesque Shoal Bay Beach just cross the grassy reserve and you are on the beach! Soft white sand, gentle waves lapping at the shore and stunning vistas as far as the eye can see await you. In this fantastic coastal location, you are also only 500m from family friendly Little Beach for calm water swimming, picnics and BBQ's or 1km to Shoal Bay's shops, cafes and restaurants. And, Nelson Bay CBD is just a few minutes by car for boutique shopping, more restaurants and cafes and the marina, where dolphin watch cruises depart daily.
This gorgeous apartment on the first floor provides a wonderful base for your relaxing seaside break. The north-facing balcony overlooks the leafy reserve, through to the sparkling turquoise waters that Port Stephens is known for. Sit out in the salty air, cook up a fresh seafood feast on the electric BBQ and enjoy alfresco dining with beautiful views. A wall of glass means natural light floods the air-conditioned, open living room and you can also enjoy the view from indoors while relaxing on the plush couch watching the 43" Smart TV with NBN Wifi and DVD player, dining at the 6-seater table or cooking in the fully equipped kitchen which includes a dishwasher, stove, microwave and full size fridge. Child proof screens allow the windows to fully open safely so the fresh sea breeze and calming sound of the waves filter through the apartment, complementing the charming coastal décor.
There is room for the family with 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and ceiling fan, and the other with 2 single beds, plus a modern bathroom with a shower, bath and separate toilet. The laundry has a washer, dryer and handy 2nd toilet, and undercover parking is available for one car in a single carport.
Port Stephens whale season goes from May through to November.
This property is a great location, very close to many of whale watching view points and cruises
Important Notes:
- Linen and towels are provided. The Beds will be made ready for your arrival.
We want you to fully enjoy your time away, and we also ask that guests help us look after the home and the surrounding community. To keep things comfortable for everyone:
- This is a no-party property
- Quiet hours are between 9pm - 8am (as per council regulations)
These guidelines help ensure Port Stephens Accommodation homes stay available for future escapes (yours included) and that local neighbours remain welcoming to visitors.
Please Note: Key Collection is offsite.
Interaction with Guests:
Port Stephens Accommodation manage this property and are only a phone call or email away. Please note that Airbnb messaging is not monitored outside of office hours, so it is advised to contact us directly if you require any assistance.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
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
Location highlights
On the waterfront
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)
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
Rules
Please be mindful of neighbours and adhere to quiet times of 10pm to 7am. Schoolies and party groups are not permitted. We reserve the right not to...
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 indicated 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 PID-STRA-21187
About the area
Located in Nelson Bay, this apartment is by the sea. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruises 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. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Nelson Bay travel guide
Is The Helm, 1/22 Voyager Cl - Cross the grassy reserve and you're on beautiful Shoal Bay Beach! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Helm, 1/22 Voyager Cl - Cross the grassy reserve and you're on beautiful Shoal Bay Beach!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Helm, 1/22 Voyager Cl - Cross the grassy reserve and you're on beautiful Shoal Bay Beach!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Helm, 1/22 Voyager Cl - Cross the grassy reserve and you're on beautiful Shoal Bay Beach! located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Shoal Bay Beach, Tomaree National Park, and Little Beach. West Nelson Bay and Tomaree Community Hospital are also within 15 minutes.
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The Helm Waterfront Apartment in Nelson Bay 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.
Great Location. Beautiful Beach. Continuously hear the gorgeous sound of the waves. Unit clean but definitely take your own decent coffee and coffee plunger. A bit skint on tea bags, sugar etc. We are 2 adult friends who regularly B&B at different locations and its definitely very welcoming to be met with little extra touches like decent coffee & milk.
Carpet smelt of age and was torn. Single beds were so small, feet hung over the end obviously they were for children. No bath mats or hand towels. Extra charges would apply for a number of simple things if you didn’t comply. View was good and neighbours were friendly. Wouldn’t stay there again. Also we’re bombarded with what we could and could not do! Easy walk to Shoal Bay.
The listing was quite accurate and the place was nice. Although subjective, the pillows were a bit too big for us and we woke up with a stiff neck.
Otherwise, our short stay was good and served our holiday well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
JennMack
Apr 11, 2017
Wonderful unit
Clean, comfortable unit in great location. Enjoyed our stay although mattress was almost too soft for my troublesome back! No TV instructions for the current model and DVD didn't work but didn't miss this noise anyway. Would return for sure.
Verified review
8/10 Good
Dale William S.
Jul 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Relax
As the place’s management operates through a call Centre (in the Philippines ?), the people’s English was sometimes less than clear and we received some conflicting information on check in, etc. and less than timely (in my view) information. Our face to face dealings in Nelson’s Bay on check out was very off handed.
The property it self was very good and we would book it again, Now we know what to expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Claire G.
Feb 8, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Basic Accommodation for inflated price
Location is perfect however this apartment is not up to scratch for the price. We provided feedback to the owner via the leasing agent and never received a response which would indicate the owners have no intention of fixing any of this. List of issues:
Oven doesn't work
BBQ very dirty on arrival
Kitchen items very basic, not even a proper salad bowl or platter
Apartment not clean
Leaking shower
Vacuum smells like vomit when in use
Washing machine moldy
Very disappointing.
Stayed for 4 days, perfect location- right next to the beach, apartment had all the amenities needed for a young family. Washing and dryer was a great plus. Were provided clean linen and towels at the beginning of the stay. Would have preferred if more dishwasher detergent was provided and table wipe provided. Apartment had a general clean done, but not at thorough wiped or vacuumed as expected as still felt sand on the carpet bit vacuums myself as vacuum was available. Overall still happy and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Nov 19, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Comfortable apartment
This apartment was comfortable and spacious. It was lovely falling asleep and listening to the sounds of the ocean. The only comment I would make is that the furniture is dated- in particular the living room furniture- which needs an upgrade. This impacts the impression is cleanliness. But otherwise, we were very comfortable here!
The property had all amenities was clean and easy access to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Maxine M.
Mar 24, 2021
Property good but not a good experience with Winnings
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Winnings refused to refund when a double booking was inadvertently made. Only rectified when HomeAway intervened.
Great location on beach front. For the price we paid per night a bit disappointed considering the following: there were a lot of plates, coffee cups and glasses that were not washed. A film of grease on the plates, coffee and tea stains with mouth marks all over the coffee cups, and glasses with grease and lipstick marks. Before we used any dishes had to put the whole lot through the dishwasher. There was also no kettle, so we boiled water in a pot. When we opened the window shutters and windows in the bedrooms there was mould on the shutters and mould and dust build up on the window sills.
And we had to make our beds on arrival and put all rubbish out and pack away all dishes on our departure. Indeed very expensive for a place where we had to literally service our stay with amenities that were unclean or not even made available.
Lovely position between Nelson & Shoal Bay. Comfy bed. Warm. Brilliant views. Well equipped but unfortunately the cooking pans & cutlery could do with replacing - they put us off when cooking our meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Archival
8/10 Good
Megan
Sep 1, 2017
Beautiful spot
Very clean and in a great position but a large curtain folded on the dining table instead of covering an expanse of glass made the living area cold at night, even with a heater.