Title: Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot Waterfront vacation home in Tea Gardens with balcony ## Photo gallery for Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot ![Interior - Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721740/c26e7834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721740/3669b707.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721740/88834730.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721740/1422faaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38721800/38721740/147be172.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Melaluca, a waterfront retreat with sparkling blue waters and sandy white beaches at your doorstep. Relax in the air-conditioned living area, enjoy spectacular bay views from the large front windows or unwind on the shaded outdoor setting with BBQ. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot Relax with sparkling blue water paradise at your feet! Melaluca is set on a large waterfront block with a sandy white beach, perfect for swimming, kayaking or stand up paddle boarding. The living area is air-conditioned, providing a relaxed atmosphere. Modern facilities include a new 56-inch Sony smart TV and a dishwasher. The large front windows allow spectacular water views into the bay. The kitchen opens out onto the enclosed sunroom so you can relax and watch the activity on the water. A shaded outdoor setting with BBQ adjoins the house. Bedroom 3 is tucked away of the side of the sunroom - there is no door between the sunroom and the bedroom. The secondary bathroom is part of the laundry, with the shower and toilet accessed externally. Carport available and plenty of off-street parking. The garage is not available to guests. The spacious yard offers plenty of space for a friendly family game of cricket. This home is in a peaceful location, with the water's edge just steps away from your front door, making it the perfect family holiday spot. Important Points \-There is no boundary fencing on this property. \-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 ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio - Barbecue grill - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Fishing nearby - Snorkeling 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38720800/38720704/3bc51120.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Paradise - 54 Eastslopes Way North Arm Cove - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 8.8 Excellent 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=38720704&PinnedHotelID=38720704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach Spa House | Balcony view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625800/9625723/ab5bbaa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wanderers Retreat Port Stephens Boat Harbour - Pool - Hot tub - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 132 reviews CA $245 CA $245 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=9625723&PinnedHotelID=9625723&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49312800/49312799/0809e700.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Myall River Cottage - Tea Gardens Tea Gardens - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=49312799&PinnedHotelID=49312799&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38400000/38390500/38390439/9742d2b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayview water front holiday rental. 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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-18563 ### Property is also known as Melaleuca Pet Friendly Melaluca Bayview Perfect Spot Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot Tea Gardens Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot Private vacation home 28\_46 ## About the area ![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-32.66793%2C152.13704&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uWs77CS3F1w99dsdwTk_GntMUOI=) Tea Gardens, NSW #### What's nearby - Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge \- 4 min drive \- 3.1 km - Jean Shaw Koala Reserve \- 4 min drive \- 3.5 km - Pelican Park \- 5 min drive \- 3.9 km - Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest \- 6 min drive \- 5.0 km - Hawks Nest Golf Club \- 6 min drive \- 5.0 km #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Little Nel - ‬64 min drive - ‪Magnolia. - ‬65 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬65 min drive - ‪Bub's Famous Fish & Chips - ‬65 min drive - ‪Bay Harbour Cafe - ‬65 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot? ### What time is check-out at Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot? ### Where is Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Melaluca - Bayview - Perfect holiday spot Reviews 8.6 ### 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) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven E. Mar 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Melaluca This was a great place to stay. Quiet and relaxing. I would be happy to stay there again. ##### Steven E. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raeleen M. May 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### razza hols very roomy clean and very quiet ##### Raeleen M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim B. May 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay Wonderful property! A lovely quiet area. It was just the two of us so we had plenty of space. The river/bay is right on your doorstep. Sadly it rained the whole week we were there but it was still pleasant even to just watch the boats go past from the back room. ##### Kim B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark B. Mar 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Melauca Loved it ##### Mark B. Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter M. May 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Good ##### Peter M. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Helena D. Oct 11, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### not happy If I own this house I will be embarrass to rent this house for this price. ##### Helena D. 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