Title: 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112256717&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | ![Sun loungers, beach towels - 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/8eb7dc91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/7e2d20c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/0ae8155e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/4c62eee8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | (Tea Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/b4ee7eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like bicycling and kayaking at this vacation home. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms2368 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | Welcome to Drift at Tea Gardens, an expansive, architect-designed sanctuary overlooking the Karuah River where it meets Port Stephens. Completed in 2024 and lovingly designed by its owner, this home is made for memorable weekends away – especially for large family gatherings, golf weekends, fishing or beach 4WD expeditions or to just drift and get away from the busy day to day lives we all lead these days. Set across two levels, the home sleeps up to 14 guests in five beautifully appointed bedrooms, with multiple living spaces, a gourmet kitchen, and decks that invite you to soak up the views or fire up the BBQ. Nature is quite literally at your doorstep. Wake to the sound of birds, spot dolphins playing in the river, and wander the mangrove beach teeming with marine life. You will appreciate the tranquil conditions for catching up on quality sleep as well as plenty of star gazing opportunities on clear nights. You're just a 3km flat bicycle ride from Tea Gardens village and a less than 10 minute drive to Hawks Nest’s iconic beaches. national parks and dunes. Sleeping Configuration Upstairs Master Suite: King bed, ensuite with tub, private balcony with river views Study/Bedroom 5: Koala 3 seater / Queen Sofa Bed, adjacent to powder room Downstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed Bedroom 4: Queen bed Bedroom 5: Queen + 2 Singles – ideal for kids or family group Features & Amenities Sleeps 14 across 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms Open-plan living & indoor/outdoor entertaining Designer kitchen with butler’s pantry & modern appliances Smart TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, games & books Full laundry with washer and dryer Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout Pet-friendly Outdoor BBQ and firepit area River access Access to 9'5 SUP Inflatable kayak 3 x foam surfboards 2 x boogie boards 2 x bikes Off-street parking 3 x bikes (and helmets) 2 x foam surfboards 1 x hammock Location & Local Attractions Bayview River Retreat is located on the tranquil foreshore of the Karuah River, with expansive views to Mount Yacaaba and Nelson Bay. Enjoy incredible sunsets and abundant local wildlife, including kangaroos, echidnas, dolphins, and birdlife galore. Within minutes you can: Ride or stroll 3 km into Tea Gardens for coffee, shops, or the pub Visit Two Fat Bakers for pastries or grab fish & chips by the ferry jetty Drop into Tea Gardens Coop for fresh prawns and seafood Hire kayaks or powerboats and explore the river Catch the ferry to Nelson Bay Take a 4WD adventure or sandboard the dunes at Dark Point Hike Mount Yacaaba (2–2.5hr return, Grade 4 trail) Light a driftwood fire on Jimmy’s Beach at sunset Visit the Hunter Valley Providores (Saturdays) Tee off at Hawks Nest Golf Club Take a Yoga class in Hawks Nest Community Centre Enjoy sundowners at the Surf Club (Fri & Sat nights) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - 1 step to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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Leave the full set of keys on the kitchen draws and don’t forget to place the single key back in the lockbox. Please put the bins out on the street for collection. Bin night is Monday night Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Strictly no prostitution or commercial sexual activity permitted anywhere on the property. Immediate eviction will apply ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: Please note that pre-approval required for pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 2324, PID-STRA-71749 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.666607,152.13052&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dijfEw%7Eo_%5C%3FS%3FO%40S%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQ%40QBQ%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQ%40ODQBQDQBQDODQDQDODQFODQFODQFOFMHOFQFMHOFOHMFKHOHOJMFMJMHKJMHMJKJKJKJKJKJMJGJKLKJILILKJGLILILGLGJINELGLGLENGLELENELGNALENENCLANELCNANCN%3FNALCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBN%40L%3FNBN%40LBNDN%40LBNDNDL%40LFNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLDLHLFJFLHLHLFLHJJLHJJJJJFLLHJLJHJJJJJHLJLHJJLHLHLHNHNHJFLHNFNHLFPFNFLFNDPFNFPDNDPFNDPBPDNDPBPDPBPBNBPBP%40PBP%40RBP%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40T%40P%3FR%3FN%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAT%3FPAPAPARCNARCPAPCPCPCNCPEPCRENENCREPGLEPENGPGNEPGNGLGNGPINGLINGNIJILININIJKLIJKLILKJKJIJMLIJMJKFKLKJMFKJMHMFMHMHKFMHMFMDOHMDMDMHODMDODMDM%40ODODMBOBODM%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FMAOCO%3FOAOCMAOEMCOCOEMEOAMEOEMEMEOIMEMEMIOEKGMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKGMKKMKGKKKKKMKKKKKKIMKMIKKMGKKOIOIMGKIOGOIMGOGQIOGMGOEQGOEQGOEQEMEQESEOCOESCQEQAOCQCQCQCQASAOCSAQ%3FQAUAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9yaj9t0WZX4pr6Mp41MDpr81Jkg=) Tea Gardens, NSW #### What's nearby - Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge \- 4 min drive \- 3.5 km - Jean Shaw Koala Reserve \- 5 min drive \- 3.9 km - Pelican Park \- 6 min drive \- 4.3 km - Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest \- 7 min drive \- 5.4 km - Hawks Nest Golf Club \- 7 min drive \- 5.4 km #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - β€ͺThe Little Nel - ‬65 min drive - β€ͺMagnolia. - ‬65 min drive - β€ͺSeabreeze Hotel - ‬65 min drive - β€ͺBub's Famous Fish & Chips - ‬65 min drive - β€ͺBay Harbour Cafe - ‬65 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ |? ### What time is check-out at 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ |? ### Where is 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | located? ## Have a question? 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