Crisp Stylish Family Villa, near Beach Pets also welcome! Free Wifi+Netflix
Tucked among pristine beaches and windswept dunes lies the village of Fingal Bay and Echoes, your coastal sea change escape.
With a crisp and contemporary coastal aesthetic with all the creature comforts of home, the only pressing to-do's will be relax, breathe and enjoy. Echoes at Fingal Bay is also completely dog-friendly and fur-guests are most welcome inside. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, air-conditioning, open plan living and secure courtyards, everyone can enjoy their time at the Bay.
Escape the peak hour, deadlines and sports drop-offs once and for all, by packing up the car and escaping to a warmer, sunlit north and the stunning oasis of the Port Stephens Peninsula.
Echoes at Fingal Bay (Villa 1) is one of 2 single level, easy access, 3 bedroom villas; a 3 minute walk to the beach and parkland and even closer to our local cafe. The Villa comprises of a queen master with ensuite, a second queen bedroom and a twin, with a family bathroom. Open plan living and dining leads out to a welcoming courtyard with a gas barbecue and a second deck area is a perfect location for a coffee or simply relaxing. Echoes also has a full-sized kitchen will all the necessary appliances and a separate laundry with washer and dryer. Free wifi and Netflix is also available for you to enjoy. All linen is provided as well as a range of pantry and breakfast items to start your stay. Your dog is also most welcome at Echoes - our home is your home - and Echoes is fully fenced and secure making it easy living for everyone's enjoyment.
Ease into the lifestyle of local by starting your morning with a short stroll to the local coffee shop and enjoying the morning paper as morning walkers, early risers and surfers pass by for a quick chat and coffee fix. Spend the morning lazing at the beautiful Fingal Bay beach or, for the more adventurous, hire a paddle board to enjoy the shallows and sea life of the bay. If the weather is right, play explorer for the day and take the walk across the sandy spit and to explore the hidden natural treasures of Fingal Island and the Lighthouse.
For fur-guests, explore the many walking trails, off-lead parks and dog-friendly beaches that are available in Port Stephens. Relax with your dog, over coffee, breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of many dog-friendly cafes and restaurants.
In the noon, enjoy the cool shade that the coastal bushland offers by following the twisting sand trails of the many coastal walking trails. Sandy tracks will take you to quiet undisturbed bays, beaches and alcoves all of your own - you may even spot a roo or two! As dusk draws closer, cook yourself a simple feast and pop open a bottle to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets and lorikeets or, for those with more energy, a short drive into town to experience an array of delicious, local and fresh dining options.
As you stay at Echoes, you will finally get a taste of what a true sea change has to offer by exploring the number of local family and surf beaches, mountains walks or sand dune rides. Get some reprieve from the chaos of everyday life by treating yourself to a morning yoga session, massage or facial at the number of beauty retreats that dot the peninsula.
As you take that much-needed break at Echoes, notifications and to-dos should drift away until the only thing on your mind will be the important things in life: loved ones, sunlight and salty sea currents.
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please refer to the Checkout information in our Guest Guide before leaving. If any fur-friends have stayed with you, please remove their waste and 'clean up' after them. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Dogs are most welcome; please bring their favourite bedding and bowls to help them settle in. Max. 3 dogs allowed, depending on size.
Dogs need to be toilet trained and treated for ticks, fleas etc. Owners are also asked to "clean-up" after their dogs. Thank you!
The villa is located in a quiet area and is not a 'party' or loud-noise location.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-2768, 2315
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Fingal Bay
Located in Fingal Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Point Stephens Lighthouse and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit West Nelson Bay and Salamander Bay Square. Travelling with kids? Consider Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
Tomaree Head - 9 min drive - 2.0 km
Nelson Bay Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - 4 min drive
Atmos - 4 min drive
In House Kitchen - 8 min drive
Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - 4 min drive
Fingal Bay Cafe - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Crisp Stylish Family Villa, near Beach Pets also welcome! Free Wifi+Netflix pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Crisp Stylish Family Villa, near Beach Pets also welcome! Free Wifi+Netflix?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crisp Stylish Family Villa, near Beach Pets also welcome! Free Wifi+Netflix on 4 May 2026 start from AU$266, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Crisp Stylish Family Villa, near Beach Pets also welcome! Free Wifi+Netflix?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Crisp Stylish Family Villa, near Beach Pets also welcome! Free Wifi+Netflix?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Crisp Stylish Family Villa, near Beach Pets also welcome! Free Wifi+Netflix?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Crisp Stylish Family Villa, near Beach Pets also welcome! Free Wifi+Netflix located?
This family-friendly Fingal Bay holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Tomaree National Park and Fingal Beach. West Nelson Bay and Tomaree Head are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very comfortable, bright and spacious villa in a fantastic setting within walking distance to bar/ restaurant and grocery store and the beautiful Fingal Bay. We would definitely stay again!
Sam D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2023
Many thanks Sam for staying at our villa! We also appreciate the handwritten feedback and suggestions you provided us. All the very best with your travels!
We are returning visitors to this wonderful property in Fingal Bay. Great location and fantastic property to stay with family (including our 🐩). Highly recommended, we will be back!
Suzanne E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2023
Hi Suzanne, Thank you so much for staying again at our villa and your kind words. We are so glad you had a great time enjoying the Bay areas, and also for our fur-guest 💕🐾. Looking forward to you staying again one day!
Our stay at Echoes at Fingal Bay was truly amazing. The villa had everything and more that you need for a relaxing and enjoyable trip away - especially with our fur babies. Close to everything and the beautiful beach was only a short walk. Highly recommend and will definitely be staying again in the future.
SONYA D.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Feb 2023
Thank you so much for your kind words Sonya! We look forward to you staying again one day. (Glad the fur-kids had a good time too!)
Had a great time at Echos and the owners honestly went above and beyond and were a dream to liaise with, even when we locked ourselves out of the house! Would absolutley recommend staying here.
The property was clean, well decorated and modern and very pet friendly. The small gifts such as chocolate biscuits and treats for our dog were that extra touch.
We will be booking this again and will also recommend to our friends and family. Just a perfect stay!
Kim D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2023
Thank you so much Kim for your very kind words and also for your hand written feedback that you left us. It was so lovely to have to stay at our villa and we look forward to you staying again one day! Michelle and Andrew
Beautiful villa. Garage was fantastic, easy access. Everything you could possibly want was provided, and our little dog was very welcome. Close to beach and amenities.
Highly recommended.
George G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2023
Thank you George and Jenny for your very kind review. It was lovely to meet you both and gorgeous Miss Daisy too! 💕🐾 We look forward to you staying again one day.
We all felt we could not have asked for a better place to stay. Comfort both inside and out. Roomy, sparkling clean and lots of nice added extras for us and the dog. So nice to find such luxurious accommodation that is also dog friendly and convenient to everything
Maureene M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2024
Thank you Maureene for your very kind words. So appreciated 🙏 and thanks for being such considerate guests too!
We look forward to you staying again one day,
Michelle and Andrew
Fingal Bay is a beautiful place unfortunately for us weather was bad, therefore walks exploring was limited.
We were spoilt for pantry items and doggy treats.
We would love to come back to visit and experience the area’s many eating spots.
We came away for my Brothers Wedding and was our 1st time away with the dog's. To say it's was a perfect whole family mini vacation would be an understatement 💞 All the lovely personal doggies touches and amazing amenities made us want to stay longer. We will 100% book again and have already recommended Echos at Fingal Bay Villa to many friends.
Thankyou from our Family to yours ☺️
Belinda C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Thank you Bel for your very generous review! We sincerely appreciate it - we love what we so receiving this feedback means a lot to us. Michelle and Andrew
The most accomodating experience which we have highly recommended to family and friends!
On arrival we were surprised to find treats and blankets for our dogs as well as milk in the fridge, a stocked pantry and a pack of Tim Tams for us! Aside from the impressive scale of the villa, Andrew and Michelle are so accomodating and have truely thought of everything! This is somewhere you can stay and not have to bring all the extras. Thank you for an amazing stay, we can’t wait to book again!
Michael S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2023
Thanks so much Michael for your generous review. We really appreciate it and look forward to you staying again one day!
Really nice well designed modern house with access to garage. A lot of thought has been put in by the owners to make this place very comfortable and functional for guests and their pets. Ample provisions were supplied which was great as we do all our own meals. A nice touch was a bag of treats left on the kitchen bench for our dog. It was our first visit to Port Stephens and Fingal was a great place to stay. Not too busy but with easy access to the places to visit. Would love to come back and spend a bit more time here.
Paul S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Thank you so very much Paul and Kathy for staying at our villa and for your very kind review.
We look forward to you staying again one day!
NOT CLEAN , MORE SO PRISTINE , PROBABLY THE BEST I HAVE STAYED AT EVEN WHEN WORKING AND TRAVELLING CONSTANTLY
THEY HAVE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING AND WHEN A SMALL ISSUE OCCURRED , WE HAD INSTANT RESPONSE , AND IT WASN'T EVEN THE HOSTS PROBLEM.
CONVENIENT TO THE BEACH , LOCAL SHOPS MORE THAN ADEQUATE FOR YOUR NEEDS.
WHAT CAN WE SAY , DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR AND BOOK NOW
CHEERS ALLAN
Staying at the echoes villa was sensational. We hired this space as part of our wedding weekend for the bridal party to get ready in on and then relax the following days. Upon entering the villa we were blown away with it, the lighting, cleanliness and amount of space was breathtaking. Michelle and Andrew were so thoughtful and had left such a welcoming note, and treats for our dog (who was so very welcomed from the beginning). The villa was super dog friendly and accommodating on all aspects. The location of the villa is close to everything and a short walking distance to the beach. We loved getting ready in this space and honestly we cannot wait to go back and stay at echoes again. Michelle and Andrew are fabulous hosts! Thank you again :)
Jordana S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2023
Thank you Jordana and Mat for your very kind and generous review. We are so happy that all went to plan for your very special day! We hope to have you stay again one day! (Big hugs for Lexi too!)
Beautiful property, wonderful host, very dog friendly. Super clean and everything you can think of (or forgot) provided, the insect repellent much appreciated. Would happily stay there again.
Modern, clean & well presented by the hosts. Great location, close to the beach. Excellent for people looking for the perfect getaway with or without pets.
Such an enjoyable stay! Beautifully clean with special welcoming touches for us and our little dogs from the hosts. So relaxing and close to the beach, cafe and shops.
Alison R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2021
Thanks so much for your very kind words Alision and Mark - so appreciated - we look forward to you staying again one day!
So many thoughtful and special touches add up to make this the most perfect place to enjoy a restful holiday with your dog. We were so blown away by how lovely this villa is. We loved it. Very close to shops and beaches in a quiet tree lined street.
Echoes is the most welcoming holiday accommodation we have ever stayed at. You start smiling from the moment you open the door. The hallway draws you in and by the time you reach the other end you know this is going to be special. Michelle and Andrew certainly know how to “stage” the perfect beach side holiday home. Their experience and knowledge of this industry ensures a great stay for us. No wonder it so hard to find available dates on your calendar........congratulations to you both, look forward to returning soon. Julie, Daryl, Harry & Archie
Julie M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2021
Thank you so much Julie, Daryl, Harry & Archie, for your very generous review - so very much appreciated! Looking forward to you staying again one day!
Michelle and Andrew
We stayed in villa 2 with two children and two dogs for 5 nights between Christmas and NYE and it was wonderful. Fantastic location, close to kids corner Fingal bay, great coffee and shops. Villa was thoughtfully prepared for everything we needed and very comfortable. Will definitely be back!
We had a great time at Echoes! The property was fantastic and had everything we needed. The beach was literally a few hundred metres away so we could go backwards and forwards throughout the day. Michelle and Andrew were great hosts and accomodating even arranging portacots and high chairs for our twins. Will definitely go back!
Myself and my partner truly enjoyed our time at Echoes in Fingal Bay!
We appreciated how spacious and clean as well as how central it was to everything!
Michelle and Andrew were extremely responsive and we're very helpful by suggesting activities and restaurants to do and visit during our stay!
Thank you :)
This property is just beautiful! Fresh, immaculately clean, and so much attention to detail! Andrew & Michelle have put a lot of thought into making people feel welcome and comfortable and our only wish is that we could have stayed longer. Two different areas outside for people to sit & relax, air conditioning, the beds, kitchen, bathrooms and decor were just beautiful; so thoughtfully put together by Michelle. We were celebrating our Son’s Year 12 graduation and there was a note, biscuits, milk and other pantry items there to welcome us. The laundry was fully equipped and the TV, fridge and appliances, were all new, clean and ready to use. The fridge was spotless!
I can’t recommend this property highly enough; it was the nicest property we have stayed at, in a very long time. We will definitely be back Andrew & Michelle and thank you so much for making us feel so welcome. We had an amazing time and staying at your beautiful property made it even more special for us!
We hope to see you again in the future. Fingal Bay abs the surrounding areas are sheer beauty!
Wendy, Rob & James
Wendy A.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2020
Hi Wendy, Rob and James,
Thank you so very much for your very generous review - how incredibly kind of you!! Thanks as well for being such exceptional and caring guests. All the best for James post-HSC and we look forward to you staying again one day!
Michelle and Andrew
About the host
Hosted by Michelle and Andrew Woodhouse
We love to travel and explore all parts of Australia and the world and we are so lucky to live in the water paradise of Port Stephens. Travelling with our family means ensuring our dog can join us as well and ensuring that our guests (including our 4-legged ones) have the best time in our beautiful area, is our number one joy.
Why they chose this property
Our villas are brand new (completed December 2018) and welcome family, friends as well as 4-legged loved ones. Our desire is that all members of the family have a great time and that guests can feel happy knowing that their 4-legged loved ones are safe and secure. Our villas ensure that it is a 'home away from home' and dogs are welcome inside.
What makes this property unique
Our villas are welcoming to all and located in the coastal paradise village of Fingal Bay as well a being close to all the activities that Port Stephens has to offer including dog-friendly beaches and parks. Enjoy the many beaches and waterways; swim, sunbake or read a book in the sun; take a dolphin or whale cruise; wander along the many walking trails; relax in quiet corners; enjoy the coffee shops, restaurants and speciality shops and simply relax and enjoy!