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The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay

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Living area
A modern living room with a white sofa, a small round table with a plant, a floor lamp, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a coffee machine. There is a wooden counter with stools and a white sofa with striped pillows.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a sink.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Nelson Bay, NSW
  • Place, Dutchmans Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bagnalls Beach Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bedroom 5

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay

The Drift is a stunning beachside escape for families or friends looking to enjoy the relaxed, coastal lifestyle Port Stephens has to offer. With a view that is hard to walk away from, enjoy The Drift with your nearest and dearest.

The Drift is a family-friendly holiday house, with the two homes split over two levels.

Upstairs features open plan kitchen, living and dining room that open up to the balcony with Webber BBQ and stunning views of Port Stephens. This level has four bedrooms (10 guests), two bathrooms, internal laundry and double garage.

Downstairs also features it's own full kitchen, living and dining room that open up to the balcony, with a second Webber BBQ. This level has three bedrooms (7 guests), two bathrooms, internal laundry and double garage.

The two house levels have separate entrances and there is no internal connecting door.

At The Drift you will be within a two-minute walk to Dutchmans Beach and Bagnalls Beach. Stroll 25 mins along the Bartlett Cycleway into the Marina and CBD at Nelson Bay to explore the cafe’s, restaurants, bars and boutiques. It’s just a 10 minute drive to Shoal Bay, and a 5 minute drive to Nelson Bay Golf Club.

Experience the Follo feeling, at The Drift.

Pets:
Two small-medium size house trained dogs are welcome to stay with you at The Drift. Pets must remain on a lead at all times when outside of the house.
A pet fee of $150 per pet per stay applies in addition to your booking total, and additional Pet Policy Agreement is required.

Security bond amount: $3000

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NSW STRA Code of Conduct applies. Security deposit required. ID check & guest registration required. Check-in: from 3pm. Check-out: by 10am.
No smoking. No parties or functions. 150 AUD pet fee for approved pets. Additional fees may apply where Terms & Conditions are not adhered to.
Full Terms & Conditions provided following booking in the confirmation email, and at the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2315,PID-STRA-49004
Property # 9888349
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Nelson Bay

Located in Nelson Bay, this holiday home is near the beach. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Point Stephens Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fly Point Marine Reserve and Salamander Super Strike. Toboggan Hill Park and Pelican Park are also worth visiting. Snorkelling, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Nelson Bay, NSW

What's nearby

  • Dutchmans Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bagnalls Beach Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Bay Golf Club - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • West Nelson Bay - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Satra Coffee Co.
  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin Watch Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Soul Origin - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay on 26 Aug 2026 start from AU$2,298, 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 The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Drift - Pet friendly family home in Nelson Bay located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Dutchmans Beach and Bagnalls Beach Reserve. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Baptist Tabernacle are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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