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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Absolute Oceanfront - Portovenere Fishermans Bay - Watch The...

  • If you want to be right on the water then you can't go past this place. Exceptional water views from almost every room, excellent facilities and beautiful location. Only 2 minutes walk to a snorkelling and swimming beach. Step straight onto scenic Tomaree National Park or relax and enjoy this private sea view sanctuary from either of the comfortable lounge rooms. Perfect for families or a romantic getaway for couples.

    Portovenere has spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. This duplex brick house can sleep 8 people over 3 bedrooms. Two rooms with queen beds and a third with 2 king singles and a trundle. The master bedroom has fantastic ocean views and also has an ensuite. The main bathroom has a corner bath (not spa) and separate toilet. Downstairs there is another toilet. Split system air conditioner in downstairs living room and flat screen tv & dvd player. Fully equipped kitchen with microwave. BBQ and a double garage. Great accommodation for a family or a group of friends. See dolphins and whales from the verandah. Great beach fishing. Beautiful sunsets.

    Great Holiday Accommodation in a Fantastic Location. Only 2 hours drive Nth of Sydney, and 40 minutes Nth of Newcastle, Fishermans Bay in Port Stephens on the coast of NSW is the perfect holiday destination, and Portovenere is the perfect holiday beach house. All you need is close at hand. Fishermans Bay beach is a leisurely 2 minutes stroll. The village of Anna Bay is a 3-minute drive away with shops, restaurants, an IGA supermarket, 2 bakeries, newsagency, post office, chemist, doctors surgery, butcher, tavern with a bistro, bottle shop and service station. There is also a takeaway fish and chip shop, a pizza restaurant and a lovely Thai restaurant. More extensive facilities are a 6 minute drive away at the Salamander Centre in Salamander Bay, with 3 major supermarkets, Kmart, specialty shops, banks and much more.

    To make your stay even easier, this property provides linen and bath towels with all beds made up prior to your arrival. You just need to bring your own soap, shampoo & personal items along with your beach towels.

    Note: This property will not accept school leaver or party bookings.

    PID-Stra-15066

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 2316, PID-STRA-15066
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Fishermans Bay, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Nelson Head Lighthouse and Point Stephens Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tomaree National Park and Worimi Regional Park. Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters and Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Fishermans Bay travel guide
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FISHERMANS BAY, NSW

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shore, and a rocky cliff with greenery.
    Tomaree National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a sandy beach and rocky shoreline.
    Merewether Beach
    57 min drive - 40.7 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a beach, a construction crane, and modern buildings.
    Newcastle Beach
    58 min drive - 40.9 miles
  • University of Newcastle
    48 min drive - 40.7 miles
  • Newcastle Civic Theater
    57 min drive - 40.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Satra Coffee Co.
    12 min drive
  • Crest Birubi Beach
    6 min drive
  • Subway
    11 min drive
  • LJ's Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Absolute Oceanfront - Portovenere Fishermans Bay - Watch The... pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Absolute Oceanfront - Portovenere Fishermans Bay - Watch The...?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Absolute Oceanfront - Portovenere Fishermans Bay - Watch The...?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Absolute Oceanfront - Portovenere Fishermans Bay - Watch The...?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Absolute Oceanfront - Portovenere Fishermans Bay - Watch The... located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tomaree National Park and Birubi Beach. Stockton Beach and Boat Harbour Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning ocean views

Beautiful house with the best view, short walk to beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty Good

The property was exactly as shown - beds comfortable, furniture in reasonable repair. The property is a little tired but some very superficial upgrades and a bit of paint here and there will bring this very good short-term stay more than excellent. There was some noise for a very short time from the adjoining property and the call put in by Bay Reality fixed the problem and we were most thankful.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Beautiful property, great location, everything provided for a lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Fabulous view and very comfortable property. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Loved our stay at this property even thought the weather wasn’t great. Would give it 5 stars however there are a few tired pieces of furniture, broken tiles, chipped plates, old beds- saggy- overall it could do with a decent refresh. The bbq is shocking - no gas, was not cleaned and super small for only t adults. Really needs to be replaced. Couldn’t fault it otherwise and would love to come back especially if maintenance is actioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family holiday we all had!

Amazing view and wonderful accommodation. Highly recommended from us. Thank you for a fantastic family holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location to explore Tomaree National Park and the coast

The property manager was excellent and supporred us through gale force winds, water coming in through the windos and a blackout. It's a holiday we will remember. The huge spa bath and very hot water were very appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was at a beautiful location and close to where we needed to be. It’s absolutely beautiful backyard view and being able to see the sunset is amazing. Just little things like, too much cluttered furniture, not updated and old. The place needs to be pest controlled extremely well and the cleanliness of the place needs to done properly. There were bugs and mosquitoes hiding in the material curtains. We had a couple of sleepless nights because of the insects being in the rooms and hiding in bed sheets. The door screens need to be stronger to help hold the insects out of the house. Also the back yard area would be extra beautiful if it was grass so we would have been able to sit on the grass area and also have some insect repeller, perhaps a light to elevate how much insects come inside. The beds could be updated, and the bathroom as well. The spa was not working and the towel hanger fell off the wall on its own. Otherwise it’s a beautiful location and we made the most of it. We will come again. And tell our friends about it. Thank you
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing holiday

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great stay. Sound of the waves was brilliant. Awesome sunsets. House was comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had absolutely brilliant stay and would not hesitate to come back. Views are breathtaking, sunsets are amazing. Property has everything one may wish for, I was a bit worried about lack of air-conditioning on upper floors but most of the time there was plenty of breeze to keep bedrooms cool during the night. Beds are comfortable, showers have great pressure, kitchen is well equipped, Wi-Fi signal is strong and sitting/reading room is lovely place to have some quiet time. Property is tastefully decorated and for someone that enjoys fishing location is great with some top catches from the rocks below the property. Lots of great beaches in the area, plenty of great food options near by and some great coffee options at Anna Bay. Absolutely nothing to dislike.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

best new years holiday

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: the location is magnificent.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Spacious property with well equipped kitchen and thoughtful touches. Loved sitting and watching the ever-changing ocean and listening to the sound of the waves at night was so relaxing. Local IGA supermarket well stocked all your supplies. There's a Thai restaurant and pizza takeaway down the road and the Anna Bay Tavern was good to. The camel rides at nearby Oakfield Ranch were a highlight and loved nearby One Mile Beach. Thoroughly recommend Portovenere for a relaxing family holiday and the Wi-Fi included was a great bonus. Communication from the property management team was excellent.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Waterfront Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was great. We had wrong street first but the agent was very helpful and pointed this out. We had put in *****ave. not *****st. and they are both close by.Second night we poured a drink and filled the spa bath but to no avail it did not work. Very disappointed :(.Only other problem was one of the elements on cooktop did not work properly.Also quiet a few cobwebs around.Other than that our stay was very good overall and was a good rest for both of us.Rental staff were very helpful also when reporting the issues mentioned (no discount though for inconvenience!)Definitely would stay again but maybe a bit longer, 4 x nights not quiet enough time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

amazing

Property was great, clean and comfortable. Perfect location for a catch up with friends.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view

Great view and space
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean bliss

Our family enjoyed an incredible 10 days enjoying the oceanfront location, sampling all the local offerings from beaches & snorkeling spots to delicious food and service. Loved waking to the sound and smell of the ocean. Highly recommended
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Extra charge too much

Extra charge too much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Oceanfront

3 couples had two enjoyable nights in this property. Very comfy lounges and beds allowed us to relax and enjoy the home. The view is 180 degrees and we did see whales from outside and in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely beautiful!

We loved this place so much that we came back again! Absolutely stunning view, we saw whales, dolphins and seals all from our lounge room. The house is very roomy , really clean and has everything you need. So many things to do in the area and really close walk to amazing beaches. Great service from booking all the way thru to check out.