Title: Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage Holiday home in Lemon Tree Passage with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage ![Children’s area - Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage (Lemon Tree Passage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122520000/122510100/122510051/c7d3b1d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage (Lemon Tree Passage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122520000/122510100/122510051/02be4ce5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage (Lemon Tree Passage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122520000/122510100/122510051/6cb226ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage (Lemon Tree Passage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122520000/122510100/122510051/f1d49fb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage (Lemon Tree Passage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122520000/122510100/122510051/fce43a17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage ## Skippers by the Bay – Lemon Tree Passage Family-friendly boating and fishing haven within easy walking distance to the water. Perfect for families, fishing groups, boating enthusiasts and coastal adventurers, this relaxed holiday stay offers unbeatable water access and extremely rare parking for multiple cars, boats and trailers. Just 300m from the foreshore, marina, netted swim area, playground and the premier 6-lane boat ramp on Port Stephens, you’ll be on the water within minutes. ### Highlights - Huge secure off-street parking—space for 3+ car + boat combinations or up to 8 vehicles - Sleeps up to 14 guests - Walk / 30 seconds to 6-lane boat ramp + marina - Family-friendly streets + parks - Netted swimming area, BBQs, shelters + playground - Excellent access to fishing + crabbing - Walk to fish & chips + award-winning seafood restaurants - Launch once + explore everywhere ### Unbeatable Water Access Only a few hundred metres away is Port Stephens’ premier ramp, capable of launching large vessels up to approx. 30ft with ample vehicle + trailer parking. You can also leave your boat in at the nearby marina during your stay. From here you can explore Tilligerry Creek (great fishing + Mud & blue swimmer crabs), Karuah, Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest, the Myall River system and Nelson Bay, Mt Tomaree & walking trails (\~30min by road / \~10min by boat). This is a favourite base for river, bay + offshore fishing, comps, boating trips + family days. ### The Home A clean, relaxed + private base ideal for families + boating groups. - Fast Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Full kitchen - Comfortable bedrooms - Laundry access - Outdoor grassed yard (pet friendly) - Undercover entertaining area with Weber BBQ (gas provided) ### Walk to Food & Essentials All within a short stroll: award-winning seafood restaurant, local fish & chips, cafés, general stores, public BBQs + clean amenities, Netted safe swimming pool at park area. ### Family-Focused Lemon Tree Passage is a quiet waterside village with calm foreshore areas, shaded lawns, a netted swimming enclosure, playground, bike-friendly paths and picnic spaces. Peaceful, safe and perfect for making memories. ### Exceptional Parking Extremely rare large off-street secure parking. - Large boats + trailers - Multiple vehicles - Jet skis + tinnies - Fishing gear - Work vehicles Plenty of room for loading, rinsing, rigging + gear preparation. ### Fishing & Activities A great base whether you’re chasing snapper off Broughton Island, flathead, bream, mud crabs or blue swimmers. Perfect for groups, families, comps or relaxed adventures. ### Close to Regional Highlights - Nelson Bay - Myall River - Tea Gardens / Hawks Nest - Soldiers Point - Stockton Beach - Fingal Bay - Boat Harbour - Shoal Bay - Mt Tomaree - Shark Island Lighthouse - Tilligerry Creek - Fingal Bay Plus multiple beaches + waterways that are boat-friendly. ### Great For - Families - Fishing comps + boating trips - Weekend escapes - Longer coastal stays - Kayaking + jetskiing - Relaxation + nature breaks ### Summary Skippers by the Bay offers an ideal combination of excellent water + marina access, huge secure parking for boats + vehicles, family-friendly amenities, nearby dining + services, safe swimming and a peaceful coastal atmosphere. The perfect base for boating, watersports, fishing adventures + relaxed family holidays in beautiful Lemon Tree Passage, Port Stephens. **Book your stay today!** ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101060000/101059500/101059499/46586362.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW PropertyBreezy Bayside Haven at Brightwaters Brightwaters - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 5.0 2 reviews £387 includes taxes & fees 9 Feb - 10 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=101059499&PinnedHotelID=101059499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, video game console, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30620000/30617000/30616944/620bf561.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kingsley Beach House - Boat Harbour - Expansive Home with Air Con and Wifi sleeps 10 Boat Harbour - Ocean view - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=30616944&PinnedHotelID=30616944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98520000/98519200/98519112/219cc348_edited_d673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour Breezes – views of Boat Harbour Boat Harbour - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly £415 includes taxes & fees 27 Jan - 28 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=98519112&PinnedHotelID=98519112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103750000/103749500/103749427/w1129h834x0y0-2e0453b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Paradise FREE Motor BOAT & Fishing Dora Creek - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi £486 includes taxes & fees 14 Jan - 15 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=103749427&PinnedHotelID=103749427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102377900/102377811/14267511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newcasle 6 bedrooms home Birmingham Gardens - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=102377811&PinnedHotelID=102377811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83560000/83553900/83553898/2e2bbb18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunshine Shores with Water Views Sunshine - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.6 Good 7 reviews £578 includes taxes & fees 4 Feb - 5 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=83553898&PinnedHotelID=83553898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Please put used bedding & towels in laundry tub🙏 Any dishes or cuttlery are to be cleaned & dried please. Please take out rubbish, food scraps & put in bins 🙂 Give general tidy up of home ready for our cleaners 😃 Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 PID-STRA-85862, 2319 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.731865,152.0389&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60awfEcb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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VYxO4_g7a85RF_Na35epVW0sKX4=) Lemon Tree Passage, NSW #### What's nearby - Tilligerry Creek \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Mallabula Parkway Reserve \- 6 min drive \- 2.7 miles - Dutchmans Beach \- 34 min drive \- 31.7 miles - John Hunter Hospital \- 43 min drive \- 33.8 miles - Newcastle Beach \- 43 min drive \- 33.3 miles #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 21 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cheeky Dog - ‬33 min drive - ‪Salt Mine Fish & Chips - ‬32 min drive - ‪Anna Bay - ‬27 min drive - ‪Moby's Bar - ‬34 min drive - ‪The Point Restaurant - ‬35 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage? ### What time is check-in at Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage? ### What time is check-out at Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage? ### Where is Skippers By The Bay - Lemon Tree Passage located? ## Have a question? 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