Title: THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly. Holiday home in Nelson Bay with kitchen and patio ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89190000/89184100/89184089/0b43472f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89190000/89184100/89184089/1088e781.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89190000/89184100/89184089/d11a6890.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89190000/89184100/89184089/79ea5439.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89190000/89184100/89184089/93410bec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At THE BAY, you'll find the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in beautiful Port Stephens. Enjoy a short stroll to Little Beach, indulge in lawn games on the flat grassed yard or unwind with BBQ facilities on the large deck. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly. Holiday like a local at THE BAY. Centrally located in beautiful Port Stephens, we'll give you the insider local knowledge to make the most of your stay. THE BAY is a relaxed and welcoming home that has been well thought out for multiple families and groups to enjoy effortlessly while reconnecting. There is plenty of room with off street parking for boat's, jet ski's and more to take advantage of the amazing waterways. Just a 5 minute flat stroll to Little Beach that has a boat ramp and cafes. The space Coastal living at its finest. THE BAY has everything you need to make the most of your Port Stephens stay. More property details; \- Pet friendly with fully fenced back yard \- Fully equiped kitchen \- Large deck with BBQ facilities, outdoor dining and lounge area that enjoys all day sun \- Lawn games supplied to be enjoyed in flat, grassed yard \- High quality linen (bed linen and bath towels) supplied \- WIFI, Netflix, Stan, Prime Amazon, Kayo included \- 2 minute walk to Nelson Bay leagues club Guest access Guests enjoy the full home to themselves with an easy check in an out. License number PID-STRA-27358 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Next to a golf course ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103570000/103569800/103569711/7e134311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nelson on Nelson – rustic pet friendly coast house, perfectly located close to beach and cafes Nelson Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £736 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=103569711&PinnedHotelID=103569711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101180000/101179700/101179632/w1920h1077x0y0-20c26dc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Embracing Dutchies – ocean and beach views Nelson Bay - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer £705 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=101179632&PinnedHotelID=101179632&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31620000/31613100/31613078/908cffc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachside Haven - Your Perfect Oasis Home Corlette - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=31613078&PinnedHotelID=31613078&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45260000/45256100/45256039/8464b130.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Family Entertainer - with sweeping water views Salamander Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=45256039&PinnedHotelID=45256039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/72000000/71997300/71997296/48e1df34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seascape Retreat - Magnificent 5 Bedroom Hinterland Home with Water views Nelson Bay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=71997296&PinnedHotelID=71997296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50930000/50921600/50921597/eb59d2ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluewater Splendour - Heated infinity pool and amazing views!! 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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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 2315, PID-STRA-27358 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.71414,152.15364&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hrsfEgot_%5C%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%40O%3FU%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBQ%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQBODQBQDQDOBQDQDMFSDOFQDMFQFOFOFQFOFMHOHMFOHOHKHMHOHKHOJKHMJMHKJKJKJKJKJKLKJIJKLIJKLGLIJGLILILGLILELGNELILELENELENELENCLENANCLENANCNCLAN%3FNCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%3FN%40LBNBN%40NDLBN%40LDNBNDLDNDLDLDLDNHLDLFLDLHLFLHLHLFJHLFLJJHJJLHJJJJJJJJJJJJJJHLJLHJHNHJJNHLHJFNHNFLHNFLFNFPHNDNFPFLDPFNDRDLDPDPBNDPDPBPBNBPBPBPBR%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40R%40P%40T%3FN%40R%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAP%3FRARAPARANARAPCPAPCPCRCPCPCNCNEREPCNEPEPENEPGNEPGLGPENILGRGLGNINGLINGNIJINKLIJILILKLIJKLKJKJKJKJKJKJMHKJKFMLMFKHMFMHMFMHMHMDMFMDOHMDMDMDODMDODOBMDO%40MBODO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMEOCOAMEOCMEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMEMIMIMGMIKGMIMGKMMGKKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKIMKKIMKMIMIKIMIOIKIOGOIMIOGOGMGSGMGOGQEMGQEOGQEOEQCQEOEQCSEOCOCQCQCSCQAQAQCQASAOASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MDOLxqJPBKGHk2aBzDlIDzm6q8E=) Nelson Bay, NSW #### What's nearby - West Nelson Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Fly Point Marine Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Nelson Head Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Nelson Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile #### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪In House Kitchen - ‬2 min drive - ‪The Little Nel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mavericks on The Bay - ‬19 min walk - ‪Naked Alley - ‬2 min drive - ‪Seabreeze Hotel - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly. located? > Situated in Nelson Bay, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of West Nelson Bay and Tomaree National Park. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Shoal Bay Beach are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## THE BAY. Effortless family fun. Pet friendly. Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dallis W. 26 Dec 2024 ##### Dallis W. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### LILY W. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House at the bay The house was in a good location.Just a couple of minutes to the west club. ##### LILY W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Talia M. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Talia M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen T. 3 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay We had a lovely weekend stay and everything was perfect. Would totally recommend this property to anyone who wanted a quiet yet convenient home away from home. Will definitely stay again. ##### Jen T. 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